TRIM ELEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ADAPTED TO OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF INFLATABLE BAG DEVICE

摘要

The object of the invention is a trim element (10) for a motor vehicle comprising a rigid supporting member (12), a flexible covering member (14) covering the supporting member (12), and a rigid frame (16). The covering member (14) comprises a skin (26) intended to be visible by an occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and the supporting member (12) comprises at least one aperture (22) allowing deployment of an inflatable bag device outwards from the trimming member (10). The frame (16) is attached to the supporting member (12) on the periphery of said aperture (22) through several attachment means (20). A flap (18) covers the aperture (22) while being jointed with said frame (16). The frame (16) comprises a continuous rib (34) extending from the frame (16) into the covering member. The rib (34) extends along at least one portion of the frame (16) and includes one portion above at least one portion of the attachment means (20).