Patent ID: 6113131
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An instrument panel, comprising:a core member made of resin, in which an opening portion is defined;an airbag apparatus including an airbag, said airbag apparatus disposed in front of said opening portion for inflating said airbag;a lid having a front surface and a back surface made of a thermoplastic elastomer;a metal bracket having a flange, said bracket being through which said lid is fixed to said core member so that said lid closes said opening portion, wherein said lid extends over and below said flange to close said opening portion;a foamed layer laminated on said core member and the front surface of said lid; anda skin laminated on said foamed layer,wherein a tearable portion of said lid is formed by irradiation of a laser beam from the back surface of said lid, said tearable portion elongates from said lid to a part of said skin, and said tearable portion tears on inflation of said airbag.