Supports – Instrument in panel
Patent
1995-09-18
1999-02-02
Braun, Leslie A.
Supports
Instrument in panel
G12B 900
Patent
active
058654038
ABSTRACT:
A mounting assembly for securely mounting a dash instrument within a corresponding aperture of a dashboard. The mounting assembly comprises one or more mounting brackets mounted to the instrument and positioned against the rear side of the instrument panel to securely mount the instrument to withstand forces typically experienced by fast moving vehicles such as boats. The mounting brackets each comprise a slot defined therein which divides the bracket into two regions, a first of which provides a tapered portion. A connector extends through the slot and into a corresponding aperture of the instrument so as to contact only one side of the slot of the mounting bracket. Thus, when the connector is rotated to be tightened, the frictional forces between the connector and the mounting bracket include a force component in a direction which drives a larger segment of the tapered portion between the connector and the rear side of the dashboard, thereby drawing the dash instrument into the corresponding aperture defined by the dashboard.
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Braun Leslie A.
King Anita M.
Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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