Airbag folding apparatus and method of folding
US6619015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2375
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag folding apparatus includes a folding tube, a folder support apparatus, and a plunger mechanism. The folding of an airbag utilizing the folding apparatus comprises the following steps. A vehicle airbag is attached to the plunger mechanism and the airbag is lowered into the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is introduced into the folding tube after the airbag is completely inside the folding tube. The plunger mechanism is forcibly lowered into the folding tube causing the airbag to be compressed or folded. The plunger mechanism remains exterior to the airbag throughout the folding process. The plunger mechanism is then detached and a fold retention sheet is wrapped around the folded airbag.
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