Structural component and a method of manufacturing such a component
US9487244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2360/141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural component for a motor vehicle comprises first and second profiled sheet metal parts joined together by welding spots, which sheet metal parts have opposing free ends arranged to be mating to form an overlapping portion over a predetermined distance. A cross-section of the component through the overlapping portion has a hat shape that comprises first and second edge portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the component, first and second side portions arranged to join a respective edge portion, and a central portion arranged to join the side portions. The free end of the central portion of each sheet metal part comprises at least two tabs separated by a recess, and the tabs of the first and second sheet metal parts are joined to a part of an adjacent central portion by welding. The disclosure further relates to a method for making the component.
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