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An instrument panel for a vehicle, in particular an automobile, which allows circulation of an air flow for the ventilation, heating and/or air conditioning of the vehicle. The instrument panel has at least one three-dimensional component positioned generally in a direction transverse to the longitu

An instrument panel for a vehicle, in particular an automobile, which allows circulation of an air flow for the ventilation, heating and/or air conditioning of the vehicle. The instrument panel has at least one three-dimensional component positioned generally in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The mechanisms for ventilation, heating and air conditioning are distributed in the same plane parallel to such transverse direction. The three-dimensional component is positioned so as to increase resistance of the vehicle to a lateral shocks.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An instrument panel for a vehicle which allows for a circulation of an air flow in the vehicle, the instrument panel comprising:a three-dimensional component formed of only two parts said two parts consisting respectively of a body and a covering cap extending over said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An instrument panel for a vehicle which allows for a circulation of an air flow in the vehicle, the instrument panel comprising:a three-dimensional component formed of only two parts said two parts consisting respectively of a body and a covering cap extending over said body, said body adapted to be positioned in the vehicle in a transverse direction to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, said body having internal conduits therein, said body adapted to be positioned in the vehicle so as to resist lateral shocks imparted to the vehicle, said body having an air inlet and an air outlet in communication with said internal conduits;a ventilation mechanism connected to said internal conduits;a heating mechanism connected to said internal conduits; andan air conditioning mechanism connected to said internal conduits, said ventilation mechanism and said heating mechanism and said air conditioning mechanism and said air inlet and said air outlet being distributed in a common plane parallel to said transverse direction such that air circulates solely in said common plane from said air inlet to said air outlet.