Passenger protection system for vehicles comprises a side airbag having an opening from which gas can penetrate

摘要

Passenger protection system (20) comprises a side airbag (10) having an opening (50) from which gas can penetrate. The side airbag is expanded and positioned laterally next to the passenger (30) after triggering the protection system. Preferred Features: The side airbag is positioned between the passenger and an intruding side wall of the vehicle so that the airbag directly protects an object of the vehicle from the intruding side wall.