US4373745A
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Dash panel construction
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-09-24
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2000-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A securing flange extends from a portion of a structural panel to define a cavity between it and an adjacent portion of the panel. Apertures formed in the panel open into the cavity so that when an elastomeric pad is formed on the panel the flange extends into the pad and parts of the pad which extend through the apertures are formed with grommet-like locking blocks which engage the opposite side of the panel to secure the pad on the panel without the use of adhesives.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Matsuno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:49
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/74; B29C37/00; B29C37/0078; B29C37/0082; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/30; B29L2031/3005; B29L2031/3008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A dash panel comprising: a structural panel member having a step like portion, an integral flange on said panel member protruding from said step like portion and cooperating with adjacent surfaces on a first side of said panel member to define a cavity, apertures the step portion of in said panel member opening into said cavity, and an elastomeric pad molded on the first side of said panel member, with the flange on said panel member protruding into said pad and with said pad having integral portions protruding through said apertures to terminate as locking blocks which are engageable with an opposite second side of said panel member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A dash panel comprising: a structural panel member having a step like portion, an integral flange on said panel member protruding from said step like portion and cooperating with adjacent surfaces on a first side of said panel member to define a cavity, apertures the step portion of in said panel member opening into said cavity, and an elastomeric pad molded on the first side of said panel member, with the flange on said panel member protruding into said pad and with said pad having integral portions protruding through said apertures to terminate as locking blocks which are engageable with an opposite second side of said panel member.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of forming a dash panel having an elastomeric pad supported by a structural panel member, comprising: (a) forming said structural panel member with: (i) a step like portion, (ii) a flange extending from said step like portion to cooperate with adjacent surfaces on a first side of said panel member in defining a cavity, and (iii) apertures in the step portion of said panel member opening into said cavity; and (b) molding said elastomeric pad on a first side of said panel member, with said flange being embedded in said pad, and with a portion of said pad extending into said cavity and through said apertures to form locking blocks engageable with an opposite second side of said panel member.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of forming a dash panel having an elastomeric pad supported by a structural panel member, comprising: (a) forming said structural panel member with: (i) a step like portion, (ii) a flange extending from said step like portion to cooperate with adjacent surfaces on a first side of said panel member in defining a cavity, and (iii) apertures in the step portion of said panel member opening into said cavity; and (b) molding said elastomeric pad on a first side of said panel member, with said flange being embedded in said pad, and with a portion of said pad extending into said cavity and through said apertures to form locking blocks engageable with an opposite second side of said panel member.
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