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Instrument panel assembly with mounting for air bag canister

US5613699A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1995
Grant dateMar 25, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 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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