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Inner panel for a vehicle bonnet

US9573626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLVO CAR CORPORATION · SE

Inventors

Peter Lindmark · Onsala, SE
Anders Fredriksson · Malmö, SE
Magnus Oldenbo · Gothenburg, SE
Jonas Backlund · Gothenburg, SE
Peter HANSSON · Grästorp, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2015
Grant date	Feb 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/343
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an inner panel for a vehicle bonnet. The inner panel comprises a peripheral portion, extending along at least a portion of a periphery of the inner panel, and a central portion, located within the peripheral portion. The central portion has a longitudinal extension and a transverse extension. The central portion comprises a reinforcing framework, a portion of which forms an arch-shaped member. A longitudinal extension of the arch-shaped member is equal to or greater than 30% of the longitudinal extension of the inner panel. A transverse extension of the arch-shaped member is equal to or greater than 40% of the transverse extension of the inner panel. The disclosure further relates to a bonnet comprising such an inner panel and an outer panel.

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