Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 1991"
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18 Oct 1991
TL;DR: In this article, a case 8 having a display element 2 is provided in a recessed part of a dashboard 9, and a combiner 1 is jornalled to the case 8 so as to be protrusible from an opening of the case and reflect/diffracts the light from the display element.
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact head-up display SOLUTION: A case 8 having a display element 2 is provided in a recessed part of a dashboard 9, and a combiner 1 which is jornalled to the case 8 so as to be protrusible from an opening of the case 8 and reflects/diffracts the light from the display element 2 is provided, and a cover 6 which covers an upper part of the recessed part so as to become almost the same plane as a dashboard 9 surface in an unused condition and retreats from above the recessed part is also provided
60 citations
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15 Oct 1991
TL;DR: In this article, an add-on housing is proposed to reposition the instrument panels closer to the driver to make the instruments on such panels more accessible to the user, and the added housing projects forwardly of the dashboard and the panels are remounted to its frontal face.
Abstract: The invention disclosed here is a dashboard accessory item in the form of an add-on housing that enables the repositioning of certain instrument panels closer to the driver, thereby making the instruments on such panels more accessible. In use, the instrument panels are first detached from a stock dashboard, and the housing is mounted to the dashboard over the location where the panels were originally located. The add-on housing projects forwardly of the dashboard, and the panels are remounted to its forward or frontal face. Such face angles toward the driver as it extends along the dashboard from the steering wheel toward the right-hand side of the cab. This repositions the panels much closer to the driver than they were when originally mounted to the stock dashboard.
49 citations
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06 Mar 1991TL;DR: In this article, an automobile lower body structure includes a floor panel having a tunnel structure extending longitudinally of a vehicle body at a location substantially centrally of the vehicle body, a dashboard lower panel secured to the front end of the floor panel, and a rearwardly extending intermediate portion partitioning the inside of the tunnel structure so that a closed cross section is formed at an upper portion within the tunnel.
Abstract: An automobile lower body structure includes a floor panel having a tunnel structure extending longitudinally of a vehicle body at a location substantially centrally thereof, a dashboard lower panel secured to the front end of the floor panel, and a dashboard lower cross member extending transversely of the vehicle body and secured to the lower surface of the dashboard lower panel. The dashboard lower cross member has opposite ends secured to respective of two front side frames extending longitudinally of the vehicle body at opposite sides thereof, and a rearwardly extending intermediate portion partitioning the inside of the tunnel structure so that a closed cross section is formed at an upper portion within the tunnel structure.
38 citations
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25 Nov 1991
TL;DR: In this article, a multiple-panel multipurpose device is installed on the dashboard of a vehicle to form, in its closed position, a protective layer during the operation of the vehicle.
Abstract: A multiple-panel multipurpose device that is installed on the dashboard of a vehicle to form, in its closed position, a protective layer during the operation of the vehicle. When the vehicle is at rest, the panels can be extended by a simple maneuver to cover virtually the entire windshield and protect the interior of the vehicle from harmful sun light. When the geometry of the dashboard permits, some of the space between the bottom panel of the device and the top of the dashboard can be utilized to provide additional utility functions or compartments for accessories. The invention is suitable for adaptation to any existing vehicle, including boats and airplanes.
23 citations
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BMW1
TL;DR: The holding arrangement in a vehicle is for containers such as bottles or cups as discussed by the authors, which can be attached to the dashboard or glove box area and has a platform (15) with horizontal circular recesses (19, 20) and a handle (28).
Abstract: The holding arrangement in a vehicle is for containers such as bottles or cups. It has a housing (3) where the individual parts (13, 15) can be telescopically pushed into each other, and also telescopically extended from each other. The holding arrangement can be attached to the dashboard or glove box area and has a platform (15) with horizontal circular recesses (19, 20) and a handle (28). USE/ADVANTAGE - Telescopic support for drinking vessels in vehicle having a good extension length and requiring a small storage space.
15 citations
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29 Nov 1991TL;DR: In this article, the electrical wiring harness allows electrical components within the vehicle to be coupled to the dashboard and is divided into two sections (7,20) respectively attached to a dashboard mounting component (4) and the dashboard core (1).
Abstract: The electrical wiring harness allows electrical components within the vehicle to be coupled to the dashboard and is divided into two sections (7,20) respectively attached to a dashboard mounting component (4) and the dashboard core (1). The two sections (7,20) are coupled together via a terminal device (10,24). The first section (7) is used for the components on the front surface of the dashboard core (1), the second section used for the components on the upper section of the dashboard core (1). ADVANTAGE - Allows automatic assembly by industrial robot.
14 citations
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20 May 1991TL;DR: In this paper, an apparatus for use in a motorcar body assembling line for setting car body components including a floor panel, a roof panel, and side panels on a set carrier in a predetermined positional relationship in a setting station at the starting end of the assembling line.
