Airbag pre-fold technique
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1. An airbag module, comprising:
- a split cushion airbag with first and second lobes, wherein the airbag is folded so that the first lobe is tucked internally into a first side of the airbag and the second lobe is tucked internally into a second side of the airbag, and the tucked lobes are crush folded.
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Abstract
A method of folding an airbag includes pre-folding an airbag in a generally geometric pattern and crush folding the airbag. The airbag is positioned flat on a first side with a first lobe lying over a second lobe. The lower corners of the lobes are tucked internally into their respective lobes or sides. The airbag is then folded twice to form a general Z shape along the side of the airbag. The airbag is then crush folded.
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1. An airbag module, comprising:
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a split cushion airbag with first and second lobes, wherein the airbag is folded so that the first lobe is tucked internally into a first side of the airbag and the second lobe is tucked internally into a second side of the airbag, and the tucked lobes are crush folded. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of folding an airbag, comprising:
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laying an airbag flat on a first side with a first lobe lying over a second lobe;
tucking a first lower corner into the first lobe;
tucking a second lower corner into the second lobe;
folding the airbag to form a first fold;
folding the airbag to form a second fold; and
crush folding the airbag. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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