ПАНЕЛЬ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ПОГЛОЩЕНИЯ ЭНЕРГИИ ВОДИТЕЛЯ

摘要

The instrument panel (1) for absorbing the energy of an occupant (12) of the vehicle compartment in the event of collision comprises a layer (2) of rigid plastic material extending continuously over the width of the compartment. There is a rigid plastic absorption plate (4) extending opposite the plastic layer over only a part of the instrument panel. The absorption plate has a principal portion (4a) extending in contact with the plastic layer and a portion (4c) forming an outgrowth extending away from the plastic layer so as form in this portion opposite the steering column a space (20) for absorbing the occupant's energy by deformation of the absorption plate. An independent claim is included for a vehicle fitted with the instrument panel.