Patent ID: 6623029
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B60R

Abstract:
An instrument panel for an automobile passenger compartment comprising;a substrate including an interior surface and an exterior surface; a pre-weakened outline formed within said interior surface defining a panel door within said substrate; a chute mounted to said interior surface and including a front surface and an opening therein, said front surface extending around said opening; said opening within said chute being smaller than said panel door such that said pre-weakened outline within said interior surface is supported by said front surface of said chute when said chute is mounted to said interior surface; and a metal door including a hinge portion and a door portion, said hinge portion attached to said chute and said door portion pivotally attached to said hinge portion and attached to said panel door, said metal door adapted to strengthen said panel door and to provide a hinge for said panel door; said chute including molded-in bosses adapted to receive threaded fasteners to support said metal door and an air bag module thereon.