US3625561A
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Reinforcing elements for a motor vehicle body
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1969-01-31
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Reinforcing structure for the front body portion of a motor vehicle with a front engine, especially of a passenger motor vehicle, in which reinforcing elements lead from the structural elements disposed on the side of the engine to the crossconnection arranged to the rear of the engine; the reinforcing elements are so constructed and/or arranged and/or secured that they are able to transmit pressure forces only up to a predetermined limit.
Inventors
- 👤 Guntram Huber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Reinforcing elements for the body end portion of a motor vehicle equipped in the body front portion with a front engine, especially of a passenger motor vehicle, which lead from lateral vehicle structural elements disposed adjacent the engine to a cross-connection arranged to the rear of the engine, characterized in that the reinforcing elements are constructed as supporting means for the body front portion and transmit pressure forces only up to a limited magnitude, wherein the reinforcing elements have at least one predetermined weakened place such that, when the pressure forces of limited magnitude are exceeded, the reinforcing elements do not cause any plastic deformation at the connecting places of the rear cross-connection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Reinforcing elements for the body end portion of a motor vehicle equipped in the body front portion with a front engine, especially of a passenger motor vehicle, which lead from lateral vehicle structural elements disposed adjacent the engine to a cross-connection arranged to the rear of the engine, characterized in that the reinforcing elements are constructed as supporting means for the body front portion and transmit pressure forces only up to a limited magnitude, wherein the reinforcing elements have at least one predetermined weakened place such that, when the pressure forces of limited magnitude are exceeded, the reinforcing elements do not cause any plastic deformation at the connecting places of the rear cross-connection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 1, wherein said reinforcing elements consist of profiles having at least one weakened place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 2, wherein each reinforcing element is provided with several weakened places.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 3, wherein said profiles are open profiles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 3, wherein said profiles are hollow profiles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 2, wherein said profiles are open profiles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 2, wherein said profiles are hollow profiles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 2, wherein a respective reinforcing element is secured force-lockingly in the pressure direction on at least one of the two parts consisting of the structural elements and the rear cross-connection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 8, wherein said reinforcing elements are force-lockingly connected in the pressure direction at the structural elements and at the rear cross-connection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 9, wherein said force-locking connection is formed by a slotted portion through which extends a securing means adapted to be released through the slotted portion in the presence of pressure forces exceeding the maximum value.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 1, wherein each reinforcing elemEnt consists of at least two parts which are connected with each other by connecting means dimensioned for the maximum pressure forces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 11, wherein said parts are mutually slideable parts, and wherein said connecting means is a member extending through said parts and designed to shear off at forces exceeding the maximum pressure forces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 12, wherein a respective reinforcing element is secured force-lockingly in the pressure direction on at least one of the two parts consisting of the structural elements and the rear cross-connection.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 13, wherein said reinforcing elements are force-lockingly connected in the pressure direction at the structural elements and at the rear cross-connection.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 14, wherein said force-locking connection is formed by a slotted portion through which extends a securing means adapted to be released through the slotted portion in the presence of pressure forces exceeding the maximum value.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 1, wherein said reinforcing elements consists of profiles having at least one weakened place.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 1, wherein each reinforcing element consists of at least two parts which are connected with each other by connecting means dimensioned for the maximum pressure forces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
37 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 17, wherein said parts are mutually slideable parts, and wherein said connecting means is a member extending through said parts and designed to shear off at forces exceeding the maximum pressure forces.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 1, wherein a respective reinforcing element is secured force-lockingly in the pressure direction on at least one of the two parts consisting of the structural elements and the rear cross-connection.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 19, wherein said reinforcing elements are force-lockingly connected in the pressure direction at the structural elements and at the rear cross-connection.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
Reinforcing elements according to claim 19, wherein said force-locking connection is formed by a slotted portion through which extends a securing means adapted to be released through the slotted portion in the presence of pressure forces exceeding the maximum value.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |