Patent ID: 6402188
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A retaining device for use in connection with an airbag arrangement in a motor vehicle which has a frame (2) and interior panelling, said retaining device comprising:a) a panel element (1) covering an unfurled airbag in said arrangement; b) a mounting element made in the form of an elastic clamp (5) which is attached to said frame (2); c) a holding element (4) connected to the elastic clamp (5) which holds said panel element (1) in a detachable manner whereby upon activation an unfurled airbag in said arrangement may freely unfurl as said panel element detaches; d) a retaining strap (6) for limiting the movement of panel element (1) when detached, said strap (6) being attached to element (1) on one end and on the other end is provided with a hole (15) through which the elastic clamp (5) extends, said strap (6) being secured by holding element (4) on the elastic clamp (5) whereby upon activation said panel element (1) detaches and swings aside, said strap restraining the panel element.