Hood structure for automotive vehicle
US-9216771-B2 · Dec 22, 2015 · US
Front hood for a motor vehicle
US8967313B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8967313-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113102785-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | May 15, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A front hood is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to damping element of plastic arranged between a top structure and a bottom structure. The damping element is glued to the top structure and the bottom structure. In the event of a head impact on the front hood the deformation of the top structure is retarded by the damping element. The damping element in the process supports itself on the bottom structure.
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What is claimed is: 1. A front hood for a motor vehicle, comprising: a top structure comprising an outer skin; a bottom structure arranged under the top structure; a plastic damping element arranged between the top structure and the bottom structure, the plastic damping element materially connected to the top structure and the bottom structure; and a plurality of support points configured to fasten the bottom structure to the top structure and the plastic damping element is…
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- What does patent US8967313B2 cover?
- A front hood is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to damping element of plastic arranged between a top structure and a bottom structure. The damping element is glued to the top structure and the bottom structure. In the event of a head impact on the front hood the deformation of the top structure is retarded by the damping element. The damping element in the process…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Schmitz Uwe, Dreyer Bernd, Thompson Grace, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D25/105. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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