Patent · US Expired

Motor vehicle hood with pedestrian protection

US7467680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2003
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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