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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 04, 2013
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Rudy M. Vican, Oxford, MI (US);
Michael R Kaphengst, Leonard, MI (US);
Rick J. Ferrara, Warren, MI (US);
Denis L. Arnold, Davison, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A support structure is configured for locating an instrument panel within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The support structure includes a support bracket and an end bracket. The support bracket is attached to a body panel of the vehicle. The support bracket includes a lateral biasing guide. The end bracket is attached to an end of the instrument panel. The end bracket has a first side. The first side abuts the lateral biasing guide of the support bracket such that the lateral biasing guide biases the instrument panel in a lateral direction until the end bracket abuts the lateral datum surface of the first body panel.