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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2012
Applicants:
Albert Roring, Gronau-Epe, DE;
Michael Grimmelt, Gronau-Epe, DE;
Inventors:
Albert Roring, Gronau-Epe, DE;
Michael Grimmelt, Gronau-Epe, DE;
Assignee:
K.L. Kaschier-und Laminier GmbH, Gronau-EPE, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/215 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An airbag cover hinge has load-absorption capabilities that provide a controlled release of the airbag cover during airbag deployment. The hinge has a textile base structure formed of longitudinal and cross threads. High strength, load-bearing stop threads are integrated into the textile base structure. When the airbag deploys, the longitudinal threads eventually tear, while the stop threads extend in length and function as a hinge that holds the torn parts of the textile base structure together.