Klass.-Nr. /Class. No.

8F M5 1 July 2005

Norm vor Anwendung auf Aktualität prüfen / Check standard for current issue prior to usage.
Airbag System
Airbag Cushions (Mounting Location: Steering Wheel, TL
Numerical notation according to ISO practice (see VW 01000).

Dashboard) 825 12
In case of discrepancies the German version shall govern.

Requirements and Test Conditions

Konzernnorm
The English translation is believed to be accurate.

Descriptors: airbag, airbag system, airbag module, steering wheel, airbag cushions
dashboard D
Preface
The contents of Team Supply Specification AK-LV 02 (May 2005) have been adopted without
changes by Technical Supply Specification TL 825 12.
AK-LV 02 was drafted by the "Supply Specifications" team of the automobile companies Audi AG,
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Daimler Chrysler AG, Porsche AG and the Volkswagen AG.

Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to TL 825 12, 1999-09:
─ see change documentation for AK-LV 02

Previous issues
1997-11; 1999-09

Additional in-house requirements

─ Approval of first supply and changes according to Volkswagen standard VW 011 55.

─ Avoidance of hazardous substances according to VW 911 01.

─ Design according to drawing or performance specifications.

─ Sections marked with a documentation bar " " are subject to mandatory documentation.
The documents shall be kept on file for 15 years.

Referenced standards
VW 011 55 Vehicle Supply Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 911 01 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating Fluids;
Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
as well as all documents referred to in AK-LV 02.
QUELLE: NOLIS

Continued on 21 pages of AK-LV 02

Fachverantwortung/Responsibility Normung/Standards (EZTD, 1733)

E2SR/4 H. Rindfleisch Tel: +49-5361-9-31528 O. Guse Tel: +49-5361-9-32438 Sobanski

Confidential. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be transmitted or reproduced without prior permission of a Standards Department of the Volkswagen Group.
Parties to a contract can only obtain this standard via the B2B supplier platform “www.vwgroupsupply.com”.
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 VOLKSWAGEN AG
 Team Supply Specification
May 2005
Airbag System
Airbag Cushions
(Mounting Location: Steering Wheel, Dashboard)
AK - LV 02
Requirements and Test Conditions
airbag system; airbag cushions (installation location: steering wheel, dashboard); requirements and test procedures

Contents

1 Scope and aim

2 Definitions

3 General

4 General requirements and their test conditions for the airbag cushion
4.1 Marking
4.2 Volume
4.3 High pressure air permeability
4.4 Visual requirements

5 Fabric requirements and their test conditions

5.1 Preface
5.2 Requirements
5.3 Testing equipment
5.4 Test condition
5.5 Test method
5.6 Test procedure
5.7 Airbag cushion aging

6 Seam requirements and their test conditions

6.1 Circumference seam/seam between the jacket portion and the side portion
6.2 Tear seam requirements and their test conditions
6.3 Rebound strap requirements and their test conditions

7 Referenced standards and specifications

8 Previous issues

9 Changes

Continued on pages 2 to 22

AK-LV: Team Supply Specification

Team of companies: Audi AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, DaimlerChrysler AG, Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG
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1 Scope and aim

This specification is intended to ensure the product quality and function of the airbag cushion
within the overall system to which it belongs by providing precise, clear and uniform guidelines for
its properties. The specification also describes the test methods used to document airbag cushion
requirements and their implementation. The specification is a part of the drawing. The
specification applies to all airbag cushions that have a note in the drawing indicating this.

2 Definitions

The airbag cushion is part of a restraint system. It is filled with gas when the gas generator
detonates, thus ensuring increased occupant safety in the event of a collision.

3 General

The manufacturer shall ensure that the provisions in this specification and the drawing
are observed. This is documented along with the process reliability and must be demonstrated
with suitable methods and a sufficient test scope.
Alternative test methods are permissible, as long as they facilitate equally suitable verification.
The examining body must provide documentation that its tests correlate with the test methods
described in this specification.

Unless otherwise indicated, these requirements apply to parts in as-received condition (with
no prior load). Deviations must be noted in the test report.

If a requirement bears only the note "see drawing", the applicable value shall be taken from the
drawing. If the drawing does not contain any related information, the requirement can be omitted.
In the case of a discrepancy between the drawing and the specification, the entry in the drawing
takes precedence.

In general, the airbag cushion must conform to all requirements listed in this specification. This
conformity must be documented in the release or first-sample test.

