A dashboard crossmember assembly (10) for a vehicle (V) comprises a dashboard crossmember (12) with a first longitudinal portion (16), which is made of a first material, and a second longitudinal portion (14), which is made of a second material, preferably different from the first material. The first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) are fitted one inside the other. The dashboard crossmember assembly (10) further comprises a fastening coupling (56) for fastening the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16) together. The fastening coupling (56) is fastened to the first longitudinal portion (16) and to the second longitudinal portion (14). The fastening coupling (56) extends outside the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16), preferably in contact with at least part of each of the first and second longitudinal portions (14, 16).
The invention relates to a mould comprising a device (22) for ejecting a part (4) formed on a first mould portion (20), the ejection device (22) comprising: - an ejection element (26) that is translationally movable in an ejection direction (A), and - at least one wedge (28) that is translationally movable in a displacement direction (B) that is different to the ejection direction (A). The ejection device (22) has at least one drive configuration in which the movement of the ejection element (26) drives the movement of the at least one wedge (28), and a disengaged configuration in which the at least one wedge (28) is not driven by the movement of the ejection element (26) in the ejection direction (A). The wedge (28) comprises a protrusion, and the ejection element (26) comprises at least one slot (56) with a displacement portion and a disengagement portion.
B29C 33/48 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles with means for collapsing or disassembling
B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
3.
DASHBOARD TRIM ASSEMBLY HAVING A MAINTENANCE INTERFACE WITH AN UNLOCKING LEVER
The invention relates to a trim assembly (100) comprising a dashboard (102) having an edge (106), and an assembly part (104) that interlocks with the dashboard (102), the assembly part (104) comprising a locking device (118) that is movable between a first locked position (P1) and a second unlocked position (P2). The assembly (100) is characterised in that it comprises a lever (122) for actuating the locking device (118) of the assembly part (104), the actuating lever (122) making it possible to move the locking device (118) from its first position to its second position, and an opening (136) for accessing the actuating lever (122) associated with the assembly part (104), the access opening (136) being located on the edge (106) of the dashboard (102).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
4.
LINER ELEMENT COMPRISING AN OUTER SURFACE HAVING DIFFERENT APPEARANCES
The invention relates to a liner element (1) which defines an outer surface (2) that forms a visible region of the liner element, said liner element comprising a first appearance layer (4) that forms a first region of the outer surface (2) in which only said first appearance layer (4) is visible, and a second appearance layer (6) that forms a second region of the outer surface (2) in which only said second appearance layer (6) is visible. The outer surface comprises a transition region extending between the first region and the second region, the first appearance layer (4) extending over the second appearance layer (6) and comprising a plurality of openings (20) closed by the second appearance layer (6) in said transition region such that the first appearance layer (4) and the second appearance layer (6) are visible in said transition region.
The ejection device comprises: - a thrust device (14) translatably movable along a first axis (A1), - an ejection member (28) translatably movable along a second axis (A2) different from the first axis (A1), - a transfer device (26) which connects the thrust device (14) and the ejection member (28), and comprises a drive chain (40) comprising at least two drive links (42) translatably movable in a sliding direction. The ejection device further comprises an adjustment shim (50) mounted on the thrust device (14), the adjustment shim (50) comprising an adjustment surface (64) forming an adjustment angle (σ), the drive chain (40) being mounted on the adjustment surface (64).
B29C 33/44 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with means for, or specially constructed to facilitate, the removal of articles, e.g. of undercut articles
B29C 45/40 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles
6.
DECORATIVE COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
The invention relates to a decorative component (20) for a vehicle comprising at least one decorative part (21) comprising at least one decorative structural element (22), the decorative structural element (22) being located at a predetermined position of the decorative component (20), at least one encapsulating layer (26) having a first visible surface and a second surface opposite the first visible surface, the decorative structural element (22) being incorporated inside the encapsulating layer (26) between the first visible surface and the second surface in a direction of thickness (Z), defined by the distance separating the first visible surface from the second surface, the encapsulating layer (26) being made of polyurethane and being translucent.
B32B 3/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 3/30 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/095 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a method for producing vehicle trims, comprising the provision of identical trim parts (4) and the manufacturing, using said trim parts (4), of first trims (2) provided with a molded portion (6) on the front face (4A) of their trim part (4) and second trims (15) without a molded part (6) on the front face (4A) of their trim part (4), the production of each first trim (2) comprising a step of piercing an injection orifice (14) passing through the trim part (4), the positioning of the trim part (4) in the mold (46) and the injection of a molding material into the mold on the side of a rear face (4B) of the trim part (4) such that the molding material passes through the injection orifice (14) to form a molded part (6) on a front face (4A) of the trim part (4).
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
B29C 70/74 - Moulding material on a relatively small portion of the preformed part, e.g. outsert moulding
B29C 70/78 - Moulding material on one side only of the preformed part
8.
VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT COMPRISING A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT AND AN AERATOR
Vehicle trim component (10) comprising at least one functional element (12) and at least one aerator (14) for aerating the passenger compartment of the vehicle, the aerator (14) comprising at least one duct for conveying a gas flow, the duct defining an opening (26) for diffusing the gas flow, the conveying duct extending in a main direction, the aerator (14) being arranged to diffuse a gas flow in the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a diffusion direction in which the gas flow is diffused and which is variable by Coanda effect between a first diffusion direction and a second diffusion direction that is different from the first diffusion direction, the opening (26) for diffusing the gas flow extending around the periphery of at least one portion of the functional element (12).
The invention concerns an assembly part (10) for connecting a dashboard (12) to a body part (14) of a vehicle (50), the assembly part (10) comprising: a first male portion (16) able to engage with the dashboard (12), and a second, female portion (15) able to engage with the body part (14) of the vehicle (50) through an adjustable one-directional approach movement, the male portion (16) being substantially flat and extending in a longitudinal direction (X) from a first end (16A) in contact with the female portion (15) to a second, hook-shaped free end (16B), the male portion (16) and/or the female portion (15) being configured to prevent a translational movement between the dashboard and the body part when the male portion (16) is engaged with the dashboard (12) and the female portion (15) is engaged with the body part (14).
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
B62D 65/14 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels
F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action
10.
CONTROL AND DISPLAY DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a control and display device (10), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a control element (28; 30) and an associated display area (38). In the display area (38) are superimposed a first layer (54) that is opaque apart from a translucent complex pictogram (56), the complex pictogram (56) combining two separate elementary pictograms (58; 60); and two distinct filtering areas (48; 50), each filtering area (48; 50) being in the shape of a corresponding single elementary pictogram (58); 60), each filtering area (48; 50) transmitting wavelengths in a respective range, the respective wavelength ranges being separate; and a light source (40) suitable for emitting in the respective different wavelength ranges, concomitantly or alternately. The two filtering areas (48; 50) are positioned between the light source (40) and the complex pictogram (56) on the opaque layer (54).
The invention relates to a method for customising and activating a personal virtual assistant (PVA) in a motor vehicle, involving: - activating a PVA management system, - determining a personalised mode of use for the personal virtual assistant, and - activating said personalised mode of use for the personal virtual assistant.
The fastener has two branches (20) extending on either side of a median plane (P), each branch (20) bearing a tongue (44), the tongues (44) defining, between them, a throat (46) between the two branches (20). When the fastener is reversed with respect to another identical fastener (112), their respective median planes (P, P') forming a non-zero angle between them, one branch (20) of the fastener (12) having its distal portion (28) in contact with at least one of the two tongues (144) of said other fastener (112) and its outer face (20B) in contact with an inner face (120A) of one branch (120) of said other fastener (112), the distal portion (28) of the other branch (20) of the fastener is essentially in contact with the distal portion (128) of the other branch (20) of said other fastener (112).
This system (18) for absorbing energy for a vehicle in the event of an impact comprises: - a support (20), - a convex flexible membrane (22) attached to the support (20), having an inner surface (24) defining, with the support (20), an inner volume (26) and an outer surface (28) opposite the inner surface (24), and - a plurality of absorption elements (30) extending outwards from the outer surface (28) of the membrane (22).
