Patent ID: 6688641
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An inflatable curtain module configured to provide side impact protection for an occupant of a vehicle, the vehicle having an abrupt rear surface, the inflatable curtain module comprising:a cushion configured to inflate in an inflation direction inward of a lateral surface of the vehicle; a front tether attachable to the cushion and to a front tether anchoring point positioned forward of the cushion, within the vehicle; a rear tether attachable to the cushion and to a rear tether anchoring point positioned proximate the abrupt rear surface; and a tether restraint member have a length disposable along the inflation direction, wherein the tether restraint member is configured to intersect an intermediate portion of the rear tether to redirect tension from the rear tether to exert tension on the cushion in a rearward direction.