Motor vehicle hood with pedestrian protection
US7467680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/346
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hood 7 is provided for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle including an outer skin 16 and reinforcing ribs 12 connected with the outer skin and imparting rigidity thereto. The ribs 12 have a channel portion 16 mainly formed in an equilateral hexagonal pattern.
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