Structural tube connection device for a vehicle roll over protection system
US11007962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0018
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle roll over protection system with at least one hoop member, longitudinal member, and connection device. The connection device couples the longitudinal member to the hoop member and includes first and second side plates that are fixedly attached on opposing sides of the hoop member in a substantially parallel arrangement to define a channel between the first and second side plates. Each side plate includes a cut-out that forms a cradle. The longitudinal member is received in the cradle. One or more wing plates are fixed to the longitudinal member. The wing plate(s) are received in the channel between the first and second side plates such that the first and second side plates act as displacement limiting features that limit the displacement of the longitudinal member relative to the hoop member in multiple directions.
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