Patent · US Expired

Vehicle embodying a system for protection in case of impact

US6464275B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2001
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D39/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The vehicle having a chassis extending towards the front end of the vehicle where it has an impact zone and a cabin for the transport of passengers. The vehicle embodies a mechanical device for raising at least the front of the cabin relative to the chassis while the cabin moves forwards relative to the chassis in the event of an impact, the mechanical device including at least one rocker articulated to the chassis on the one hand, and articulated to the cabin on the other hand.

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