Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 1977"
TL;DR: In this article, the speaker is mounted within a hollow, essentially tubular body so that the speaker structure extends into the body, and the rear of the panel is closed off by a housing body, shaped to leave a space or chamber behind the speaker.
Abstract: The loudspeaker is mounted within a hollow, essentially tubular body so that the loudspeaker structure extends into the tubular body. The tubular body is at least in part insertable into an opening of a vehicle panel, such as a dashboard, rear window shelf, or the like. The rear of the panel is closed off by a housing body, shaped to leave a space or chamber behind the tubular body; preferably, the housing body is made of a foam material, or includes, at the inside, a foam rubber material which may be of open pore structure at least in the region facing the tubular body.
35 citations
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28 Mar 1977
TL;DR: In this paper, a universal lockable mount was proposed to retain a Citizens Band radio or other accessory to the underside of a vehicle dashboard or to a vehicle accessory hump mount. But the design of the mount was not discussed.
Abstract: The invention comprises a universal lockable mount to retain a Citizens Band radio or other accessory to the underside of a vehicle dashboard or to a vehicle accessory hump mount. Upper and lower portions of the mount slide together to form a box enclosing fasteners and thereby preventing access to the fasteners without first unlocking a padlock or other locking means and sliding apart the upper and lower portions. The lower portion includes depending covers to prevent access to conventional fasteners at the sides of the accessory and the accessory support bracket. The mount includes adjustable means to accommodate accessories of differing width and to permit the accessory to be adjusted to an angular position relative to the dashboard or hump mount of the vehicle.
34 citations
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28 Feb 1977TL;DR: In this paper, a cantilevered, free standing multi-faceted elongated hollow box like structure is secured to the steering post housing so that it is located between the steering wheel and the dashboard, spaced from the dashboard.
Abstract: To mount control switches for convenient operation by the operator of motor vehicles, a cantilevered, free standing multi-faceted elongated hollow box like structure is secured to the steering post housing so that it is located between the steering wheel and the dashboard, spaced from the dashboard. A plurality of touch-sensitive switches are located on the surfaces of the structure defined by the facets thereof. The structure includes printed, or integrated circuits to which the switches are connected which, in turn, are attached to a cable which is separably connected to the cabling of the vehicle. Preferably, discrete switch functions, such as headlight energization, windshield wiper controls, and the like are mounted on discrete, different surfaces of the box like structures, whereas similar functions with different control effects, such as windshield wiper speed can be mounted on the same surface, so that erroneous operation of a switch will not initiate an erroneous function, but at best only an erroneous mode of operation of the selected function.
31 citations
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20 Jun 1977
TL;DR: An attachment for the dashboard of a motor vehicle including a rectangular panel pivotally movable between positions approximately parallel to the top of the dashboard and to the windshield and having a raised lip bordering three sides which contacts the windshield when the panel is raised.
Abstract: An attachment for the dashboard of a motor vehicle including a rectangular panel pivotally movable between positions approximately parallel to the top of the dashboard and to the windshield and having a raised lip bordering three sides which contacts the windshield when the panel is raised. The defroster outlet discharges into the space between the panel and windshield, the air being confined by the lip and exiting through one or more air outlet passages therein. The panel serves as an effective glare and heat shield when in its raised position. A shallow drawer, which may be extended to provide a shelf disposed within a recess in the dashboard and is covered by the panel when in its lower position.
26 citations
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25 Oct 1977TL;DR: In this paper, an instrument panel cover pivotally connected to the vehicle dashboard is adapted to fold upon itself into a position above the dashboard to minimize the storage space required by the panel cover when not in use and to eliminate obstructions in the operator compartment or the operator's field of vision.
Abstract: An instrument panel cover pivotally connected to the vehicle dashboard and adapted to be folded upon itself into a position above the dashboard to minimize the storage space required by the panel cover when not in use and to eliminate obstructions in the operator compartment or the operator's field of vision.
19 citations
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26 May 1977
TL;DR: In this paper, the mounting structure and clock are uniquely associated so that the clock may be easily inserted but yet securely retained in the vehicle dashboard even when traversing rough or uneven roadways and the like with a manually manipulated structure enabling easy removal of the clock from its secure position in the dashboard.
Abstract: A mounting structure incorporated into the dashboard of an automotive vehicle or the like for removably supporting a portable, self-contained, battery operated alarm clock to enable the clock to be easily mounted in the dashboard and just as easily removed therefrom to enable the clock to be used in the vehicle in a customary manner and removed therefrom and carried to any desired location for use as a portable alarm clock having general utility. The clock is especially useful by travelers since it can be taken out of the automobile and into the motel or hotel room so that it can be used as an alarm clock. The mounting structure and clock are uniquely associated so that the clock may be easily inserted but yet securely retained in the vehicle dashboard even when traversing rough or uneven roadways and the like with a manually manipulated structure enabling easy removal of the clock from its secure position in the dashboard.
