Vehicle body-in-white panel with reinforcing and energy absorbing structures
US11117620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, a reinforcing structure molded on the inboard side, and an energy absorbing structure molded on the outboard side. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, molding a reinforcing structure on the inboard side, and molding an energy absorbing structure on the outboard side.
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