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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8366181 | Structural reinforcer applied to cut-out area of structural member A structural member assembly includes a substantially hollow structural member and a structural reinforcer. The hollow structural member is formed by a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels includes a cut-out region extending from the edge of the panel to ... | 02/05/2013 |
| 8262151 | Extension with improved support An elongate mechanical device for vehicles, for absorbing impacts, which includes a profiled or tubular elongate part of polygonal cross section, and an end part mounted at one end of the elongate part, at an angle perpendicular to the axis of the elongate part, and... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8256828 | Chassis component for a motor vehicle A chassis component of a motor vehicle including a first outer component and a second inner component connected to the first outer component to form a composite, wherein the first outer component is formed of a material of greater ductility than the material of the ... | 09/04/2012 |
| 8167359 | Assembly configuration An assembly configuration for a motor vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a first assembly and a second assembly, a channel being at least partially implemented between the first assembly and the second assembly, a bulkhead plate being positione... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7967371 | Machine having camera and mounting strategy therefor A machine includes a frame having ground engaging elements for propelling a machine, and a body mounted to the frame. The body includes a plurality of body components, one of which is contoured for mounting a camera that includes a continuous face and a pocket each ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7784855 | Device for installing a sensor An installation device for a sensor on an outer surface of a component of a motor vehicle includes the following elements: a base member for accommodating the sensor; holding brackets for fastening the sensor to the base member; a contour ring for accommodating the ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7726725 | Vacuum-formed “firm-feel” reinforcement for bumper fascias The present invention relates to a mechanism for reinforcing a fascia including at least one reinforcement structure and at least one strengthening feature. The reinforcement structure is attached to the fascia so that at least a portion of the fascia is covered by ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7669917 | Bearing structure of a motor vehicle A bearing structure of a motor vehicle has at least two opposite node elements. Each of the node elements has at least one longitudinal beam segment and one transverse beam connection. A transverse beam joins the transverse beam connections to each other. A profiled... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7651154 | One piece modular design for rear seat head restraints and snap in bracket design A vehicle comprising a frame having a rear seat and first and second side structural walls. A modular unit extends between and is fixedly connected to the first side structural wall and the second side structural wall, with the unit having a pin on a first side ther... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648191 | Automobile strength member An automobile strength member, having a cross-sectional shape giving a high bending repulsion at the beginning of impact and able to reduce the production cost and lighten the weight and achieve a greater improvement in safety and a reduction of cost of an automobil... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7520559 | Foams for vehicular energy absorbance The invention is an energy absorbing member comprising, an amorphous thermoplastic cellular polymer in contact with a structural element, wherein at least about 50% of the cells of the amorphous cellular polymer are closed cells and the closed cells have a gas press... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7494178 | Vehicle and a strengthening member for a vehicle The present invention provides a road vehicle having at least one strengthening member fixed to a structure of the vehicle, preferably extending adjacent to a front windscreen of the vehicle, between lateral edges of the front windscreen, wherein the strengthening m... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7445269 | Structural stability device for automotive frame members A vehicle structural frame member incorporates an internal lightweight brace member spanning between the opposing flanges of the co-joined hat-shaped members forming the structural frame member. The internal brace is formed of thin material, such as steel, to help t... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7428774 | Baffle for an automotive vehicle and method of use therefor There is disclosed a baffle for inhibiting the passage of sound, debris or the like through a cavity of an automotive vehicle. ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422088 | Blocking devices for hollow structures A blocking device for mounting within a space defined within a hollow structure includes a holder and an expandable member. The holder is adapted to be mounted within the space. The expandable member is supported on the holder and is expandable by heat to form a foa... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410206 | Component parts joining structure In a joining structure, a protruding portion on the side of a first component is a hollow body that prevents bringing about sinking, deforming, and cracking of the side surface of the first component part, even in the event that the protruding portion is enlarged in... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401845 | Active material based tunable property automotive brackets A tunable property bracket for a vehicle body, includes a support member comprising a first active material configured to provide support for static and dynamic loads during normal operation of the vehicle body, wherein the first active material undergoes a change i... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7367610 | Method and apparatus for assembling a component to a panel A component is adapted for assembly to a panel at a desired location. The component includes a body and at least one fastener threadingly received in the body, the fastener having a head and a threaded shaft, the head extending outwardly from the body a predetermine... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357443 | Deformable component, especially accessory for a vehicle, and process for manufacturing A structural article, in particular an equipment article for the interior of a motor vehicle, includes a first, hard-elastic or plastically deformable carrier structure (2) and of a second, soft-elastic component (6) which is connected in one piece to ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354101 | Hood structure with crush initiators A vehicle hood for achieving generally predetermined deformation in an event of a front impact. The hood may include an outer panel including at least one raised section along rear and side edges of the hood for thereby defining a reverse power dome. An inner panel ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350609 | Vehicle front end structure In the case of mounting a liquid storage tank or an intake air resonator on a substantially frame-shaped resin shroud panel (1) with an opening (11d) in which a radiator (2) is disposed, the shroud panel (1) is integrally formed at... