Fastener cover extension providing buckling path during side impact
US8251434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/78
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door construction having a 360° grab handle includes a fastener cover that conceals a fastener hole in an A-surface of the vehicle door and which provides a buckling path for the 360° grab handle. An L-shaped cover and a fastener hole configuration is provided in the lateral A-surface to reduce stiffness in the region and to absorb side impact loads.
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