Expandable roof panel perimeter reinforcement
US-2015367893-A1 · Dec 24, 2015 · US
Vehicle hood assembly
US8991902B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8991902-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313950780-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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A vehicle hood assembly includes a first panel member, a second panel member, and a third panel member disposed between the first panel member and the second panel member. The third panel member includes a corrugated body. The third panel member defines a plurality of panel perforations extending through the corrugated body in order to attenuate kinetic energy imparted to the hood assembly.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicle hood assembly, comprising: a first panel member; a second panel member; and a third panel member disposed between the first panel member and the second panel member, the third panel member including a corrugated body; and wherein the third panel member defines a plurality of panel perforations extending through the corrugated body; wherein the second panel member includes a support plate configured to support the corrugated body, an…
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- What does patent US8991902B2 cover?
- A vehicle hood assembly includes a first panel member, a second panel member, and a third panel member disposed between the first panel member and the second panel member. The third panel member includes a corrugated body. The third panel member defines a plurality of panel perforations extending through the corrugated body in order to attenuate kinetic energy imparted to the hood assembly.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gm Global Tech Operations Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D25/12. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 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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