Covering part, in particular for sheet-metal supporting parts in motor vehicles
US6186582A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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