The airbag cushion is subject to mandatory documentation. The standard-production tests

required to ensure proper functioning are subject to mandatory documentation; the test records
must be kept on file for 20 years. A clear assignment between the airbag cushion and data
subject to mandatory documentation must be guaranteed.

The sections of this specification marked with a documentation bar or a "D" are
subject to mandatory documentation.
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4 General requirements and their test conditions for the airbag cushion

The proper department must be informed of any changes to the airbag cushion and/or
manufacturing methods and manufacturing locations before they are introduced in standard
production; these changes require a new release.
The airbag cushion undergoes an environmental simulation once installed in the module. After
testing it must meet the requirements after the module environmental simulation as well as the
airbag cushion requirements.

4.1 Marking

An easy-to-read and permanent marking must be applied to the airbag cushion. This marking
must show the manufacturer and the warp direction as well as permit retracing of the components
and manufacturer parameters.

4.2 Volume

The volume of the airbag cushion shall be determined using a suitable measuring method. The
measuring method shall be coordinated with the customer. Alternatively, calculation methods are
permitted. If possible, the method described below shall be used.

4.2.1 Preface

This test is used to determine the airbag cushion volume of a finished airbag.

4.2.2 Requirements

Volume: see drawing

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4.2.3 Test fixtures

To perform the test, a base container is required with a volume corresponding to that of the
airbag cushion in order to hold the hollow balls (see Table 1 and Table 2, for example). When
dimensioning the container, the bulk volume of the hollow balls used must be taken into
consideration.
Table 1: Container 1, dimensions

Interior dimensions in mm Volume

Width Depth Height in liters

Base container: 300 500 545/375 69 ± 0,5

Measurement 200 100 500 10 ± 0,1

container:

Table 2: Container 2, dimensions

Interior dimensions in mm Volume

Width Depth Height in liters

Base container: 600 500 370/543 138 ± 0,5

Measurement 200 100 500 10 ± 0,1

container:

4.2.4 Test condition

Test temperature: RT

Hollow balls, without edges: ∅ (20 ± 0,2) mm

Material: PP
Wall thickness: 0,5 mm
Measuring setup: see Figure 1

4.2.5 Test procedure

The airbag cushion volume is determined using a hollow ball measurement.

The airbag cushion openings must be closed such that no hollow balls can escape.

The mouth of the airbag cushion is clamped suspended freely on the funnel. The airbag cushion
is then filled with hollow balls from the store container until no more balls can be pressed into the
airbag cushion.

The hollow balls remaining in the store container are poured into the measurement container
and the remaining volume is measured.

Airbag cushion volume = base volume – residual volume

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hollow balls
Hohlkugeln

base container
Grundbehälter

funnel
Trichter

Figure 1. Measuring setup for volume measurement

4.3 High pressure air permeability

4.3.1 Preface

This test is used to determine the total flow rate of a finished airbag cushion.
This test is only conducted upon special request, because it can aid in the calculation.

4.3.2 Requirements

The flow rate of the airbag cushion must be determined and a tolerance zone established using
statistical methods (see Table 3).

Table 3: Tolerance zone value pairs using a sample airbag cushion design as an example

Airbag cushion 0,02 0,04 0,06 0,08 0,10 0,12 0,14 0,16 0,18 0,20 0,22 0,24 0,26 0,28 0,30
internal pressure
[bar]

Upper limit 83,9 121,5 159,1 196,7 234,3 271,9 309,5 347,1 384,7 422,3 459,9 497,5 539,1 572,7 610,3
[g/s]

Lower limit [g/s] 76,5 113,2 149,8 186,5 223,3 259,8 296,5 333,1 369,8 406,5 443,1 479,8 516,5 553,5 589,8
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700

600
[g/s]
flow rate [g/s]

500
Massenstrom

400

300
Mass

200

100

0
0 0,05 0,1 0,15 0,2 0,25 0,3 0,35

Bag-Innendruck
Airbag cushion [bar] [bar]
internal pressure

Figure 2. Tolerance zone of the high pressure air permeability for a sample airbag cushion design

Refer to the drawing for further tolerance zones.

The visual requirements must be met before and after the high pressure air permeability test.

