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Component for a motor vehicle, and method for manufacturing a component for a motor vehicle

US11180200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Thomas Baranowski · Würselen, DE
Maik Broda · Würselen, DE
Markus Franzen · Stolberg, DE
Pascal Rebmann · Weilerswist, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2019
Grant date	Nov 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 16, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH05B2203/034
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A disclosed component for a motor vehicle includes a component main body, with at least one reinforcing element integrated in a component matrix of the component main body. The at least one reinforcing element may be fastened to the component main body. The component for a motor vehicle has a high component stability, is able to be manufactured with relatively low production costs and enables integration of functional components. The component includes the reinforcing element as a band with a plastics matrix and embedded unidirectionally oriented continuous fibers. A method for manufacturing such a component is also disclosed.

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