Patent ID: 6106007
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An airbag device for a motor vehicle, said airbag comprising:an airbag comprising an inflatable gas cushions;a gas generator for filling said airbag;a gas conduction pipe extending through at least a portion of said airbag and having gas directing outlet openings in said airbag; andan envelope in which said airbag is located in a packed condition, and in which said gas conduction pipe is received and supported;said envelope including a profile strip having a U-shaped cross section, said profile strip having two parallel limbs and a web interconnecting said limbs, said web having a surface adapted to the shape of said gas conduction pipe, said gas conduction pipe being supported in engagement with said surface;said profile strip, said airbag, and said gas conduction pipe forming a preassembled unit;said airbag device further including attachment elements for attaching said preassembled unit to a vehicle body.