Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam
US7690677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a trim panel for concealing an air bag. The panel comprises a substrate and a cover over the substrate. The cover includes a cover skin. The panel also comprises a tear seam having at least a portion comprising a pattern of alternating residual wall thicknesses in the panel. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method for making a trim panel for concealing an air bag.
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