Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 1982"

Theft-resistant audio system for vehicle

Abstract: A theft-resistant audio system for a vehicle including a housing or chassis (10) enclosing a digitally-controlled audio signal source (114) and microprocessor-based controller therefor which is securely and permanently mounted (12) to the vehicle behind the dashboard (16) and a user interface unit (18) containing manual input controls and an audio system status display which is pluggable into the front of the permanently secured housing (10) through an opening (14) in the dashboard (16) to facilitate removal thereof when the vehicle is unattended to thereby render the audio system unusable and hence of little value to a potential thief.

Instrument mounting dashboard, particularly for motor vehicles

Abstract: The dashboard comprises a plurality of modular ele­ ments (ES,EI), each formed from a polymeric -- preferably thermoplastic -- material, which are assembled together to form a central load-bearing structure that can be set up in various configurations and sizes; with the plurality of modular elements there being associated a pair of angle elements (EA) and a windshield connection element (ER) intended for tailoring the central structure to the different types of vehicles.

Umbrella storage tube in automobile dashboard

Abstract: An elongated tube with one closed end and one open end is provided in an automobile dashboard for holding a collapsible umbrella and for passing water on the umbrella safely to a drain. The tube is preferably located within the glove compartment of an automobile, behind a lockable door, and is permanently mounted in a downwardly inclined position and with its lower end extending through the cowl or fire wall of the automobile.

Collision protection for vehicle - has airbags spaced around sides of body as well as over dashboard

Abstract: The airbags (8,9,10,11) are spaced about the inside of the vehicle to cover injury-causing surfaces on all sides of the occupants. Other airbags (2) are fastened to the outside of the vehicle in the place of bumpers and collision protection belts. They are made of soft plastics, and do not add greatly to the weight and complexity of the vehicle. Shaped airbag strips are fastened around the safety belts using self fastening fabric strips, or press studs. The bags are divided into compartments for added effect and are inflated from a central compressor. The exterior bumper strips are inflated to a higher pressure than the interior cushions.

Dashboard for motor vehicle - incorporates flat area on upper and lower surfaces which receive lockers and instrument panels

Abstract: The modular dashboard for a vehicle bears onto the vehicle windscreen. It incorporates flat areas on its upper and lower surfaces to receive a locker (14) and an instrument panel (3). At least one of the flat areas incorporates cavities (11,12) which form additional stowage space. The locker has an integral lid hinged along its rear edge to the main part of the dashboard.

Head-up display device for vehicle

Abstract: PURPOSE:To enable various information to be visually confirmed without diverting the view spot by a method wherein the information displayed on a display panel face is optically reflected on a translucent reflective plate provided on the dashboard, in a method displaying various information on driving. CONSTITUTION:The head-up display device is comprised of the traslucent reflective plate 3 provided on the dashboard 2 and a display panel 4 provided at the upper face or the inside surface of the dashboard 2. The display panel 4 displays the various information such as speed by characters, meters, pictures or the like, and the displayed information is reflected by the reflective polate 3 and is visually confirmed by the driver 5 as erect virtual images 6. The plate 3 is produced by forming a translucent film on a glass or the like by vapor deposition or the like, and it reflects the information given on the display panel 4 while permitting the driver to look forward therethrough. Accordingly, the driver 5 can visually confirm the information without diverting his view spot and can drive safely.

Ash tray apparatus

Abstract: An ashtray device comprises an ashtray unit, a housing for accommodating the ashtray unit, energizing means disposed within the housing for energizing the ashtray unit in the direction of being opened, retaining means for keeping the ashtray unit in a closed state, and means for releasing the retaining means from the outside. By building the ashtray device into the dashboard of an automobile, for example, a driver is relieved of special care and allowed to devote all his attention to the operation of his automobile even during the use of the ashtray unit.