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Apparatus for controlling rigidity of vehicle body

US7232002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2003
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2202/45
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling the rigidity of vehicle body according to the present invention comprises a controller for controlling a buckling form, which controls the buckling form by adding to a member to be inputted to a collision load a lateral force in the direction substantially perpendicular to the member.

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