摘要 |
FIELD: transport. ^ SUBSTANCE: dash panel (1) comprises layer (2) of rigid plastic material running all along the car interior width and absorbing plate (4) of rigid plastic material located opposite to the aforesaid rigid layer only in one part of the dash panel. The said absorbing plate (4) incorporates the main part (4a) arranged, in fact, in contact with rigid plastic layer (2) and part (4c) forming a ledge at a certain distance from the said layer (2) so that to provide for space (20) between absorbing plate (4) and layer (2) and opposite to the car steering column (14) to absorb the driver's inertial load by deformation of the absorbing plate. ^ EFFECT: reduction in risk of injuring driver's lower extremities in car accidents. ^ 10 cl, 5 dwg |