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Housing for an airbag device

  • US 20070182131A1
  • Filed: 08/27/2004
  • Published: 08/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A housing for an airbag module for a motor vehicle of the type including a gas generator and an airbag, the airbag being deployable for providing impact protection for vehicle occupants, comprising the housing forming, a hollow space for accommodation of the gas generator and the airbag, the housing further having a main housing structure and a housing cover connected with the main housing which faces the vehicle occupants when installed, the main housing inner side forming at least one side edge material weakness, defining an edge of the cover which can be torn open upon deployment of the airbag and a hinge material weakness defining a hinge for the opening of the cover upon the deployment, the side edge and hinge material weakness being invisible as viewed from the side of the housing cover facing the vehicle occupant, and the housing cover is additionally connected with the main housing structure by means of one or more perforation.

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