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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2002
Daniel Hock, Johannesberg, DE;
Arnulf Zinsmeister, Todtnau, DE;
ArvinMeritor GmbH, Dietzenbach, DE;
Abstract
A vehicular interior space module comprises an interior space lining part that has a large surface area and is visible from inside in a state when installed in a vehicle, the interior space lining part including an opening. The module further comprises an insert which is located in the opening and fastened to the interior space lining part, the insert having an outer housing in which at least one electrical component is arranged. At least one exposed electrical contact surface area is provided on the interior space lining part arranged directly on an edge of the opening, the insert having a fastener for attaching the insert to the interior space lining part. The fastener includes a cooperating contact configured such that the contact surface area contacts the cooperating contact in an electrically conductive manner through fastening the insert in the opening.