Patent · US Expired

Motor vehicle fender having a breakable zone

US7325642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2004
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/2165
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a motor vehicle fender made of plastics material having a skin separating the inside and the outside of the fender, wherein the skin possesses a breakable zone suitable for opening when subjected to thrust from the inside towards the outside of the fender. The inside of the airbag housing is situated in register with the breakable zone.

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