Rear rail barrel nut reinforcement
US10023244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2036
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforcement assembly for a rear rail of a vehicle is disclosed that includes inner and outer bulwark brackets. The brackets include radially extending walls that are welded to inner and outer walls and a bottom wall of the rear rail. A barrel nut is assembled between the bulwark brackets and retained by the bulwark brackets at an intermediate location between the side walls of the rear rail.
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