4.3.3 Test fixtures

A system according to Figure 3 is needed to conduct the test.

pvor airbag cushion
Luftsack
T

p pi

Beruhigungsstrecke
smoothing path

diffusor
Diffusor
5

100 50

100 1000 500

Meßblendeorifice
measuring run-out path
Auslaufstrecke

Figure 3. System for the flow rate measurement

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4.3.4 Test condition

Test temperature: RT

4.3.5 Test procedure

The airbag cushion shall be tested according to the drawing status. The airbag cushion to be
measured is secured to a system according to Figure 3. The system is supplied with compressed
air via a compressed air system. The over-pressure pi that builds up in the airbag cushion is
measured in comparison to the atmospheric pressure. At the same time, the mass flow rate Qm of
the air flowing through is measured using the metering orifice method according to DIN 1952.

The following applies to the measuring setup:

Measuring orifice outside diameter: 100 mm
Measuring orifice inside diameter: 50 mm

During the test, the following measured variables are recorded using suitable registering
instruments:

– Measuring orifice admission pressure (absolute pressure) padm

– Pressure difference at the measuring orifice ∆p
– Temperature behind the measuring orifice
– Airbag cushion internal pressure pi

A linear fitted line with a correlation coefficient > 0,995 must be plotted through the airbag
cushion internal pressure/mass flow rate value pairs determined. The fitted line must be within the
tolerance zone defined according to Table 3 (see Figure 2 for example).
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4.4 Visual requirements

4.4.1 Preface

This test is used to detect visible airbag cushion flaws.

4.4.2 Requirements

The airbag cushion shall not have any breaks or tears in the fabric. During a normal visual
inspection, the fabric shall not exhibit any flaws that adversely affect the function.
The airbag cushion fabric must not have any manufacturing flaws of any kind that could adversely
affect the processing and functional characteristics.

4.4.3 Test condition

Test temperature: RT

4.4.4 Testing equipment

The airbag cushion is evaluated in accordance with ASTM D-5426.

4.4.5 Test procedure

The test is a standard visual inspection. Fold points shall be examined for breaks and tears using
a magnifying glass with 6 times enlargement.
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5 Fabric requirements and their test conditions

5.1 Preface

The tests serve to determine the characteristics of the fabrics used to make the airbag cushions.

5.2 Requirements

The fabric requirements listed in Table 4 shall be determined and tested by the supplier
and entered and documented with the occurring tolerances in the table. This sheet shall be
maintained by the supplier. The supplier guarantees through its component and system trials that
the integrity requirements are fulfilled with the documented fabric tolerances.

5.3 Testing equipment

Suitable proofs of calibration shall be documented for the test equipment used.

5.4 Test condition

Test temperature: Standard climate according to ISO 139

5.5 Test method

If the tests cannot be conducted exactly according to DIN standards, the deviations must be
noted in the test report.

5.5.1 Bending stiffness

The test is conducted according to DIN 53 350, separately for warp and weft directions.
Depending on the fabric used, the test method according to ASTM D-4032 can also be used
if required.

5.5.2 Needle tear-out force/comb extraction force

The test is conducted according to DIN 54 301, but with 20 mm edge spacing and 50-mm-wide
specimens. Depending on the material used, tests according to DIN 53331 or ASTM D-6479
can also be used.

5.5.3 Change in dimensions influenced by temperature

The test is conducted according to DIN EN ISO 3759.

In addition to this standard, the following applies:

Temperature: 105 C°
Duration: 60 min
Apparatus: Forced ventilation drying cabinet
Specimen setup: Place on a grate without tension
Specimen dimensions: 600 mm x 600 mm
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5.5.4 Fabric thickness

The test is conducted according to DIN EN ISO 5084.

In addition to this standard, the following applies:

Test area: 25 cm²

Test pressure: 2-5 cN/cm²

5.5.5 Tear propagation strength

The test is conducted according to DIN EN ISO 13937-2.

Evaluation according to ISO 6133, Method B, with F>10% N. The specimen size used must
be indicated.

5.5.6 Weight per unit area

The test is conducted according to DIN 3801.

Deviating from the standard, specimens with 100 cm² surface area shall be used.

5.5.7 Burn test

The test is conducted according to FMVSS 302.

The test must be conducted both in the warp and weft directions.

5.5.8 Air permeability

The test is conducted according to DIN EN ISO 9237.

Deviating from the standard, the following applies:

Test area: 100 cm²

Pressure differential: 500 Pa

The supplementary air outlet, which is suggested as optional in the standard, is obligatory here;
the value to be subtracted must be specified. Distribution of the measuring points: see Figure 4.
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Figure 4. Distribution of the measuring points across the web width for the air permeability test.

