EP0486708A1
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Module cover of air bag
Assignee: Takata Corp
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Filing: 1991-06-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A module cover of an air bag excellent in appearance and durability, which is provided with one main surface (3), four side peripheral surfaces (2A, 2B, 2C and 2D) each integral with the main surface (3), and tear lines (6) running on only three side peripheral surfaces (2B, 2C and 2D). <IMAGE>
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiaki Sakata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/20; B60R21/215; B60R21/2165; B60R21/21656; B60R21/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A modular cover for use in an air bag assembly including a tear line and being in the form of a box with an open bottom and a normally closed top, characterized in that said tear line extends along a peripheral side wall of the modular cover except some part thereof, so that the entire top or main surface of the modular cover may be opened in the same direction when the modular cover is ruptured along said tear line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A modular cover for use in an air bag assembly according to claim 1, wherein said modular cover includes the main surface, four side walls extending from the lower surface of the main surface, and the tear line extending on three of the four side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A modular cover for use in an air bag assembly according to claim 1, wherein said modular cover has a portion joined to spokes of a steering wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A modular cover for use in an air bag assembly according to claim 1, wherein said modular cover includes a skirt in surrounding relation to the peripheral side wall.
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