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Side-collision protective beam for motor vehicle

US5039160A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1990
Grant dateAug 13, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A side-collision protective beam for a motor vehicle comprises an elongated outer flange extending along a longitudinal axis and having a pair of opposite ends, an elongated inner flange spaced from and extending parallel to the outer flange and having a pair of opposite ends, and a web transversely interconnecting the flanges. The flanges have at least one of the respective ends respective end portions extending longitudinally past the web and the end portion of the outer flange is bent transversely to the axis toward and lies flat against the end portion of the inner flange. A fastener transverses both end portions and is secured in the motor vehicle.

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