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US11851105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application relates to a reinforcement element (30) arranged to be attached to a profile (10) for forming a B-pillar for a vehicle, which profile (10) is arranged with attachment areas (22, 24) for door hinges, characterised in that the reinforcement element (30) is designed with two elongated strips (32, 34) of material, wherein the strips (32, 34) are inter-connected at least at one attachment area (22) for door hinges when the reinforcement element (30) is attached to profile (10), wherein the profile (10) is hat-shaped with a central flange (12) and two sides (14, 6), and wherein each strip (32, 34) is attached to the transition area (36, 38) between the central flange (12) and a side (14, 16). The present application also 10 relates to a B-pillar provided with the reinforcement element as well as a method of manufacturing a B-pillar with the reinforcement element.
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