Patent ID: 6082762
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B44C,B60R

Abstract:
An automotive air bag cover comprising:a plastic front panel adapted to enclose an uninflated automotive air bag and having at least one flap portion including a hinge and an edge through which the air bag exits, the front panel further having inner and outer surfaces, the outer surface having a receiving portion disposed adjacent to and completely about the at least one flap portion;a seam formed in a surface of the front panel for permitting the air bag to deploy, the seam defining the edge of the at least one flap portion of the front panel and is formed in a non-overlapping fashion with the receiving portion; anda decorative applique preform bonded to the receiving portion of the outer surface completely about the at least one flap portion and in a completely non-overlapping fashion with the seam such that upon inflation or exit of the air bag, the at least one flap portion moves away from the decorative applique preform which does not detach from the front panel or interfere with the air bag.