Joyson Safety Systems Acquisition LLC

Ryan Fecteau

Richard Andrew Wiik

An airbag module according to various implementations includes an inflatable cushion, an inflator, and a pre-fold. The inflatable cushion includes a first panel and a second panel, each of the first and second panels including an outer surface. The first panel and the second panel are folded to form a first tuck and a second tuck. A protruding portion of the first and second panels is then folded into or adjacent to the first or second tuck to form the pre-fold.

Airbag module with pre-fold

An airbag module according to various implementations includes an inflatable cushion, a folding tab, and an inflator. The inflatable cushion includes a first panel and a second panel, each of the first and second panels including an inner surface and an outer surface. When the outer surfaces of the first and second panels are coupled together to form an inverted seam, the folding tab is coupled between the respective outer surfaces of the first and second panels. As a result, the inflatable cushion includes an increased strength while maintaining an ease of assembly using current inflatable cushion folding machines.

Airbag module with inverted seam and folding tab

An airbag module for protecting an occupant of a vehicle seat. The module includes an inflatable cushion and an inflator. The cushion is configured to inflate into a position inboard of the vehicle seat and includes a first inflatable chamber fluidly connected to a second inflatable chamber. The cushion is configured to inflate into a position in which the first inflatable chamber is in a position to absorb energy resulting from relative movement of the torso of the occupant in a direction lateral to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The second inflatable chamber is configured to inflate into a position to absorb energy resulting from relative movement of the head of the occupant.

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