Composite structural element, especially front-face support for a vehicle
US6378268B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The element has a first component of the general shape of a channel exhibiting opposite free edges, and a second, plastic component overmoulded onto the first component.Each free edge is divided, in its longitudinal direction, into segments which are offset with respect to one another alternately inwards and outwards in the sideways direction of the channel. The second component forms, on each free edge, a longitudinal bead which covers over the outer face of the segments which are offset inwards and the inner face of the segments which are offset outwards.This element can be used as a front-face support for a motor vehicle.
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