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Sill for a vehicle

US10053152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

Philipp Kellner · Renningen, DE
Tassilo Gilbert · Pforzheim, DE
Tobias Bongards · Ludwigsburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 11, 2016
Grant date	Aug 21, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 11, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D21/157
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sill for a body structure of a vehicle, in an installed state, extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Outer, middle and inner sill parts are each of shell-like or hat-like cross section and have respective sill strengths. The outer sill part and the inner sill part are connected to one another at respective upper and lower ends thereof via flanges. A middle sill part is positioned between the outer sill part and the inner sill part. The middle sill part is connected at least to the inner sill part. At least in a region of a front section as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the outer sill part has a strength which is lower than a mean strength of the sill, which is dependent on the outer sill strength, the inner sill strength and the middle sill strength and masses thereof.

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