Patent ID: 9481337
Filing Date: 2016-11-01
CPC Classification: B29C,B29L,B60R

Claim Text:
1. A vehicle trim component configured to support an airbag module providing an airbag configured to be deployed through an opening comprising: a panel providing a front side and a back side; and a structure formed from a second material molded on the back side of the panel; wherein the panel comprises a compression formed component comprising a first material; wherein the panel comprises a door configured to rotate upon deployment of the airbag to facilitate deployment of the airbag; wherein the structure is configured to support the airbag module and to direct the airbag toward the door of the panel during deployment of the airbag; and wherein the structure comprises a feature formed within the structure configured to establish an opening with the door for the airbag to deploy through the panel created by the airbag at the feature upon deployment of the airbag from the airbag module.