Airbag device has flap that is held in opening by engagement elements on only one side and locking elements released when airbag is triggered so that flap moves to open position behind cladding

摘要

The device has a flap (1) in a closure position before airbag triggering and driven out of an airbag opening (23) into an open position behind the vehicle's interior cladding as a result of airbag triggering. The flap is held in the opening by engagement elements (21) on only one side and locking elements (24) that are released when the airbag is triggered so the flap can move from the closed position to an open position behind the cladding (6). An Independent claim is also included for an operating method for the airbag device.