Airbag folding apparatus and method

Details Airbag folding apparatus and method Airbag folding apparatus and method

1993-10-29

1995-02-21

Lavinder, Jack W.

Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturi

Bending

Folding

493451, B60R 2116

Patent

active

053911377

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for folding an airbag. The apparatus includes tables for supporting the airbag. A securement mechanism is associated with the tables and secures the airbag in position relative to the tables. A carriage is provided and is movable towards and away from the tables. A clamping mechanism is associated with the carriage and clamps a first portion of the airbag to the tables. First and second sets of folding blades are also associated with the carriage. The first and second sets of folding blades grasp second and third portions of the airbag and create first folds in the airbag to form a partially folded airbag. An engagement mechanism engages the partially folded airbag to maintain the first folds in the partially folded airbag. The securement mechanism further rotates the engaged partially folded airbag about a vertical axis. The first and second sets of folding blades additionally grasp opposing portions of the partially folded airbag to create second folds in the partially folded airbag to form a completely folded airbag.

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