Patent ID: 6325409
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
Apparatus comprising:a gas bag for a gas bag-type occupant protection system;a gas generator for providing gas for inflating said gas bag; anda connecting line having an end connected in fluid communication with said gas generator, said connecting line leading a gas flow from said gas generator into said gas bag, said connecting line having a gas exit section and an outer surface area, said gas exit section extending away from said gas generator and being arranged within said gas bag, said gas exit section being provided with at least one gas exit port, said gas exit port having at least one gas guidance surface area for diverting a part of said gas flow from the interior of said connecting line through said gas exit port, said guidance surface extending from said outer surface area of said gas exit section into the interior of said gas exit section of said connecting line with a predetermined depth.