Wire harness retainer
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1. An instrument panel for use in a vehicle, comprising:
- a cross-car beam that extends substantially the entire width of the vehicle for providing structural support for the instrument panel, the cross-car beam being affixed to the instrument panel and attachable to side structure of the vehicle; and
a retainer integrally molded to the cross-car beam for securing a wire harness thereto.
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Abstract
An instrument panel for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The instrument panel has a cross-car beam which provides structural support for the instrument panel and a retainer for securing a wire harness to the cross-car beam. The present invention provides a means to easily secure a wire harness to an instrument panel. Moreover, the retainer shields the wire harness thereby protecting the wire harness from damage.
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1. An instrument panel for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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a cross-car beam that extends substantially the entire width of the vehicle for providing structural support for the instrument panel, the cross-car beam being affixed to the instrument panel and attachable to side structure of the vehicle; and
a retainer integrally molded to the cross-car beam for securing a wire harness thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An instrument panel for use in a vehicle, comprising:
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a cross-car beam that extends substantially the entire width of the vehicle for providing structural support for the instrument panel, the cross-car beam being affixed to the instrument panel and attachable to side structure of the vehicle; and
a retainer integrally molded to the cross-car beam for securing a wire harness thereto, wherein the retainer has a flap portion connected to a shelf portion by a living hinge. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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