Structure mounted airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods

摘要

Structure mounted airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods are described herein. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure can include, for example, a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity, an airbag assembly within the cavity, and an inflator operably coupled to the airbag assembly. The airbag assembly can include an airbag configured to deploy through the opening of the housing during a crash event. The airbag system can further include a door removably positioned across the opening and configured to move away from the opening during airbag deployment. The housing can be affixed to an interior portion of an aircraft, forward of and offset from an aircraft seat.

主权项

1. An airbag system for use with an aircraft seat, the airbag system comprising:
a housing having a cavity and an opening in communication with the cavity; and an airbag assembly positioned within the cavity, wherein the airbag assembly comprises—
an airbag configured to deploy through the opening toward the aircraft seat to protect an occupant in the aircraft seat during a crash event, anda mounting structure including at least one mounting plate within the airbag and configured to attach the airbag assembly to the housing; an inflator spaced apart from the airbag; and a gas delivery hose extending from the inflator to the airbag, wherein the gas delivery hose is configured to provide a fluid passageway from the inflator to the airbag.