Vehicle cabin intrusion management
US8596712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/15
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hanger beam assembly for a vehicle comprises a support beam extending in a vehicle widthwise direction. The support beam includes a first beam member. The first beam member is positioned between a blower assembly of a vehicle HVAC system and a dashboard on a front passenger side of the vehicle. The first beam member is configured to at least partially sever the blower assembly and direct a lower portion of the blower assembly having a blower motor away from the dashboard during a crash incident to at least partially prevent intrusion of the lower portion of the blower assembly into the dashboard.
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