Structural member reinforcement
US7748773B2 · kind B2 · utility
28Cited by
1References
16Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural member reinforcement includes a body portion having a plurality of side walls. The side walls are spaced to define an opening therebetween. A plurality of cells are disposed in the opening between the side walls. Each of the plurality of cells defines a channel. An expandable material, such as structural foam or noise vibration and harshness (NVH) foam, is disposed in the channel of at least one of the plurality of cells. The reinforcement may be used to reinforce a structural member, such as a vehicle frame. The structural member may define a cavity, and the reinforcement may be disposed within the cavity.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.