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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182026 | Cockpit cross member for a motor vehicle A cockpit cross member (1,1′,1″) for a motor vehicle, has a basic member (2) and at least one fastening bracket (3) for connecting the cockpit cross member to the vehicle body (4). The basic member (2) is designed as a light-me... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8146986 | Dashboard support, and method of making a dashboard support A dashboard support for a motor vehicle includes a tubular cross member for installation between A-pillars of a vehicle body, and a holder joined to the cross member for attachment of functional vehicle components. The cross member has at least one slot, oriented in... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8100463 | Integrated brackets for vehicle instrument panels An integrated bracket for attaching multiple components to a vehicle instrument panel reinforcement includes a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion. The first attachment portion is configured to receive a first component and the second attachment... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096610 | Floor top crossmember A device for securing a rear seat within a cab of a vehicle, comprising a crossmember configured for attachment to a floor pan of the vehicle, the crossmember cooperating with the floor pan to provide a cavity for storing items within the cab. When the crossmember i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8029046 | Front vehicle body structure Dashboard panel, partitioning between an engine compartment and a passenger compartment, includes a reinforcing frame structure or connection member that extends, through the interior space of the dashboard panel, to linearly interconnect a horizontal rear end porti... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029045 | Crossbeam for a motor vehicle A crossbeam for a motor vehicle comprises a crossbeam body and at least one attachment device for attaching at least one vehicle component of the motor vehicle to the crossbeam, the attachment device having an attachment body which is fastened to the crossbeam body ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7963589 | Motor vehicle dashboard cross-member A motor vehicle instrument panel cross-member (1) includes a beam (2) extending substantially along a longitudinal direction and elements (4) for fixing the beam (2) on the vehicle structure including at least one plate (6) provide... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7909390 | Vehicle cockpit with self supporting submodules A vehicle cockpit of modular construction includes at least one crossmember extending over the width of the cockpit and at least two submodules, each of which accommodates preassembled components. The submodules can each be fastened to the crossmember. The submodule... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7841648 | Support crossbeam for an instrument panel The invention relates to a support crossbeam for an instrument panel to be assembled between two side elements of a frame of an automotive vehicle next to a front part of an interior. The crossbeam integrates several anchoring and supporting configurations for the s... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841649 | Vehicle body structure A vehicle body structure includes a cross member extending across a lateral direction of a vehicle, wherein the cross member is coupled to a vehicle body component and a reinforcing member installed to the cross member wherein the reinforcing member is spaced apart ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7810873 | Dashboard support A dashboard support extending between the A-pillars of a motor vehicle includes a passenger-side beam member constructed to suit a load exposure on a passenger side, a driver-side beam member which is constructed to suit a load exposure on a driver side and connecte... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810874 | Instrument panel support structure An instrument panel support structure is configured for locating an instrument panel assembly in a fore/aft direction and an up/down direction within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The support structure includes a lateral support bracket and an end bracket. T... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7798562 | Motor vehicle with front wall cross member A motor vehicle contains two A pillars, a front wall, a central tunnel and a front wall cross member. The front wall cross member has two side parts which are attached to the A pillars of the motor vehicle, and a middle part connecting these two side parts. The side... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7735905 | Automotive vehicle instrument panel system An instrument panel system includes box sections that increase the stiffness, rigidity, and natural frequency of the instrument panel system. A two-piece instrument panel system provides a two-tone appearance with differing die draws and grains. ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7658439 | Cross member, in particular a cockpit cross member A cross member, in particular a cockpit cross member, for a motor vehicle, is connectable at both ends to a vehicle body and supportable in a central area via a supporting element on a longitudinal transmission tunnel of the vehicle. The cross member has at least tw... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7614686 | Structural reinforcement system for an automotive vehicle A structural reinforcement system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, an upper structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction adjacent to a vehicle belt-line. A further aspect of the present inve... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7571956 | Vehicle cockpit with head-up display A vehicle cockpit includes a head-up display, a transverse beam, and an end wall for separating the cockpit from the engine compartment. To fit the head-up display in a relatively easy manner, a holder is provided for pre-fitting or pre-installing the head-up displa... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7568756 | Crossmember A crossmember, such as a cockpit crossmember of a motor vehicle, is connected on the longitudinal end sides to A pillars of a motor vehicle front end structure. The crossmember is supported in the central region via a supporting frame against a longitudinal central ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7481486 | Structural seat system for an automotive vehicle A structural seat system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention provides a pa... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7448674 | Device for absorbing lateral forces in a side impact in a motor vehicle To effectively absorb a side impact in a motor vehicle, a transverse modular unit is provided in the vehicle. This unit includes a beam element and profile parts arranged on ends of the beam element. