INFLATABLE AIRBAG ASSEMBLIES WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
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1. An inflatable airbag assembly, comprising:
- an inflatable airbag;
a modular component coupled to the inflatable airbag; and
an adhesive layer interposed between the inflatable airbag and the modular component.
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Abstract
Inflatable airbag cushions often have modular components attached to them after the main airbag has been manufactured. Such modular components can include external tethers, mounting tabs, mounting assemblies, inflatable curtain ramps, and fill tubes. Often, these modular components are positioned at predetermined locations on the airbag. The modular component can be coupled to the airbag by employing one or more adhesives. Also, the modular component can be coupled to the airbag by stitching.
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1. An inflatable airbag assembly, comprising:
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an inflatable airbag; a modular component coupled to the inflatable airbag; and an adhesive layer interposed between the inflatable airbag and the modular component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An inflatable curtain airbag assembly, comprising:
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an inflatable curtain airbag formed from a silicone-coated woven nylon material; a modular component coupled to the inflatable curtain airbag; an adhesive layer interposed between the inflatable airbag and a portion of the modular component; and stitching that protrudes through a portion of the modular component and the adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of manufacturing an inflatable airbag with modular components, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a modular component; providing an inflatable airbag; positioning the modular component on the inflatable airbag; placing an adhesive between a portion of the modular component and the inflatable airbag; and treating the inflatable airbag, the modular component, and the adhesive such that the adhesive couples the modular component to the inflatable airbag. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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