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US 7,401,954 B2Granted
Control panel assembly with bulb vibration dampener
AssigneeValeo Climate Control Corp.
InventorsKevin S. Callahan, Laurent Lucaora
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Abstract
Control panel architectures, and, specifically, architectures having bulb assemblies as features, particular those in control panels used in motor vehicle applications, are disclosed. By providing restricting means such as for leg features as part of the control panel assay, bulb assemblies are more resistant to damage to the bulb globe or filaments, or other elements, due to the effect of undesired movement or vibration that occurs in motorized vehicles.
Claims20
A control panel assembly for a motorized vehicle, comprising:
- a control panel;
- a molded restricting means;
- an incandescent bulb assembly having a base end, a globe end configured to emit light, and an intermediate portion in between;
- and a board;
- wherein the incandescent bulb assembly is attached to or mounted in conjunction with the board at the base end;
- wherein the molded restricting means contacts the incandescent bulb assembly on at least two areas of contact on at least one location of the intermediate portion of the incandescent bulb assembly;
- wherein the globe end of the incandescent bulb assembly is not attached or restrained by the control panel, the board or the molded restricting means;
- and wherein the incandescent bulb assembly is restrained so that disruption, dislodgment or other damage that affects incandescent bulb assembly performance is prevented.
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