Modern automotive cockpit

• US 20020158448A1
• Filed: 04/26/2001
• Published: 10/31/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Chidiebele Okonkwo
• Original Assignee: Chidiebele Okonkwo
• Inventors: Okonkwo, Chidiebele
• Application Number:
  US09/841,920
• Publication Number:
  US 20020158448A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 280/728.2
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 37/00 Dashboards as road-vehicle superstructure sub-units B62D25/14

Abstract

This is a conceptual automotive cockpit designed for application to several vehicles. The steering wheel has been flattened at the top and bottom to enhance the beauty of the design. The turn signal switches, headlight switches and high beams have all been modified into buttons located on the central display. The windshield wiper and washer have been modified into a knob located to the left side of the steering wheel. The meters and gauges have been divided into three separate displays located around the steering wheel. A coin box has been provided for storing small items. This coin box is operated by a magnetic mechanism, which is disengaged when the box is pushed inwards slightly. Once returned to the closed position, the coin box is held in place again by the magnet. The parking brake release lever is located beneath the coin box, to eliminate the need for a lever commonly found along the central console area. There is a G.P.S. (global positioning system) screen placed at the top of the central display. Several buttons are provided to control it. The C.D. player, radio system and A.C./heating controls have all been incorporated into this display. The extended central console area houses an automatic transmission gear, a small storage case for cellular phones, the movable pad, the concealed cup holders and a center console box. The front passengers panel section houses an airbag, an extending board for writing upon, penholders and the glove box.

Claims

1. An automotive cockpit with several integrated features and attached components, and also comprising of the driver'"'"'s panel section.

2. An automotive cockpit in accordance with claim 1, comprising the combination of:

A modified steering wheel, flattened at the top and bottom areas;

An arrangement for the cruise control buttons placed on the left and right sides of the steering wheel;

A horn located at the center of the steering wheel;

Two ignitions, one on the left and the other on the right side of the steering wheel;

A modified knob, which controls the windshield wiper and washer;

A parking brake release lever for disengaging the parking brake;

The top meter display, which shows the vehicle speed;

The left meter display, which houses the fuel gauge and engine coolant temperature gauge;

The central meter display, which houses most of the warning and indicator lights;

A side ventilator located directly to the left of the windshield wiper knob;

A parking brake release lever, located directly beneath the coin box;

A coin box operated by a magnetic mechanism, which is disengaged by pushing box inwards gently, and is engaged by pushing the now extended coin box back to a closed position.

7. An automotive cockpit in accordance with claim 1, housing the front passenger panel section, which comprises the combination of:

An airbag mounted above the extending board;

An extending board used to provide support for reading or writing, and located directly above the glove box;

Two penholders located on the extending board;

A side ventilator located towards the right side of the extending board.

8. An automotive cockpit in accordance with claim 1 which houses an inside mirror that has been divided into two parts, which can each be tilted to eliminate rear blind spots.

3. An automotive cockpit in which the central display is of a single construction with the entire instrument panel.

4. An automotive cockpit in accordance with claim 3 comprising the combination of:

A G.P.S. (global positioning system) screen placed on the top of the central display for viewing maps and other navigation data;

A combination of buttons placed around the G.PS. screen for controlling the information displayed;

A central display that houses the central ventilator;

A central display that houses the A.C./heating dials, and all switches for moderating the vehicles internal temperature;

A central display that houses the C.D. player and the FM/AM stereo system;

A central display that houses the modified turn signal buttons;

A central display that houses the instrument brightness control dial, directly beside the turn signal buttons;

A central display that houses the modified headlight buttons and high beam button;

A central display that houses the movable pad, from which the power windows and door locks of the vehicle can all be operated;

A central display housing button clusters for operating the C.D. player, radio, airflow control buttons, heater and air conditioner controls, trunk, hood, fuel filler lid release buttons and the clock;

A central display that houses all the buttons described and incorporated for the driver and front passenger'"'"'s comfort;

A central display that houses one cigarette lighter;

A central display that houses the cup holders, which are observed when the cup holders release button is pressed.

5. An automotive cockpit in which the extended central console area is of a single construction with the entire instrument panel.

6. An automotive cockpit in accordance with claim 5, comprising the combination of:

A small case for placing a cell phone;

An automatic transmission gear for shifting the vehicle between the required gear positions;

A center console box, which can be lifted open by the handles on either side, in order to store small items;

Two map storages cases, placed on each side of the extended central console area.