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EP0083701A2
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Instrument mounting dashboard, particularly for motor vehicles
Assignee: Foggini & C Srl
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Filing: 1982-11-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2002-11-06
Abstract
Abstract The dashboard comprises a plurality of modular elements (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.
Inventors
- 👤 Massimo Foggini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An instrument mounting dashboard, particularly for motorvehicles, oharacterized in that it comprises a plurality of assemblable modular elements (ES,EI), each moulded from a polymeric material, said modular elements being effective to be assembled together to form the middle load-bearing structure-of the dashboard, a pair of fixed non-modular angle elements (EA) and a non-modular windshield connection element (ER) provided for association with said plurality of modular elements, said non-modular elements (EA,ER) being so arranged as to adapt the composite middle structure to different vehicle types and having such a shape and dimension related to the corresponding shape and dimensions of each individual motorvehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An instrument mounting dashboard, particularly for motorvehicles, oharacterized in that it comprises a plurality of assemblable modular elements (ES,EI), each moulded from a polymeric material, said modular elements being effective to be assembled together to form the middle load-bearing structure-of the dashboard, a pair of fixed non-modular angle elements (EA) and a non-modular windshield connection element (ER) provided for association with said plurality of modular elements, said non-modular elements (EA,ER) being so arranged as to adapt the composite middle structure to different vehicle types and having such a shape and dimension related to the corresponding shape and dimensions of each individual motorvehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A dashboard according to Claim 1, wherein said plurality of assemblable modular elements (ES,EI) comprise at least one element intended for accommodating instruments, said at least one element being effective to be positioned either on the left- or right-hand side of the dashboard (P) in accordance with the corresponding location of the drive seat, in combination with one or more central and/or lateral elements, either similar or different.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A dashboard according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said pair of non-modular angle elements (EA) and windshield connection element (ER) carry at least the forced air diffusers (D) and defrosting outlets (B), respectively, with related fittings for the air ducting system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dashboard according to Claims 1 to 3, wherein said non-modular angle elements (EA) have blanks or seats (Sd) for the accommodation of diffusers and/or accessory items, in particular ashtrays, preformed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein a part of the outfitting accessories in the modular and fixed elements (ES,EI) are co-moalded with the respective element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it is composed by assembling together a plurality of modular elements (ES,EI) selected to form an upper element assembly (ES) and lower element assembly (EI).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein those elements which make up said upper element assembly (ES) comprise a central element and two lateral elements (ESX), at least one whereof is provided with an instrument accommodating space (V).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
A dashboard accordind to the preceding claims, wherein those elements which make up said lower element assembly (EI) comprise a lateral element (EIX), intended for the drive side, incorporating a tunnel panel (T) for shielding the steering column, at least one central element (EIY) serving for connection to the driveshaft tunnel panel locker, if any, and a second lateral element (EIZ) on the side away from the drive one.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein said assemblable elements (ES,EI) are provided with accessories of various description, in particular accessory items selected from a group including doors (S P ), conditioned air outlets, ashtrays, cigar lighters, wireless sets, clocks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein each modular component element (ES,EI) and non-modular component element (EA,ER) are injection moulded from a thermoplastics materiel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein each component element (ES,EI,EA,ER) incorporates an optional outer covering and an optional intervening foam layer; said covering and intervening layer being assembled by co-moulding with said component element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A dashboard according to the preceding claims, wherein said covering differs between said elements in character, colour, texture, and generic trim elements.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A dashboard according to Claims to 10, wherein said outer covering is a single continuous covering, with optional intervening foam, and covers the entire composite dashboard structure as previously assembled.
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