Integrated structural member for a vehicle and method of making
US7731261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming an integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The method including the steps of: securing a first beam component to a structural member by a molding process, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material, the structural member being formed from a material different than the first amount of thermoplastic material; and securing a second beam component to the first beam component, the second beam component being separately molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam component having a configuration different from the first beam component.
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