Method and apparatus for folding an inflatable cushion

Details Method and apparatus for folding an inflatable cushion Method and apparatus for folding an inflatable cushion

1996-06-28

1998-05-05

Hail, III, Joseph J.

Manufacturing container or tube from paper; or other manufacturi

Bending

Folding

493451, 493940, 53117, 53120, 53429, B60R 2116

Patent

active

057466904

ABSTRACT:
An automated inflatable cushion folding process is provided wherein cushion tension, and, as a consequence, cushion wear, is reduced during the folding process. An inflatable cushion portion of a cushion assembly is folded by installing a cushion assembly in a cushion fixture and a cushion receiving mechanism such that an inflatable cushion portion of the cushion assembly is positioned along a cushion path extending between the cushion fixture and the cushion receiving mechanism and creating at least one fold in the inflatable cushion portion at a fold location along the cushion path by actuating a fold developer and moving the cushion fixture incrementally towards the fold location.

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