Patent ID: 7963549
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An inflatable airbag assembly, comprising: an inflator; and, an inflatable airbag cushion configured to be coupled to the inflator at a throat portion, wherein the throat portion comprises a first panel of material and a second panel of material that are coupled together at a seam such that the throat portion comprises an inflator insert aperture and, wherein the throat portion comprises a first fold located on an extension in the throat portion, wherein the extension extends beyond the seam in a direction that is proximal with respect to the inflator, wherein the first fold is configured such that a distal edge of the extension is directed away from the inflator insert aperture and the first fold is approximately perpendicular to a long axis of the throat portion, and wherein the assembly aid comprises a second fold that is formed on the same extension, and wherein the second fold is made in a direction that is perpendicular to the first fold.