Rear crash safety profile
US11130525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/087
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear impact system for an electric vehicle includes a left crash beam coupled with a rear portion of a rear wheel arch of the electric vehicle and extending to a rear bumper of the electric vehicle and a right crash beam coupled with the rear portion of the rear wheel arch and extending to the rear bumper. Each of the left crash beam and the right crash beam defines a generally octagonal shape. Each of the left crash beam and the right crash beam defines an interior comprising a plurality of ribs extending in a longitudinal direction.
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