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a motorcar body assembling line for setting car body components including a floor panel, a roof panel, and side panels on a set carrier in a predetermined positional relationship in a setting station at a starting end of the assembling line. The roof panel setting device is disposed in a laterally central portion at an upper part of the setting station and is comprised of a front unit and a rear unit, each having a pair of holding frames which are longitudinally and vertically movable with respect to each other. The apparatus further comprises a dashboard setting device disposed in a longitudinally parallel relationship to the roof panel setting device. Both the roof panel and dashboard setting devices are structurally and operationally similar.
13 citations
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04 Oct 1991
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a system consisting of a plastic reservoir which houses liquid fragrance, and a pump that extracts liquid fragrance from the reservoir and transports it to a holder mounted in the passenger air vent.
Abstract: An ELECTRONIC FRAGRANCE EMITTING SYSTEM FOR MOTORED VEHICLES. The system consists of a plastic reservoir which houses liquid fragrance, and a pump that extracts liquid fragrance from the reservoir and transports it to a holder mounted in the passenger air vent. Action is initiated by a button mounted on the dashboard or console. The precise amount of fragrance extracted is controlled by an event timer mounted under the dashboard. Once fragrance enters holder it is quickly absorbed via a felt pad. AC Heater or vented air entering vehicle cabin will then distribute fresh scent.
12 citations
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BMW1
TL;DR: In this paper, a dashboard wall between front body and passenger cell is shown to have two engine supports at relative distance, and extending in longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a scuttle-dash.
Abstract: The motor vehicle body has a dashboard wall between front body and passenger cell. The wall has two engine supports at relative distance, and extending in longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a scuttle-dash. This is located under the windscreen, and extends across the width of the vehicle. Also fastened to the dashboard wall (2) is an X-shaped support (14). This connects the engine supports (4,5) to the scuttle-dash (7). The X-shaped support consists of a one-piece saucer-shaped formed sheet metal part. It is symmetrical, and has at least two arms (17-20), each of these with a U-shaped profile. The X-support also has a surface (39,40) for fastening of a steering column. USE/ADVANTAGE - Motor vehicle body structure with increased torsion resistance, does not rattle.
8 citations
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13 Dec 1991TL;DR: In this paper, the main part of the dashboard has a rigid structure but the end regions are made of an elastically deformable material, and the dashboard can thus be installed by compressing the end region and the resultant compressive force between the ends of a dashboard and the vehicle bodywork holds the dashboard in place without the need for any further fixing elements.
Abstract: The mfg. length of the dashboard is slightly greater than the space between the sides of the bodywork into which it is fitted. The main part (5) of the dashboard has a rigid structure but the end regions (4) are made of an elastically deformable material. The dashboard can thus be installed by compressing the end regions and the resultant compressive force between the ends of the dashboard and the vehicle bodywork holds the dashboard in place without the need for any further fixing elements. USE/ADVANTAGE- For car mfr.,with reliable hold in defined position.
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04 Mar 1991
TL;DR: In this paper, the transmitter is adapted to be mounted on the structure of a vehicle, eg in the front, and the operating button is included in the dashboard of the vehicle, including adjacent switches for the windscreen defroster or headlights.
Abstract: The remote control system comprises a receiver associated with the door or gate actuator (2), a transmitter (3) and at least one push-button (5) for operating the transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to be mounted on the structure of a vehicle, eg in the front, and the operating button is adapted to be included in the dashboard of the vehicle, eg adjacent switches for the windscreen defroster or headlights.
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23 Oct 1991
TL;DR: In this article, an assembly method for personal cars is described, in which a front part of a vehicle is prefabricated to a desired degree of completion and an open rear part is mounted by robotic means.
Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly method for motor vehicles, particularly personal cars, in which method into a front part (1) of a vehicle, said front part being prefabricated to a desired degree of completion and having an open rear (3), are mounted a dashboard (5) and other interior components (6, 7, 8) of the vehicle body via its open rear by robotic means; and correspondingly, into a rear part (2) of said vehicle, said rear part being prefabricated to a desired degree of completion and having an open front (9), are mounted interior components (11, 12, 13) of the vehicle body via its open front by robotic means; and subsequently, the open rear (3) of the front part of the vehicle and the open front (9) of the rear part are aligned and joined.
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25 Jun 1991TL;DR: In this paper, an instrument panel structure or dashboard of a vehicle is constituted by a steering wheel, arranged in front of a driver's seat, for regulating a travel direction of the vehicle, and an operation switch mounting portion is defined on the dashboard, and on which various operation switches are mounted.
Abstract: An instrument panel structure or dashboard of a vehicle is constituted by an instrument panel arranged on the front side of a passenger room, a steering wheel, arranged in front of a driver's seat, for regulating a travel direction of the vehicle, and an operation switch mounting portion which is defined on the dashboard, and on which various operation switches are mounted. The operation switch mounting portion is curved so as to be located on the rear side of a vehicle body from a portion far from a mounting position of the steering wheel toward the mounting position of the steering wheel. The operation switch mounting portion has a first area which is defined on a portion near the mounting position of the steering wheel, and on which a first-class operation switch having the highest importance of the various operation switches is mounted.
