Hollow core instrument panel

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1992-09-11

1994-06-07

Robinson, Ellis P.

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Structurally defined web or sheet

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180 90, 280751, 280752, 296 70, 428 357, 428121, 428122, 428124, 428126, 428217, 428218, 428131, B60R 2102

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053188225

ABSTRACT:
A hollow core instrument panel provides the look and feel of a urethane filled instrument panel without the associated disadvantages. A rigid retainer substrate provides a skeletal superstructure. A hollow shell applique is attached to the retainer substrate for providing a decorative exterior. The hollow shell applique includes a resilient upper wall, a lower wall, contoured to matingly engage the retainer substrate, a forward end wall and a rearward end wall. One or more ribs may be provided intermediate the forward and rearward end walls. The forward and rearward end walls are hook-shaped for mechanically clamping about the edges of the retainer substrate. Vent holes prevent pressure build-up within the hollow shell applique.

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