Reinforcement structure
US9884652B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a reinforcement structure for a vehicle. The reinforcement structure has a main extension direction and comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises, or consists of, a more ductile material than the second portion. The first portion and the second portion are joined to each other in an overlap zone extending along the main extension direction, such that the first portion and the second portion extend parallel to each other along the main extension direction in the overlap zone. The present disclosure also concerns a vehicle comprising at least one such reinforcement structure. The disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a reinforcement structure.
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