8 citations
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08 Dec 1977
TL;DR: In this paper, the speed of the wheels is monitored and from the different responses of the driven and free running wheels the measure of wheel slip is calculated, which is processed with the actual speed and from it is computed a value for the braking distance for display on the dashboard.
Abstract: The speed of the wheels is monitored and from the different responses of the driven and free running wheels the measure of wheel slip is calculated. This is processed with the actual speed and from it is computed a value for the braking distance for display on the dashboard. The value can be displayed in digital or analog form and shows the driver immediately if he is going to fast for the road conditions, or if his spacing from the leading vehicles is too close. The whole control circuit operates electronically and takes immediate account of changes in road conditions.
5 citations
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23 Feb 1977
TL;DR: The capability of this expansion compressor is that the processing and insuring its precision characteristic are easy enough and that there is no power loss of the dashboard caused by its abrasion and friction as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: PURPOSE:The capability of this expansion compressor is that the processing and insuring its precision characteristic are easy enough and that there is no power loss of the dashboard caused by its abrasion and friction.
5 citations
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08 Jun 1977
TL;DR: In this paper, a combined arm and leg rest for drivers including a clamping member secured at one end to a dashboard and holding the upper part of a padded cushion member extending obliquely toward the driver's leg for the purpose of sustaining its weight to obviate fatigue is presented.
Abstract: A combined arm and leg rest for drivers including a clamping member secured at one end to a dashboard and holding the upper part of a padded cushion member extending obliquely toward the driver's leg for the purpose of sustaining its weight to obviate fatigue. The cushion member has an upper part integral with a padded arm rest fitting on the seat next to the driver.
5 citations
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02 Jun 1977
TL;DR: In this article, a microswitch support in the seat belt clasp at the side of the seat was used to detect if the seat is occupied, and the switch was cancelled if the clasp was fitted with the belt end i.e. the belt was fastened.
Abstract: The seats of the vehicle are fitted with a mechanical sensor to monitor if the seat is occupied. This is linked mechanically to a microswitch support in the seat belt clasp at the side of the seat. If the seat is occupied then the switch support is moved to operate the switch. The switch is cancelled if the clasp is fitted with the belt end i.e. the seat belt is fastened. The system is linked to a warning indicator on the dashboard so that the driver realises that the belt is not fastened. The warning operates after a time interval to allow fitting after the engine is switched on. It does not prevent the car from being driven, so as to leave the occupants freedom of choice.
2 citations
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18 Aug 1977
TL;DR: In this paper, an adjustable stop (23) is set under the accelerator pedal (12) so that the driver can feel when the pedal has been depressed to the set position, and the position of the stop is regulated by a remote control servo (17) with a hand control on the dashboard.
Abstract: An adjustable stop (23) is set under the accelerator pedal (12) so that the driver can feel when the pedal has been depressed to the set position. The position of the stop is regulated by a remote control servo (17) with a hand control (32) on the dashboard, so that the driver can set the required speed without losing driving concentration. The system is easily retrofitted to any vehicle and replaces complex and costly speed controls. No servo connections are required between the control and the transmission. The servo linkage is either hydraulic or by a Bowden cable. Suitable damping is provided by springs so that the driver can override the setting if required.
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08 Jun 1977
TL;DR: In this article, each brake lamp and rear lamp is fitted with a sensor to monitor the function of the lamp and the response time of the strip switch is chosen so that momentary application of the brake is sufficient to operate the contacts.
Abstract: Each brake lamp and rear lamp is fitted with a sensor to monitor the functionof the lamp. This can be a bimetallic strip coil (1) which bends as the lamp is warmed. The strip operates a set of contacts (3, 4) to operate an indicator lamp (6) on the dashboard, to indicate to the driver that the appropriate lamp is functioning. No other components or monitoring circuits are required. The response time of the strip switch is chosen so that momentary application of the brakes is sufficient to operate the contacts. The two brake lights have their monitors in series, as have the two rear lights. The strip switches can be replaced by photo-resistance.
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03 Mar 1977
TL;DR: The fitting tags (15,16) are clipped to the sides of the instrument case using prepared slots (11,12) in the case. The dovetailed feet of the tags are slid to required position and secured by grub screws as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The fitting tags (15,16) are clipped to the sides of the instrument case using prepared slots (11,12) in the case. The dovetailed feet of the tags are slid to required position and secured by grub screws. Clamping screws are threaded through the tags and press against the wall of the dashboard to secure the instrument. The tags can be universal fitting for all sizes of instrument. They are easily fitted. No further clamping components are required.