Patent ID: 8480142
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: B60K,B60R,B60Y

Abstract:
1. A screening panel assembly for an adaptive cruise control device in a motor vehicle, the adaptive cruise control device having a sensor unit with a sensor eye, the sensor unit being connected fixedly to a crossmember of the vehicle, the screening panel assembly being arranged adjustably to fit a passage opening in a front part of the vehicle and comprising: a holding frame mounted behind the passage opening in the front part of the vehicle and having an opening exposing the sensor eye; an outer panel frame mounted to the holding frame at the opening of the holding frame, the outer panel frame at least partly surrounding and exposing the sensor eye; and sensor panel between the outer panel frame and the sensor unit and having an opening surrounding and exposing the sensor eye, wherein the sensor unit is arranged in a bracket and the sensor panel is connected fixedly to the sensor unit by latching and/or holding means arranged on a rear face of said sensor panel.