Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 1997"

Air bag apparatus with movably mounted door

Abstract: In an air bag apparatus which is installed at an opening of a dashboard, a case fixed to a vehicle dashboard has an opening and side walls having through holes. A door to cover the opening of the case has connecting portions having through holes. The connecting portions of the door are connected to the side walls of the case by stays. In this case, one end of each of the stays is fixed to the outer face of one of the side walls and the other end penetrates both the respective through holes of one of the side walls and one of the connecting portions so that the door can move in three dimensions with respect to the case. As a result, the door can be disposed at the opening of the dashboard without tilting with respect to the upper surface of the dashboard.

Front body structure of automobile

Abstract: An automobile front body structure which having a cranked front side frame disposed at a lower portion of a front body of an automobile and having an L-shaped portion, a dashboard lower with a lower part placed upon the L-shaped portion, and a gusset connected to the L-shaped portion of the front side frame by means of the lower part of the dashboard lower. By the reinforcing action of the gusset, the rear end of the front side frame is retained firmly, whereby the structure is strengthened against an external force applied thereto and undesired local deformation of the dashboard lower may be suppressed.

Knee protection system for a vehicle

Abstract: A knee protection system for a vehicle in which the vehicle has a dashboard and a support member extending transversely across the vehicle within dashboard. The system includes at least one pair of brackets affixed to and spaced along the support member, with each bracket having an impact surface spaced from the dashboard. At least one reinforced panel affixed to existing components of the dashboard forms a part of the system. The panel is spaced from the impact surface of each bracket and comes into contact with the impact surface first when the vehicle is involved in a collision.

Motor vehicle dashboard

Abstract: The dashboard is made of plastics and has an airbag cover in its upper surface. The dashboard has a basic body (1) to which the airbag cover section is connected. The latter has a cover panel (3) integral with the dashboard and defined by grooved or perforated fracture and hinge forming lines. A dashboard support member (7) is attached to the passenger area facing side of the dashboard body with the integral airbag cover.

Dashboard accessory support

Abstract: A support system including one or more resilient cradles which mount to the dashboard of a vehicle to support sundry paraphernalia, e.g. guns, fishing rods, sunglasses, coffee cups. A preferred foam cradle includes surfaces shaped to fit a vehicle profile defined between the dashboard and window. Projections and reliefs mate with complementary structure at the vehicle. The cradles can include notches, holes, flanges, hooks, and straps to facilitate item support and storage. A composite cradle constructed of a plastic core and foam covers is also disclosed.

Vehicular image display device

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a display from becoming hard to see because of external light, to prevent degradation of a display device due to direct sunlight, and to store the device in an out-of-the-way position when not in use. SOLUTION: An opening 26 is formed in the upper surface 24 of a dashboard, and a TV monitor 22 is fixed into the opening 26 with its display screen 28 facing up. A mirror panel 30 is freely rotationally placed on the upper surface 24 of the dashboard and above the opening 26. To use a display device, the mirror panel 30 is opened diagonally by about 45 deg. to reflect the image on the TV monitor 22 using the mirror panel 30 to guide it toward the viewing points 42 of occupants. When the display device is not in use, the mirror panel 30 is closed and made almost flush with the upper surface 24 of the dashboard 20.

Structure of vehicle body of a vehicle

Abstract: A foot-rest support plate for a vehicle in which the support plate is separate from a dashboard and a floor panel. The support plate is comprised of a vertical plate portion contacting a rear surface of the dashboard, a rearward-declining plate portion connected to a lower end of the vertical plate portion which faces the bottom of the feet of an occupant, and a horizontal plate portion connected to a lower end of the declining plate portion and contacting an upper surface of the floor panel. The vertical plate portion is coupled to the dashboard, the horizontal plate portion is coupled to the floor panel, and the declining plate portion is not coupled to the vehicle body.

Combined indicating panel and dashboard for motor vehicle

Abstract: The combined indicating panel and a dashboard (1) has a transparent electroluminescent indicating panel (2) arranged in the front of the dashboard, so that on the combined dashboard, a covered section (2A) and a non-covered section (2B) are formed. The indicating of the covered section can be selectively switched between the dashboard and the electroluminescence indicating panel (2). A light attenuating element (7) is provided for reducing the light intensity radiated from the electroluminescence panel to the dashboard, and is arranged between the dashboard and the electroluminescence indicating panel.

Japan's safety guideline on in-vehicle display systems

Abstract: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA) drew up the safety guideline on in-vehicle display systems, which is targeted mainly at car navigation systems, and put it into effect in Japan in November 1990 This guideline applies to the display systems installed in vehicles at the factories of Japan's 11 vehicle manufacturers and to onboard VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System) equipment, including after-market products To date, approximately 500,000 vehicles fitted with such equipment have been sold in Japan This paper describes the background behind the formulation of this guideline and the basic concepts and details embodied in it For the covering abstract, see IRRD 490001

Modular dashboard for vehicle

Abstract: The driving position comprises a rigid hollow beam (1) elongated from left to right of the vehicle and firmly anchored to the body, and a decorative panel (22) forming a dashboard fixed to the beam. The beam defines pipes for the distribution of air in the passenger compartment, the outlets of which are covered by grids (23) carried by the panel (22). These pipes communicate with a heating or air conditioning unit (20) which is fixed below the beam.

