Front cowl member for vehicle
US-9193390-B1 · Nov 24, 2015 · US
Frangible member for vehicle body structure
US9415744B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9415744-B1 |
| Application number | US-201514883134-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Publication date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
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A vehicle body structure includes a cowl top and a cowl inner. A bracket assembly is connected between the cowl top and the cowl inner, and includes a frangible member having a fracture portion. The fraction portion has a reduced cross-sectional area, and is configured to shear in response to a drive-cycle impact to the cowl top.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle body structure comprising: a cowl top; a cowl inner welded to the cowl top; and a plurality of bracket assemblies, each including: a first bracket connected to the cowl top, a second bracket connected to the cowl inner, and a frangible member having a first end connected to the first bracket and a second end connected to the second bracket such that the frangible member extends perpendicularly from the second bracket, wherein the frangible…
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Operations & Transport · mapped topic
Operations & Transport · mapped topic
Operations & Transport · mapped topic
- B60R21/34Primary
Operations & Transport · mapped topic
Operations & Transport · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9415744B1 cover?
- A vehicle body structure includes a cowl top and a cowl inner. A bracket assembly is connected between the cowl top and the cowl inner, and includes a frangible member having a fracture portion. The fraction portion has a reduced cross-sectional area, and is configured to shear in response to a drive-cycle impact to the cowl top.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R21/34. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 16 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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