Device for absorbing lateral forces during a side impact of a motor vehicle

US7581781B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Markus Brunner · Bessenbach, DE
• Stephan Brausse · Eningen unter Achalm, DE
• Franc Praznik · Leonberg, DE
• Roberto Oggianu · Leonberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 27, 2006
• Grant date: Sep 1, 2009
• Expiry date: Jul 3, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/087
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

For the effective absorption of a side impact in a motor vehicle, a transversely extending component is provided in the vehicle that comprises a bearing element and profile parts situated on the ends thereof.