Indicator device for car

Abstract: The indicator device has an instrument panel mounted in the range of vision of a driver in the dashboard of the car and a device to project at least one indication onto a projection surface in front of the driver's seat as well as to form a virtual picture in front of a windshield of the car (head-up display). The indicator device has a common information source which takes care of a display of information on the instrument panel in the dashboard at the same time as a projected display of information on the windshield as a virtual picture.

Modular dashboard assembly for motor vehicle

Abstract: The structure for the dashboard of a motor vehicle comprises a number of modules which constitute the controls necessary for driving the vehicle, for safety and for vehicle comfort. The modules which are arranged around the dashboard region of the vehicle are in the form of independent modules (A,B,C), at least certain of which are interchangeable. The arrangement may comprise a central module (B) and two side modules (A,C), the module A constituting the controls necessary for driving the vehicle. The central module (B) constitutes the air conditioning and temperature control. This is mounted centrally w.r.t. the vehicle longitudinal axis and contains those controls which are less directly linked to the essential driving of the vehicle. The third module (C) may contain spaces for installation of a portable computer, fax machine or other equipment.

Air conditioner mounting structure

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To mount an air conditioner advantageously from the viewpoint of sound and vibration as well as strength by providing a heat exchanger unit and a blower unit hangingly at a steering member, and disposing them with spaces from a vertical wall of a dashboard lower panel and from the upper part of a floor tunnel part continuous with the vertical wall. SOLUTION: A heat exchanger unit 1 and a blower unit are hangingly provided at a steering member 30 extended in the cross direction of a vehicle on the back side of an instrument panel, and disposed with required spaces from a vertical wall 36 of a dashboard lower panel 35 and from the upper part of a floor tunnel part 37. With this constitution vibration generated at the heat exchanger unit 1 and blower unit is not transmitted to the dashboard lower panel 35 and a floor panel jointed to the dashboard lower panel 35. Sound and vibration performance can therefore be improved, and quality and reliability can be heightened.

Airbag module for passenger seat

Abstract: The airbag module has a housing set into the dashboard, with folded airbag (26) and generator, and with a cover flap for the dashboard opening. The cover flap (14) is held pivoted via a turning lever (15), which is fastened in a pivot point (16) on the dashboard. The cover is moved guided out of the dashboard opening (11) into a holder chamber (27) defined within the dashboard. The folded airbag is positioned relative to the cover flap, so that during inflation the airbag presses against the cover flap and pivots it into opening position.

Combined indicator panel e.g. for vehicle

Abstract: The combined indicator panel includes a dashboard (1) and a transparent indicating panel (2), which is arranged in the front of the dashboard. The transparent panel covers a section of the dashboard. A covered section (3A) and a non-covered section (3B) are formed on the combined indicator panel. A light intensity equaliser equalises the total intensity of the combined panel, between the covered and the non-covered section. The light equalising system has an illumination unit (51-54), which is arranged behind the dashboard. At one section which corresponds to the covered section (3A) the unit has a greater illumination power, than at a section which corresponds to the non-covered section (3B).

Method for verification of vehicle airbag deletion

Abstract: Vehicles normally equipped with safety airbags in the steering wheel and dashboard can be modified by deleting the airbags. A method for ensuring that the modifications are properly made, involves the use of an indicator light on the vehicle instrument panel and an electrical circuit that turns the indicator light off when the airbag deletion hardware is properly installed. The electric circuit includes light energizer circuits in the steering wheel and dashboard, and a shorting bar in each energizer circuit.

A motor vehicle dashboard

Abstract: A dashboard for a motor vehicle is composed of a sustaining base (3) connected to a part of the vehicle body (4) and forming a basin-shape contour therewith. The dashboard has an instrumentation centrally grouped in a control assembly (5). The top of said contour is closed by removable lids (15, 16) made of a semi-rigid plastic material and having quick coupling means for quick fastening to and releasing from the sustaining base (3). The separate lids (15, 16) have a basin-like shape and are connected to each other at the centre of the dashboard behind the control assembly (5).

Automobile anti-theft device

Abstract: An anti-theft device for use with an automotive vehicle including members which restrict access to the front seat and dashboard areas of the vehicle when in an armed position and which may be removably stored in a non-use position when the vehicle is to be normally used. The access-restricting members are highly visible, thereby discouraging a potential thief because of the potential difficulty of removing the anti-theft device.

