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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2000
Filed:
May. 15, 1998
Martin Heinz, Stuttgart, DE;
Fred Trick, Rutesheim, DE;
Herbert Bogge, Wiernsheim, DE;
Gunter Dietrich, Frieberg, DE;
Hermann Guhl, Rottenburg, DE;
Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, Weissach, DE;
Abstract
A side impact protection device in the form of an inflatable gas bag for an occupant of a motor vehicle includes an outlet opening located on a vertical wall section of a trim part located in front, said opening being closed by a cover when the gas bag is in the resting position. The cover consists of an external frame part fastened to the adjoining trim part and at least two lid halves that are connected integrally with the external frame part. The pivotable lid halves are provided with a decorative covering on the side facing the passenger compartment. The covering has a tear seam located in front of the common connecting area of the lid halves.