Glove box assembly exhibiting knee impact force transferring structure with respect to an associated vehicle dash/instrument panel and reinforcing bar and including removable strengthening ribs for tuning of crash safety characteristics
US7874587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0051
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A glove box assembly incorporated into a vehicle instrument panel, along which extends a reinforcing bar. A three-dimensional and interiorly open receptacle is fixedly mounted within the instrument panel. The receptacle includes integrally formed structural projections extending from a rear side thereof and in a direction towards the reinforcing bar. A plurality of ribs are attached to the receptacle proximate the projections and in order to adjust a deformation characteristic of the receptacle. A bin secures within said glove box receptacle and includes a door exposed to adjoining surfaces of the instrument panel. Upon experiencing a collision event resulting in a passenger's knees impacting the door, inward deformation of the receptacle transfers forces both to the instrument panel and through deforming the reinforcing bar.
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