INSTRUMENT PANEL RIB STRUCTURE

摘要

A vehicle instrument panel structure is provided having fixing and mounti ng surfaces links together by ribs in an open space frame like structure. The ribs are strategically placed to create critical load paths and eliminate th e outer skin of the IP. The material is only placed where it is needed for structure and function. The functionality vehicle instrument panel structure is maintained as are the stiffness and crashworthiness when compared to the traditional design, but the weight of the instrument panel structure and the projected area are reduced.