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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 1997
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Toshimitsu Shimizu, Wako, JP;
Kazuo Masaki, Wako, JP;
Toru Kobayashi, Wako, JP;
Yukio Akimoto, Wako, JP;
Assignee:
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280732 ; 180 90 ; 2807281 ; 2807283 ; 224282 ; 224483 ; 224541 ; 296 371 ;
Abstract
An opening is defined in an upper portion of a side surface of an instrument panel, such that it is opposed to an air bag module mounted in front of a passenger's seat within the instrument panel. A tray is removably locked in the opening by a locking device. If the tray is removed from the opening, the air bag module is exposed and thus, it is possible for an operator to easily carry out the maintenance operation and the removal of the air bag module in a comfortable position without bending his body.