Cover element for an airbag module, and airbag module having such a cover element

US10196029B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Autoliv Development AB · SE

Inventors

• Anders Einarsson · Vårgårda, SE
• Johan Fritzen · Vårgårda, SE
• Jonas Svantesson · Alingsås, SE
• Mikael Dahlgren · Hagfors, SE
• Stefan Andersson · Flyinge, SE
• Carl-Fredrik Anulf · Hagfors, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 16, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2019
• Expiry date: Nov 7, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/21543
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cover element (10) for an airbag unit having a stationary section, a first flap (14), and a second flap (20), wherein the first flap (14) is connected to the stationary section by at least one first hinge (31), and the second flap (20) by at least one second hinge (32). The two flaps (14, 20) are connected to each other by a tear connection (35). The first flap (14) has an outer area (16) and an emblem area (18), which protrude at least partially from the outer area (16) and extend into the second flap (20). In order that the emblem area (18) is not in the way of the expanding airbag even if the emblem area (18) is relatively large, the emblem area (18) is connected to the outer area (16) of the first flap (14) by a third hinge (33), so that the emblem area (18) can swing against the outer area (16) when the first flap (14) is open.