| 摘要 |
<p>A method of assembling an airbag (12) with an airbag cover (14) provides a uniform and consistent thickness of the airbag between an inflator/horn assembly (36) and the airbag cover such that variation in the amount of force applied to the airbag cover is minimized. An apparatus (10) for assembling the airbag with an airbag cover includes a base (24) for supporting the airbag cover, a tubular housing (16) defining a cavity (18) and having an upper (20) and a lower (22) platform, an airbag housing and a mock inflator (34) attached to a piston (32). The method includes the steps of attaching the airbag assembly to a mock inflator (34), securing the airbag cover, compacting the airbag into the airbag cover and around the mock inflator, such that the airbag fills a cavity (26) in the cover; then removing the mock inflator from the airbag to form a cavity within the airbag for receiving the inflator/horn assembly.</p> |
