Abstract: An air-conditioning duct structure is included in a vehicular dash beam member. Material for the duct is made of a heat insulating and sound absorbing material and is adhered onto the surface of a sheet material for the beam member which is then bent into a semi-tubular shape so that the material for the duct is positioned inside thereby forming beam member bodies. Beam member bodies are combined by joining their joining surfaces that face each other to thereby form a tubular closed sectional shape. Achieving vibration attenuation, noise absorption and the heat insulating functions with an inner surface sheet member of an air conditioning duct is achievable. An air conditioning duct extending across a vehicle's width is formed by joining a metal reinforcing member and a resin cover. The sheet member is put between the reinforcing member and the cover.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a load-carrying post intended to support the roof structure of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle (17) has a passenger compartment and an air-conditioning system intended to supply ventilation air to said passenger compartment via air ducts. The load-carrying post (1,31) accommodates at least one air duct (4,24), to which the air-conditioning system is connected, and includes at least one air-vent connection (7,27) which is arranged as to allow the ventilation air (6,26) to be directed in a first direction (9,29) essentially counter to the intended main direction of travel of said motor vehicle (17). The invention finds its main application when the aim is to achieve more flexible regulation of the ventilation air supplied in the region around what is known as the B-post, but also in order to avoid small children secured in child car-seats in the front or rear passenger space being exposed to unnecessary drafts.

Abstract: A noise shut-off device is provided for doors of an automotive vehicle to effectively prevent driving noises from being introduced to the vehicle interior through draining holes formed at the bottom of the vehicle door, while allowing the draining out of water through the draining holes. The device has an external cylinder member with an open part having a vertical cylindrical opening and a plurality of main capillary ribs protruding outward from the open part, and an internal cylinder member with a shaft part being vertically accommodated in the open part cylindrical opening and having a plurality of auxiliary capillary ribs extending outward from the external circumference of the shaft part.

Abstract: An integrated heating ventilation and air conditioning unit (“HVAC”) and steering column support structure 10. Structure 10 is adapted to be operatively installed within a conventional automotive vehicle of the type including a conventional body assembly having an underbody platform or structure 12 and a steering assembly 14. Assembly 10 includes elongated lateral support structures or members 20, 22; an integrated “HVAC” duct/face plate/support structure or member 24; an “HVAC” housing or assembly 26; and support brackets 30, 32, and 34. Members 20, 22, and 24 and brackets 30-34 cooperate to support steering wheel assembly 18. Member 24 acts as both a support for the “HVAC” assembly 26 and a support for steering assembly 14.

Abstract: A grommet 110 include a grommet body 111 and a grommet inner member 112. The inner member 112 has an elastic clip 116 in the form of an oval column and a waterproof lip 117 formed around a base part of the elastic clip 116. With this constitution, by press-fitting the elastically deformed clip 116 into an engagement hole 123 while accommodating the grommet 110 in a hollow part 112 formed on a side face 121 of a vehicle door, the easy and simple assembling can be accomplished to improve the waterproof capability.

Abstract: A vehicle pick-up bed is disclosed that can be folded into shape by hand. The pick-up bed includes a generally flat sheet of colored material molded together with a generally flat sheet of reinforced polymeric material. Preferably, the sheet of colored material is placed in the mold and the reinforced polymeric material is injected into the mold, onto the back of the colored sheet. During the molding process, the reinforced polymeric material and the colored material are formed or molded into a single, generally flat, solid component. The sheet of colored material adheres to the reinforced polymeric material. Once molded, the sides of the pick-up bed are folded into shape along hinge edges and connected to stay in place. Hinge edges could be formed by locating few or no reinforcing fibers in the reinforced polymeric material in the desired location of the hinge edges. The colored material is preferably a paintless polymer film. Alternatively, the colored material is pre-painted aluminum.