The device (4) for fastening a first part (1) and a second part (2) comprises: - a female element (6) that is intended to be fastened to the first part (1) and comprises a housing (14), - a male element (8) that is intended to be fastened to the second part (2) and comprises a stem (28) comprising a body (32), a foot (30) and a head (34), the head (34) having a transverse dimension (e3), - a retaining element (18) that defines, in the housing (14), a passage (36), the transverse dimension (e4) of which is less than the maximum transverse dimension (e3) of the head (34). The male element (8) comprises a stop surface (40), the female element (6) or the retaining element (18) comprising a complementary stop surface (42), said stop surface (40) cooperating with said complementary stop surface (42) in a fastening configuration.
The invention relates to a storage device comprising an opening panel (20) which is mounted on a body (10) such that it moves between an open position providing access to a storage compartment and a closed position, said opening panel comprising: locking means (41, 42) that can be moved between a locked position in which they can cooperate with complementary means (12) arranged on the body in order to hold the opening panel in the closed position, and an unlocked position in which they allow the opening panel to move from the closed position to the open position; and an actuating mechanism (50) allowing the locking means to be driven into the locked position and comprising a push-button (60) that can move between a projecting position and a retracted position, said mechanism (50) comprising a lever (51) which is pivotably mounted on the opening panel and can be driven when the button is pressed such as to cause the locking means to move into the unlocked position.
The present invention concerns a ventilation device comprising at least one aerator (3, 4) comprising a channel capable of conveying an air flow from an inlet opening to an outlet opening, a hollow air-guiding core (13) housed in said channel and defining two air-guiding surfaces delimiting, with this channel, two flow paths capable of transporting, respectively, to said outlet opening, first and second quantities of air from said inlet opening, a fin mounted so as to be able to pivot upstream from said core (13) and arranged so as to make it possible to adjust the ratio between the first and second quantities of air, depending on the position of same, and a control module (40) incorporated at least partially into the core (13) of at least said aerator (3, 4) and comprising a control panel (41) constituted at least partially by a downstream end wall (13A) of said core (13) and being provided with control means (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49).
The trim element (20) comprises a supporting element (22) having a main surface (34) extending between two opposite edges (36, 38), a lining layer (24) covering the main surface (34) and the edges (36, 38) of the supporting layer, and a skin (26) surrounding the lining layer (24). At least one of said edges (36, 38) comprises a reinforcing element (28) movably mounted relative to the supporting element (22) between a retracted position and a deployed position wherein at least one portion (46) of the reinforcing element (28) projects from the main surface (34) in such a way as to reduce the length of the portion (45) of the reinforcing element (28) extending in relation to the main surface (34), said projecting portion (46) being surrounded by the lining layer (24).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B29C 41/22 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 41/18 - Slush casting, i.e. pouring moulding material into a hollow mould with excess material being poured off
B29C 41/20 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped article; Apparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 65/56 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using mechanical means
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
B29C 44/12 - Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements
18.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DASHBOARD FOR A VEHICLE AND COVERING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a dashboard (12) intended for being arranged inside a passenger compartment of a vehicle, comprising the steps of: providing a sheet (32) comprising a conductor track (P) and at least one piezoelectric element, forming a control assembly (30) by attaching the at least one piezoelectric element to the sheet (32), providing a printed circuit board (42), and attaching the control assembly (30) to the printed circuit board (42). The invention also relates to a covering element comprising a mounting and a dashboard attached to the mounting.
Control device (1), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a main printed circuit board (10), a secondary element with printed circuit (20) arranged on the main printed circuit board (10) and a piezoelectric sensor (30). The main printed circuit board (10) comprises a first main upper track (14a) and a second main upper track (14b). The secondary element with printed circuit (20) comprises a first secondary lower track (22a). The piezoelectric sensor (30) comprises a first electrode (32) and a second electrode (34). The second electrode (34) of the piezoelectric sensor (30) is electrically connected to the first secondary lower track (22a). The first electrode (32) of the piezoelectric sensor (30) is electrically connected to the second main upper track (14b).
The invention relates to a method for recycling a paint-coated plastic article, said article being made of plastic material and being coated at least in part with paint, the method comprising steps of: a) crushing the article for forming raw particles, at least some of which containing a portion of the paint; b) melting and kneading the raw particles; bl) blending a paint film decomposition agent with the raw particles, during step b), for forming a reactive mixture while the raw particles are being melted and kneaded, at least a portion of the paint being degraded into degraded paint particles by the paint film decomposition agent in the reactive mixture, and c) obtaining, by means of step b), a recycled plastic material from which the paint is at least in part removed; the method being characterized in that the paint film decomposition agent is a solid alcoholic paint film decomposition agent. The invention further relates to the paint film decomposition agent which is used in the method.
The invention relates to a support (1) for a mobile device (2) comprising a front face (4) bearing a stationary jaw (6) secured to the support (1), said support (1) also comprising a mobile jaw (5) facing the stationary jaw (6), mounted in translation on the front face of the support (1), characterised in that the mobile jaw can receive a side edge of the mobile device (2), and in that the support (1) also comprises at least one guiding ramp (11) secured to the support (1), whereon the mobile jaw (5) is mounted such that it can slide between a widened position wherein the mobile device (2) is placed against the mobile jaw (5), and a holding position wherein the mobile device (2) is held tightly against the stationary jaw (6).
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
This threaded fastening element (2) comprises a threading (14) extending along a central axis (A), the threading (14) having at least one thread having an apex angle that gradually reduces, continuously and monotonously, between a first apex angle (a1) and a second apex angle (a2) strictly smaller than the first apex angle. The threaded fastening element is a screw or a nut.
The door module (1) is made as a single piece and comprises a substantially planar support face (2). The door module further comprises a door pull-handle support element (16) made as one piece with the module, said element (16) comprising two branches (28) projecting out from the support face (2), said branches (28) being joined together by a pull element (34) running substantially parallel to the support face (2).
The invention concerns a holder device for a portable electronic apparatus, an inner structure and a vehicle including such a device. The holder device (3) comprises: - a lower surface (21); - an upper part (25, 75); - a rear surface (23); - an electronic apparatus (27), positioned in the vicinity of the rear surface (23). The holder device (3) comprises an adjusting mechanism (26) to adjust the separation between the lower surface (21) and the upper part (25, 75) based on the size of the electronic apparatus (5).
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
25.
ELASTIC FASTENER, FASTENING DEVICE, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
The elastic fastener (12) comprises: a wall (15) bearing at least one claw (17) and at least one closed-contour orifice (19); - the claw (17) having a base (21) rigidly connected to an edge (43) of the orifice (19), a free end (23) opposite the base (21), and first and second side edges (25, 27), the claw (17) extending with respect to the wall (15). The claw (17) viewed in orthogonal projection in the plane of the orifice (19) delimits a first area (39) of the orifice (19), the orifice (19) further having a second free area (41) adjoining the first area (39), and the projection of the first side edge (25) of the claw (17) in the plane of the orifice (19) adjoins the edge (43) of the orifice (19), the projection of the second side edge (27) of the claw (17) in the plane of the orifice (19) adjoining the second area (41).
F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
26.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR A VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A MOVABLE PARTITION MEMBER
The present invention concerns a storage compartment (1) for a vehicle comprising: - a receptacle (2) having an interior volume (3); - a movable partition member (10) that can be moved in a sliding direction (X) and partitions said interior volume (3), and; - a locking device for locking the partition member (10) in the sliding direction (X), comprising a first locking member (61, 71) provided on the receptacle (2) and suitable for engaging with a second locking member (111, 121) provided on the partition member (10); the partition member (10) being movable in an unlocking direction (Z) perpendicular to the sliding direction (X) between a locked position in which the first and second locking members engage and a sliding position in which the first and second locking members are disengaged from each other, and the compartment (1) comprising an elastic member (14) biasing the partition member (10) towards the locked position.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
27.
CROSSMEMBER MADE OF A FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR A VEHICLE DASHBOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
The present invention relates to a dashboard crossmember (1) for a vehicle, including a crossbar (2) as well as at least one connection flange (3) designed to enable said crossbar to be attached to the body of said vehicle, said crossmember being characterized in that said crossbar (2) includes a bearing web (10) made of a fiber-reinforced composite material including continuous fibers (7) arranged within a matrix (8), and preferably results from the assembly of a plurality of preformed basic parts (13, 14, 15) each produced by bending a composite material lap piece (11) about a single direction of the space so as to avoid overstretching or dislocating the network of fibers (7) of each of said laps.
