Curtain airbag handling device
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1. An airbag handling device, comprising:
- a handling member positionable adjacent mounting locations on an inflatable curtain, the handling member having a stiffness greater than the inflatable curtain, such that the handling member is configured to aid in positioning the inflatable curtain during installation within a vehicle.
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Abstract
An airbag handling device is disclosed. The handling device may be located adjacent mounting locations of an inflatable curtain airbag. The handling device may be a stiffening member that has a stiffness greater than that of the inflatable curtain. The handling device may also be an inflatable chamber that is inflated separately from the cushioning chamber of the inflatable curtain. The handling device may help prevent twisting of the inflatable curtain between mounting locations and aid in positioning the inflatable curtain during handling or installation into a vehicle.
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1. An airbag handling device, comprising:
a handling member positionable adjacent mounting locations on an inflatable curtain, the handling member having a stiffness greater than the inflatable curtain, such that the handling member is configured to aid in positioning the inflatable curtain during installation within a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An airbag assembly, comprising:
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an inflatable cushion having mounting locations disposed thereon, the mounting locations configured to be mounted to a vehicle; and
a twist prevention device that extends adjacent a plurality of the mounting locations to prevent twisting of the inflatable cushion between mounting locations during installation of the inflatable cushion within the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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