摘要 |
The invention relates to an inflatable cushion for a restraint system for use in a passenger vehicle, wherein said inflatable cushion comprises: a first panel section (430) of a generally pyramidal configuration including a base segment (436) of a first length and an apex segment (438) of a second length wherein said first length is greater than said second length, said base segment being divided along a centerline (454) into substantially symmetrical right and left base segment sections; a second panel section (440) of a generally elongated rectangular configuration, said second panel section extending from said apex segment (438) of said first panel section to form a foldable material blank; said right and left base segment sections being joined together along their upper edges so as to form a mouth (424), or an inflation pocket within said first panel section; said second panel section being mated to and enclosing said pocket by means of a seam extending between edges (C1,B2) of said first panel section (430) and mating edges (C1,B1) of said second panel section (440). <IMAGE>
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