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Glove box structure for vehicle

US8668238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R7/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A glove box structure for a vehicle includes a storage portion and a lid portion. The lid portion is openably mounted on a instrument panel of the vehicle and includes an inner panel, honeycomb structure ribs, an intermediate panel, and an outer panel. The inner panel is disposed on a storage portion side. The honeycomb structure ribs integrally formed with the inner panel. Each of the honeycomb structure ribs is disposed on a first surface of the inner panel. The first surface is disposed on an opposite side of the inner panel to the storage portion. The intermediate panel is attached to at least one of the honeycomb structure ribs to increase a shock transfer capability of the inner panel. The outer panel is mounted on the inner panel. The intermediate panel is sandwiched between the outer panel and the honeycomb structure ribs.

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