The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard crossmember (2) including a crossbar which extends lengthwise along a generatrix line (G) that is directed substantially along the width of the vehicle body and transversely relative to the direction of travel of said vehicle, as well as at least one connection flange (3, 4) designed to enable said crossbar (2) to be attached to said body, said crossbar (2) consisting, over at least a portion of the length thereof, of a load-bearing web (10) that has a side wall (11) rounded about said generatrix line (G) so as to have, in a cross-section perpendicular to the generatrix line, a first arm (12) and a second arm (13) that are connected to one another via a common connection portion (14) and which thus define a cavity (15), and of a reinforcing brace (20) made of a fibrous composite material.
The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard crossmember (10), which is designed to extend transversely beneath the dashboard, and which comprises a central transverse tubular body (12) defining a first hole (15a) located at a first free end (17a), and a second hole (15b) located at a second opposite free end (17b) of the body (12), said body (12) being made of a composite material, characterized in that the crossmember (10) is provided with at least one first insert (38a), which engages with the first end (17a) of the body (12) and blocks the first hole (15a) of the body (12), and a second outer surface, and in that the crossmember (10) comprises a peripheral reinforcement structure (14), which comprises at least one portion forming a first attachment bracket (26a), which is over-molded onto the first insert (38) and onto the first end (17a) of the body (12) of the crossmember (10).
The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard cross member which comprises a crossbar of generatrix axis (YY') and housing means (12) for attaching a steering column (11), said housing means (12) being split on either side of the generatrix axis (YY') into at least, on the one hand, a first forward suspension member (13) bearing against the front face (3) of the crossbar (2) so as to afford a first anchor point (14) and, on the other hand, a second rear suspension member (15) which bears against the rear face (4) of said crossbar so as to afford a second, rear, anchor point (16), said suspension members (13, 15) being arranged in such a way as to present, under the crossbar (2), in the angular sector (α0) comprised between the first and second anchor points (14, 16) about the generatrix axis (YY'), a break (20) in their angular coverage.
The production tool (8) comprises an injection cavity (14), delimited by a first wall (16) and by a second wall (18), and at least one injection nozzle (20) for injecting an injection material (6) which is intended to form the element, the outlet (24) of said nozzle being in fluidic communication with the injection cavity (14). The outlet (24) of the nozzle (20) is in fluidic communication with a region of the first wall (16) or of the second wall (18) in which the injection cavity (14) is formed so as to form the reduced-thickness (e) region of the element, and the nozzle (20) is arranged in such a way as to open progressively so as progressively to increase the rate of injection of the injection material (6) leaving the nozzle (20) between its closed position and its open position.
The invention relates to a water reservoir (10) comprising: a central member (12) and two side members (14) positioned on either side of the central member (12) and rigidly secured thereto; and a substantially vertical front edge (16) extending along the length of the central (12) and lateral (14) members, oriented upwards transversely to the vehicle when the water reservoir (10) is mounted on the vehicle. According to the invention: the central member (12) comprises a reinforcement beam (122) extending along substantially the entire length of the member under the front edge (16) thereof and shaped to bend under the effect of a pedestrian impact, the front edge (16) of each side member (14) comprising at least one bending zone shaped to allow the front edge (16) to bend under the effect of a pedestrian impact. The invention also relates to a front structure equipped with such a water reservoir.
Process for producing a packing element comprising a foam layer of reduced mass, the packing element (2) comprises a skin (4) that has a reverse side and a foam layer (6) that extends over the reverse side. The process comprises a step of injecting a foam precursor material (22) into a moulding cavity (18) defined by a first inner wall (12) and a second inner wall (16), the moulding cavity (18) having an initial volume equal to the volume of the packing element (2) to be produced, the skin being positioned in the moulding cavity (18) against the first inner wall (12). The process comprises, after the injection step, the following steps of reduction of the volume that extends between the skin (4) and the second inner wall (16) and expansion of the foam precursor material (22) and displacement of the skin (4) toward its initial position.
The invention relates to a vehicle element (10) including a support part (14) and at least one attachment assembly (16) for attaching the element (10) to another vehicle element (12), the attachment assembly (16) including: a first attachment piece (18) suitable for being attached to the other element (12); and a second attachment piece (20) which is integrally formed with the support part (14), the first and second attachment pieces (18, 20) comprising a complementary linking means (22) suitable for attaching the first and second attachment pieces (18, 20) to one another, the second attachment piece (20) including a sleeve (38) projecting from the supporting part (14) and extending in a direction (Y) substantially perpendicular to the support part (14), from a closed end portion (40) to an open end portion (42), and the first attachment piece (18) being suitable for being received in the sleeve (38) via the open end portion (42) and in said direction (Y) and cooperating with at least one snap-fitting window (44), characterised in that the second attachment piece (20) includes at least one tab (48) for reinforcing the sleeve (38), said tab (48) projecting substantially radially outwards from the open end portion (42) of the sleeve (38), adjoining and reinforcing the snap-fitting window.
A storage device for a vehicle with an illuminated facade, said device (1) comprising a fixed body (2) and a mobile body (4), defining, between them, a storage volume (6), the mobile body (4) being mobile in relation to the fixed body (2) between a closing position and an opening position, the mobile body (4) comprising a facade (14), the device further comprising at least a light guide (26) extending on at least one part of the facade (14) and capable of illuminating at least one area of the facade (14). The fixed body (2) comprises at least one light source (36) and the light guide (26) comprises at least two light inlets (38), arranged such that in the closing position and in the opening position, at least one light inlet (38) is located facing at least one light source (36). The facade (14) comprises an internal face and an external face, the area of the facade (14) illuminated by the light guide (26) extending over the external surface of the facade (14).
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
Safety device (16) positioned between an interior trim element of a vehicle and an airbag, comprising: - a firing canal (28) designed to accommodate the airbag, the firing canal (28) delimiting an opening (42) for deployment of the airbag; - a flap (30) at least partially covering the opening (42) when the airbag is in the uninflated state; - a hinge connection (32) connecting the flap (30) to the firing canal (28); and - a deflector (34) connected to the firing canal (28) and intended to be positioned facing the hinge connection (32), characterized in that the firing canal (28), the flap (30), the hinge connection (32) and the deflector (34) are formed as one piece with one another.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
The invention relates to structure, including: an inner structure (3); an outer covering (5) connected to the inner structure (3), the outer covering (5) having at least one translucent area (37); and a light source (7). The light source (7) includes a flexible fabric (25) into which a plurality of optical fibers (29) are interwoven, said fabric being clamped against an inner surface (15) of the outer covering (5) that faces the inner structure (3).
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
B60Q 3/04 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment for dashboard
B60R 21/045 - Padded linings for the vehicle interior associated with the instrument panel or dashboard
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
The invention relates to a system (1) for displaying at least one piece of information related to a vehicle in the passenger compartment of said vehicle, including: an information acquisition device (3) for acquiring at least one piece of information related to the vehicle; a display device (5) including at least two light sources (7), which is configured to display the or each piece of information related to the vehicle in the passenger compartment of the vehicle; and a control unit (9) configured so as to receive the or each piece of information acquired by the acquisition device (3), and control the lighting of the light sources (7) according to a stored pattern corresponding to the received information. For each piece of information received by the control unit (9), the stored pattern includes the sequential lighting of both light sources (7) of the display device (5) according to a lighting sequence that depends on the received information.
The invention relates to an instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations, said crossmember (4) being intended to extend between two front pillars (28, 30) of a vehicle. According to the invention, the crossmember (4) comprises a first portion (22) extending opposite the vehicle driving seat, one end of said first portion (22) being intended to connect to a front pillar (28) of the vehicle, the other end being connected to a fixing device (26), said fixing device (26) being designed selectively to support one end of a second portion (24) extending facing the vehicle passenger seat and/or a strut (20) designed to connect said crossmember (4) to the floor (16) of the vehicle, depending on the configuration of the vehicle.
