Patent · US Expired

Gas bag module cover

US6357787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 29, 2000
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/21656
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas bag module cover, comprising at least one opening portion for closing an outlet opening, and a predetermined tear line along which the cover is opened in a restraint situation and which defines one opening portion of the cover. The gas bag module further comprises at least one first hinge portion provided on the cover the opening portion remaining connected with the cover via the first hinge portion when the cover is opened. The opening portion has at least one second hinge portion which divides the opening portion into partial sections and allows a movement of the partial sections relative to each other. Further, the invention relates to a vehicle steering wheel which is equipped with such a gas bag module cover.

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