Abstract: A public transit vehicle has a vehicle body having a roof defining an interior ceiling surface, two side walls each extending longitudinally of the vehicle including an upper side wall portion connecting to the roof and a row of windows underneath the upper portion, a central aisle and two rows of seats each on a respective side of the aisle and along the side wall at the windows. Stanchions for supporting passengers while standing are shaped so that they curve upwardly and outwardly of the aisle to a wider spacing at the ceiling than at the seats. Between two stanchion mounting rails is provided a central ceiling panel dropped from the roof to define an air supply duct longitudinally along the aisle above the passengers. This is supplied with ventilation air by a roof mounted system and communicates by individual sub-ducts with a series of fans in the side walls.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a transparent roof section and at least one ventilator which borders the roof section for clearance of a ventilator opening, a front and/or rear transverse body member of the vehicle roof which borders the transparent roof section containing the at least one ventilator. The transparent roof section is a cover which is attached to the transverse roof members and is preferably a glass cover.

Abstract: An automotive window molding attached onto a circumference of a window glass and arranged at a pillar side of a vehicle body, includes an outside glass abutting portion being in contact with an outside surface of the window glass, an outside ornamental head portion arranged outside of the outside glass abutting portion and spaced apart from the outside glass abutting portion so that the outside ornamental head portion and the outside glass abutting portion are opposed to each other, and a connecting wall portion interconnecting the outside ornamental head portion and the outside glass abutting portion. A drip groove is defined by the outside glass abutting portion, the outside ornamental head portion, and the connecting wall portion, so that the drip groove is opened toward inside of the perimeter of the window glass.

Abstract: A single piece injection molded air distribution member carried by the steering wheel support structure forms three sides of an air duct with the fourth side of the air duct left open. The open side is positioned adjacent to the vehicle windshield where the windshield forms the fourth side of the air duct. Since the distribution member does not form an enclosed air duct, the distribution member can be made as a single piece injection molded component. The distribution member is placed in contact with the glass or slightly spaced from the glass. If spaced from the glass, a continuous layer of air flows from the distribution member over the surface of the glass. The distribution member has vanes that divide the duct into multiple air channels, each terminating in an air outlet.

Abstract: A carpet assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The carpet assembly includes a carpet fitted to cover the floor pan of the motor vehicle. A plastic ventilation duct is disposed below the carpet and extends from the heating and air conditioning system in the instrument panel to beneath the front row of seats. A hard foam blocked footrest is also disposed below said carpet. Polyurethane foam is provided below the carpet not only to provide cushion for the carpet but also to attach the ventilation duct and footrest to the carpet, thereby providing a unitary carpet assembly. The foam is formed substantially about the ventilation duct to reduce the heat transfer between the conditioned air and the surroundings.

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.

Abstract: A plastic cross car beam for a motor vehicle that 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a component in a hybrid construction, in particular a cross member for arranging between A-pillars of a motor vehicle, having a shell-shaped base body which is stiffened by plastic reinforcing ribs and in which at least one duct is provided. In order to be able to integrate a duct in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the duct is formed at least in some areas from a plastic shell which is injected together with the reinforcing ribs, extends in the longitudinal direction of the component and can be closed by means of a cover so as to form the duct. The component according to the invention is used as a dashboard support in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door wire harness capable of passing through the inside of a door frame without being splashed with water. A door harness is provided from a body side of a vehicle over a door side and reaches to the inside area of a door frame by passing through a first penetration hole provided in the body of the vehicle to a second penetration hole provided in a side panel area of a hinge installation area of the door frame, is pulled out between the door frame and trim cover by passing through a third penetration hole provided in the inner panel area of the door frame. The area of the door harness that extends from the first penetration hole over to the third penetration hole is passed through the inside of consecutive grommets, and joint areas provided in the grommets are connected with the first penetration hole, second penetration hole, and third penetration hole, respectively.

Abstract: In the case of a process for producing an elongated closed duct within a hollow space of a vehicle body, it is provided that the guiding element formed of plastic is equipped on both ends with exterior surrounding flanges. Between the flanges and the vehicle body parts, one surrounding foam seal respectively is arranged which swells up during the painting process in the drying oven at a defined temperature and forms a tight connection between the vehicle body parts and the guiding element.

Abstract: In the operation of work machines, it has been a problem providing a dashboard with sufficient durability to withstand the oftentimes rigorous operating environments and which does not require the use of metal brackets for support. The present invention provides for a dashboard which has a front portion and a reinforcing structure attached to the front portion.

