Patent ID: 8439393
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An attachment device for securing a cladding element covering an airbag to a motor vehicle body, the airbag configured to deploy predominantly in a main direction of a force exertion, comprising: a mount that is configured to attach to the motor vehicle body in an assembly direction; an insert that is configured to attach to the cladding element; and a first connection device configured to connect the insert with the mount; wherein the attachment device is configured to open in an opening direction by releasing the first connection device; wherein the opening direction coincides with a main direction of force exertion; and wherein the insert is attached to the cladding element; and wherein the connection between the insert and cladding is configured to cause the force from airbag deployment to be conveyed from the cladding element to the first connection device via the insert, releasing the first connection device predominantly in the opening direction.