An inflatable restraint for a vehicle occupant

摘要

A restraint (10) comprises an inflatable curtain (14) and a deployment member (16,38). The deployment member can he an inflatable tube within a braided tube (16) or an elastic member (38). The deployment member is attached to the inflatable curtain (14) and on receipt of a signal the member (16,38) deploys the curtain into an occupant protection position in the event of a crash. The restraint is particularly intended for location on one side of a vehicle to provide protection against side impacts. <IMAGE>