Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 1984"
Patent•
01 Feb 1984TL;DR: In this paper, a modular, space-saving vehicle data acquisition and dashboard display system, comprising analog and/or digital sensors (30, 31, 32) connected to a central control logic (14), which is in turn connected over a single digital data line to a plurality of control modules including microprocessors and connected to individual display elements such as liquid-crystal displays, is presented.
Abstract: A modular, space-saving vehicle data acquisition and dashboard display system, comprising analog and/or digital sensors (30, 31, 32) connected to a central control logic (14) which is in turn connected over a single digital data line to a plurality of control modules (26) including microprocessors (28) and connected to individual display elements (29) such as liquid-crystal displays. The system includes a travel data read-out (21) which can be interrogated using a keyboard (27).
35 citations
Patent•
Opel1
TL;DR: In this article, a pre-assembled structural unit (18) for the dashboard region of motor vehicles, in particular motor cars, which can be assembled as an entity within the body (10) of the vehicle and essentially includes the following units : a) instrument panel (21) including all fittings, fuse boxes and electrical wiring, heating systems, with controls and air distributing system, and aerial, b) steering system (22) with steering wheel, steering gear (25), steering column casing and steering brackets, c) pedals (23, 24) for clutch and brake and accelerator
Abstract: 1 Pre-assembled structural unit (18) for the dashboard region of motor vehicles, in particular motor cars, which can be assembled as an entity within the body (10) of the vehicle and essentially includes the following units : a) a instrument panel (21) including all fittings, fuse boxes and electrical wiring, heating systems, with controls and air distributing system, and aerial, b) a steering system (22) with steering wheel, steering gear (25), steering column casing and steering brackets, c) pedals (23, 24) for clutch and brake and accelerator pedal each with pedal brackets, and d) brake servo unit, windscreen wiper system, heating fan and air conditioning, wherein the body (10) comprises a dashboard (19) and a dashboard cross member (20) (so-called steering cross member) disposed beneath the windscreen (11), and wherein the above-mentioned units are directly or indirectly connected to the dashboard (19) when installed, and wherein the dashboard (19) serves as an assembly base for the structural unit (18) separately from the shell (10) and can be connected sealingly to the laterally adjoining body panels (eg 17) when the structural unit (18) is installed, characterised in that the dashboard cross member (20) also serves together with the dashboard (19) as an assembly base for the structural unit (18), separately from the shell (10), and when the structural unit (18) is installed the dashboard cross member (20) can also be connected sealingly to the laterally adjoining body panels (13, 14, 17), wherein the sheet forming the dashboard (19) is welded to the dashboard cross member (20) or to a cross member sheet (33) forming part of the dashboard cross member (20)
28 citations
Patent•
27 Sep 1984TL;DR: In this paper, the air vents assigned to a dashboard are arranged in such a way in inserts for display and operating devices or for the formation of a glove compartment that, following installation of the inserts, hoseless direct connections between the air vent (19, 24) on the one hand and air outlet apertures (20, 23), on the other are present in an air duct forming a stiffening hollow carrier.
Abstract: To protect it against damage and to simplify the installation of a dashboard in the vehicle the air vents (19, 24) assigned to this dashboard are arranged in such a way in inserts (9, 10) for display and operating devices (13, 14) or for the formation of a glove compartment that, following installation of the inserts, hoseless direct connections between the air vents (19, 24) on the one hand and air outlet apertures (20, 23) on the other are present in an air duct (6) of the basic element (5) of the dashboard forming a stiffening hollow carrier (fig. 1).
21 citations
Patent•
29 Mar 1984
TL;DR: A dashboard and steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle arranged with a front seat for driver and passenger safety, the assembly including a dashboard having a heavily padded, substantially flat, inclined surface substantially encompassing a padded steering wheel oriented flush with the inclined surface of the dashboard, the steering wheel having a structural construction to provide a cushioning effect substantially equal to the dashboard as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A dashboard and steering wheel assembly for a motor vehicle arranged with a front seat for driver and passenger safety, the assembly including a dashboard having a heavily padded, substantially flat, inclined surface substantially encompassing a padded steering wheel oriented flush with the inclined surface of the dashboard, the steering wheel having a structural construction to provide a cushioning effect substantially equal to the dashboard, the surface of the dashboard and flush oriented steering wheel being inclined at an angle and positioned with respect to the seat to maximize the contact area of a forward thrust driver and passenger on collision of the vehicle.
