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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2001
Werner Schmidt, Alzenau, DE;
Ulrich Rick, Roxheim, DE;
Udo Wagner, Russelsheim, DE;
Denis Losekamm, Aschaffenburg, DE;
Abstract
The invention concerns an instrument panel for a vehicle having a form stable plastic carrier, a cover layer, optionally a layer including a foam material, and at least one flap-like tear-open part for the airbag of an airbag module. The flap-like tear-open part is defined by separation lines and a hinge area. The flap-like tear open part is provided with a reinforcement having at least one flexible layer. The layer is provided with through holes, which are perfused with the material of the carrier in such a manner, that the inner most carrier layer covers over the flexible layer in the manner of narrow or shallow elevations.