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338115 | Motor vehicle rear floor The present invention relates to a motor vehicle rear floor (32) that is intended to form part of a motor vehicle rear block, the block including two longitudinal rails (12), each having a front end forming a rear structural node (20) of the veh... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7287613 | Carrier structure A carrier structure has an inside member formed of a plastic material, an outer member formed of steel coupled to the inside member, and a bracket formed at a lower end of the outer member for reducing the weight of the carrier. The bracket is coupled to the inner m... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287809 | Cross-member for a motor vehicle front end module, and a front end module and a cooling module support provided with such a cross-member The invention relates to a cross-member to be found in the proximity of a bodywork part capable of moving towards the cross-member, said cross-member being fitted with an inertia part and a stabilization part for geometrically stabilizing the inertia part. The stabi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7244085 | Fastener assembly A fastener assembly includes a grommet having an enlarged bulbous body and a cylindrical extension projecting therefrom, the projection and body defining axially aligned openings therethrough. The cylindrical projection is configured to retain a washer on the outsid... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7222913 | Frame for a motor vehicle A continuous, hydroformed tubular member includes a horizontal member having a first end and a second end. A first vertical member has a first lower end coupled to the first end of the horizontal member. The first vertical member also has a first upper pillar-free e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204545 | Fender support for a motor vehicle The motor vehicle fender support comprises a metal core with a top portion provided with fasteners for fastening to a fender. The top portion is provided with ribs arranged to stiffen it in the event of stress being directed in the transverse direction, and to buckl... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182545 | Structural element for a motor vehicle comprising two metal members and a reinforcing piece of plastics material which brings about the connection of the members, and a corresponding motor vehicle This structural element comprises a first (3) and a second (5) metal member, whose regions (23, 29) overlap and a reinforcing piece (7) of plastics material which is overmoulded on the first and second metal members, the reinforcing piece... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7159931 | Automotive roof rack and accessories manufactured with QPF/SPF technology An integrally designed roof rack and roof panel attached to a vehicle may be formed using quick plastic forming (QPF) and superplastic forming processing (SPF). A number of vehicle accessories such as luggage containers, fuel tanks, consoles, door attachments, truck... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7083223 | Vehicle cab A vehicle cab having a frame construction including a pair of front supporting A-pillars, a pair of rear supporting B- or C-pillars, at least one front transverse beam, which mutually connects the front supporting A-pillars, and a rear transverse beam, which mutuall... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077438 | Impact beam for a vehicle body The invention relates to an impact beam for a vehicle body, which has an oblong box-type hollow profile. In order to enable the impact beam to provide sufficient rigidity and strength in the event of an impact in spite of having a lightweight construction, it is pro... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7070228 | Press molding and its high frequency quenching method and its high frequency quenching system A press formed article such as a center pillar or the like for a vehicle having a demanded strength distribution achieved by hardening through induction hardening or the like, and a method and an apparatus for performing induction hardening on the press formed artic... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066530 | Filler panel apparatus and method for reinforcing a vehicle body A filler panel for inserting within a vehicle body section that has a plurality of slats positioned substantially parallel with respect to one another, and each slat has a slat connector mechanism. The apparatus further has a molded encasing exhibiting a shape suita... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063376 | Structural member for a vehicle frame assembly A structural member for a motor vehicle, that is selectively positioned inside of a tubular frame rail that operatively deforms to absorb and dissipate energy in the event of a collision. The structural member having a tubular body with strengthening ribs located in... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052075 | Vehicular body panel or component part and method for manufacturing same A vehicular body panel or component part having a reinforcing backing plate reconciled to a part of a blank material at a position wherein a bending formation is implemented. The backing plate has one or more apertures formed in at least one lateral raw at a locatio... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025166 | Light weight integrated body/chassis structure for road or rail vehicle The present invention relates to a road or rail vehicle comprised of a lightweight perimeter frame with panel-like elements, which define a floor, a roof, side walls, and front and rear end elements. In this design the panels are made from high-strength materials wh... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014254 | Fastening device for a component installed in a depression in an automotive body part A fastening device is provided for a component which is installed in a depression in an automotive body part, insertable into the depression from the outside via an inclined assembly position, and lockable in an operating position in the depression by a pivoting mov... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008008 | Cross-member at automobile front The invention relates to an equipment front face for a motor vehicle, the front face comprising a top cross-member extended at its ends firstly by lateral supports and secondly by legs. Said front face includes at least first and second structural parts each having ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004502 | Frontal impact energy dissipation zone The invention capitalizes upon the absence of an engine compartment forward of the passenger compartment in the vehicle body and provides a frontal impact energy dissipation compartment forward of the passenger compartment. The frontal impact energy dissipation comp... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997469 | Molded running board A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with ... | 02/14/2006 |
