Patent ID: 6364345
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A gas bag module for a vehicle occupant restraint system, comprising a housing (10) for a gas generator and a gas bag which can be unfolded by the gas generator, and comprising a cover (16, 18) which can be converted from a closed position into an open position, the cover (16, 18) being connected to the housing (10) by a connection comprising at least one hinge (30) and a swivel section (20), wherein the cover (16, 18) is connected to the swivel section (20) which in turn is connected to the housing (10) by means of the hinge (30), characterized in that a spring (50) is provided which biases the swivel section (20), with respect to the housing (10), into a position which corresponds to the open position of the cover (16, 18).