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Control and display module for motor vehicles

US9658721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 2012
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/96
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a control and display module for motor vehicles, comprising: a display screen for displaying data; a capacitive touchpad for entering user commands, said touchpad at least partially overlapping the display screen; and a casing in which the display screen and the touchpad are housed, said casing comprising a front frame. The control and display module also comprises a retaining protective film having a thickness of between 0.5 and 1.2 mm, which is attached to the external edges of the front frame of the casing, the touchpad being secured at the rear of said film in a suspended manner.

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