Vehicle structure
US10029732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first structure extends to a forward side of a cross-member of a vehicle frame with a first gap being defined between the first structure and the cross-member. A second structure extends rearward from the cross-member with a second gap defined between the second structure and the cross-member. An attachment bracket fixed to the cross-member retains one of the first and second structures. The attachment bracket is configured to maintain one of the first gap and the second gap in a non-impacted state. In response to an impact event where a stationary barrier impacts forward of the first structure, impacting forces cause movement of the one of the first structure and the second structure relative to the attachment bracket thereby bringing at least the one of the first structure and the second structure into contact with the cross-member closing the corresponding one of the first gap and the second gap.
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