Abstract: A decorative component for use as a piece of trim of a vehicle having a sheet of material with a stiffening element affixed thereto. The sheet of material has an aspect conferring face on one face thereof. The stiffening element fixes the shape of the sheet of material relative to a desired shape of the decorative component. The stiffening element is a bead affixed to at least a portion of the periphery of the sheet of material. The bead can be wither continuous or discontinuous along the periphery.

Abstract: A decorative component (1), in particular designed to constitute a piece of internal trim of a vehicle, including at least a sheet of material (2) provided with stiffening means (3) and having, at least locally, on at least one of its faces, referred to as an aspect conferring face (4), an aesthetic and comfortable aspect. According to the method, the stiffening means (3) include a bead (5) of material, whether continuous or discontinuous, provided on a part at least of the periphery of the sheet (2) to fix its shape according to the shape desired for the component. The method also relates to manufacturing such a decorative component and to a use thereof, as well as to a process for manufacturing a piece of internal trim of a vehicle, for example a door panel, using the decorative component.

Abstract: An air bag apparatus for a vehicle having an air bag, a panel with a trap formed therein, a support rib extending over a length of the trap, and a connecting member secured to the trap and to the support rib so as to retain the trap when the trap opens. The trap opens completely when the air bag expands in a direction of expansion. The support rib is oriented in the direction of expansion and is secured to the vehicle. The trap and the connecting member are separate pieces. The support rib has a rigid side adjacent an upper edge of the trap.

Abstract: The invention relates first of all to a decorative component (1), in particular designed to constitute a piece of trim or to be integrated in a piece of internal trim of a vehicle, constituted by at least a sheet of material (2), provided with stiffening means (3) and having, at least locally, on at least one of its faces, referred to as an aspect conferring face (4), an aesthetic and/or comfortable aspect.