Abstract: A wire harness protector for double doors at the rear of a vehicle body is provided. The protector 10 consists of a first fixed member 11, a second fixed member 12, and a pivoting member 13. The first fixed member 11 has a tubular axle 11b protruding from the central portion of a closed-off cylindrical base face. The second fixed member 12 is approximately the same shape as the first fixed member 11. The pivoting member 13 is provided with a connecting frame 13d which connects a first cylindrical member 13a-1 and a second cylindrical member 13a-2, both of which have closed-off cylindrical upper faces and on central portions of which an outer fitting cylinder 13b-1 and an outer fitting cylinder 13b-2 are respectively provided. The tubular axles 11b and 12b of the first fixed member 11 and the second fixed member 12 are inserted into the first cylindrical member 13a-1 and the second cylindrical member 13a-2 of the pivoting member respectively, these joining in a state wherein they can swivel.

Abstract: A grommet 110 includes a grommet body 111 and a grommet inner member 112. The inner member 112 has an elastic clip 116 in the form of an oval column and a waterproof lip 117 formed around a base part of the elastic clip 116. With this constitution, by press-fitting the elastically deformed clip 116 into an engagement hole 123 while accommodating the grommet 110 in a follow part 122 formed on a side face 121 of a vehicle door, the easy and simple assembling can be accomplished to improve the waterproof capability.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open motor vehicle such as a convertible, roadster or the like, which has a vehicle body, a drive device with internal combustion engine, gearbox and exhaust system, a vehicle interior with at least one vehicle seat with backrest and headrest and a fresh-air/heating device. In order to increase the air-conditioning comfort when driving with the top down and in order to improve the sense of well-being of the vehicle occupants, the fresh-air/heating device has at least one air vent which is provided in the vehicle interior behind the at least one vehicle seat, and at least one air duct which is connected to the air vent and to which air which has been heated by the waste heat of the drive device can be fed.

Abstract: A noise shut-off device for doors of an automotive vehicle to effectively prevent a variety of driving noises from inducing through draining holes formed at the bottom of the door, while the draining holes can also play their function of draining out water, thereby preventing the deterioration of quietness at the internal room of the vehicle caused by driving noises inducing via draining through-holes, the device being fastened with internal and external panels having draining through-holes at the bottom thereof, the device further including: an external cylinder member with an open part being vertically pierced in the cylindrical shape and a plurality of main capillary ribs being deposited at the interval of multi-layers externally protruded all over the external circumference of the open part; and an internal cylinder member with a shaft part being vertically accommodated in the open part of the external cylinder member and a plurality of auxiliary capillary ribs being deposited at the interval of multi-lay

Abstract: A central console for a vehicle having a ventilated storage compartment which is connected via at least one air inlet to at least one air duct in order to ventilate the vehicle rear, and having a control device for opening and closing the one air inlet. For the purpose of ventilating the storage compartment without adversely affecting the cross section of the air duct which continues in order to ventilate the rear, at least one air duct runs laterally past the storage compartment, and the air inlet is arranged in the front end wall of the storage compartment and the air duct is widened in that duct section which is mounted upstream of the air inlet.

Abstract: An instrument support member with an integrated air conducting unit to be mounted between the A-columns of a motor vehicle is composed of at least two metal shells which are connected to each other by plasma jet welding with an effective focus remote from the nozzle, and a plastic tube surrounded by the shells. The plastic tube is mounted at a radial distance from the shells.

Abstract: For a motor vehicle roof module, preferably of sandwich construction comprising a rigid roof skin and an inner shell of PUR plastic applied as a foam to its inner surface, it is proposed to form recesses in the single layer area of the inner shell when applying the foam, in which functional components, such as loudspeakers, can be placed without a housing and can be secured by catches.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle floor of a passenger car having a base plate, having a soundproofing floor covering applied to the base plate, an air-conditioning duct which extends in the floor covering, a duct outlet which opens into the vehicle rear, and carries conditioned air from an air-conditioning device of the vehicle into the vehicle rear. To reduce the introduction of sound into the vehicle rear through the air-conditioning duct, the invention provides for a sound and vibration decoupler portion extending between the air-conditioning device and the duct outlet.

Abstract: An air duct for air conditioning of the rear area of a motor vehicle, extending from a front door through a B-column into a rear area of the motor vehicle. The duct transition between the front door and the B-column is formed by a duct part which is deformable at least in its longitudinal range and which, when the door is closed, bridges a gap existing between the front door and the B-column and, during the opening of the front door, is moved back by means of a prestressing force into a covered position to thereby provide for unimpaired entering and exiting of the door.

Abstract: A portion 12a of a side duct 12 which is closer to a quarter glass 61 is formed into a convex cross-sectional portion protruding outwardly of the duct 12, and a rear garnish 63 is wrapped around the convex cross-sectional portion, whereby an end portion 63b of the rear garnish 63 which is closer to a quarter glass 61 is made closer to a rear pillar 62.

Abstract: A grommet 110 includes a grommet body 111 and a grommet inner member 112. The inner member 112 has an elastic clip 116 in the form of an oval column and a waterproof lip 117 formed around a base part of the elastic clip 116. With this constitution, by press-fitting the elastically deformed clip 116 into an engagement hole 123 while accommodating the grommet 110 in a hollow part 122 formed on a side face 121 of a vehicle door, the easy and simple assembling can be accomplished to improve the waterproof capability.

Abstract: A one piece rotational molded roof for a vehicle cab is provided in which separate inlet and outlet air ducts are molded in the roof. The ducts are formed by molding upper and lower panels that are widely spaced to form the ducts and which are closely spaced about the periphery of the ducts. After a solid surface layer is molded, a second resin charge containing a foaming agent is dropped in the mold. This resin coats interior of the solid surface layer and later foams. The foam expands and extends completely between the closely spaced upper and lower panels of the solid surface layer to seal between the inlet and outlet air ducts. The foam is rigid to strengthen the roof.

Abstract: The invention is related to a dashboard cockpit for an automotive vehicle comprising a hollow beam as a reinforcing means, transverse to move direction of the vehicle; said beam including a air duct. Preferably, this cockpit comprises moreover a upper support-plate having a first upper portion of longitudinal duct, and on the other hand, a lower support-plate having a second lower portion of longitudinal duct. The first and second portions of duct being adapted to be arranged facing one the other and connecting together for defining a longitudinal duct.

Abstract: A door trim panel (10) is disclosed which has an integrated defrost duct (12) and substructure (14) for supporting the arm rest area (16). The panel including the duct and substructure are created in the same mold, eliminating the need for separate molds, a fastening system and assembly time to assemble a separate duct substructure panel.

Abstract: A construction machine comprising a floor plate, an air conditioning unit mounted at the rear of an upper surface of the floor plate, an operator's seat mounted in a central portion of the upper surface of the floor plate, a cab installed on the floor plate from top and provided with a front window and a front air conditioning blowing opening at the front part, and a front duct for connecting between the air conditioning unit and the front air conditioning blowing opening and being divided into at least two detachably connected parts, one out of the divided front ducts being connected to the air conditioning unit, the other being connected to the front air conditioning blowing opening. The front duct for connecting between the air conditioning unit and the front air conditioning blowing opening is divided into at least two parts, and the divided front ducts are respectively connected to the air conditioning unit and the front air conditioning blowing opening, respectively, in advance.

Abstract: An article adapted for sealing a discontinuity in a surface. The article includes a melt-flowable composition that flows and seals the discontinuity when the article is heated to a sufficient temperature and a polymeric cap controlling the melt-flow behavior of the melt-flowable composition to substantially confine the melt-flowable composition to the area underneath the cap, when the article is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the melt-flowable composition to flow, and then cooled.

