Arrangement for covering a gap between components
AssigneeVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
InventorOdysseus Andronis
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Abstract
An arrangement is proposed for covering the gap in an opening between a dashboard and a steering column, which is displaceable in different directions. Additionally provided is a casing part enclosing the steering column, to which is hinged a structural part serving to cover the gap, the structural part serving to cover the gap being held on the dashboard by a spring element. According to the invention, the casing part and the structural part serving to cover the gap are brought together to form a substantially circular outer contour, making for a highly compact and space-saving design of the arrangement.
Claims17
An arrangement for covering a gap in an opening between a dashboard and a steering column that is displaceable in different directions comprising a casing part substantially enclosing the steering column and a rigid hinged structural part serving to cover the gap, the structural part serving to cover the gap being held against the dashboard by at least one spring element wherein the casing part and the structural part serving to cover the gap can be brought together to form a substantially circular outer contour.
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