5.6 Test procedure

The measurement specimens must be uniformly taken across the width.

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Table 4: Sample completed data sheet as used to document fabric requirements (to be
completed and documented by the supplier)

3 Type A Fabric Requirements

Type Fiber manufacturer/ Type dtex Weave
raw material filaments
A1 Akzo Nobel PA 6.6 EN445 HRT 470 f 72 L 1/1
A2 DuPont Nylon 6.6 T 725 470 f 68 L 1/1
A3 Rhone Poulenc PA 6.6 T 644 470 f 68 L 1/1
A4
A5

No. Test feature Test acc. to Limit Unit Desired value

value

DIN 53 350, Total from Nmm² Added later

1 Bending stiffness ASTM D-4032 warp, weft

Warp Threads/dm 225 ± 10

2 Thread count DIN EN 1049-2
Weft Threads/dm 210 ± 10
Maximum tensile
D 3 DIN 53 857, Part 1
strength/elongation

3.1 As-received condition Warp N/5 cm % ≥ 2 800 43 ± 7

DIN 53 857, Part 1
Weft N/5 cm % ≥ 2 800 35 ± 7
3.2 Environmental simulation Warp N/5 cm % ≥ 2 500
DIN 53 857, Part 1
Weft N/5 cm % ≥ 2 500
Warp
D 4 Burning behavior FMVSS 571 302 mm/min ≤ 100
Weft
D 5 Needle tear-out force AK - LV 02 Warp N ≥ 250
Weft N ≥ 250
6 Change in dimensions AK - LV 02 Warp % <1
influenced by temperature Weft % <1
D 7 Weight per unit area AK - LV 02 g/m² 240 ± 10

8 Fabric thickness AK - LV 02 µm 360 ± 50

9 Tear propagation strength AK - LV 02

Warp N ≥ 110
D 9.1 In as-received condition AK - LV 02
Weft N ≥ 110
Warp N
9.2 Environmental simulation AK - LV 02
Weft N

10 Air permeability AK - LV 02 AK-LV 02;

Section
5.5.8

D 10.1 In as-received condition AK - LV 02 l/dm² x min ≤ 10,0

10.2 Environmental simulation AK - LV 02 l/dm² x min ≤ 15,0

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5.7 Airbag cushion aging

5.7.1 Airbag cushion requirements after aging and the module environmental simulation

After aging and the module environmental simulation (see Section 8.2 "Environmental simulation"
according to specification AK-LV 01), the following requirements according to this specification
must be met:

Fabric requirements
• Maximum tensile strength/elongation
• Tear propagation strength
• Air permeability

For values deviating from those of the unused condition, suitable documentation must be
provided that ensures the functional capability over the life of the airbag.
The tests are conducted on climate-aged specimens (24 h, 20 C ° , 65% rel. hum.).

5.7.2 Fabric aging

A test program according to Table 5 must be performed with the airbag cushions.

Table 5 shows the minimum number of specimens (No. 1 to 2) that must undergo the complete
aging process to cover all test parameters and to be able to check all the requirements after the
environmental simulation (the required number of specimens for the following tests is decisive for
this).
The actual number of specimens for each test sequence is determined by the department
requesting the test (see Section 3).

Table 6 shows the distribution of the tests that are necessary to document the requirements set
for the airbag cushion after aging.

Table 7 shows the distribution of the tests that are necessary to document the requirements set
for the airbag cushion after the module environmental simulation.

Note on the individual tests:

• The fabric aging must first be conducted according to textile aging rather than within the
framework of the module environmental simulation due to the aging mechanisms for fabrics
and the reproducibility of the aging effects. The conditions are defined below.
Upon receipt of the products returned from the module environmental simulation, these shall
also be checked according to Section 5.7.1.
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Table 5. Test program for airbag cushion aging

No. Test Section Aging Reference

(new parts)
1 2 3 4
1. Aging at elevated 5.7.2.1 X
temperature
2. Moisture aging 5.7.2.2 X

Table 6. Test program to document the requirments for the airbag cushion after aging

No. Test acc. to Aging Reference

(new parts)
1 2 3 4
3. Maximum tensile DIN 53 857, Part 1 X X X X
strength
4. Elongation at maximum DIN 53 857, Part 1 X X X X
tensile strength
5. Tear propagation 5.5.5 X X X X
strength
6. Air permeability 5.5.8 X X X X

Table 7. Test program to document the requirments for the airbag cushion after the module
environmental simulation

No. Test acc. to Airbag cushions Reference

from module (new parts)
environmental
simulation
1 2 3 4
7. Maximum tensile DIN 53 857, Part 1 X X X X
strength
8. Elongation at maximum DIN 53 857, Part 1 X X X X
tensile strength
9. Tear propagation 5.5.5 X X X X
strength
10. Air permeability 5.5.8 X X X X
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5.7.2.1 Aging at elevated temperature

5.7.2.1.1 Preface
This test shall be performed in order to ensure that an airbag cushion will withstand high
temperatures without damage.

