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Impact-absorbing instrument panel for vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract An impact-absorbing instrument panel for motor vehicles, especially passenger motor vehicles which includes padded parts facing the vehicle interior space that are permanently deformable by an impact of a vehicle passenger caused by an accident; a deformation member constructed as hollow bearer is thereby provided within the impact area of the keens of the driver and co-driver; this deformation member extends approximately rectilinearly over the entire vehicle width and has a rounded-off profile at least on the side facing the vehicle interior space.
Inventors
- 👤 H Scholz
- 👤 L Brambilla
- 👤 R Allgaier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/04; B60R21/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An impact-absorbing instrument panel for vehicles comprising a base instrument panel structure in facing relationship to a vehicle interior space, said instrument panel structure being provided with shock-absorbing materials; and a deformation means for protecting knees of vehicle passengers upon impact with said instrument panel structure, said deformation means being a hollow bearer member having a rounded profile portion in facing relationship with the knees of vehicle passengers, and said deformation means being provided at said instrument panel structure within an area of impact of the vehicle passenger knees with said instrument panel structure, said deformation means extending approximately over the entire vehicle width.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An impact-absorbing instrument panel for vehicles comprising a base instrument panel structure in facing relationship to a vehicle interior space, said instrument panel structure being provided with shock-absorbing materials; and a deformation means for protecting knees of vehicle passengers upon impact with said instrument panel structure, said deformation means being a hollow bearer member having a rounded profile portion in facing relationship with the knees of vehicle passengers, and said deformation means being provided at said instrument panel structure within an area of impact of the vehicle passenger knees with said instrument panel structure, said deformation means extending approximately over the entire vehicle width.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow bearer member of said deformation means is formed in a one-piece closed structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow bearer member of said deformation means is formed with an opening on a portion opposite said vehicle interior space, said opening being covered by a closure plate securely connected to said deformation means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation means serves as a vehicle cross bearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An instrument panel according to claim 4, characterized in that the deformation means serves for the support of a steering means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An instrument panel according to claim 5, characterized in that the deformation means serves for the bearing support of pedal means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An instrument panel according to claim 6, characterized in that the deformation means is provided with apertures for air inlet and air discharge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An instrument panel according to claim 7, characterized in that supply lines extend on the inside of the deformation means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An instrument panel according to claim 8, characterized in that the deformation means is laterally supported at fixed vehicle parts by way of end members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
An instrument panel according to claim 9, characterized in that said end members are rigid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
An instrument panel according to claim 9, characterized in that said end members are deformable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An instrument panel according to claim 9, characterized in that the deformation means is formed in a one-piece closed structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
An instrument panel according to claim 9, characterized in that the deformation means is formed with an opening on a portion opposite said vehicle interior space, said opening being covered by a closure plate securely connected to said deformation means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation means is provided with apertures for air inlet and air discharge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that supply lines extend on the inside of the deformation means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation means is laterally supported at fixed vehicle parts by way of end members.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
An instrument panel according to claim 16, characterized in that said end members are rigid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
An instrument panel according to claim 16, characterized in that said end members are deformable.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein said instrument panel structure is permanently deformable upon impact.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said deformation means is padded by said shock-absorbing materials of said instrument panel structure.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
An instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein said hollow bearer member of said deformation means is formed of a rigid material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
An instrument panel according to claim 21, wherein said rigid material is sheet metal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |