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Device for securing an airbag deployment panel

US8177255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/21537
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This device includes a flexible net (26), a first end portion (28) of which is overmolded by the flap (20) and a second portion (30) is overmolded by a support element (24), the central portion extending between the first and second portions (28, 30) forming a flexible hinge (22) for articulating the flap (20) relative to the support element (24). The second portion (30) includes an end part (32) protruding from the support element (24) on the opposite side to the hinge-forming part (22), the end part (32) including a stop element, such that, when the airbag is deployed, the stop element prevents the second part (32) from being pulled out of the support element (24).

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