Patent ID: 6092835
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: B29C,B60R

Abstract:
An automotive instrument panel having a concealed airbag comprising:a molded substrate having first and second surfaces and an aperture allowing inflation of an airbag therethrough;a metal door having a peripheral portion secured to the second substrate surface by a plurality of fasteners extending through said substrate, said metal door having a generally U-shaped slot with first and second ends spaced apart a distance greater than a length of said aperture, said slot being positioned radially outwardly of said aperture, said slot defining a foldable flap;a foam gasket overlying said U-shaped slot intermediate said door and said substrate;a foam impermeable layer intermediate said gasket and said door;a molded covering overlying said second surface and said door;a foam adhering said covering to said second substrate surface, said impermeable layer preventing said foam from impregnating the foam gasket and interfering with the opening of the door;an airbag chute secured to said fasteners; andthe airbag being within said chute, said airbag folding said door along a line between said first and second ends when inflated.