Method of folding an airbag containing sensor tapes integrated within the airbag
US6951532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2375
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An airbag is folded by attaching a line located inside the airbag to a front side an airbag and extending the line across a guide. The airbag is then compacted around the guide and the line. The line is then placed in communication with a sensor. The line may be a flexible element having an optical pattern read by the sensor. During the folding process, the line may be reeled into a sensor housing.
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