| 摘要 |
An airbag (1) is provided which comprises a plurality of airbag compartments (3, 9, 11) coupled together with vents (8, 10) such that these airbag compartments (3, 9, 11) are sequentially inflated upon deployment. A first airbag compartment (3) is inflated angularly but under the control of a control member (5) to define an engagement front for contact with a vehicle occupant (6). The first airbag compartment (3) in association with the control member (5) defines a deployment cone within which the other airbag compartments (9, 11) are sequentially inflated to progressively engage the occupant (6) in a less aggressive manner than previous airbag configurations. Typically, the vents (8, 10) are arranged such that there is indirect inflation of the airbag compartments (9, 11) and so further regulation of airbag (1) deployment.
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