This invention comprises a self-centering mechanism for retaining an object, a clamping device for retaining an electronic device or an electronic device in a case, and means to integrate the devices in an adapter form. The structure of the self-centering mechanism allows for a compact device that is capable of fitting a wide range of differently sized and shaped objects. The clamping device allows for means to retain an electronic device or an electronic device in a case that is capable of fitting a wide range of differently sized and shaped electronic device. The self-centering mechanism and clamping device can also be integrated into the form of an adapter for various applications.

Self-centering mechanism, a clamping device for an electronic device and means for their integration

The invention concerns a holder device for a portable electronic apparatus, an inner structure and a vehicle including such a device. The holder device (3) comprises: - a lower surface (21); - an upper part (25, 75); - a rear surface (23); - an electronic apparatus (27), positioned in the vicinity of the rear surface (23). The holder device (3) comprises an adjusting mechanism (26) to adjust the separation between the lower surface (21) and the upper part (25, 75) based on the size of the electronic apparatus (5).

Holder device for portable electronic apparatus, inner structure and vehicle including such a device

A combined storage and docking unit for attachment to the instrument panel of a motor vehicle is disclosed in which a portable electronic device such as an MP3 player or GPS navigation device can be held in a display position by clamping it between lid and storage box parts of the combined storage and docking unit. The storage box includes a trough shaped portion in which the portable electronic device can be stowed if it is not required to be used. The storage box also includes a lid hingedly connected thereto. A lid opening mechanism includes an arm fixed to a shaft. A drive cable is connected to the arm and to a spring on opposing ends. A pulley is configured to guide the drive cable from the arm to the spring, wherein the shaft is rotatably supported by a shaft bracket.

Combined storage and docking unit for a portable electronic device

A vehicle dashboard has a fixed structure and a casing defining a pocket having a substantially rectangular perimeter, which is defined by an upper edge, a lower edge and two side edges so as to house a portable electronic device having a screen which remains visible through a window defined by a front frame of the casing; at one of the aforesaid edges, the casing has an opening which is used to insert/remove the portable electronic device along a sliding direction and is closed by a closing element.

Vehicle dashboard provided with a housing for supporting a portable electronic device

A steering member comprises a beam member extending in a vehicle width direction, a steering bracket supporting a steering device, and side brackets fixed to hinge pillars. The beam member includes a weak portion provided between the steering bracket and the side brackets on a driver-seat side and configured to be weak against a load inputted in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and an extension portion provided to extend toward a vehicle outward side beyond the side bracket provided on a passenger-seat side and configured to prevent the steering member receiving the input load from sliding toward the passenger-seat side by contacting the hinge pillar. Accordingly, the steering device can be prevented from moving inward in a vehicle frontal collision, thereby restraining a passenger with an airbag properly.

Front vehicle-body structure of vehicle

A trim element is provided. The trim element includes an upper surface extending between a front edge and a rear edge, a holder is arranged on the upper surface and a flap. The flap is rotatably movable around an axis (A) of rotation between a retracted position, in which the flap extends substantially parallel to the upper surface, and an upright position, in which the flap forms a non-zero angle with the upper surface. The flap includes a front edge and a rear edge. The axis of rotation (A) of the flap extends near the rear edge of the flap. The flap pivots towards the rear edge of the upper surface between its retracted position and its upright position. A motor vehicle dashboard is also provided.

Automobile trim element including a holder for a portable electronic device

A fixing support is provided for a portable electronic device, in particular in a motor vehicle. The fixing support includes a fixed base for receiving the electronic device, a retainer movably mounted on the fixed base between an idle position to place the electronic device on the fixed base and an active position to retain the electronic device on the fixed base, and a one-way lock adapted to allow the retainer to move from the idle position toward the active position, while preventing the retainer from moving from the active position toward the idle position. A motor vehicle dashboard and a motor vehicle are also provided.

Fixing support for a portable electronic device, corresponding dashboard and motor vehicle

An instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations is intended to extend between two front pillars of a vehicle. The crossmember has a first portion extending opposite the vehicle driving seat. One end of the first portion connects to a front pillar of the vehicle, and another end of the first portion is connected to a fixing device. The fixing device is designed selectively to support a second portion of the crossmember that extends facing the vehicle passenger seat and/or to support a strut designed to connect the crossmember to the floor of the vehicle, depending on the configuration of the vehicle.

Instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations

The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard crossmember (2) including a crossbar which extends lengthwise along a generatrix line (G) that is directed substantially along the width of the vehicle body and transversely relative to the direction of travel of said vehicle, as well as at least one connection flange (3, 4) designed to enable said crossbar (2) to be attached to said body, said crossbar (2) consisting, over at least a portion of the length thereof, of a load-bearing web (10) that has a side wall (11) rounded about said generatrix line (G) so as to have, in a cross-section perpendicular to the generatrix line, a first arm (12) and a second arm (13) that are connected to one another via a common connection portion (14) and which thus define a cavity (15), and of a reinforcing brace (20) made of a fibrous composite material.

Crossmember for a vehicle dashboard provided with a reinforcing back brace made of a fibrous composite

The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard crossmember (10), which is designed to extend transversely beneath the dashboard, and which comprises a central transverse tubular body (12) defining a first hole (15a) located at a first free end (17a), and a second hole (15b) located at a second opposite free end (17b) of the body (12), said body (12) being made of a composite material, characterized in that the crossmember (10) is provided with at least one first insert (38a), which engages with the first end (17a) of the body (12) and blocks the first hole (15a) of the body (12), and a second outer surface, and in that the crossmember (10) comprises a peripheral reinforcement structure (14), which comprises at least one portion forming a first attachment bracket (26a), which is over-molded onto the first insert (38) and onto the first end (17a) of the body (12) of the crossmember (10).

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Automobile trim element including a holder for a portable electronic device

Fixing support for a portable electronic device, corresponding dashboard and motor vehicle

Instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations

Crossmember for a vehicle dashboard provided with a reinforcing back brace made of a fibrous composite

Vehicle dashboard crossmember