Air bag cover and manufacturing method for same
US5698283A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24983
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air bag cover and manufacturing method thereof wherein the air bag cover comprises a core member which can be formed by injection molding, and a decorative sheet disposed on the surface of the core member. The decorative sheet includes at least two layers, an outer layer and a barrier layer disposed on a back side of the outer layer to protect the outer layer when the core member is injection molded. The core member is made of thermoplastic elastomer which can be thermally fused to the barrier layer. A breakable portion is provided in the barrier layer and core member.
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