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Integrated structural member for a vehicle and method of making

US9085096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2012
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/3008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated structural system for a vehicle, the system having: a structural member; a means for securing a first beam component to the structural member, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material; and a means for securing a second beam component to the first beam component, the second beam component being separately molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam component having a configuration different from the first beam component.

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