Patent ID: 6171228
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for folding an airbag such that when the airbag is in a folded state, the airbag has at least one inner main fold and at least one corresponding outer main fold, wherein the at least one outer main fold is a greater distance from a longitudinal axis of the airbag than the at least one inner main fold, the method comprising the steps of:clamping the airbag to a working surface;pre-shaping the airbag so that it extends along the longitudinal axis by inserting a shaping body into the airbag ugh an inflation opening, thenfixing the airbag in the area of the at least one inner main fold;expanding the airbag to form the at least one outer main fold; andcompressing the airbag in the direction of the clamping point.