Rocker insert formed by connected tubular members
US10029734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elongated beam, or rocker assembly, is disclosed that includes a first panel and a second panel attached to the first panel to define a cavity. A reinforcement is disposed in the cavity that includes a first tubular member adhesively connected to the first panel inside the cavity and a pair of tubular members are connected with an adhesive to the second panel, to each other, and the first tubular member. The tubular members are arranged in a triangular array within the cavity and extend along the length of the elongated beam. The wall thickness and bending strength of the tubular members are selected to provide an insert that collapses preferentially with the outer tubular member of the insert collapsing before the inner tubular members.
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