11 citations
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Audi1
TL;DR: In this article, the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle is removed from a zone of potential impact with the head of a driver, in case of collision, including a substantially unstretchable connecting member between steering wheel and a part of the vehicle likely to move forwardly relative to the chassis.
Abstract: A safety apparatus for removing the steering wheel of an automotive vehicle from a zone of potential impact with the head of a driver, in case of collision, including a substantially unstretchable connecting member between the steering wheel and a part of the vehicle likely to move forwardly relative to the chassis in case of collision and transferring such movement to the steering wheel to withdraw it towards the dashboard. The steering wheel may be mounted on an axially collapsible column.
11 citations
Patent•
30 Jul 1984
TL;DR: In this article, a closure of relatively rigid material adapted to fit over the visible portion of an auto radio assembly on a dashboard, or at least over the portion thereof enclosing the tape deck, and to lock in place in such tight relationship with the dashboard or area where the radio is mounted so as to conceal the radio, and particularly the tape-deck, so that on relatively close inspection a thief would observe no more than a blank panel resembling that used when there is no radio in the vehicle.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure of relatively rigid material adapted to fit over the visible portion of an auto radio assembly on a dashboard, or at least over the portion thereof enclosing the tape deck, and to lock in place in such tight relationship with the dashboard or area where the radio is mounted so as to conceal the radio, and particularly the tape deck, so that on relatively close inspection a thief would observe no more than a blank panel resembling that used when there is no radio in the vehicle.
9 citations
Patent•
03 Jul 1984
TL;DR: A Sundries box for a motor vehicle as mentioned in this paper is a flat box made essentially flat, with a compartment accessible from above, integrated into the dashboard, in the middle between the driver's seat and that of the passenger, the upper side of the sliding and/or folding-down cover of the box being in the closed position.
Abstract: a Sundries box for a motor vehicle b Characterised in that the box 1, mounted horizontally and made essentially flat, with a compartment 4, 5 accessible from above, is integrated into the dashboard 2, from above, in the middle between the driver's seat and that of the passenger, the upper side of the sliding and/or folding-down cover 3 of the box being in the closed position, aligned with respect to the upper surface of the dashboard c The invention relates to a sundries box for a motor vehicle
7 citations
Patent•
06 Sep 1984
TL;DR: In this article, a storage container for storing objects used frequently by the driver which is connected in an articulated fashion both to the cover of the glove compartment and to the dashboard in such a way that when the cover is pivoted into the open position, said container is rotated with its opening, which is directed essentially upwards in the closed position, into a position easily accessible from the passenger compartment and for the driver.
Abstract: Accommodated in the interior of a glove compartment arranged on the dashboard is a storage container for storing objects used frequently by the driver which is connected in an articulated fashion both to the cover of the glove compartment and to the dashboard in such a way that when the cover of the glove compartment is pivoted into the open position said container is rotated with its opening, which is directed essentially upwards in the closed position, into a position easily accessible from the passenger compartment and for the driver.
5 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this paper, the state-of-the-art in vehicle instrumentation is reviewed and the technical options now available to instrument manufacturers are described, with a focus on the need for multiple-use displays.
Abstract: The technology of vehicle instrumentation has become increasingly sophisticated. The application of electronics to dashboard instruments provides scope for the simultaneous display of a multiplicity of different kinds of information. But it is important that drivers are not overloaded with visual distractions. Information should ideally be displayed as and when required, but at the same location - hence the need for multiple–use displays. The state–of–the–art in vehicle instrumentation is reviewed and the technical options now available to instrument manufacturers are described.
