Airbag unit for a motor vehicle safety device and a related method of packaging an airbag
US10471921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag unit for a motor vehicle safety device includes an inflatable airbag formed of flexible material and provided in a rolled and/or folded package. The inflatable airbag is held under compression by a cover extending around at least part of the package. The cover is formed of a molded pulp material and is configured to impart a predetermined stable shape to the unit. A method of packaging an airbag in such a manner is also disclosed.
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