Side impact gas bag folding method and apparatus for vehicle occupant restraint, and folded side impact gas bag

摘要

The present invention provides a method of folding a side impact gas bag for a vehicle occupant restraint device having a cushion shape in an inflated state and having an opening for opening on one side, wherein the gas bag has a cushion shape in an inflated state and on one side. An opening for expansion is provided, the step of spreading the gas bag on a base; Fixing a rim of the expansion opening of the gas bag; Disposed in parallel from the base at predetermined intervals such that the gas bag is placed between the base and the plate; Inflating the gas bag between a base and a plate; Folding a portion of the wall of the gas bag into the gas bag by pushing the wall of the gas bag from outside to inside. The present invention also provides an apparatus for carrying out this method and a gas bag folded by this method.