Vehicle occupant protection apparatus

摘要

The safety system includes a shoulder safety belt (4) and an airbag (3) with chambers for protecting the head and thorax of the occupant (1). The chamber (5) for protecting the thorax includes an upper section that extends rearwardly for enabling the safety belt to run uninhibited. The chamber (6) for protection of the head has a volute shape and extends above the shoulder belt and further rearward than the upper section. An Independent claim is included for a side airbag for protecting the thorax and the head of a passenger in a vehicle.