Vehicle theft deterrent apparatus and method

Abstract: A vehicle theft deterrent apparatus and method includes a flashing light emitting diode (LED) placed in a visible position within the passenger compartment of a vehicle to simulate an authenticate, armed security system. The flashing LED is powered by a DC power supply that is hidden behind a dashboard, under a carpet, in a glove compartment, or in some other remote, hidden location. An elongate, flexible conductor interconnects the LED and the power supply and is also hidden from view. The transverse cross section of the conductor enables it to be hidden at the base of a windshield or to extend through a small space between dashboard panels. The conductor is connected directly to the LED so that no housing for the LED is required and no holes need be drilled in the dashboard to accommodate a housing. A potential thief is deterred from a theft attempt because the only visible part of the apparatus is the flashing LED.

Vehicle with dashboard

Abstract: The vehicle has a dashboard (1) which has a bearer element (2). The bearer element is connected via struts (4, 5) to a frame element in the region of the vehicle floor. The struts are components of a modular heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning unit (6) and are pre-assembled. In the final assembled position, they are behind or inside the construction space for the heating, ventilation or air conditioning unit.

Vehicle anti-theft system

Abstract: A new vehicle anti-theft system for preventing theft of motor vehicles The inventive device includes a module which is mounted within the vehicle's dashboard and which is connected to the vehicle's electrical power system and the vehicle's ignition system, and an audio unit which releasably connects with the module and which includes an electrical connection associated therewith which connects the electrical power system to the ignition system when the audio unit is connected to the module thus permitting the vehicle to be started When the audio unit is disconnected from the module, the electrical power system and the ignition system are disconnected which prevents the vehicle from being started until the audio unit is again connected to the module

A motor-vehicle dashboard

Abstract: The dashboard unit (1) of a motor-vehicle is mounted on an auxiliary frame (2) fixed at its ends to the motor-vehicle body and centrally supported by the housing (4) of an auxiliary unit, such as, an air-conditioning unit or heating unit. This housing is fixed at the top to the frame (2) and at the bottom to the floor (5) by a bracket (14).

Vehicle ashtray mounted in housing in dashboard

Abstract: The ashtray (1) is placed in a housing (L) in the dashboard. The housing is closed by a tipping door (9) which retains it in the housing. There is also a retractable cup holder (15) in the tipping door. The cup holder is in the shape of a plate sliding in the door and has a reception opening (22) for a cup (G). An anti-friction disc (23) is mounted on the plate slightly overflowing the opening so as to hold the cup in the plate.

Piping joint structure

Abstract: A piping joint structure has a block joint disposed in a passenger's compartment and communicating with an evaporator, a first holder mounted on an end of a maintenance lid in the passenger's compartment closer to a dashboard panel, and a second holder combined with the first holder to hold the block joint on a side panel of a heater unit housing which confronts the dashboard panel.

Container for carrying food and drinks in automobiles

Abstract: The holder comprises a housing(3) with an accessible cavity with an inlet, through which airstream can be induced, and an outlet. the outlet can be placed into a recess(4) in the upper surface of the dashboard. The recess is formed complementary to the housing and has a fastener(20) to fasten the housing in the recess. The height of the housing matches the depth of the recess.

Device for fixing of steering wheel in motor vehicle

Abstract: The device has a cantilever mounting attached to the transverse member of the dashboard and which has a cantilever rigidly connected to the steering column. The cantilever and cantilever mounting each have a guideway through which they are interconnected. When encountering a force of the prescribed magnitude acting in the direction of travel the cantilever and cantilever mounting are displaced in relation to each other so that the steering wheel is pushed away from the driver.

Anti-vibration mounting for automobile liquid crystal cell dashboard display.

Abstract: Uses a flexible support, which eliminates vibration and ensures precise holding of the electro-optic display - DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The display (20) includes an electro-optic unit made up of liquid crystal cells It has support (100) for the display which includes: - clamps (110,120,130,140,150) for lateral gripping of the display, on its edges; - pressure parts (164,174) which press against the front surface of the display; - clips (180,190) for gripping the rear part of the display, which includes a flexible arch (181-183)

Knee restraint device for vehicle

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provode a knee restraint device for vehicles, which is capable of being optionally attached to a dashboard of existing construction, when necessary. SOLUTION: This knee restraint device is provided with a base plate 18, and the base plate 18 is adapted to be attached with contact with the contour of the bottom part of a dashboard and provided with at least one opening by which it is connected to a gas source 20 arranged in the dashboard. Further, the device is provided with a wall part 24 made of flexible material, and when the device is not operated, the wall part 24 is folded between the base plate 18 and a knee restraint plate 22, the wall plate 24 is connected to the base plate 18 along the first folded rim 30, and connected to the knee restraint plate 22 along the second rim.

Mounting of electrical module in automobile dashboard

Abstract: The electronic module A is formed to latch into an aperture 10 in the dashboard of a road vehicle. The module is constructed with a connection strip 8 along the top edge and this engages a contact strip 11 set into dashboard. Guide strips 5 formed on the module engage locators 17 for correct alignment. The lower section of the module has fixing elements 7 to secure the module.