发明名称 |
CRASH ABSORPTION INSTRUMENT PANEL SUBSTRATE |
摘要 |
An instrument panel assembly of an automotive vehicle is provided wherein the instrument panel is operable to hold a meter cluster. The meter cluster is positioned adjacent to a shifter of an automotive vehicle. The meter cluster is mounted within the center of the vehicle. The instrument panel includes a main panel having a plurality of apertures located adjacent to the meter cluster. A mounting aperture for the meter cluster is provided wherein the meter cluster is mounted to the mounting aperture for the meter cluster. The plurality of apertures on the main panel located adjacent to the meter cluster are operable to weaken the structure of the main panel to facilitate a controlled collapse of the instrument panel when the shifter hits the meter cluster. The positioning of the apertures located adjacent to the meter cluster prevents damage to the meter cluster during the accident. |
申请公布号 |
US2014091594(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.04.03 |
申请号 |
US201213629666 |
申请日期 |
2012.09.28 |
申请人 |
TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH;TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
发明人 |
PORCS ROBERT ANTHONY;HOWE RAYMOND DAVID |
分类号 |
B62D25/14 |
主分类号 |
B62D25/14 |
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