Reinforced vehicle structure
US8414066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/0807
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforced vehicle structure includes a vehicle panel, an elongated structural support member, and a support structure. The vehicle panel includes a first panel surface and a second panel surface, and defines a first opening that extends through the vehicle panel between the first and second panel surfaces. The elongated structural support member supports a portion of the first panel surface of the vehicle panel, and defines a first channel extending along the vehicle panel. The support structure is coupled to the structural support member at least partially within the first channel, includes a mounting structure that is aligned with the first opening in the vehicle panel, and defines a second channel extending transversely to the first channel of the structural support member.
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