Windshield glass support structure
US9522703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/081
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A windshield glass support structure is provided that is capable of absorbing an impact load caused by external force even if the external force is applied at any angle to an outer surface of the windshield glass. The windshield glass support structure includes a windshield support panel that extends toward a lower end of the windshield glass from a cross member, and a glass support member that inclines rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction and upward in the vehicle up-down direction from a front edge of the windshield support panel along a lower side surface of the windshield glass. The glass support member is arranged to be deformable when external force is applied in any direction from a front in the vehicle front-rear direction.
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