Device for underrun protection in vehicles
US6176530A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus is dislosed for protecting vehicles including a crossbeam and a console mounting the crossbeam to the frame of the vehicle at a location which corresponds to the expected point of impact of a force generated by a collision, the console including an upper portion connected to the frame and comprising a hardened portion thereof, a lower portion comprising a non-hardened portion of the console, and a boundary area between these upper and lower portions comprising a weakened area of the console whereby upon impact the console is adapted to pivot about the weakened area for deformation of the console thereabout.
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