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Frame structure for a motor vehicle

US9199591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Weil · Fort Collins, US
Jens Hartmann · Frankenthal (Pfalz), DE
Klaus-Peter Eckhardt · Offenbach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 12, 2014
Grant date	Dec 1, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 12, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R19/34
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A frame structure for a motor vehicle is disclosed which includes a side member, a bumper cross member, a first crash box arranged in extension of the side member and a second crash box, which obliquely branches off to the side from the arrangement of side member and first crash box. The bumper cross member protrudes over the first crash box towards the side, and an outer end of the second crash box is fastened to the bumper cross member.

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