Vehicle underbody structure
US9102362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2306/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle underbody structure includes a pair of longitudinal rails. A tunnel is spaced between the longitudinal rails. A number of nonintrusive support members span between the tunnel and the longitudinal rails. The support members have a hoop shape that surrounds an enclosed area. The hoop shape of the nonintrusive support members is adapted to deform into the enclosed area for preventing a side impact force from damaging the tunnel.
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