Airbag guide by seat belt

摘要

Embodiments of the invention provide airbags that are guided by the seat belt, but that are not installed or incorporated into the seat belt itself. The airbags may be installed on a seat side, seat backrest, or in the seat armrest. The airbags are associated with a guiding strip that uses the seat belt to guide the airbag into the proper position in front of the passenger.

主权项

1. An airbag system for use with a passenger seat having a seat belt and an airbag, comprising:
(a) a guiding strip configured to be associated with but provided as a separate component from the seat belt, the guiding strip having (i) a first fixed point secured to an area along a side of the passenger, and (ii) a second fixed point secured to the seat belt; (b) a sliding component configured to travel along the guiding strip, the sliding component being secured to at least a portion of the airbag.