摘要 |
<p>An airbag device having a valve actuator (10) located at the inflation or venting path which is operatively connected to processing means that provide a signal to regulate the inflation or venting in accordance with the accident conditions and/or occupant needs. The valve (10) includes means for regulating the opening of the valve in response to either and inflator or airbag input pressure. The actuation force provided by the valve (10) is generated by a chamber (14) filled with a magnetorheilogical fluid (19) and means for applying a magnetic field to the said fluid (15).The main advantage of this device is that airbag inflation or venting can be achieved.</p> |