Energy absorbing seal for a vehicle
US10800458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a storage compartment. The vehicle includes a hood above the storage compartment. The hood is movable relative to the storage compartment between an open position and a closed position. The vehicle includes a flange connected to one of the hood and the storage compartment and a ring-shaped energy absorber connected to the other of the hood and the storage compartment. The flange and the ring-shaped energy absorber both circumferentially enclose the storage compartment in the closed position. The vehicle includes a seal mounted to the ring-shaped energy absorber and positioned between the ring-shaped energy absorber and the flange in the closed position.
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