Airbag cover hinge with force-absorbing system
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1. An airbag cover hinge comprising:
- a textile base structure constructed of a plurality of longitudinal threads that extend in a direction parallel to a direction of force that is exerted on the textile base structure when an airbag cover opens, and a plurality of cross threads that extend transverse to the longitudinal threads; and
a control means for controlling a release of the airbag cover, the control means including a plurality of stop threads integrated into the textile base structure;
wherein the airbag hinge is attached to one side of the airbag cover;
wherein, when an airbag deploys, the longitudinal threads tear apart and the stop threads extend in length, such that the stop threads serve to guide and restrain a travel path of the airbag cover.
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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.
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1. An airbag cover hinge comprising:
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a textile base structure constructed of a plurality of longitudinal threads that extend in a direction parallel to a direction of force that is exerted on the textile base structure when an airbag cover opens, and a plurality of cross threads that extend transverse to the longitudinal threads; and a control means for controlling a release of the airbag cover, the control means including a plurality of stop threads integrated into the textile base structure; wherein the airbag hinge is attached to one side of the airbag cover; wherein, when an airbag deploys, the longitudinal threads tear apart and the stop threads extend in length, such that the stop threads serve to guide and restrain a travel path of the airbag cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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