Vehicle door
US6474721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2600/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door for a vehicle comprises an outer door panel, an inner door panel formed with an aperture, a plastic panel to which functional devices of the vehicle door and door parts are installed and which is installed to the inner door panel to close up the aperture of the inner door panel, and an impact absorbing member formed as a part integral with the plastic panel or fixedly secured to the plastic panel which absorbs an impact against the plastic panel upon an occurrence of a side crash of the vehicle.
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