4 citations
01 Feb 1984
3 citations
Patent•
21 Jun 1984
TL;DR: The switches and controls for the air conditioning system in a vehicle are installed in the dashboard or instrument panel The switches may incorporate pushbuttons and tumbler switches There are also temp sensors and display elements on the dashboard as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The switches and controls for the air conditioning system in a vehicle are installed in the dashboard or instrument panel The switches may incorporate pushbuttons and tumbler switches There are also temp sensors and display elements on the dashboard The pushbuttons may be covered with a polycarbonate plastics film with alphanumeric symbols printed using a silk screen process for identifying the buttons There may be a lighting system for illuminating the buttons The pushbuttons are connected to a central processing computer, which also receives an input from the temp sensors in the vehicle interior These are several controls to direct air through several nozzles to heat different parts of the vehicle interior
Patent•
08 Nov 1984
TL;DR: In this article, a car mini-computer is installed on the dashboard with programs, some of vital importance, in association with a television camera which can be actuated by the driver and passenger during travel and when the vehicle is stationary, depending on the vehicle type and function selection.
Abstract: As a traffic aid and for the safety of participants in motor traffic, a car mini-computer is installed on the dashboard with programs, some of vital importance, in association with a television camera which can be actuated by the driver and passenger during travel and when the vehicle is stationary, depending on the vehicle type and function selection (and, if appropriate, recorded in the vehicle documents).
Patent•
28 Nov 1984
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose to obtain a compact structure not obstructing an operator for getting on and off by fitting a brake pedal on a dashboard stay below a dashboard and also fixing a brake valve case to this stay.
Abstract: PURPOSE:To obtain a compact structure not obstructing an operator for getting on and off by fitting a brake pedal on a dashboard stay below a dashboard and also fixing a brake valve case to this stay. CONSTITUTION:In a tractor with a cabin concurrently releasing a dashboard B fitted to the cabin in one body to facilitate inspection and repair when the carbin is rotated and tilted backward, a clutch pedal 5 and left and right steering brake pedals 6L, 6R are pivotally supported by dashboard stays 40L, 40R below the dashboard B. and, a brake valve case 8 is fixed to the right front plate of a dashboard stay front plate 40a. Furthermore, a foot acceleration pedal 19 and a high/low speed change lever 3, etc. are pivotally supported by the stays 40L, 40R, and a steering handle support body 11 is pivotally supported to form a tilt handle.
Patent•
04 Sep 1984
TL;DR: In this article, the structure for receiving parts member for assembly is set in prescribed attitudes, and the parts are automatically assembled in that member by assembly from a fixed direction, so that an automatic device habing simple movements can be mainly used.
Abstract: A parts assembly method and a device which utilizes this method, in which the structure for receiving parts member for assembly is set in prescribed attitudes, and the parts are automatically assembled in that member by assembly from a fixed direction, so that an automatic device habing simple movements can be mainly used. The structure member being assembled can be set in an optional direction in which conditions are more suitable for the assembly. There is no increase in cost, and the parts are reliably and automatically assembled into the receiving member.
Patent•
29 Jun 1984
TL;DR: In this paper, a keyboard with keys intended in particular for a vehicle dashboard is described, where the bodies 28 of the keys 16 of the keyboard carry, on the one hand, cursers intended to be displaced on electro-conductive tracks, and on the other hand, fluidic switching elements cooperating with a perforated plate 54 and a fixed pressurised fluid supply unit 58 for carrying out predetermined fluidic logic functions.
Abstract: The invention concerns a keyboard with keys intended in particular for a vehicle dashboard. The bodies 28 of the keys 16 of the keyboard carry, on the one hand, cursers 46 intended to be displaced on electro-conductive tracks 52 and, on the other hand, fluidic switching elements 42 cooperating with a perforated plate 54 and a fixed pressurised fluid supply unit 58, for carrying out predetermined fluidic logic functions. The invention applies in particular to the control of a ventilation and heating or air-conditioning installation for a motor vehicle.
Patent•
04 Oct 1984
TL;DR: In this paper, a shell-shaped glove compartment is mounted via bearing pins on the underside of a dashboard to swivel about a transverse axis, and two legs are attached to the bottom of the dashboard.
Abstract: An intermediate component (3) which is constructed as a sheet metal component (30) or a plastic component (300) and on whose two legs (5 and 6) a shell-shaped glove compartment (1) is mounted via bearing pins (15) so as to be capable of swivelling about a transverse axis is attached to the underside of a dashboard (2)