Seamless door system for an airbag
US6568705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/205
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel for an automobile passenger compartment comprises a substrate with a pre-weakened outline formed therein defining a panel door. A chute is mounted to the substrate and a support door with a hinge portion and a door portion is mounted to the chute. The hinge portion is attached to the chute and the door portion is pivotally attached to the hinge portion. The door portion is further attached to the panel door by a plastic inner door panel that is vibration welded to the panel door through apertures within the door portion of the support door.
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