Gap joint for closed section load transfer
US9505447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D26/021
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydro-formed body side rail is assembled by a bracket to a front header. The front header is an extruded cross-car structural support that is joined to the body side rail by a framed joint. A gap is defined between the body side outer panel and the hydro-formed side rail relative to a lateral end of a front header. Side impact test loads are applied initially to the body side rail and compress the bracket. Compression of the bracket closes the gap and the impact loads are applied to the cross-car structural support.
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