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Vehicle structural member and method for producing same

US11072373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2018
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB21D39/206
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle structural member includes an elongate hollow member having an integrated structure, and supporting members joined to the elongate hollow member. The elongate hollow member includes: a first portion that includes a first pipe, a second pipe disposed outside the first pipe and extending along the first pipe, and a connection portion extending along the first pipe and the second pipe, formed integrally with the first pipe and the second pipe, and connecting the first pipe and the second pipe; and a second portion that includes the first pipe continuing from the first portion, and does not include the second pipe.

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