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Beams with U-shaped cross-section

US9849916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Autotech Engineering A.I.E. · ES

Inventors

Xavier Valencia Carrio · Manresa, ES
Sergi MARQUEZ DURAN · Rajadell, ES
Lluis Espana De Juan · Lliçà de Vall, ES
Christophe CAZES · Versailles, FR
Gregory Gatard · Arpajon, FR
Vincent Barelli · Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, FR
Emmanuel Leroy · Buisson, FR
Matthieu Dunand · Paris, FR
Matthieu Niess · Amorebieta-Etxano, ES

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 14, 2014
Grant date	Dec 26, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2019/1806
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A beam comprising a first portion having a U-shaped cross-section, wherein the U-shape comprises a bottom and a first and a second side wall extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom, and wherein the first and/or the second side wall comprises a first substantially straight portion, a second substantially straight portion and a side transition zone between the first and the second substantially straight portion. The disclosure further relates to bumpers, rocker panels, side impact beams and B-pillars comprising such beams and to vehicles incorporating such components.

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