AIRBAG CUSHION PROTECTORS AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

Airbag cushion assemblies comprising cushion protective structures and related methods of assembly. Some embodiments may comprise an airbag cushion and a protector or protective structure, such as a protective wrapper, comprising a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be wrapped around the airbag cushion, and the second portion may be positioned adjacent to a deployment side of the airbag cushion such that the protective wrapper is configured to expand upon deployment of the airbag cushion so as to define a pocket for protecting the airbag cushion during deployment. In some embodiments, the pocket may be configured to enclose the airbag cushion about an entire perimeter of the airbag cushion during deployment.

主权项

1. An airbag cushion assembly, comprising:
an airbag cushion; and a protective wrapper comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is wrapped around the airbag cushion, wherein the second portion is folded adjacent to a deployment side of the airbag cushion, wherein the protective wrapper is configured to expand upon deployment of the airbag cushion so as to define a pocket for protecting the airbag cushion during deployment by unfolding the second portion, and wherein the pocket is configured to enclose the airbag cushion about an entire perimeter of the airbag cushion during initial deployment.