The invention relates to a transverse element comprising: - a crossmember (2) designed to support a motor vehicle instrument panel, chiefly comprising a tubular element; and - at least one support element (28), having the shape of an L, designed to support one end of said tubular element and intended to be fixed to a front pillar (8) of said vehicle. According to the invention, the transverse element comprises a first reinforcing element (48) designed to connect a first branch (30) of the support element to the crossmember (2) and a second reinforcing element (50) designed to connect the second branch (32) of the support element to the crossmember (2).
The invention relates to an element (10) which has a decorative outer surface (12) comprising: a first region having a constant luminance that is equal to a first predetermined value; and at least one second region adjacent to the first region, characterised in that the second region has a variable luminance that depends on the viewing angle, the variable luminance of the second region being equal to the first predetermined value for a first given viewing angle.
The invention relates to a method for coating a surface (7) of a supporting element (10) with a layer of ligneous material in order to form a motor vehicle trim element, characterized by the following consecutive steps: - precutting the coating layer (5) so as to form at least one precut area (35) in the layer (5) of ligneous material; - positioning the layer (5) of ligneous material relative to the supporting element (10) by means of the precut area (35); and - attaching the layer (5) of ligneous material to the surface of the supporting element (10).
The invention relates to a device for attaching an element (5) to a structure (3) with clearance compensation, the attachment device (1) including: a stationary outer bushing (7); a moveable bushing (9) comprising an opening (29); a screw (11) provided so as to be inserted into the opening (29) comprising an outer thread (51); a ring (13); a device (64) provided so as to radially expand the ring (13) by means of the load transmitted by the screw (11); and a return member (15) for returning the expandable ring (13) toward a position for blocking the screw (11), the outer thread (51) of the screw (11) having a helix angle of less than 30°.
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
B62D 65/14 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels
44.
INJECTABLE COMPOSITE MATERIAL REINFORCED BY NATURAL FIBERS
The invention relates to an injectable composite material, including: (a) 28 to 95 wt % of a polypropylene/polyethylene copolymer; (b) 0 to 10 wt % of a flow enhancer; (c) 1 to 20 wt % of an impact modifier; (d) 1 to 20 wt% compatibilizing agent; and (e) 3 to 70 wt % of natural fibers, in which the polypropylene/polyethylene copolymer forms a matrix. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composite material, as well as to a method for using same to manufacture parts by injection or overmolding.
C08L 23/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
45.
SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A DECORATIVE MEMBER ONTO A VEHICLE TRIM ELEMENT
According to the invention, the decorative member (10) comprises at least one snap-fitting element (16), and the trim element (12) has at least one first opening (18) matching said snap-fitting element (16). The decorative part (10) comprises at least one retaining hook (22), including a tab (24) provided with an abutment (26), and the dashboard (12) has at least one second opening (28) enabling the abutment (26) to pass through the trim element (12). The second opening (28) is suitable for enabling a movement of the retaining hook (22) between a first position, in which the abutment (26) is opposite said second opening (28), and a second position in which the abutment (26) is opposite an abutment area (30) provided on the trim element (12). The snap-fitting element (16) is opposite a first opening (18) only when the retaining hook (22) is in the second position thereof.
The lining element (10) for a motor vehicle comprises a rigid support element (12) and a covering element (14) covering the support element (12), the covering element (14) comprising a skin (26) intended to be visible to an occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, the support element (12) defining at least one opening (22) for the deployment of an airbag towards the outside of the lining element (10), a frame (16) being connected to the support element (12) and extending around the periphery of said opening (22), the frame (16) carrying a continuous rib (34) extending from the frame (16) into the covering element (14), along at least a part of the periphery of the opening (22). The rib (34) is connected to the frame (16) by a weakening line (50) enabling the deformation of the rib (34) with respect to the frame (16) in the event of an impact against the lining element (10).
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
47.
NOVEL OLIGOMERS, METHOD FOR PREPARATION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF FOR FLUIDIFYING AND/OR IMPROVING THE STABILITY OF POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS
AGRO-INDUSTRIE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS NOM COMMERCIAL : A.R.D. (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE (INRA) (France)
Inventor
Dufrancatel, Laurence
Kannengiesser, Pauline
Yhuel, Gregory
Marinkovic, Sinisa
Estrine, Boris
Dole, Patrice
Abstract
The invention relates to oligomers (O2) having a terminal group comprising at least one epoxide function, to their preparation method, to their uses as an additive in a polymeric composition for fluidifying and/or improving stability of said composition.
AGRO-INDUSTRIE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS NOM COMMERCIAL : A.R.D. (France)
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE (INRA) (France)
Inventor
Dufrancatel, Laurence
Kannengiesser, Pauline
Yhuel, Gregory
Marinkovic, Sinisa
Estrine, Boris
Dole, Patrice
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I): to its method for making it and to its uses for preparing a polymer useful for increasing the heat resistance of polymeric compositions.
C07C 233/36 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by amino groups with the substituted hydrocarbon radical bound to the nitrogen atom of the carboxamide group by an acyclic carbon atom having the carbon atom of the carboxamide group bound to a hydrogen atom or to a carbon atom of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton
C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
The invention relates to a motor vehicle in-dashboard inflatable airbag arrangement comprising a flap (4) articulated to a dashboard body (2) in order to open on inflation of the airbag, and in which a linear tie (1) is fixed to the flap (4) and to the dashboard body (2). According to the invention, additional elements (21-26) are overmoulded onto the tie (1), each overmoulded additional element (21-26) having a specific external shape which nests in a corresponding housing of the flap (4) and/or of the dashboard body (2), the tie (1) being brought into position in the airbag arrangement by the nesting of the additional elements (21-26) in the corresponding housings in the flap (4) and in the dashboard body (2).
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
50.
TRIM PANEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE COMPRISING DOOR HINGED ON THE TRIM PANEL BY FLEXIBLE HINGE MEMBER
A trim panel (1) covers an airbag device (8) and comprises a door (20) being movable between a closed position, where the door (20) covers the airbag device (8), and an open position, where the door (20) is moved by a flap (22) mounted on a hinge member (24) formed by a net. The first end part (26) of the net is overmoulded on the flap (22), and the second end part (28) thereof is overmoulded on a fixing element (32). The articulation of the hinge member (24) is formed by a hinge part (30) extending between the first (26) and second (28) end parts. The fixing element (32) comprises at least a first portion (40) and a second portion (42) on which the second end part (28) is overmoulded respectively.
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
51.
TRIM ELEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ADAPTED TO OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF INFLATABLE BAG DEVICE
The object of the invention is a trim element (10) for a motor vehicle comprising a rigid supporting member (12), a flexible covering member (14) covering the supporting member (12), and a rigid frame (16). The covering member (14) comprises a skin (26) intended to be visible by an occupant of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and the supporting member (12) comprises at least one aperture (22) allowing deployment of an inflatable bag device outwards from the trimming member (10). The frame (16) is attached to the supporting member (12) on the periphery of said aperture (22) through several attachment means (20). A flap (18) covers the aperture (22) while being jointed with said frame (16). The frame (16) comprises a continuous rib (34) extending from the frame (16) into the covering member. The rib (34) extends along at least one portion of the frame (16) and includes one portion above at least one portion of the attachment means (20).
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
52.
MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR MODULE COMPRISING A WINDOW REGULATOR SYSTEM
The invention relates to a door module (1) of the type formed by a single part and from a single injected material, which module comprises a substantially flat supporting face (2) and at least one guide rail (34) of a window regulator system, said rail (34) being intended to guide and maintain a motor vehicle window supporting device (32). The rail (34) forms at least part of one of the side end parts (4) of the supporting face (2), said rail (34) extending continuously with the rest of the module (1) and forming a projection (40) in relation to the supporting face (2). The rail (34) extends in at least two planes different from the plane of the supporting face (2).
E05F 11/38 - Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
53.
