Energy absorbing automotive instrument panel

Details Energy absorbing automotive instrument panel Energy absorbing automotive instrument panel

1988-08-02

1990-02-27

Bertsch, Richard A.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

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296 70, 296 72, 180 90, B60K 3700, B60R 21045

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049039873

ABSTRACT:
An instrument panel for an automobile is provided comprising a beam member. The central portion of the beam is spaced away from the frame and is capable of flexing elastically in the transverse direction. A recoil restraint means is secured at one end intermediate the ends of the beam and is secured at the other end to the frame. The recoil restraint means permits motion of the beam in the transverse direction towards the frame but preventing motion away from the frame.

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