Trim assembly for covering airbag
US9221416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/21537
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trim assembly for covering an airbag, comprising: a carrier provided with a through-opening for the airbag; a surface decor; an inlay applied between the carrier and the surface decor and covering the through-opening, the inlay extending, on one side, beyond an edge of the through-opening to overlap a region of the carrier to form an hinge for an airbag flap formed by the surface decor and the inlay; and a fastening strap for fastening the inlay to the carrier at the overlapping region, wherein it comprises at least one retaining element arranged at the overlapping region, the retaining element cooperating with the inlay for retaining the airbag flap on the carrier upon an opening of the airbag flap.
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