Motor vehicle cockpit
US6601902B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R21/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle cockpit is prefabricated and contains a flat shaped piece serving as a mounting plate for a visible shell, a heating or air-conditioning system and operational elements. An impact protection is formed by a box-section of the motor vehicle body that extends under the front edge of the windscreen and a cross-member. The impact protection is completed by the flat shaped piece that couples to the box-section and the cross-member, preferably coupled with a linear introduction of force. In the event of a vehicle frontal impact, the flat shaped piece and coupled box-section and cross-member absorb the energy of impact.
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