Forward longitudinal bearer constructed as closed hollow bearer

US4183574A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Daimler-Benz AG · DE

Inventors

• Wolfgang Klie · Ditzingen, DE
• Hermann Renner · Worms, DE
• Dieter Weidemann · Stammham, DE
• Helmut Weisshappel · Sindelfingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 22, 1977
• Grant date: Jan 15, 1980
• Expiry date: Apr 22, 1997

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/082
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A forward longitudinal bearer of a motor vehicle constructed as closed, hollow bearer with an impact-near energy-absorbing part which is so composed section-wise that three series-connected zones result, of which the center zone is located within the area of aggregate support points and exceeds the two adjoining zones as regards their rigidity by the use of materials of increased strength and/or greater wall thickness.