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Rear vehicle torque box

US8585131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2011
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/7072
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear structure for a vehicle is provided, the structure including (i) a pair of single piece rear torque boxes; (ii) a pair of rocker panels mechanically coupled to the rear torque boxes; (iii) a pair of rear rails mechanically coupled to the rear torque boxes; and (iv) at least one cross-member interposed between and mechanically coupled to the rear torque boxes.

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