Lightweight hybrid tubular/casting instrument panel beam
US7216927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/145
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrument panel beam includes an elongated main member having a bent tubular configuration, and a plurality of structural supports connected to the member. The beam is formed of a lightweight material, such as a magnesium or aluminum alloy. The beam is preferably constructed utilizing a die-cast process, wherein at least a portion of the member is overmolded by each support so as to cooperatively form a soldered region therebetween.
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