SUPPORT FOR MOBILE TERMINAL, THAT CAN RECEIVE MOBILE TERMINALS OF DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS
This support is a support for a mobile terminal, such as a mobile telephone or a smartphone, the terminal having a generally long parallelepipedal shape comprising two opposite faces framed by edges. The support comprises a base (12) defining an open space (14) for receiving a mobile terminal. The base (12) comprises a plane bearing surface (16) designed to support a face of the mobile terminal, and a cavity (18) for receiving an edge of the mobile terminal. The cavity (18) is defined between a peripheral region of the bearing surface (16) and a plane abutment surface (20) designed to support the edge of the mobile terminal in a longitudinal direction (L). The abutment surface (20) faces the bearing surface (16) and is inclined with respect to the bearing surface (16), forming an acute angle with the bearing surface (16).
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
54.
PREFORM FOR AN INTERIOR TRIM PART OF A VEHICLE AND INTERIOR TRIM PART
The invention relates to an intermediate product combination (10) for an interior trim part of a vehicle, having a base part (30) with a mounting point (31) in which there is formed a through-opening (32) for receiving a mounting means (60), with which an add-on part (20) can be clamped to the base part (30) on a surface (35) of the base part (30), wherein the edge region of the through-opening (32) in the base part (30) is provided with a step (33), which surrounds the through-opening (32) and protrudes from the surface (35), on which the base part can be mounted, at the edge region (37) of the through-opening, such that the add-on part (20) can be supported by the step (33) when the add-on part (20) is mounted on the base part (30). The invention also relates to an interior trim part for a vehicle, having the above-mentioned intermediate product combination (10), wherein the mounting means (60) has a mounting element (61) which has a first end portion (62) for insertion into the through-opening and a second end portion (63) for support on the mounting point (31) of the base part (30), and a counter element (66), which can be coupled to the first end portion (62) such that the add-on part (20) can be clamped to the base part (30).
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B29C 44/12 - Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
The invention relates to an inflatable airbag arrangement (1), including an instrument panel body (2) having a window (3), a flap (10) closing said window (3) and being pivotably connected to a transverse pivotable connection edge of said window, a firing channel (4) attached to the lower surface of the instrument panel body (2). At least one link (18) is attached to the flap (10) and to the firing channel (4) in order to form a hinge and/or to restrict the opening of the flap (10), and the firing channel (4) comprises at least one opening (28, 29, 42) placing an inner surface and an outer surface of an edge (8, 9, 6) of the firing channel (4) in communication. The link (18) passes through said opening (28, 29, 42) to be connected while being firmly retained at an outer surface of the firing channel (4) when the flap (10) is opened.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
56.
STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING OPENING ASSISTANCE FOR MOTOR A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a storage device (1), including a storage body (2) and a cover (8) that is movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein said device includes a locking means (30) that is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, a resilient return member (54) being arranged so as to move the locking means (30) back into the locking position. Said device includes at least one pusher part (58) that is movable between a retracted position and an extracted position in which the pusher part (58) keeps the cover (8) in a partially open position. The resilient return member (54) is arranged so as to push the pusher part (58) into the extracted position thereof when the locking means (30) is in the unlocking position.
B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
E05B 65/12 - for vehicles (E05B 71/00 takes precedence;locking arrangements for non-fixed vehicle roofs B60J 7/185)
57.
DEVICE FOR HOLDING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING A BALL JOINT
The invention relates to a device (6) including a surface (32) for receiving the electronic apparatus (8) and a support base (4), said receiving surface (32) being connected to the head (26) of a spherical element (24) via a shaft (30) and said support base (4) including a cavity (10) comprising a hemispherical wall (18) having a shape that is substantially complementary to that of a portion (28) of the head (26) of the spherical element (24). The invention also includes a movable locking element (34) which, in a locking position, prevents the movement of the spherical element (24) relative to the support base (4). The locking element (34) is disposed between the receiving surface (32) and the hemispherical wall (18) of the cavity (10), and said element (34) includes a hole (46, 48), through which the shaft (30) extends, and gripping means (50).
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
58.
ARRANGEMENT OF AN AIRBAG IN A DASHBOARD COMPRISING A FLAP PROVIDED WITH A RETAINING TIE HAVING A REINFORCED ANCHORING POINT
The invention relates to an arrangement of a dashboard airbag, comprising a dashboard body that incorporates a flap body bounded by a rectangular perimeter which forms two side edges and also a rear transverse edge and a front transverse edge, and a firing channel (1). The firing channel comprises an upper face (4) for mounting on the dashboard, it surrounds the rectangular perimeter and comprises at least two lateral flanks (9, 11) which border the side edges of the flap body. At least one retaining tie (22) is mounted on the flap body and includes a portion (27, 28) which protrudes beyond one side edge and passes through one side flank (9, 11) in order to be retained by this side flank (9, 11), and an additional reinforcing member (36) is attached to the upper face of the firing channel (1) in line with the portion of retaining tie that passes through this side flank (9, 11).
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
The invention relates to a steering assembly (1) comprising a position-adjustable steering column (2) and a dashboard (4), a space (12) extending between the steering column (2) and the dashboard (4). A flexible protective sleeve (14) is secured around the column (2) and comprises a free end part (16) that extends inside the aforementioned space (12). In addition, a concealing element (18) is disposed in the space to conceal same, said element having a concave form and comprising an upper wall (20) secured to the dashboard (4) and a lower wall (22). The concealing element (18) is made from a rigid material and is unable to move in relation to the dashboard (4), the lower wall (22) being arranged to freely receive the free end part (16) of the sleeve (14).
The invention relates to a mounting which includes: a space (4) for receiving a device; a stationary base (8); two retaining members (10) arranged on either side of the receiving space (4) and pivotably mounted on the base (8) between an open position in which said members are mutually separated to enable a device to be inserted in the receiving space (4) in an insertion direction (F) and a closed position in which said members are drawn together and engage with two opposing edges of the device; and a linking member (18) extending between the retaining members (10) across the receiving space (4), such that, with the retaining members (10) in the open position, moving the linking member (18) in the insertion direction (F) causes the retaining members (10) to pivot into the closed position.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
Interior trim of a motor vehicle, dashboard and vehicle comprising such a trim. This interior trim is of the type comprising a multilayer panel (4) having at least one mounting (12) and an appearance skin (14) covering the mounting (12), the trim comprising a hole (6) that passes through the panel (4), a switch (10) located in the hole (6) and a plug (8) for closing the hole (6) and covering the switch (10), the plug (8) allowing actuation of the switch (10) through the plug (8). According to one aspect of the invention, the plug (8) is fixed to the skin (14) by means of complementary snap-fastening reliefs provided on the plug (8) and the skin (14) such that the plug (8) is mounted in a removable manner on the skin (14).
The invention relates to a dashboard structure (1) for a motor vehicle, including a crosspiece (3) and at least one device (6) for attaching a side end (7) of the crosspiece (3) to a structural element (4) of the vehicle in a predetermined position. The attachment device (6) comprises a female member (50) in which at least one male member (52, 53) of the structural element (4) of the vehicle is inserted in order to attach the end portion of the crosspiece (32) to the structural element (4) of the vehicle. The attachment device (6) also comprises at least one latch (44) for keeping the or each male member (52, 53) in the female member (50). The or each latch (44) is placed in the female member (50). The crosspiece (3) includes at least one tubular section (20) that is made of a single piece. The section (20) includes an ordinary portion (30) and an end crosspiece portion (32) that defines the side end (7). The female member (50) is partially formed of a part (34) of the end crosspiece portion (32).
F16B 17/00 - Fastening means without screw-thread for connecting constructional elements or machine parts by a part of or on one member entering a hole in the other
B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit
63.
INFLATABLE AIRBAG FLAP HINGED TO A DASHBOARD BY MEANS OF A LINK CONFIGURED TO RELEASE AN ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF LINK UPON THE OPENING OF THE FLAP
The invention relates to an inflatable airbag arrangement (11) for a motor vehicle dashboard, comprising: a flap that covers an airbag module, and a link (18) that is solidly connected to the flap and to stationary means (16) which are rigidly secured to the dashboard, in order to form a hinge between the flap and the dashboard. According to the invention, a portion (21) of the flexible link (18) surrounds a stop element (19) forming part of the aforementioned stationary means (16) and is secured to said means (16) at a certain distance from the stop element (19), such that, upon the opening of the flap, the linear link (18) disengages from the stationary means (16) in order to bear on the stop element (19) so as to release an additional length of link, thereby allowing the mobility of the flap to be increased.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
64.
