US3924707A
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Safety instrument panel for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-12-07
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1993-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A safety instrument panel for motor vehicles which is constructed form-rigid and is so arranged in relation to relatively fixed vehicle parts surrounding the same that a gap exists on all sides; the supporting connection of the instrument panel with the relatively fixed vehicle part thereby takes place exclusively by way of energy-absorbing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Renner
- 👤 Bela Barenyi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/04; B60R21/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A safety instrument panel for motor vehicles, characterized in that the instrument panel is constructed substantially formrigid and is arranged with a gap with respect to relatively fixed vehicle parts on all sides thereof, and in that the instrument panel is connected with said relatively fixed vehicle parts substantially exclusively by way of energy-absorbing means, said energy-absorbing means being deformation members constructed as impact pots with undulated walls such that a long deformation path of said energy-absorbing means occurs on impact avoiding deformation of the instrument panel, and further characterized in that the gap provided at the top side of the instrument panel and the fixed vehicle parts is covered off by an undulated sheet metal member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A safety instrument panel for motor vehicles, characterized in that the instrument panel is constructed substantially formrigid and is arranged with a gap with respect to relatively fixed vehicle parts on all sides thereof, and in that the instrument panel is connected with said relatively fixed vehicle parts substantially exclusively by way of energy-absorbing means, said energy-absorbing means being deformation members constructed as impact pots with undulated walls such that a long deformation path of said energy-absorbing means occurs on impact avoiding deformation of the instrument panel, and further characterized in that the gap provided at the top side of the instrument panel and the fixed vehicle parts is covered off by an undulated sheet metal member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation members consist of sheet metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 2, characterized in that the support of the instrument panel takes place only by way of two deformation members and in that the distance of the center axes thereof is at least as large as the distance from the center of the driver seat to the center of the co-driver seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 3, characterized in that the deformation members are secured readily detachably at least at one of the two parts consisting of the relatively fixed vehicle parts and of the instrument panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 4, characterized in that the deformation members are readily detachably secured at the relatively fixed vehicle parts and at the instrument panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the support of the instrument panel takes place only by way of two deformation members and in that the distance of the center axes thereof is at least as large as the distance from the center of the driver seat to the center of the co-driver seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the deformation members are secured readily detachably at least at one of the two parts consisting of the relatively fixed vehicle parts and of the instrument panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 7, characterized in that the deformation members are readily detachably secured at the relatively fixed vehicle parts and at the instrument panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the instrument panel extends transversely in the vehicle interior in front of both the driver seat and the co-driver seat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A safety instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the steering wheel is supported at the instrument panel and is connected with a multi-partite jointed steering spindle changeable in its length by telescoping action of its parts.
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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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |