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Method for increasing the crash resistance of a motor vehicle, and block element used therewith

US7607719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2006
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/0462
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for increasing the crash resistance of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of the front bodywork pillar (A-pillar), especially as regards forces which act in conjunction with an offset front impact (offset crash) on the bodywork. The invention also refers to a blocking element, as is used in such a method, and to a motor vehicle fitted with such a blocking element.

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