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Abstract

A hollow cross member structure for an automobile having a cross member which is disposed laterally across the automobile so as to form a part of the dashboard of the automobile and to define a part of an air duct structure for air conditioning the passenger compartment of the automobile. This cross member structure can define an advantageous air duct structure and effectively reinforce the automobile body structure at the same time by comprising a bulkhead in a substantially laterally central position of the cross member so as to divide the interior of the cross member into a first chamber for fresh air to be air conditioned and a second chamber for fresh air to be directly introduced into a passenger compartment, with the two chambers provided with individual air inlets and outlets. A funnel member which diverges upward and is disposed inside the cross member so as to extend between an upper member and a bottom member of the cross member can provide an advantageous air duct for defrosting or demisting the windshield and, additionally, can effectively reinforce the cross member structure.

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