Vehicle upper body structural brace
US9296431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle upper body structural brace apparatus includes a first member having a first end in a rear region of a vehicle and second and third members each coupled to a second end of the first member. The second and third members are configured to couple lower and upper unibody vehicle structural components, respectively. The first, second and third members transfer impact forces at the first end of the first member from the first end, around first and second vehicle interior regions, and to the lower and upper unibody vehicle structural components.
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