Frangible connector for a vehicle
US8500191B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frangible vehicle sub-frame joint between a sub-frame and compartment pan. The sub-frame defines a clearance area forward of a collar. In a collision event, the collar is separated into a breakaway portion and a portion that is retained by the sub-frame. The breakaway portion breaks into a clearance area defined in front of the frame joint when the sub-frame is subjected to a front end impact.
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