Method and apparatus for folding an airbag
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for folding an airbag that is a component of an airbag module. An airbag is pushed in portions by at least one slide means into at least one compartment in order to generate the folding. So that even complex folds are possible using a relati...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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14.09.2004
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| Summary: | The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for folding an airbag that is a component of an airbag module.
An airbag is pushed in portions by at least one slide means into at least one compartment in order to generate the folding. So that even complex folds are possible using a relatively simple apparatus, in accordance with the invention the airbag is arranged on the apparatus with a first portion in a substantially vertical position, and a second portion of the airbag is pushed into a compartment, during which the second portion is pre-tensioned by the weight of the first portion in front of the associated slide means. Further provided is pushing the airbag in a first direction into at least one first compartment and pushing in a second direction into at least one second compartment, this second direction being directed at an angle in relation to the first direction. |
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