Integrated structural member for a vehicle and method of making
US8313134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided, the integrated structural system having: a structural member; a first beam component secured to the structural member by a molding process, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material, wherein the configuration of the first beam component is defined by the molding process; and a second beam component secured directly and only to the first beam component by a vibration weld, 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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