Cover for the aperture of a chamber accommodating an air bag

摘要

A cover is described for the aperture of a chamber accommodating an air bag 3 in the region of the dashboard 1 of a motor vehicle. The cover 2 is composed of a frame part 8 and a lid 9. The frame part 8 is releasably connected to the dashboard 1, but their surfaces bear firmly against one another. The lid 9 is articulated to the frame part 8 by means of metal tapes 11 and is otherwise connected via predetermined breaking points 13 to the frame part 8. When the air bag 3 is activated, the lid 9 is pressed out of the frame part 8. The lid 9 is unable to damage the dashboard 1 during opening. Only the frame part 8 is impaired by the lid 9 as it opens. The frame part 8 may, however, be easily removed from the dashboard 1 and replaced by a new cover 2. This brings about a considerable reduction in repair costs after activation of an air bag. <IMAGE>