Abstract: The invention relates to a lining for columns of automobiles comprising a base area (1) with fixing and holding elements (4) and at least one opening area (2) covering, for example, an airbag (3). According to the invention, the opening area (2) consists largely of a thermoplastic material with a Shore A hardness of more than 100 and has a hinge area (6) consisting of a thermopolastic material with a Shore A hardness of less than 95, which adjoins the base area (1).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2005
Assignee:
Magna Eybl GmbH
Inventors:
Peter Walter, Richard Hahnekamp, Karl Steiner
Abstract: A cover for an airbag module, consisting of a plastic base structure (1) which is provided with a decorative material (2), preferably fabric, leather or imitation leather, and has at least one covering region (3), circumscribed by a predetermined breaking line (4) and a bending line (5), for the airbag.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 2002
Date of Patent:
January 27, 2004
Assignee:
Magna EYBL GmbH
Inventors:
Manfred Mitrowitz, Peter Hofleitner, Richard Hahnekamp, Manfred Bruckler
Abstract: A trim component (10) for a vehicle door post (11) having a seat belt mounting (17) secured thereto, the component comprising a body shell (12) with at least one energy absorbing member (24) mounted on the reverse side (16) of the body shell. The member (24) has an aperture (34) therein through which seat belt webbing (19) in use passes, and is slidable relative to the shell (12) to accommodate belt path adjustments.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2001
Assignees:
Rover Group LTD, Magna Eybl GmbH
Inventors:
Michael Thomas Monaghan, Richard Hahnekamp, Wolfgang Walter