WO2001023179A1 - Airbag fabric possessing a very low cover factor - Google Patents

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WO2001023179A1
WO2001023179A1 PCT/US2000/024938 US0024938W WO0123179A1 WO 2001023179 A1 WO2001023179 A1 WO 2001023179A1 US 0024938 W US0024938 W US 0024938W WO 0123179 A1 WO0123179 A1 WO 0123179A1
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Ramesh Keshavaraj
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Priority to EP00961819A priority Critical patent/EP1226033B2/en
Priority to MXPA02001879A priority patent/MXPA02001879A/es
Priority to AU73719/00A priority patent/AU7371900A/en
Priority to CA002384314A priority patent/CA2384314A1/en
Priority to DE00961819T priority patent/DE00961819T1/de
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Priority to DE60028594T priority patent/DE60028594T3/de
Priority to BR0014204-2A priority patent/BR0014204A/pt
Priority to JP2001526362A priority patent/JP4278328B2/ja
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  • the present invention relates to an airbag fabric which is woven in such a manner as to possess a cover factor of less than about 1900 but which simultaneously, through the presence of a film (laminate) or coating, possesses an extremely low air permeability.
  • a film laminate
  • the utilization of such a loosely constructed fabric within airbag cushions has heretofore not been possible, even with the application of standard airbag coatings (such as sihcones) over the fabric surface since such coatings with not easily remain in contact over the loosely constructed fabric surface (i.e., the coating would leak through the fabric).
  • standard airbag coatings such as sihcones
  • the coupling of a low cover factor fabric with a laminate film (or with a coating wherein the cover factor is at least 1600) solves such a problem and permits the utilization of inexpensively produced woven fabrics within airbag applications.
  • Inflatable protective cushions used in passenger vehicles are a component of relatively complex passive restraint systems.
  • the main elements of these systems are: an impact sensing system, an ignition system, a propellant material, an attachment device, a system enclosure, and an inflatable protective cushion.
  • the propellant Upon sensing an impact, the propellant is ignited causing an explosive release of gases filing the 2 cushion to a deployed state which can absorb the impact of the forward movement of
  • cushion is stored in or near the steering column, the dashboard, in a door, or in the
  • Inflatable cushion systems commonly referred to as air bag systems have been
  • driver-side cushions are typically of a relatively simple
  • vehicle passenger may not be well defined and greater distance may exist between the
  • nylon 6 or nylon 6,6 polymers are disclosed.
  • Patent 5,477,890 to Krummheuer et al. U.S. Patent 5,508,073 to Krummheuer et al;
  • the permeability of the cushion structure is an important factor in determining the rate of inflation and subsequent rapid deflation
  • thick coatings comprised of such materials as sihcones, for example, to reduce the
  • the woven structure In order to reduce the number and amount of interstitial spaces between fabric yams, the woven structure has necessarily been very dense (i.e., high picks per inch
  • Fabric density is measured in general by what is
  • cover factor This factor measures the product of the number of warp yams per inch of fabric and the square root of the denier of the warp yam all added to
  • a high cover factor fabric will therefore comprise relatively
  • restraint system is intended to mean both inflatable occupant restraining cushion and
  • the mechanical and chemical components such as the inflation means, ignition
  • a further object of this invention is to provide an airbag fabric which is
  • the present invention provides an airbag fabric for incorporation within an airbag cushion comprising a woven fabric
  • said woven fabric substrate has a cover factor below about 1900, and wherein the air permeability of
  • said airbag fabric is less than about 0.5 cfrn under 124 Pa pressure at about 25°C.
  • a coating or laminate i.e., film
  • laminate is intended to encompass a continuous film which is bonded to the fabric
  • Such a bonding agent may
  • bonding agent may be incorporated on the side of the laminate which is to be in
  • the film structure of the laminate thus differs
  • Coatings generally are
  • the coating material is of very high viscosity (i.e.,
  • the fabric substrate is preferably produced from all-synthetic fibers, such as
  • polyesters and polyamides although natural fibers may also be utilized in certain
  • the substrate must be woven in structure. Any type of weave pattern
  • woven structure may be utilized to produce the woven structure, including, plain weave, basket weave, twill patterns, and the like, as well as balanced or unbalanced pick and end counts.
  • the fabric is constructed of nylon-6,6 in a plain weave pattern having a
  • woven fabrics may be produced on any type of standard loom, include air-jet, water-
  • the preferred films are selected from the group consisting of polyurethane,
  • thermoplastic polymeric materials which have a
  • agent is thus selected from the group of materials consisting of isocyanates, epoxies,
  • melamines melamines, aziridenes, and mixtures of melamines with other compounds.
  • the bonding agent is preferably dissolved or present within any volatile
  • such volatile solvents are selected from the group consisting of:
  • the total add-on weight of the laminate on the fabric surface is from about
  • this weight is from about 1.0 to
  • thickness when ultimately adhered to the fabric surface, is from about 0.1 to about 3.5
  • mils preferably from about 1.0 to about 3.5 mils; more preferably from about 1.5 to
  • fabric surface comprises coating the fabric with the bonding agent; laminating the
  • a bonding temperature of between about 270 and 450°F; more preferably from about
  • the laminate is flexible enough to permit sufficient inflation upon a collision event to provide a cushion to a passenger or
  • the film also exhibits a rigidity over the individual yams such that the
  • Possible coatings include those comprising the same materials as noted for the
  • a fabric substrate was produced having a cover factor of about 1560 was produced on a water-jet loom.
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 yams having deniers
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 yams having deniers
  • a fabric substrate was produced having a cover factor of about 1597 was
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 yams having deniers
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 ya s having deniers
  • a fabric substrate was produced having a cover factor of about 1375 was
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 yarns having deniers
  • a fabric substrate was produced having a cover factor of about 1305 was
  • This fabric comprised nylon-6,6 yams having deniers

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  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Air Bags (AREA)
  • Woven Fabrics (AREA)
  • Treatments For Attaching Organic Compounds To Fibrous Goods (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)
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JP2001526362A JP4278328B2 (ja) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 極めて低いカバー因子を有するエアバッグ織編物
MXPA02001879A MXPA02001879A (es) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Tela de bolsa de aire que posee un factor de recubrimiento muy bajo.
AU73719/00A AU7371900A (en) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Airbag fabric possessing a very low cover factor
CA002384314A CA2384314A1 (en) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Airbag fabric possessing a very low cover factor
DE00961819T DE00961819T1 (de) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Airbaggewebe mit sehr niedrigem bedeckungsgrad
EP00961819A EP1226033B2 (en) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Airbag fabric possessing a very low cover factor
DE60028594T DE60028594T3 (de) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Airbaggewebe mit sehr niedrigem bedeckungsgrad
BR0014204-2A BR0014204A (pt) 1999-09-24 2000-09-12 Pano de airbag com um fator muito baixo de cobertura

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US09/405,999 US6294487B1 (en) 1999-09-24 1999-09-24 Airbag fabric processing very low cover factor
US09/408,999 1999-09-24

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