Patent ID: 7909356
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An airbag apparatus comprising an airbag, wherein: the airbag includes a first portion and a second portion, the airbag is folded prior to being deployed by folding the airbag such that the first portion approaches the second portion, and the folded airbag has an elongated shape extending along a first direction, the airbag has an inlet, wherein, when receiving supply of gas through the inlet, the folded airbag is inflated while being deployed in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, such that the first portion moves away from the second portion, in the folded airbag, the inlet is arranged in a trailing position in the second direction, a first attachment portion is provided in the trailing position of the folded airbag, a second attachment portion is provided in each of the ends of the folded airbag, the folded airbag is installed between a roof panel and a roof headlining in a ceiling of a vehicle from below by the first attachment portion and the second attachment portions, the second attachment portions are fixed to the ceiling, and when the airbag is being deployed and inflated, the second attachment portions function to apply an outward tension along the first direction to the airbag, wherein the second attachment portions each include a coupling portion extending from one of the ends of the folded airbag, and a fixation portion that is provided at a distal end of the coupling portion and is fixed to the vehicle ceiling, and each second attachment portion extends outward along the first direction.