Lateral impact energy transfer rail
US8662573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/157
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lateral impact energy transfer rail for an automotive vehicle and a body structure incorporating the same. The transfer rail includes a cross member having a gusset mounted at each end. The gussets opposing end of each gusset is attached to a roof side rail of the vehicle. The gussets are secured to the cross member by a fastener and an additional connection. The additional connection is laterally offset from the fastener.
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