Abstract: A support system for the interior of a mobile vehicle such as a tractor-traileror over the road heavy truck. The support system provides vertical support poles for use with various features of the truck vehicle. The poles are integrated into the structure of the sleeper. They provide additional structural rigidity and limit the roof crush in the event of vehicle roll-over. The poles are equipped with various external accessories. They may have a swivel seat attached for additional seating within the sleeper. Sound system speakers may be hung from the poles and aimed where desired. A television or computer monitor may also be hung off the poles enabling adjustment for numerous viewing angles within the cab and the sleeper. The poles may also serve as a conduit for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for the sleeper environment. The poles can serve as the air ducts or a separate duct could be installed within each pole to channel air to multiple air outlets.

Abstract: A cross car structural support beam assembly is mounted between a pair of vehicle door pillars of a structural body of an automobile having an integrally formed male connecting snorkel projection for interfacing with air feeder tubes extending from ducts in the instrument panel assembly. The cross car beam assembly includes first and second plastic panels having at least one flow passage defined therebetween and at least one opening in the panels in fluid communication with the air flow passage. A third panel is mounted to the second panel to complete the cross car beam assembly and includes at least one tubular male connecting projection integrally formed into the outer surface of the third panel in fluid communication with the at least one air flow passage. The tubular male connecting projection interconnects with a tubular female connecting portion of an air feeder tube to supply air to a passenger compartment through ducts in an instrument panel assembly.

Abstract: A trailer includes a deck assembly with parallel longitudinal sides, a plurality of wheels supporting the deck assembly, and a bracket insert releasably attached to the deck assembly. The bracket insert includes a retaining clip securing an elongated conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air vent system for a door of an automobile to allow a passenger to avoid undesired exposure to air by completely blocking an air duct, the system constructed with a door duct installed at a door with an inlet that is to be tightly aligned to a duct of a crush pad when the door is closed and an outlet formed to a predetermined direction of the door and control apparatus installed in the front side of the door duct to control an air exhausting direction, the system comprising: a damper arranged in the center of the door duct for opening and closing the door duct at the time of rotations; a damper knob coupled with a rotary axis at an edge of the door duct to be rotated; and links connecting damper and damper knob which is rotated to allow the damper to open and close the door duct.

Abstract: A modular rack unit for use in a vehicle such as a coach consisting of an outer shell (2) and an inner shell (9). The inner shell (9) acts as a shelf for luggage and defines with the outer shell (2) an air conduit (5). The rack unit is secured to the vehicle by means of pillars (14) and two longitudinally extending brackets (18, 19). Each bracket defines with the engaging edges of the outer and inner shells respectively labyrinthine passages for the escape of any air from the air conduit (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a subassembly for a cockpit of a motor vehicle, having a heating or air-conditioning housing which is arranged in the center console and has at least two housing parts and at least one air guide duct for guiding air at a controlled temperature to air outlet openings arranged in the cockpit. The subassembly includes a T-shaped structural unit, on which a large number of functional components of the cockpit can be mounted formed from an air guide duct having a shell-like duct component and the housing. The shell-like duct component can be covered to form the air guide duct. The present invention further relates to a method of producing the subassembly.

Abstract: An underhood air flow management system for a truck which includes cowl openings defined between cowl extensions and the rear edges of depending hood sections. Most preferably the cowl extension extends forwardly and inwardly toward the longitudinal centerline of the truck. The cowl extensions assist in deflecting air to the cowl openings, the air having passed through a radiator, along the sides of an engine and engine compartment, and through the cowl openings. The cowl openings preferably extend the full height of the depending hood sections. The bumper of the truck includes a lower extension. In addition, the front wheel wells of the truck are sealed at the front, partially sealed at the side and may be sealed at their rear to reduce the escape of air from the engine compartment through the front wheel wells. The cowl openings are preferably door-free and also lack air flow hindering severe transitions.

Abstract: A tunnel covering for a motor vehicle has a supporting structure in which at least one receiving space is provided, and at least one approximately vertically extending longitudinal wall. At least one lateral wall element is mounted on the integrally constructed supporting structure. The lateral wall element is assigned to the longitudinal wall of the supporting structure and which, at least in sections together with the lateral wall, bounds one or several hollow spaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for a body structure (2) of a vehicle (1), comprising a load-carrying structure (3) which is arranged essentially transversal to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and mounted in each side of the vehicle (1), and an air conditioning system comprising an air conditioning unit (10) having components for air treatment. The invention is characterized in that at least a section (11) of the air conditioning unit (10) is functionally integrated with beam structure (3). An integrated arrangement with high strength and low weight is provided, which arrangement can also be easily built into a vehicle.