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03 Apr 1991
TL;DR: In this article, a system for displaying information relating to a plurality of vehicle operating and driving parameters, advantageously parameters which must be specially monitored by the driver, can be used in motor vehicles.
Abstract: of EP0420708The system comprises a mirror (11) located on the dashboard of the vehicle, preferably under the windscreen (1) in proximity to an indicator instrument invisible to the driver (12) and adapted so as to produce an image (13) of the information displayed on that instrument. The system is characterised in that the indicator instrument is a liquid crystal display device (6), adapted for displaying information relating to a plurality of vehicle operating and driving parameters, advantageously parameters which must be specially monitored by the driver. The invention can be utilised in motor vehicles.
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12 Nov 1991
TL;DR: One or more recesses formed in the back of the back rest for the front seat of a tandem seat assembly for mounting a control panel and related chassis therein for passenger control of the communications, entertainment and other systems installed on the vehicle as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: One or more recesses formed in the back of the back rest for the front seat of a tandem seat assembly for mounting a control panel and related chassis therein for passenger control of the communications, entertainment and other systems installed on the vehicle. The control panel may be electrically parallel to the driver's dash board, as well as containing independent systems and controls, thereby providing the capability for the passenger to safely control the intercommunications and entertainment systems of the vehicle.
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18 Jan 1991
TL;DR: In this article, a dashboard lower cross member is secured to the lower surface of a floor panel not shown herein, thereby being extended between the front ends of a side sill and the rear end of an apron side member.
Abstract: PURPOSE:To increase structural strength and torsional rigidity by separately forming a dashboard lower cross member and a dashboard lower side member, and connecting the aforesaid members to each other on the lower surface of a floor panel while the box cross sections of the members are made to intersect each other. CONSTITUTION:A dashboard lower cross member 8 is secured to the lower surface of a floor panel not shown herein, thereby being extended between the front ends of a side sill not shown herein. Also, a dashboard lower side member 5 is made to intersect the aforesaid member 8 and secured to the lower surface of the floor panel. In addition, the dashboard lower side member 5 is connected to the lower surface of the dashboard cross member 8, the forward end of the side sill and the rear end of an apron side member 4 respectively. Namely, the aforesaid members 8 and 9 are separately formed, and the box cross sections thereof are made to intersect and connected to each other. According to the aforesaid construction, the structural strength and torsional rigidity of a body front are improved.
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08 Aug 1991
TL;DR: In this article, an improved dashboard instrument not only indicates the vehicle speed but also the safe spacing to the proceeding vehicle, which varies with vehicle speed and is either digital or analogue.
Abstract: The improved dashboard instrument not only indicates the vehicle speed but also the safe spacing to the proceeding vehicle. The spacing indication varies with vehicle speed and is either digital or analogue. It can be incorporated into the speedometer or have a separate instrument. The indication can be as a separate digital panel inside the speedometer or as a scale (2a) inside the speed scale, and inscribed with the appropriate units. The spacing is a set ratio to the speed, for average road conditions. ADVANTAGE - Safe fitting, low cost addition to existing instrumentation.
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19 Sep 1991
TL;DR: In this article, the memory device uses a housing mounted within the vehicle, in the line of sight of the vehicle driver, having a respective display for each possible speed limit, controlled via manual push-button on-off switches.
Abstract: The memory device uses a housing (1) mounted within the vehicle, in the line of sight of the vehicle driver, having a respective display (2) for each possible speed limit, controlled via manual push-button on-off switches. Pref. the housing (1) is mounted at the centre of the steering wheel, or is fitted to the dashboard on the driver's side. The displays (2) are switched on and off under control of the driver to indicate the current speed limit. Pref. further displays are used for auxiliary traffic restrictions, e.g. no overtaking, or no stopping. USE - For reminding driver of speed limit or traffic restrictions.
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11 Oct 1991
TL;DR: In this paper, an auxiliaries panel associated with the dashboard and the steering column of a motor vehicle carrying electric components connected together by an interconnection network is described, where the switch-over zone is characterized by a fixed central part connected to at least one supply support.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an auxiliaries panel (1) associated with the dashboard (2) and the steering column of a motor vehicle carrying electric components (9) connected together by an interconnection network (30), the said panel, on the one hand, being connected to at least one switch (7, 8) interacting directly with the interconnection network (30) of the said panel (1) and, on the other hand, belonging to an integrated module including a switch-over zone (4), a second-zone formed by the auxiliaries panel itself (1) and a supply zone (5). According to the invention, the panel (1) is characterised in that the switch-over zone (4) includes a fixed central part (21) connected to at least one supply support (22), carrying an electric circuit board for powering at least one switch (7, 8) via a hinge (20) belonging to the interconnection network (30). Application to motor vehicles.