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App. No. 15/696,598

AIRBAG MODULE FOR WOOD DASHBOARD SURFACE

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App. No.
15/696,598
Abstract

Embodiments can provide an airbag system configured for a dashboard with a surface made of wood. The airbag system can comprise an airbag made of thin film. The thin film can be fitted in a layer of the dashboard. Tear lines may be formed around the wood dashboard where the air bag is located. The air bag may burst out of the wood dashboard when filled with gas.

Claims (8)

1 . An airbag module for a dashboard of a transportation apparatus, the dashboard comprising a wood layer that occupies at least a portion of the dashboard, the airbag module comprising:

an airbag made of a film material, wherein the airbag is fit in an airbag region of the dashboard, wherein the airbag region has a surface entirely made of wood; and

a gas generator attached to the airbag for providing gas to fill the airbag.

2 . The airbag module of claim 1 , wherein the airbag is made of graphene or thermoplastic polyurethane.

3 . The airbag module of claim 1 , wherein the dashboard comprises a wood layer that makes up a surface of the dashboard, and the airbag region is located within the wood layer.

4 . The airbag module of claim 3 , wherein the wood layer has multiple layers.

5 . The airbag module of claim 3 , wherein the gas generator is located outside the wood layer.

6 . The airbag module of claim 3 , wherein the airbag region is a precut region in the wood layer.