Patent ID: 6560832
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming an airbag cushion exhibiting a high available inflation volume, comprising the steps of(a) providing a first fabric blank having a first end and a second end with two shared edges, wherein said fabric blank also comprises a cut-out pattern for eventual placement of an inflation canister or attachment to an inflation assembly, and wherein said fabric blank optionally comprises reinforcing layers of fabric attached adjacent to said cut-out pattern; (b) folding said first fabric blank of step â€œaâ€  such that at least one of said shared edges is in complete contact with itself; (c) connecting only one of said at least one shared edge in contact with itself to form a folded composite having a first opening and a second opening, wherein said first opening exhibits edges in a single plane and is wider than said second opening, and wherein said second opening is said cut-out pattern of step â€œaâ€ ; (d) providing a second fabric blank; and (e) connecting said second fabric blank to said edges of said first opening of said folded composite of step â€œcâ€ .