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Underbody mounted rim engagement member

US9694853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2015
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/025
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a vehicle body that includes a rocker fixed to an underbody. The rocker and the under body at least in part define a front wheel well of the vehicle. A rim engagement member is cantilevered from the underbody and extends into the wheel well. The rim engagement member snags a rim of a front wheel of the vehicle and directs movement of a front wheel of the vehicle away from intrusion into a floor and/or dash of the vehicle.

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