Abstract: An instrument panel for a vehicle, in particular an automobile, which allows circulation of an air flow for the ventilation, heating and/or air conditioning of the vehicle. The instrument panel has at least one three-dimensional component positioned generally in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The mechanisms for ventilation, heating and air conditioning are distributed in the same plane parallel to such transverse direction. The three-dimensional component is positioned so as to increase resistance of the vehicle to a lateral shocks.

Abstract: The invention relates to an operational arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially for hatches, movable roofs and the like. The invention provides for the automatic opening of the hatch or roof by a drive unit. The invention is characterized by placement of a drive mechanism within the vehicle, obviating the need for special coating of the drive mechanism, with transfer of forces from the interior to the exterior of the vehicle through a four joint hinge including a pivot pin which passes through the body of the vehicle and is operatively connected to the drive mechanism and the movable part.

Abstract: A vehicle body structure is provided to transmit a suspension input to framework members of a vehicle effectively. The vehicle body structure includes an air box 1, front-pillar inner members 7 on both sides of the air box 1, front-pillar outer members 9 and hood ridges 11. Each hood ridge 11 has a upper hood ridge member 41 formed to extend along a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The front-pillar inner member 7 has a pillar-inner vertical wall 17 along the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, an air-box socket 19 and an air-box joint flange 21 for connection with the air box 1. The upper hood ridge member 41 has a vertical wall 41c formed with an opening 41e and a width-directional vertical wall 41f formed at a rear part of the member 41. The front-pillar outer member 9 has a notch 35 formed for engagement with the upper hood ridge member 41. The air box 1 is provided with a flange 1c for connection with the air-box socket 19 and a joint surface to be piled on an air-box joint flange 2.

Abstract: A glove compartment in the instrument panel of a motor vehicle has a housing closable by a lid. The installation of the glove compartment in the instrument panel of the motor vehicle involves locating the glove compartment at an air outlet nozzle, insertable into the instrument panel, of a ventilation or air conditioning device of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A support boss made of a synthetic resin is integrally formed on an air conditioning duct made of a synthetic resin and coupled to a steering hanger member in an automobile so as to cover the steering hanger member. An instrument panel made of a synthetic resin is welded or bonded to the air conditioning duct. Thus, an assembly of interior parts at a front portion of the automobile, including the steering hanger member, and the air conditioning duct and the instrument panel which are supported on the steering hanger member, can be formed without use of threaded members, or with a decreased number of threaded members used.

Abstract: For protecting a sensitive electric device, a motor vehicle is constructed to have an electric device protecting structure near a dash panel to which a cowl box is connected. A watertight case installs therein the sensitive electric device and is installed in the cowl box. A passage structure is provided to establish an air flow communication between an interior of the watertight case and an interior of a passenger room.

Abstract: A trim panel for an automotive vehicle having a sunroof is provided. The trim panel has a plastic injection molded body. Integrally co-molded in the plastic injection body is a drainage conduit. An inlet is provided on the conduit for receiving water drainage from the sunroof of the vehicle. The inlet has an extension configured for placement of a connector hose thereto. An outlet is also provided to the conduit for draining water from around the sunroof to the ambient. The outlet has an extension configured for placement of a connector hose thereto. The trim panel is typically connected to the C pillar of the vehicle. A connector hose from the sunroof is connected to the trim panel inlet. A connector hose is connected to the trim panel outlet and is connected with the ambient.

Abstract: An instrument panel for vehicles, in particular automobiles, which is fitted to allow circulation of an air flow for ventilation, heating and/or air conditioning of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The instrument panel has at least one cross strut which serves to strengthen the resistance of the vehicle to lateral shocks. This strut is tubular so as to form at least a conduit for air flow. The cross strut is fitted with openings so as to allow the distribution of air in the passenger compartment. The cross strut is visible in the passenger compartment.