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Body structure for a motor vehicle

US8029043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventor

Peter Baumann · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 25, 2010
Grant date	Oct 4, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 29, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D25/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

For the reinforcement of a body structure of a motor vehicle which extends adjacent to a front side door of the vehicle, a hollow member structure formed by channel reinforcements is arranged in the body structure. The hollow member structure extends approximately in a horizontal plane from the B pillar into a rear region of the body structure. The channel reinforcements are intended to absorb, in a stable fashion, the forces which enter into the side part via the door in the event of a frontal crash.

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