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Integrated brackets for vehicle instrument panels

US8100463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

20Claims

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Assignee

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. · US

Inventors

Benjamin Warren Penner · Ann Arbor, US
Atsushi Kobayashi · Kariya, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 9, 2008
Grant date	Jan 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D25/145
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated bracket for attaching multiple components to a vehicle instrument panel reinforcement includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion is configured to receive a first component and the second attachment portion is configured to receive a second component. The integrated bracket also includes at least one flange for attaching the integrated bracket to an instrument panel reinforcement.

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