INFLATABLE AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A REINFORCED FLAP
The invention relates to a motor vehicle inflatable airbag arrangement (1) including a flap (3) that covers an inflatable airbag module. The flap (3) comprises a body (5) having a reinforcing plate (13) secured thereto and said flap is hinged to a stationary part (2) so as to open upon inflation of the airbag. In addition, a linear link (26) is solidly connected to the flap (3) and to the stationary part (2) in order to restrict the opening of the flap (3) as the airbag is being inflated. The linear link (26) is secured to the flap (3), being clamped between the body (5) and the plate (13) that is secured to the body (5). The flap (3) comprises a reinforcing rod (22) disposed between the plate (13) and the link (26), said reinforcing rod (22) extending along the edge of the flap (3) at least in the area where the link (26) extends beyond said edge.
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
65.
INFLATABLE AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT IN A DASHBOARD, COMPRISING A FLAP CONNECTED TO THE DASHBOARD BY MEANS OF A LINEAR LINK
The invention relates to an inflatable airbag arrangement (1) comprising a dashboard body (2) including a window (3), a flap (10) which closes the window (3) and which is hinged to a transverse hinging edge of the window, and a firing channel (4) secured to the lower face of the dashboard body (2). At least one link (18) is secured to the flap (10) and to the firing channel (4) in order to form a hinge and/or to restrict the opening of the flap (10). In addition, the firing channel (4) comprises at least one opening (28, 29, 42) that provides a communication between an internal face and an external face of an edge (8, 9, 6) of the firing channel (4). The link (18) extends through this opening (28, 29, 42) in order to be secured, said link being retained firmly on an external face of the firing channel (4) during the opening of the flap (10).
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
The invention relates to a motor vehicle dashboard crossmember, which includes a tubular beam (4) made in a single piece, provided such as to extend between the uprights A of the motor vehicle structure in a substantially transverse direction (Y) of the motor vehicle and a means (12) for attaching an end section (6) of the beam (4) to an upright A, the attachment means (12) including a first opening (14) and a second opening (16) for attachment in the longitudinal direction (X), the first opening (14) being made through the beam (4). According to one aspect of the invention, the attachment means also includes an attachment member (20) added to the end section (6), the second attachment opening (16) being made through the attachment member (20).
The invention relates to a device (10) for transporting and/or storing a motor vehicle part, wherein said device includes a mounting (12), comprising two parallel longitudinal rails (16) and a support system (14) intended to be suspended between both rails (16). The support system (14) includes a hollow sack (22), for receiving the part, and two side hooks (24) that are attached onto the sack (22). Each hook (24) defines a longitudinal cavity, for receiving a rail (16), and a slit for inserting the rail (16) into the cavity. Said device is characterized in that at least one of the hooks (24) is capable of pivoting around the rail (16) when the rail (16) is received in the cavity between a removing position, in which the rail (16) can be removed from the cavity through the slit, and a locked position, in which the hook (24) is locked onto the rail (16).
The invention relates to an air outlet device (1) that includes a first blade (4), extending longitudinally and being rotatable around a longitudinal axis (A), and at least one second blade (6), extending transversely and being rotatable around a transverse axis (B). The device includes an actuator (8) connected to the first blade (4) and second blade (6) and being rotatably secured to the first blade (4) and translatable on said first blade (4).The first blade (4) includes at least one projection (38) extending transversely from a longitudinal surface (22) of the first blade (4), the actuator (8) including an opposite projection (40) that extends transversely opposite said longitudinal surface (22) such that the projection (38) pushes the opposite projection (40) when the actuator (8) is translatably moved.
Each trim panel (2) comprises a skin (4), a supporting layer (8) arranged against the skin (4), and a first outer body (10), a second outer body (24) being optionally arranged at the centre of the outer surface (6) on some motor vehicles, said method comprising the following steps: a supporting layer (8) is provided for each trim panel (2); the supporting layer (8) is coated with the skin (4); the supporting layer (8) and the skin (4) are pierced in such a way as to create an opening (32); and a part (34) of the second outer body (24) is placed in said opening (32), butting up to said first outer body (10).
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
The invention relates to a set comprising a panel (12), a component (14), and means (16) for fixing the component (14) to the panel (12). Said fixing means (16) comprise a rib (40) and a click-locking lug (42) protruding from the rib (40). The fixing means (16) also comprise a receiving element (44) engaging over the click-locking lug (42). The receiving element (44) defines a slot (62) having a cross-section essentially complementary to the cross-section of the rib (40). It has a first region (80) wherein the slot (62) receives a first part of the rib (40) arranged in the extension of the click-locking lug (42), and a second region (82A, 82B) wherein the slot (62) receives a second part of the rib (40) arranged laterally at a distance from the click-locking lug (42).
The invention relates to a mounting (4) for an inflatable airbag (6) module intended to be fitted on a lower face (3) of a motor vehicle dashboard (2). This mounting forms a firing channel in which the airbag is guided in order to be deployed towards the passenger compartment through the dashboard (2). It comprises an upper wall (9) intended to be fixed to the lower face (3) of the dashboard (2) and an upper face (18) to which the module (6) is intended to be fixed. This mounting (4) has a top portion (7) and a bottom portion (8) which are secured rigidly to one another and are produced from two different materials, with the material of the top portion (7) being more flexible than the material of the bottom portion (8). The invention applies to motor vehicle safety.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
72.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INNER COVERING ASSEMBLY ON A MEMBER OF A FORMING TOOL
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an inner covering assembly (2) having multiple components for a vehicle including one first component (4) and at least one second component (6), said method including: supplying components (4, 6) of the inner covering assembly; an operation for attaching the first component (4) to a member (26) of a forming tool (24) of the inner covering assembly; inserting at least one second component (6) of the inner covering assembly into the forming tool (24); and an operation for securing by adhering the first and second components (4, 8) of the inner covering assembly by activating the forming tool in order to obtain the inner covering assembly (2) having multiple components.
B29C 51/12 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
B29C 33/12 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
B29C 33/14 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels against the mould wall
73.
MOTOR VEHICLE DASHBOARD STRUCTURE AND MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING SUCH A STRUCTURE
The invention relates to a dashboard structure of the type that includes a dashboard crossmember (4) provided such as to extend transversely between two side posts (5, 6) of an motor vehicle body, and elements for attaching the ends (8, 9) of the crossmember (4) to the side posts (5, 6), each attachment element including at least one attachment opening designed for an elongate attachment member to pass therethrough. According to one aspect of the invention, the crossmember includes at least one tubular section made in a single piece and including a common portion extending between the ends of the crossmember and an end portion of the crossmember defining an element for attaching the crossmember to the side post.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle dashboard structure (1) comprising: a tube (3) and a bracket (5) that includes a plate (9) to which a section for attaching the tube (3) is rigidly attached. Said structure is characterized by: an attachment assembly (7) for attaching two attachment points (13) of the bracket (5) to a structural element of the motor vehicle, said two attachment points (13) defining two projection points (27) that are spaced apart from each other in a vertical view of the plate (9) of the bracket (5); an equilateral triangle (27), the projection points of which define two vertices, forms a high-rigidity area (T) of the plate (9); the tube (3) has at least one offset section (30) which, in a vertical view of the plate (9), defines a projection (31) that extends over a first surface of the high-rigidity area (T), the attachment section (17) extending over a second surface of the high-rigidity area (T), said second surface being larger than the first surface.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle dashboard structure, said structure including: a transverse tubular crosspiece and at least one clip (5) for attaching a transverse end of the crosspiece to a structural element (11) of the vehicle. Said structure is characterized in that the clip (5) includes a first plate (29) that is substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction, the structure including a transverse attachment (33) of the first plate (29) of the clip (5) to said structural element (11) in the transverse direction. Said structure is moreover characterized in that the crosspiece includes a common portion having a first section, said end of the crosspiece being integral with the common portion and having a second section larger than the first section, said end of the crosspiece (3) being held against the first plate (29) along a contour (C), the transverse attachment (33) being located inside the contour (C) or near the contour (C).
