A depth to which an inflatable airbag can deploy may varied by internal tethers. If the tethers are coupled to a release assembly, then in an unreleased state, the tethers can limit the depth of airbag deployment; however, if the tethers are released, the airbag can deploy of a full depth.
PYROTECHNIC TETHER RELEASE ASSEMBLY FOR INFLATABLE AIRBAGS
PYROTECHNISCHE HALTEGURTFREIGABEEINHEIT FÜR AUFBLASBARE AIRBAGS
ENSEMBLE PYROTECHNIQUE DE LIBÉRATION D'AMARRES POUR COUSSINS GONFLABLES DE SÉCURITÉ
2015-11-25
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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