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Door intrusion beam

US6328359A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
21References
22Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/42
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A door assembly for a vehicle. The door assembly includes a frame structure and an intrusion structure. The frame structure includes an inner panel member and an outer panel member. The intrusion structure has an impact absorbing portion and is coupled to the frame structure such that the intrusion structure abuts an exterior surface of the outer panel member. A method for fabricating a vehicle door assembly is also provided.

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