5.7.2.1.2 Testing equipment

For this test, a climatic chamber with mechanically circulated air is required. It must be able
to follow the specified air temperature value.

5.7.2.1.3 Test conditions

Temperature: (100 ± 2,5) C
°
Duration: 7 days

5.7.2.1.4 Test procedure

The airbag cushions are folded according to their installation situation in the module and clamped
into a suitable apparatus with a load of (0,6 ± 0,1) N/cm² (see Figure 5). The apparatus is placed
in the climatic chamber in which the test is conducted.

Figure 5. Sample clamping of the folded airbag cushion

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5.7.2.2 Moisture aging

5.7.2.2.1 Preface
This test shall be performed in order to ensure that an airbag cushion will withstand high humidity
without damage.

5.7.2.2.2 Testing equipment

For this test, a climatic chamber with mechanically circulated air is required. It must be able
to follow the specified humidity value.

5.7.2.2.3 Test conditions

Humidity: 92% rel. hum.
Temperature: (40 ± 2,5) C
°.
Duration: 7 days

5.7.2.2.4 Test procedure

The airbag cushions are folded according to their installation situation in the module and clamped
into a suitable apparatus with a load of (0,6 ± 0,1( N/cm² (see Figure 6). The apparatus is placed
in the climatic chamber in which the test is conducted.

Figure 6. Sample clamping of the folded airbag cushion

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6 Seam requirements and their test conditions

6.1 Circumference seam/seam between the jacket portion and the side portion

6.1.1 Expert opinion

To evaluate the circumference seams, or the seam between the jacket portion and the side
portion of the airbag cushion, with regard to safety and usability for the intended purpose, the
airbag cushion manufacturer must provide an expert opinion from a recognized institute for each
airbag cushion design.

The expert opinion must include:

Seam strength in as-received condition

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

Seam strength after environmental simulation

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

The test is conducted according to DIN 53 857, Part 1.

Entire-fabric sampling points:

Specimens that are removed or prepared must sufficiently represent all fabric directions
that occur.

The position of the sampling point must be documented in the test report.

Clamping:
Free length at beginning of pull: 100 mm; seam position in the middle of the free length,
right angle to the pull direction; see Figure 8.

Specimen shape: see Figure 7

100 mm + Klemmlänge
100 mm + clamping length
50 mm

80 mm

Figure 7. Shape of the specimen

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15 mm

SeamNaht

Einschnitt
Incision upbis
to auf 2 Restfäden
2 remaining parallel
threads zur Naht
parallel to the seam

Figure 8. Specimen and its pull direction

6.1.2 Seam requirements

The airbag function shall not be adversely affected by the inflation test.

6.1.3 Test method

The inflation test according to AK-LV 01 serves to document the requirement.

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6.2 Tear seam requirements and their test conditions

6.2.1 Expert opinion

To evaluate the airbag cushion tear seams with regard to safety and usability for the intended
purpose, the airbag cushion manufacturer must provide an expert opinion from a recognized
institute for each airbag cushion design.

The expert opinion must include:

Seam strength in as-received condition

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

Seam strength after environmental simulation

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

The test is conducted according to DIN 53 857, Part 1.

Entire-fabric sampling points:

The sampling points must be selected such that all of the fabric directions that occur are
sufficiently represented and the tear seam is in the middle of the specimen (see Figure 9).
A specimen must be taken from each tear seam.

The position of the sampling point must be documented in the test report.

Clamping:
Free length at beginning of pull: 100 mm; seam position in the middle of the free length,
right angle to the pull direction; see Figure 9.

Specimen shape: see Figure 7

Reißnaht
tear seam

Einspannvorrichtung
clamping device

airbag
Luftsack

Figure 9. Clamping of entire fabric with tear seam

6.2.2 Seam requirements

The airbag function shall not be adversely affected by the inflation test.

