Body side structural frame of a vehicle
US11643145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
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