The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching a first sub-assembly onto a second sub-assembly, said device including: a first member (13) that is connected to the first sub-assembly and a second member (15) that is connected to the second sub-assembly and movable relative to the first member (13) between a position spaced apart from the first member (13) and a locked position; a locking member (19) that is movable relative to the second member (15) between a standby position and an operative position wherein the second member (15), relative to the first member (13), locks a resilient member (21) biasing the locking member (19) from the standby position thereof to the operative position thereof; and a releasable holding device (23) that is provided so as to have a holding state and a releasing state for the locking member (19) that is provided so as to pass from the holding state thereof to the releasing state thereof when the second member (15) moves. The holding device (23) includes: a toggle comprising a holding area and a bearing area; a connection for pivoting the toggle to the second member (15); a release comprising an abutment area and an actuation area (83); and a connection for pivoting the release to the second member (15). The holding device (23) is provided such that, in the holding state thereof, the locking member (19) bears against the holding area of the toggle as a result of the resilient member (21) and biases the bearing area against the abutment area of the release. The holding device (23) is moreover provided such that the first member (13), during the movement of the second member (15) to the locked position thereof, bears against the actuation area of the release and retracts the abutment area, thus causing the holding device (23) to pass to the releasing state thereof.
The invention relates to an automobile dashboard cross-member of the type that includes a tube (4) for being attached by the ends thereof to the front side posts of an automobile structure, the tube (4) including two end sections (10) and an intermediate section (8), in which the intermediate section (8) is cylindrical and has a cross-section having a convex outer outline. According to one aspect of the invention, at least one of the two end sections (10) is cylindrical and has a cross-section having a convex outline different from that of the intermediate section, has an external tangential plane (P) in common with the intermediate section (10), and has an external size, measured in a direction perpendicular to the common external tangential plane (P), which is smaller than the intermediate section (8).
The invention relates to an interior finishing element for an automobile provided with a handle. Said interior finishing element includes a lining panel, a handle, and a through-passage extending under the handle enabling the handle to be grasped while surrounding the latter. According to one aspect of the invention, the panel includes two adjacent openings and a strip of material extending between the two openings and forming at least one portion of the handle, the finishing element including an integral hollow insert mounted on the panel and inserted under the strip of material such that the insert extends between the two openings of the panel and defines the passage between the two openings.
The invention relates to a method consisting in: inserting the coating (6) into a shaping and injection-molding mold (14); closing the mold (14) such that the coating (6) is shaped against a shaping surface (22) of the mold (14) as the mold (14) is closed; and, subsequently, overmolding the substrate (4) by injecting a plastic material into the mold (14). According to one aspect of the invention, the shaping surface (22) is induction-heated in order to thermoform the coating (6) as the mold (14) is closed, by generating induced currents that propagate along the shaping surface (22), and the induction heating is stopped in order to set the plastic material.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
80.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LINING, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING A COATING HAVING AT LEAST ONE LIGNEOUS LAYER AND ONE BACK REINFORCEMENT LAYER
The invention relates to a method in which the coating (6) is thermoformed and the coating (6) is cut in at least one cutting region (18). According to one aspect of the invention, the reinforcement layer (12) is impregnated with a thermosetting resin at least in one cutting region (18), and the coating (6) is cut in the cutting region after the thermoforming of the coating and the setting of the thermosetting resin.
B27D 1/08 - Manufacture of shaped articles; Presses specially designed therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
81.
MEMBER FOR ATTACHING A DASHBOARD CROSSBEAM ONTO A STRUCTURAL MEMBER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to an attachment member (10), including a first attachment element (14), comprising a first portion (16) for attaching onto the member (12), and at least one second attachment element (18), comprising a second portion (20) for attaching onto the structural member. The first (14) and second (18) attachment elements comprise complementary nesting shapes (24), such that the first (14) and second (18) attachment elements are connected to each other so as to be merged by means of the nesting of the complementary shapes (24), and the first attachment element (14) detaches from the second attachment element (18) when a predetermined force is applied to the second attachment portion (20) in the direction of the first attachment portion (16).
The invention relates to a dashboard module including a dashboard (4) and a dashboard crossbeam (6) intended to extend between the vertical members A of the structure of a motor vehicle and intended to support the dashboard (4) and functional apparatuses (9, 12, 14, 16, 17). According to one form of the invention, the module includes a plurality of identical brackets (18) connected onto the crossbeam so as to attach the dashboard and/or functional apparatuses (9, 12, 14, 16, 17) to the crossbeam.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle dashboard structure (1), including a panel (11) to be placed under a windshield, and a bottom crossbeam (3) spaced apart from said panel and extending beneath said panel. The panel (11) includes an impact area (15) comprising at least one leg (20) extending from an impact area (15) and bearing on the bottom crossbeam (3), said at least one leg (20) being foldable toward the panel (11) in the event of a shock causing the impact area (15) to be dented in the direction of the bottom crossbeam (3) while absorbing the energy from said shock.
The invention relates to a dashboard (1) that includes a panel (4) to be arranged under the windshield (2), said panel (4) including at least one opening (12), the dashboard further including an aeration device including an outlet opening, said outlet opening being connected to said opening (12) by an air guiding duct (14) extending from the outlet opening to the opening (12). The duct (14) is arranged so as to be capable of deformation or separation into at least two portions while absorbing the energy so that the panel (4) can collapse in the event of an impact against the panel (4).
The invention relates to a retaining device (10) including a mounting (14) to be arranged on an inner member of an automobile, such as a dashboard, and at least one retaining member (16) for retaining the electronic apparatus (12) on the mounting (14). The retaining member (16) comprises at least one retaining ring (17) intended to be positioned around the electronic apparatus (12) and has a variable size such that the retaining ring (17) is capable of surrounding the electronic apparatus (12) while clamping same.
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
86.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOTOR VEHICLE TRIM PANELS INCLUDING AN OPTIONAL DECORATIVE ELEMENT
The invention relates to a trim panel (1), including a skin (4) and a substrate layer (2), a decorative element (10) being optionally attached to the skin (4). The method includes the following steps: providing a substrate layer (2) including at least one housing (8); and coating said substrate layer (2) with the skin (4). If a decorative element (10) is provided, the substrate layer (2) and the housing (8) are coated with the skin (4) and the decorative element (10) is attached in the housing (8) above the skin (4). If no decorative element (10) is provided, an insert (12) is arranged in the housing (8) of the substrate layer (2), and the substrate layer (2) and the insert (12) are then coated with the skin (4).
The invention relates to an airbag flap arrangement hinged on a dashboard that including an opening closed by a flap (4), the opening and the flap both being defined by a generally rectangular outline (3), the flap being capable of opening for enabling the expansion of an airbag. The arrangement also comprises one or more linear links (11-14) attached to a face of the dashboard body and of the flap so that at least two portions of a linear link overlaps a side portion (8, 9) of the outline (3). The two portions of the linear links are slack and intersect each other at the side portion of the outline they overlap in order to define means for limiting the flap opening amplitude. The invention pertains to automotive safety.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
88.
HINGE ARRANGEMENT FOR AIRBAG FLAP HINGED ON A DASHBOARD
The invention relates to a hinge arrangement for an airbag flap hinged on a dashboard. The dashboard body of an automobile (1) includes an opening closed by a flap (4), the opening and the flap both being defined by a generally rectangular outline (3), the flap being capable of opening for enabling the expansion of an airbag. The invention also comprises one or more linear links (11-14) attached to a face of the dashboard body so that portions (43, 44) of the linear links overlap an outline portion (6) extending transversally relative to the vehicle on which said dashboard is to be mounted in order to define or reinforce a hinge (AX) through which the flap is hinged on the dashboard body. The invention pertains to automotive safety.
B60R 21/216 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member comprising tether means for limitation of cover motion during deployment
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
89.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TRIM ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH A PERFORATED SKIN FOR THE INTERIOR OF AN AUTOMOBILE
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a trim assembly provided with a perforated skin (3) for the interior of an automobile, said trim assembly also including an insert (1), said perforated skin (3) having a front surface (4) intended for remaining visible and a rear surface (5), said method also including steps comprising: a) manufacturing an insert (1), b) manufacturing a skin (3'), c) forming one or more holes (6) through said skin (3') in order to create a perforated skin (3). According to the invention, the manufacturing method includes, after step c), a step c') in which a layer of additional decorative material (7) is attached to the rear surface (5) of said perforated skin (3) such as to cover at least said holes (6) of the perforated skin, forming a multi-layer assembly (9), and a step d) of assembling said multi-layer assembly (9) with said insert (1).
