Supports for vehicle instrument panels
US7604278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/145
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel for a vehicle having an instrument panel support configured to be supportive in the vertical direction. The instrument panel support is inserted into a receptacle contained on the underside of the instrument panel such that the receptacle holds the support part in the vertical and lateral directions. The instrument panel support is then affixed to the instrument panel by a fastener. Loads applied to the instrument panel are transferred to the instrument panel support which, in turn, transfers the load to an instrument panel reinforcement thereby improving the rigidity of the instrument panel.
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