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Airbag cushion folding process

  • US 5,775,733 A
  • Filed: 05/06/1997
  • Issued: 07/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for folding an inflatable airbag cushion having an inflation opening therein, the cushion secured about the inflation opening to a canister, the cushion comprising a main panel having opposite side margins and extending forward from the canister to a face panel portion, having a width and a periphery, and back to the canister, and side panels secured to respective side margins of the main panel, said folding method comprising the steps of:

  • a. gripping the main panel at spaced points about the periphery of the face panel portion and arranging the face panel portion generally taut and in a direction away from the canister;

    b. folding the face panel portion and side panel portions adjacent the face panel into accordion pleats parallel to the width of the front face portion and leaving excess portions of the cushion at either end of the pleats;

    c. tucking the excess portions inbetween the respective accordion pleats to form a folded package of the airbag cushion; and

    d. inserting the folded package into the canister.

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