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Method and apparatus for packing an inflatable air bag in a housing of an air bag module assembly

  • US 5,613,348 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1995
  • Issued: 03/25/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of packing an inflatable air bag restraint cushion into a housing of an air bag module assembly for a motor vehicle occupant restraint system comprising the steps of:

  • providing an air bag cushion comprising joined together front panel and back panel, said back panel including an inlet chute positioned between a smaller back panel portion and a larger back panel portion;

    securing said inlet chute of said air bag cushion into an open end of said housing positioned between opposite end walls of said housing with said back panel and said front panel of said air bag cushion extending outwardly of said open end;

    folding said larger portion of said back panel in overlaying position over said smaller portion of said back panel on a substantially flat supporting surface with said front panel folded between said back panel portions;

    folding a first outer side edge portion of said air bag transversely to overlay a central portion of said back panel and folding a second opposite outer side edge portion of said air bag transversely to overlay a central portion of said back panel as well as said folded first outer side edge portion, thereby forming fold lines along opposite outer side edges of said air bag projecting outwardly of said open end and positioned inside said opposite end walls of said housing;

    rolling up said air bag after folding about a roll axis toward said open end of said housing; and

    moving said air bag after folding and rolling into said open end of said housing.

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