Door intrusion beam
US6328359A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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