Vehicle bonnet constructions for reducing impact forces
US10787201B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/343
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The technology relates to vehicle panels. The vehicle panel may comprise a top layer and a bottom layer. The top and bottom layers may be bonded together. The bond of the top and bottom layer may be a weld. One or more energy absorbing layers may be positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer. The one or more energy absorbing layers may be comprised of one or more energy absorbing materials. The energy absorbing layers may be aluminum honeycomb and polyurethane foam.
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