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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 o

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.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for allowing an air flow circulation for ventilation, heating and air conditioning, the apparatus comprising:a vehicle having a passenger compartment defined in part by a first interior side wall and said interior side wall;at least one cross strut having one

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for allowing an air flow circulation for ventilation, heating and air conditioning, the apparatus comprising:a vehicle having a passenger compartment defined in part by a first interior side wall and said interior side wall;at least one cross strut having one end abutting said first interior side wall and an opposite end abutting said second interior sidewall, said cross strut positioned so as to extend across said passenger compartment, said cross strut positioned so as to resist a movement of said first interior side wall toward said second interior side wall, said cross strut being tubular and of arcuate shape in a transverse cross-section, said cross strut forming at least one conduit for the air flow circulation, said cross strut having an exterior surface exposed in said passenger compartment, said cross strut having a plurality of mounting brackets affixed to said exterior surface of said cross strut; anda mechanism for ventilators or heating or air conditioning affixed to at least one of said plurality of mounting brackets, said mechanism extending radially outwardly from said exterior surface of said cross strut, said mechanism communicating with said conduit and having a casing formed generally centrally of said cross strut between said cross strut.