Underrun protection arrangement for a vehicle and method of assembling such an arrangement
US7455337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Underrun protection method and arrangement for a vehicle including a frame, an impact element arranged in a position corresponding to an anticipated stress from a force in the event of a possible collision with another vehicle. At least one connecting element is provided by way of which the impact element is fixed to the frame. The impact element includes an upper transverse beam and a lower transverse beam fixed to the upper transverse beam. Another aspect of the invention is the arrangement's unique assemblage.
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