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Vehicle energy management system with load-bearing component in wheel cavity

US9669784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2015
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B15/19
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An energy management system for a vehicle includes a load-bearing component operatively positioned in a wheel cavity rearward of a tire and wheel assembly in the wheel cavity. The load-bearing component is configured to limit movement of the tire and wheel assembly in the wheel cavity under a load applied to the vehicle forward of the tire and wheel assembly and offset from a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.

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