Instrument panel assembly with mounting for air bag canister
US5613699A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/205
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel has a recess in which a passenger air bag canister is mounted. The mounting includes a flange on the bottom wall of the canister fastened to the instrument panel. The mounting also includes an elongated horizontal rib on the canister and an elongated horizontal slot in the recess which receives the rib. As a further option, brackets on the end caps of the canister may be fastened to the instrument panel.
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