US Patent 9623827 Instrument panel with an airbag flap

An interior part, such as an instrument panel, for vehicles, for example motor vehicles is disclosed. The interior part includes an injection-molded rigid carrier with a front side and rear side, at least one groove on the rear side of the carrier, along which the carrier can rupture in order to form an airbag flap. The groove base of the groove lies at a distance from the front side of the carrier. The groove is formed in the mold. The front and rear sides of the carrier have the shape of a closed outer skin. The carrier includes a foamed core at least in the region of the groove.