Apparatus and method for inflatable combination curtain fold
First Claim
1. A method for folding an airbag curtain, the method comprising:
- folding a first edge of the airbag curtain to a position adjacent a first side of the airbag curtain to thereby create a fold portion and a crease; and
rolling a second edge of the airbag curtain toward the first edge of the airbag curtain to thereby create a rolled portion of the airbag wherein the rolling occurs about an axis substantially parallel to the crease, and wherein the fold portion and the rolled portion are positioned on opposing sides of said crease in the airbag curtain.
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Abstract
A novel airbag curtain fold configuration for a safety restraint system, especially well suited to protect occupants of a vehicle from lateral impact is described. One or more airbag curtains are provided to inflate between an occupant and a lateral surface, such as a door or side window. The airbag curtain includes a first and second side. A fold portion is configured adjacent the first side and a rolled portion is configured opposite the fold portion adjacent the second side of the airbag. Attachment tabs may extend from an edge of the airbag curtain beyond the rolled and fold portions to facilitate attachment of the airbag curtain to a vehicle as part of an airbag system.
A method for folding an airbag curtain is described. A first edge of the airbag curtain is folded to a position adjacent a first side of the airbag curtain. A second edge of the airbag curtain is rolled toward the first edge of the airbag curtain until the rolled portion is substantially adjacent the fold portion on an opposing side of the airbag curtain.
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1. A method for folding an airbag curtain, the method comprising:
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folding a first edge of the airbag curtain to a position adjacent a first side of the airbag curtain to thereby create a fold portion and a crease; and
rolling a second edge of the airbag curtain toward the first edge of the airbag curtain to thereby create a rolled portion of the airbag wherein the rolling occurs about an axis substantially parallel to the crease, and wherein the fold portion and the rolled portion are positioned on opposing sides of said crease in the airbag curtain. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for folding an airbag curtain, the method comprising:
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folding a first edge of the airbag curtain to a position adjacent a first side of the airbag curtain to thereby create a fold portion and a crease; and
rolling a second edge of the airbag curtain toward the first edge of the airbag curtain to thereby create a rolled portion of the airbag adjacent a second side of the airbag curtain opposite the fold portion wherein the rolling occurs about an axis substantially parallel to the crease, and wherein the fold portion and the rolled portion are positioned on opposing sides of said crease in the airbag curtain. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An airbag curtain fold configuration comprising:
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an airbag curtain having a first side and a second side and a first edge and a second edge;
a fold portion comprising the first edge folded adjacent the first side of the airbag curtain;
a rolled portion comprising the second edge rolled toward the first edge, said rolled portion being opposite the fold portion; and
a crease disposed between the fold portion and the rolled portion, wherein the rolled portion is rolled about an axis substantially parallel to said crease, and wherein the fold portion and the rolled portion are positioned on opposing sides of said crease in the airbag curtain. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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