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7445274 | Composite part, especially cross member The invention relates to a composite part, especially a cross member between the A columns of a motor vehicle. Said composite part comprises an open metal profile (2) and a channel (3) disposed therein, at least partially constituted of a plastic mater... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7438351 | Structural element comprising a vertical member securing nut and the corresponding motor vehicle The motor vehicle structural element (3) comprises a cross-member (4) and, at at least one end (5) of the cross-member, a first nut (10) presenting a tapped bore (14) for receiving a screw (11) for fastening the cross-member... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7422271 | Passenger cell for a passenger vehicle A passenger cell for a passenger vehicle has a B-pillar on each side of the vehicle body. To increase the transverse rigidity of the passenger cell in side impact loads behind the front seats, a device is provided which has a closed hollow beam extending approximate... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7413240 | Structural system for a convertible automotive vehicle A structural reinforcement system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention prov... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7413243 | Beam for reinforcing a vehicle cockpit organized to receive a module for the selective distribution of air from a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning system The subject of the invention is a hollow reinforcing beam (1) for the cockpit of a vehicle. This beam (1) constitutes a member through which air originating from a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning system flows, and for this purpose comprise... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7413242 | Structural seat system for an automotive vehicle A structural seat system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention provides a pa... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407221 | Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses A support structure for components within a vehicle is provided. The support structure includes a beam comprising a hollow metal tube coupled to vehicle's body. The tube is constructed of a single piece of tubing having first and second portions. The first portion h... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7374232 | Hanger beam assembly A hanger beam assembly is formed from aluminum and includes first and second support brackets, a main beam hanger, a driver beam, a main beam, a main beam support, and a main beam support mounting bracket. The driver beam extends between the first support bracket an... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367613 | Hanger beam assembly A main beam support is formed from aluminum and includes an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is attached to a first end of a main beam hanger, while the lower end is attached to a main beam support mounting bracket that is secured to a vehicle floor. The low... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367612 | Load-carrying component for supporting of a vehicle cross-member The invention relates to a load-carrying component that makes it possible to support a vehicle cross-member or module carrier on the floor region of the body of a motor vehicle. The load-carrying component serves to attach an air conditioning unit and is connected t... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357447 | Cross-member for motor vehicle, associated vehicle and mounting method This cross-member (11) for a vehicle dashboard cross-member, includes a beam (25) and a knee brace (27) for connecting the beam (25) to the floor (17) of the vehicle. The knee brace (27) has a stationary part (41), wh... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7328938 | Side impact load transmitting structure A side impact load transmitting structure includes: a vehicular seat disposed in a cabin; a tunnel portion that is disposed such that it protrudes upward into the cabin and extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body; a load transmitting member including a l... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325865 | Vehicle rear body structure A vehicle rear body structure including: a cross member provided beneath a rear parcel shelf to connect upper ends of rear suspension towers; a strip member provided along a rear edge of a floor panel; and panel members provided between the cross member and the stri... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7308732 | Adjustable hinge assembly A hinge assembly 15 for a vehicle tailgate 14 comprises a first hinge member 21 fastened to the tailgate 14 and a second hinge member 22 fastened to a hollow flange 23 of a vehicle roof 13 by means of adjustment devic... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300102 | Instrument panel assembly An improved seating system that includes a seat back assembly (10) that is fabricated to include a seat back (12) with a first panel portion (14) that is optionally secured to a second panel portion (16) with one or more fasteners such as... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284789 | Crossmember The invention relates to a crossmember for a motor vehicle. Said crossmember (1) is composed of a base body (2) and a reinforcement (3) and has at least one wall (22) running transversally to the crossmember (1). ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281755 | Vehicle support structure with floor impact movement restriction device A vehicle support structure is provided with a floor impact restriction device coupled between a structural floor member of a vehicle floor and a vehicle suspension member supporting the vehicle floor. The floor impact restriction device basically has a suspension a... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275612 | Fix structure of battery for vehicles A sealing member is composed of upper and lower holders which are molded members formed of rubber or resin. The upper holder has a stopper having a tubular shape with a flange inserted on its inner periphery. The lower holder has an inserted nut and outer threaded m... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264295 | Vehicle cockpit attachment structure with integrated plastic composite functional molded features A cockpit assembly generally includes a cast alloy backbone, an intermediate plastic support member, and an instrument panel. The cast alloy backbone extends laterally and defines attachment features. The intermediate support member provides structural support to th... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7246845 | Structural seat system for an automotive vehicle A structural seat system is provided for an automotive vehicle. In another aspect of the present invention, a structural beam is employed which extends in a cross-vehicle direction spaced above a vehicle floor. A further aspect of the present invention provides a pa... | 07/24/2007 |
