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Impact absorbing member and a method for making same

US8690207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2009
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/182
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an impact absorbing member, starting with a closed or substantially closed hollow section with a mid section and two end sections, wherein at least one the end sections is bent to form a supporting member, whereby at least one imprint is made in the part of the section to be deformed by the bending operation. The invention also relates to an improved impact absorbing member formed by a manufacturing process including bending.

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