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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 1993
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1993
Takehiro Terai, Atsugi, JP;
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama, JP;
Abstract
An instrument panel assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a main panel having first and second openings formed therethrough. An air bag unit is mounted in the first, upper opening and a vehicle glove box is fitted in the second lower opening. A steering member is disposed behind the main panel and mounts the air bag unit. The first opening is closed by a lid which is retained by a lock associated with a bracket for guiding an inflation direction of an air bag. A vent duct is disposed in a space between the first and second openings proximate the steering member such that the steering member and the ductwork act so as to isolate the air bag unit, a vehicle air conditioning unit and the glove box from each other to assure reliable operation of all components with a simple low cost instrument panel assembly.