US4718512A
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Instrument panel
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1981-09-23
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2001-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An instrument panel with a flexible harness arranged at a location adjacent and in opposition to a vehicle body or equipment comprises a clip panel secured to the instrument panel by means of hinges to cover the flexible harness for fixing it to the instrument panel, whereby the clip panel serves to fix the harness to the instrument panel and simultaneously to guard the harness, thereby eliminating a clip for a fixation of the harness and a high expensive protector for guarding the harness.
Inventors
- 👤 Takumi Miyazaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An instrument panel with a flexible harness arranged adjacent thereto at a location in opposition to a vehicle body and the like, said instrument panel comprising a clip panel covering said harness in its operative position, said clip panel made of a panel which is long in a lengthwise direction of the harness and short in a direction perpendicular to said lengthwise direction and is arcuately curved along its longitudinal axis to conform to the outer configuration of said harness, said clip panel having on one longitudinal side thereof a series of thin hinges arranged side by side in the lengthwise direction and permanently secured to the instrument panel for enabling said clip panel to move to an operative position for engagement with said harness, said clip panel having on another longitudinal side latches having catch means disposed along said another side for holding the clip panel in an operative position, said instrument panel further being formed with latch apertures adapted to receive said latches to engage said catch means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An instrument panel with a flexible harness arranged adjacent thereto at a location in opposition to a vehicle body and the like, said instrument panel comprising a clip panel covering said harness in its operative position, said clip panel made of a panel which is long in a lengthwise direction of the harness and short in a direction perpendicular to said lengthwise direction and is arcuately curved along its longitudinal axis to conform to the outer configuration of said harness, said clip panel having on one longitudinal side thereof a series of thin hinges arranged side by side in the lengthwise direction and permanently secured to the instrument panel for enabling said clip panel to move to an operative position for engagement with said harness, said clip panel having on another longitudinal side latches having catch means disposed along said another side for holding the clip panel in an operative position, said instrument panel further being formed with latch apertures adapted to receive said latches to engage said catch means.
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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) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |