Extend and breakaway bracket for glove box
US8491037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dashboard assembly that includes a cross-car beam extending across at least a portion of the width of the automobile. Also included is a cross-car beam post secured to the cross-car beam. Further included is an energy absorbing bracket operably connecting the cross-car beam post to a glove box assembly, where the energy absorbing bracket comprises a plurality of apertures for permitting deflection of the bracket in the event of movement of the cross-car beam post.
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