Method of folding an airbag, and device for folding the airbag
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1. A method of preparing an airbag for placement in a vehicular airbag module, the method comprising the following steps:
- folding the airbag to a size larger than a target size;
exposing the airbag to moisture; and
simultaneously compressing the folded airbag to a size no larger than the target size and extracting moisture from the airbag so that the airbag obtains a self-contained and stable compressed shape wherein the target size is a size for a folded airbag intended to be mounted in an airbag housing.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for folding an airbag (1) for placement in an airbag module for a motor vehicle. The method involves folding the airbag (1), exposing the airbag (1) to moisture, compressing the airbag (1), and simultaneously extracting the moisture. Moisture in liquid or vapor form can be introduced before or after folding the airbag. Further disclosed is a device for folding the airbag.
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10 Claims
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1. A method of preparing an airbag for placement in a vehicular airbag module, the method comprising the following steps:
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folding the airbag to a size larger than a target size; exposing the airbag to moisture; and simultaneously compressing the folded airbag to a size no larger than the target size and extracting moisture from the airbag so that the airbag obtains a self-contained and stable compressed shape wherein the target size is a size for a folded airbag intended to be mounted in an airbag housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A device for preparing an airbag for a vehicular airbag module, the device comprising:
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a receptacle for receiving the airbag, the receptacle having an open side and walls delimiting the receptacle; a slide tool configured to be inserted from the open side, to be movably guided in the receptacle, and to compress the airbag in the receptacle; and openings in at least one of the walls and the slide tool, the openings being configured for exposing the airbag located in the receptacle to moisture through the openings. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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