Airbag cushion having compression-deployed section

摘要: An airbag module having a cushion with compression-deployed volume. The includes an inflator which produces quantity of inflation gas. This gas inflates only first volume the cushion, is positioned to protect portion passenger's body. Compression by passenger forces from into second volume, thus inflate initial reused, reducing amount required. in turn reduces size and cost inflator. preferred for side impact protection, fold arrangement suited accurate deployment provided. folded may be secured frangible film wrap, eliminating need exterior housing. preferably mounted upon seat back.