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AU2001268176A1 - Vehicle interior panel and method of making - Google Patents

Vehicle interior panel and method of making

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Publication number
AU2001268176A1
AU2001268176A1 AU2001268176A AU6817601A AU2001268176A1 AU 2001268176 A1 AU2001268176 A1 AU 2001268176A1 AU 2001268176 A AU2001268176 A AU 2001268176A AU 6817601 A AU6817601 A AU 6817601A AU 2001268176 A1 AU2001268176 A1 AU 2001268176A1
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Australia
Prior art keywords
panel
vehicle interior
wall
interior panel
making
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
AU2001268176A
Inventor
Kenneth J. Hodges
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Textron Automotive Co Inc
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Textron Automotive Co Inc
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Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Textron Automotive Co Inc filed Critical Textron Automotive Co Inc
Publication of AU2001268176A1 publication Critical patent/AU2001268176A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/215—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
    • B60R21/2165—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/205—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Air Bags (AREA)
  • Blow-Moulding Or Thermoforming Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel is provided that comprises an inner wall and an outer wall connected by an integral side wall. A portion of the panel comprises an air bag deployment opening at least partially defined by a tear guide. A portion of the panel also comprises at least one chamber located between the inner wall and outer wall of the panel. In this manner, a vehicle interior panel is provided having both an air bag deployment opening and at least one chamber in a single panel.
AU2001268176A 2000-06-05 2001-06-05 Vehicle interior panel and method of making Abandoned AU2001268176A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/587,707 US6612613B1 (en) 2000-06-05 2000-06-05 Vehicle interior panel and method of making same
US09587707 2000-06-05
PCT/US2001/018131 WO2001094159A1 (en) 2000-06-05 2001-06-05 Vehicle interior panel and method of making

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
AU2001268176A1 true AU2001268176A1 (en) 2001-12-17

Family

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AU2001268176A Abandoned AU2001268176A1 (en) 2000-06-05 2001-06-05 Vehicle interior panel and method of making

Country Status (10)

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US (1) US6612613B1 (en)
EP (1) EP1294591B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2003535750A (en)
KR (1) KR20030010668A (en)
AT (1) ATE311316T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2001268176A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2412334A1 (en)
DE (1) DE60115443T2 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02012080A (en)
WO (1) WO2001094159A1 (en)

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Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ATE311316T1 (en) 2005-12-15
WO2001094159A1 (en) 2001-12-13
JP2003535750A (en) 2003-12-02
EP1294591B1 (en) 2005-11-30
CA2412334A1 (en) 2001-12-13
EP1294591A1 (en) 2003-03-26
KR20030010668A (en) 2003-02-05
DE60115443T2 (en) 2006-08-03
US6612613B1 (en) 2003-09-02
MXPA02012080A (en) 2003-08-20
DE60115443D1 (en) 2006-01-05
EP1294591A4 (en) 2004-07-21

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