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Header beam of a vehicle frame and method of forming the same
US9199293B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9199293-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314062510-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Publication date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
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A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portions of the beam segment are clamped and the beam segment is stretch bent to form a curvature between the end portions that remain generally straight. A front flange extends forward along the body portion and is struck proximate the end portions to form an edge that is parallel to the curvature formed between the end portions. The end portions are attached to the A-pillars and the edge of the front flange is attached to a windshield.
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We claim: 1. A method of forming a header beam for a vehicle frame, comprising: cutting an extruded member to form a generally straight beam with a length, the beam having a hollow interior with a forward leg and a rearward leg extending within the hollow interior continuously along the length, wherein the beam includes a front flange extending forward along the length of the beam; securing opposing end portions of the beam with a clamping device; stretching and bending the be…
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- What does patent US9199293B2 cover?
- A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portion…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D25/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 01 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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