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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2000
Jack S. Palazzolo, Dearborn, MI (US);
Davin J. Cauvin, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Joseph J. Davis, Jr., Ortonville, MI (US);
Jeffrey L. Soncrant, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A cross-guard duct for a motor vehicle comprising a first member and a second member joined together at sealing points to form at least two chambers. Each chamber is provided with at least one inlet and at least one outlet. The chamber inlet is adapted to align with an outlet of a HVAC case. The chamber outlet is adapted to be connected to a vent or register of the motor vehicle. A support member extends downward from one of the chambers. The support member is an integral part of one of the members. The support member is adapted to support the HVAC case. The support member is provided with at least one pocket for receiving an energy-absorbing bracket. The invention is also directed towards a steering column support bracket comprising a metal and plastic molded over the metal.