Flat panel pleated airbag cushions and related methods and systems

摘要

Apparatus and methods, and systems relating to flat panel airbag cushions that may be particularly useful in connection with passenger-side airbag systems. Some embodiments may comprise a first panel and a second panel having a larger cross-sectional area than the first panel in an unfolded state. The second panel may comprise a first set of pleats and a second set of pleats configured such that, upon inflation of the airbag cushion, the first set of pleats and the second set of pleats unfold to define a three-dimensional airbag cushion. The second panel may be sewn or otherwise attached to the first panel about a periphery of the two panels.

主权项

1. An airbag cushion, comprising:
a first panel; and a second panel having a larger cross-sectional area than the first panel in an unfolded state, wherein the second panel is attached to the first panel about a periphery of the first panel, and wherein the second panel comprises:
a first set of pleats; anda second set of pleats intersecting the first set of pleats such that, upon inflation of the airbag cushion, the first set of pleats and the second set of pleats unfold to define a three-dimensional airbag cushion.