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Frontal vehicle structure and method for manufacturing frontal vehicle structure

US10807646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2019
Grant dateOct 20, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/081
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension tower is coupled to a front side member at a portion of the front side member located frontward from a front pillar. A frontal vehicle structure includes a coupling member including a front end coupled to the suspension tower and a rear end coupled to the front pillar. The coupling member includes an outer panel and an inner panel that form a closed cross-sectional structure. The outer panel includes a weak portion arranged between a joined portion of the coupling member joined to the suspension tower and a joined portion of the coupling member joined to the front pillar.

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