Modular door beam assembly and method of assembly
US9120367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular beam assembly for installation on an automobile panel is provided. The modular beam assembly has an elongate beam inserted through a plurality of collars forming a slip fit and a retaining cap inserted on at least one end of the elongate beam to retain the elongate beam within the collars. A heat-curable adhesive material may be applied to the collars, the elongate beam, and the retaining cap. The assembly allows displacement of the elongate beam within the collars until the adhesive material is cured.
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