(19)
(11) EP 2 000 364 A8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 A1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
17.06.2009 Bulletin 2009/25

(43) Date of publication:
10.12.2008 Bulletin 2008/50

(21) Application number: 07425506.8

(22) Date of filing: 03.08.2007
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
B60R 11/02(2006.01)
H01R 13/74(2006.01)
 H01R 13/453(2006.01)
H01R 13/717(2006.01)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL BA HR MK RS

(30) Priority: 08.06.2007 IT TO20070408

(71) Applicant: Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
10135 Torino (TO) (IT)

(72) Inventors:
  • Tardivo, Michele
    10135 Torino (IT)
  • Varazi, Giovanni Maria
    10135 Torino (IT)
  • Mainini, Andrea
    10135 Torino (IT)

(74) Representative: Bergadano, Mirko et al
Studio Torta S.r.l. Via Viotti, 9
10121 Torino
10121 Torino (IT)

   


(54) A dashboard assembly for a motor vehicle provided with a connector for connecting a portable electronic device


(57) A dashboard assembly (1) of a motor vehicle includes a dashboard (2) and a connector (5), which is set in a hole of the dashboard (2) and defines a seat (7) which is accessible by opening a hatch (10); the connector has an electrical contact for the 12-V or 24-V electrical supply and at least one electrical contact for transmission of data and is provided with at least one retention hole (22) for withholding a support (14) of a portable electronic device engaging in the seat (7); also provided is a reinforcement system around at least part of the seat (7) for withstanding vibrations and forces exerted, in use, by the support (14).