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).

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.

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.

Abstract: A load panel for the luggage area of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, runs on three or more rollers and may be pulled out from the trunk at least partially, approximately parallel to the vehicle bottom. In order to increase crash safety while offering a high load-bearing capacity of the load panel, the proposal is put forward that the panel have at least one predefined folding line running transversely to the direction of vehicle motion and that at least one securing device be provided to prevent the retracted panel from moving forwardly relative to the bottom of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lining element for vehicles, which is designed to protect the passengers and has an essentially rigid support on which is provided an inflatable cushion, and a trim layer on the side of the support facing the interior. A simple solution is achieved by providing that the support be gas-tight and that the trim layer have a gas-tight finish and be releasably attached to a gas-tight coating over a given area.