| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an airbag cover with controlled movement during deployment of an airbag. The airbag cover includes a panel member configured to cover a compartment housing the airbag apparatus. The airbag cover further includes a breakaway hinge leg connected to the panel member and engaging an anchor device to secure the airbag cover during normal operations. The breakaway hinge leg is further configured with a tear seam which separates the breakaway hinge leg into first and second parts upon inflation of the airbag. The airbag cover further includes a retaining hinge leg connected to the panel member and engaging an anchor device to retain the panel member during normal and accident conditions. The retaining hinge leg is configured with a plurality of energy-management apertures. During deployment of an airbag, the energy-management apertures receive energy from the impact of the airbag with the airbag cover and controls the energy to prevent separation of the retaining hinge leg. The energy-management apertures may be strategically disposed singularly or in a group.
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