Integration of one piece door inner panel with impact beam
US9352388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0483
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for manufacturing an inner door panel for a vehicle side door that employs a die casting process. The method includes providing a die cast mold having opposing mold halves that combine to define a die cavity configured to provide the inner door panel having an integrated impact beam. The mold cavity also includes channels that form a runner and gating system that causes the molten material to form an outer frame defining a central opening that allows the mold halves to be separated when the door panel has hardened within the mold.
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