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Covering part, in particular for sheet-metal supporting parts in motor vehicles

US6186582A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1999
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A covering part, in particular for sheet-metal supporting parts in motor vehicles, includes a hollow section formed by blow molding. The hollow section has a cavity filled with foam material. The foam material is placed in the cavity in powder form, granular form, or paste form and is foamed by a thermal action. The structure according to the invention ensures that impact energy is adequately absorbed. A method for producing the covering part is also provided.

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