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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2001
Jack S. Palazzolo, Dearborn, MI (US);
David 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 plastic cross car beam for a motor vehicle includes first and second members joined together at sealing points to form at least two ducts. The cross sectional shapes of the ducts are essentially constant along the length of the cross car beam and shaped to provide structural support for various types of loadings. Each duct is provided with at least one inlet, aligned with an HVAC assembly, and one outlet, aligned with a vent or register. Preferably a support member, which is integral with one of the members, extends downward from one of the ducts and supports an HVAC case. Also, preferably, the support member is provided with a pocket for receiving an energy absorbing bracket.