Load management assembly

US10137933B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

• Huai-yang Chiang · Troy, US
• Vikas V. Joshi · Troy, US
• Gheorghe Barbuta · Sterling Heights, US
• Hari Prasada Reddy Lingala · Chesterfield Township, US
• Frank Burger · Lebanon, US
• Len V. Peschansky · Beverly Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 22, 2016
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2018
• Expiry date: Jan 31, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/082
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A load management assembly can manage and/or absorb the energy from an external force applied to a vehicle. The load management assembly includes a frame rail and a mounting bracket coupled to the frame rail. In addition, the load management assembly includes a shield coupled to the frame rail. The shield partly surrounds the mounting bracket in order to protect the mounting bracket from an external force and to redirect a load path of the external force. The load management assembly may further include a reinforcement bracket to assist in directing the load path of the external force. The reinforcement bracket is coupled to the frame rail and may be in contact with the mounting bracket.