6.2.3 Test method

The inflation test according to AK-LV 01 serves to document the requirement.

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6.3 Rebound strap requirements and their test conditions

6.3.1 Expert opinion

The rebound strap fabric used must meet the respective requirements according to Section 5.7.

To evaluate the airbag cushion rebound strap attachment with regard to safety and usability for
the intended purpose, the airbag cushion manufacturer must provide an expert opinion from a
recognized institute for each airbag cushion design.

The expert opinion must include:

Rebound strap seam strength in as-received condition

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

Rebound strap seam strength after environmental simulation

• Maximum tensile strength see drawing

Test conducted according to DIN 53 857, Part 1. However, the specimen width equals the
rebound strap width.

Specimens must be taken or prepared depending on the rebound strap arrangement that
sufficiently represent all fabric directions that occur.

Clamping: Free length at beginning up pull 100 mm; the following applies to the test: seam
position at a right angle to the pull direction and in the middle of the clamped section (see Figure
10).

6.3.2 Seam requirements

The airbag function shall not be adversely affected by the inflation test.

6.3.3 Test method

The inflation test according to AK-LV 01 serves to document the requirement.

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airbag cushion upper side

seam 2

rebound strap

seam 1

reinforcement position for

airbag cushion mouth

Naht
seam11 Naht 22
seam

Luftsack-
airbag cushion
Fangband
rebound strap upper side
Oberseite

airbag cush-
Luftsack- Fangband
rebound strap
ionMund
mouth

Figure 10. Sampling points using a steering-wheel-side airbag cushion as an example

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)
7 Referenced standards and specifications 1

DIN 50 015 Atmospheres and their Technical Application

DIN 53 350 Testing of Plastic Films and Coated Textile Fabrics; Manufactured Using
Plastics; Determination of Stiffness in Bending, Method according to
Ohlsen
DIN 53 539 Part 2 Testing of Elastomers; Evaluation of Tear Propagation, Adhesion and and
Peel Tests
DIN 53 853 Testing of Textiles; Determination of the Set in Fabrics
DIN 53 854 Testing of Textiles; Determinations of Mass of Textile Fabrics with the
Exception of Knitted Fabrics and Nowoven
DIN 53 855 Part 1 Testing of Textiles; Determination of the Thickness of Textile Fabrics
(Except Floor Coverings); Apparent Density Over 0,05 g/cm
DIN 53 857 Part 1 Testing of Textiles; Simple Tensile Test on Strips of Textile Fabrics,
Woven Fabrics and Ribbons
DIN 53 859 Part 2 Testing of Textiles; Tear Growth Testing of Textile Fabrics; Leg Tear
Growth Test
DIN/ISO 3759 Testing Textiles; Determining the Change in Dimension of Planar Fabrics
DIN 53 887 Testing of Textiles; Determination of Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
DIN 54 301 Testing of Textiles; Determination of the Needle Tearing Out Resistance of
Nonwoven Textiles
FMVSS 571 302 Flammability of Interior Materials
AK-LV 02 Airbag System, Airbag Modules, Requirements and Test Conditions
ASTM D-5426 Standard Practices for Visual Inspection and Grading of Fabrics
used for Inflatable Restraints
AK-LV 03 Airbag System, Gas Generators, Requirements and Test Conditions

8 Previous issues

Airbag System, Airbags, Requirements and Test Conditions, AK-LV 02: 01.96
Airbag System, Airbags, Requirements and Test Conditions, AK-LV 02: 02.97
Airbag System, Airbags, Requirements and Test Conditions, AK-LV 02: 01.99

9 Changes

The following changes and additions have been made as compared to the January 1999 issue:

a) Section 3, "The airbag is a component whose functional characteristics must remain constant
for over 15 years driving operation."; sentence omitted completely
b) Section 4.2, "The volume of the airbag shall be determined …"; added
c) Section 4.4 revised, reference to list of flaws in ASTM D-5426 included, reference to
Supplement 2, list of flaws omitted, Supplement 2 omitted
d) Section 5, fabric requirements revised, alternative test methods permitted in certain cases,
Supplement 1 omitted, fabric requirements, related independent documentation and updating by
the supplier, updating of DIN standards
e) Section 7, airbag cushion aging incorporated as Section 5.7 in Section 5, Fabric requirements
added, Section 5.7.2 made more precise

1) In this section terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.