A process to manufacture a vehicle interior trim with an airbag cover, the process including: - obtaining an interior trim part (3), - creating a weakening line (9) around at least a part of a defined area of said interior trim part (3), said defined area being the airbag cover (11), characterized in that the weakening line (9) is created by milling along the weakening line (9) a number of holes (13), the holes (13) being milled by a milling machine (33) having a milling tool (35) and a stitching axis (W) for moving the milling tool (35) substantially perpendicularly to a zone (37) of the trim part (3) to be milled.
B26D 3/08 - Making a superficial cut in the surface of the work without removal of material, e.g. scoring, incising
B26F 1/16 - Perforating by tool or tools of the drill type
B60R 21/2165 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member characterised by a tear line for defining a deployment opening
91.
DASHBOARD CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE, AND CORRESPONDING DASHBOARD DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
The invention relates to an assembly (12) that includes: two crossbars (22, 24) extending substantially in parallel to each other; and two securing members (26, 28) for securing onto the vehicle body, each securing member (26, 28) being secured to one end of each crossbar (22, 24) so as to connect the two crossbars (22, 24) together. The two securing members (26, 28) are made of the same material as the two crossbars (22, 24).
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a dashboard (1) comprising an intermediate layer (3) placed between a supporting layer (2) and a skin with multiple components (4). The method consists of: heat forming a skin (5) in a forming die; extracting the shaped skin from the forming die after cooling; making a cut (28) in the shaped skin to obtain a cut, shaped skin; placing a decorative part (6) in the cut-out to form a decorated skin, the decorative part having a shoulder (14) abutting against an inner wall (8) of the skin, along the outline of the cut-out; transferring the decorated skin to a foam mould containing the supporting layer; moulding the intermediate layer by foaming between the supporting layer and the decorated skin, the foam pressing the decorative part against the inner wall.
B29C 44/14 - Incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or reinforcements the preformed part being a lining
B29C 51/00 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawing; Apparatus therefor
B29C 69/00 - Combinations of shaping techniques not provided for in a single one of main groups , e.g. associations of moulding and joining techniques; Apparatus therefor
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
93.
INTERIOR TRIM ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE
This assembly is of the type comprising a framework (14) and a panel (16) for concealing an airbag comprising a flap (28), a peripheral region (30) surrounding the flap (28) and attached to the framework (14), and a hinge-forming strip (34) having a flap portion (36) attached to the flap (28), a framework portion (40) attached to the framework (14) and a hinge portion (42) extending between the flap portion (36) and the framework portion (40). According to one aspect of the invention, the region of the hinge portion (42) adjacent to the framework portion (40) is covered with a protective element (50) and the region of the hinge portion (42) adjacent to the flap portion (48) is uncovered.
B60R 21/205 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in dashboards
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
The invention relates to an automobile glove compartment including: a storage space (1) built into a dashboard and accessible through a main opening (2); a movable door (3); a tray (4) placed inside the storage space (1), the tray (4) being slidable between a first position a), wherein the latter is stored in the storage space (1), and a second position b), wherein the tray is partially outside the storage space (1); and first tray-guiding means (5), said first tray-guiding means (5) each including a guiding element (10) projecting out from one of the respective side walls (7a, 7b) of the drawer (4), the guiding element (10) being insertable into a groove (11) built into one of the side walls (8a, 8b) of the glove compartment and slidable along the groove (11). According to the invention, the groove (11) has a curved or angular shape enabling the sloping of the tray (4) towards the user when the tray (4) is partially outside the storage space (1).
B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards
The invention relates to an armrest for an automobile, including a fixed substrate (1), a storage space, a lid forming an armrest, and a hinge assembly for the rotation of said lid between a closed position and an open position in which the storage space can be accessed, as well as for the translation of the lid in a longitudinal direction (4). According to the invention, the lid includes two lugs on each side thereof, and the hinge assembly includes two actuation devices (5a, 5b) respectively provided on each side (6a, 6b) of the armrest, each actuation device (5a, 5b) including two recesses (8a, 8a’) capable of interaction with the lugs of the lid, wherein the actuation device (5a, 5b) can assume a locked position in which the lugs are inserted into the recesses (8a, 8a’), thus defining a longitudinal rotation axis (37), and an unlocked position in which the lugs are released, and wherein one of the actuation devices (5a, 5b) can be unlocked at a time so that the lid can be opened on one side of the armrest or on the other.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
E05D 15/50 - Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements for opening at either of two opposite edges
96.
AUTOMOBILE ORNAMENT PANEL INCLUDING AN ICON AND A LIGHT-TRANSMITTING MATERIAL
The present invention relates to a panel that includes at least one icon area (8), said area (8) being illuminated by a light source (10) placed under the ornament panel, the ornament panel (1) including a translucent skin (2) forming the outer surface (6) of the ornament panel and a substrate layer (4) placed against the skin (2), said substrate layer (4) including an opening (14) placed at least between the light source (10) and the icon area (8). A light-transmitting material (18) is placed in at least part of said opening (14), said material (18) being placed in a translucent substrate element (20) placed in the opening (14) between said material (18) and said light source (10).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
B60Q 3/04 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment for dashboard
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
97.
AUTOMOBILE ORNAMENT PANEL INCLUDING AN ANTI-GLARE ICON AREA, AND RELATED AUTOMOBILE
The present invention relates to an automobile panel (10) that includes at least one icon area (18), said area being illuminated by a light source (20) placed under said ornament panel, said panel including a flexible translucent skin (12), forming the outer surface (14) of the ornament panel, and a backing layer (16), placed against the translucent skin (12), said layer (16) having at least one translucent area aligned with the icon area (18). The ornament panel includes at least one polarizing filter (32) placed between the light source (20) and the icon area (18) so as to polarize the light illuminating the icon area (18) and to substantially prevent the subsequent reflection thereof.
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
B60Q 3/04 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment for dashboard
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
98.
LUMINOUS INTERIOR TRIM ELEMENT, AND CORRESPONDING DOOR AND MOTOR VEHICLE
The trim element (1) of the invention comprises: - a first wall (2) enabling the passage of light with an outer surface (3) intended to be visible from the passenger compartment (4) of the motor vehicle; - a second wall (8) defining a space (9) with the first wall (2) and one surface (7) of which is capable of reflecting light rays; and – a luminous element (6) positioned inside the space (9) so as to backlight the first wall (2). The luminous element (6) sends a beam of light rays (L) to the second wall (8). The surface (7) diffusely reflects light rays. An inner surface (11) of the first wall (2) has light-reflecting properties such that the incident light rays on said inner surface (11) are partially reflected to the second wall (8) and partially emitted across the first wall (2).
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 3/02 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment
99.
MOTOR-VEHICLE LINING PANEL COMPRISING A SHARPLY BACK-LIT PICTOGRAM
This panel (1) includes at least one zone (10) forming a pictogram (12), said pictogram (12) being illuminated by means of a light source (14) placed beneath the lining panel (1), the lining panel (1) having a translucent skin (2) forming the external surface (8) of the lining panel (1) and a support layer (4) placed against the skin (2) between the light source (14) and at least the zone (10) forming a pictogram (12).The support layer (4) has at least a first thickness (e1 ) around the zone (10) forming the pictogram (12) and at least a second thickness (e2) facing the zone (10) forming the pictogram (12), the second thickness (e2) being smaller than the first thickness (e1).
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
B60Q 3/04 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment for dashboard
B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
This device comprises a flexible net (26) of which a first end part (28) is overmoulded with the deployment panel (20) and a second part (30) is overmoulded with a support element (24), the central part extending between the said first and second parts (28, 30) forming a flexible hinge (22) articulating the deployment panel (20) with respect to the support element (24). The second part (30) comprises an end part (32) projecting from the support element (24) on the opposite side to the hinge-forming part (22), the said end part (32) comprising a stop element such that, as the airbag is deployed, the stop element prevents the second part (32) from being pulled out of the support element (24).
B60R 21/215 - Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
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