Molded seamless vehicle interior panel for concealing an airbag
US6568707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3038
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention involves a molded seamless vehicle interior panel having a seamless airbag door for concealing an airbag. The panel includes a retainer portion and a door portion circumscribed by the retainer portion. The retainer portion is disposed adjacent the airbag of the vehicle and has an opening to define a void over the airbag. The retainer portion has an appearance finish of an aesthetic look. The door portion disposed within the void integrally circumscribed by the retainer portion to define the seamless airbag door through which the airbag may deploy. The door portion has an appearance finish compatible to the appearance of the retainer portion such that no seam is visible. The door portion is molded together with the retainer portion and formed of a material different than the material of the retainer portion.
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