Patent ID: 6779813
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A method of arranging an airbag on a folding apparatus prior to folding the airbag comprising the steps of:(a) arranging the airbag and a base plate on a receiver of a folding device, with the airbag secured to the base plate; (b) stretching the airbag out; (c) arranging or securing a central portion of the airbag remote from the base plate on or to a holding device of the folding device, the central portion of the airbag is secured to the holding device by a releasable connection by bringing the central portion of the airbag into engagement or hooked arrangement with the holding device; (d) stretching out the airbag by pulling the secured central portion by a movement of the holding device relative to the receiver; and (e) releasing the connection by withdrawing a first connection element between the airbag and the holding device.