US3651886A
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Passenger motor vehicle
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A passenger motor vehicle, in particular of cellular-type construction, in which the junction or connecting places between the center section, itself constructed as rigid as possible, and its end section are so constructed and arranged that intentional, predetermined rupture lines or areas are formed thereby; connecting elements with intentional rupture places may be used for that purpose which become disengaged or disconnected in case of forces of predetermined magnitude acting against the center section of the vehicle in the vehicle transverse direction. The intentional disconnection may be aided or brought about by suitably placed explosive charges, detonated only by transversely directed forces of predetermined magnitude.
Inventors
- 👤 Bela Barenyi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D21/00; B62D21/15; B62D21/157; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A surface type passenger motor vehicle which includes a center section having a passenger space that is as form-rigid as possible and at least one end section connected with the center section, characterized in that connecting means are provided at the junction places between the end section and the center section effectively providing thereat an intentional, predetermined rupture between the two sections, and in that means are provided for destroying said connecting means in response to forces of predetermined magnitude acting on the vehicle essentially in the transverse direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A surface type passenger motor vehicle which includes a center section having a passenger space that is as form-rigid as possible and at least one end section connected with the center section, characterized in that connecting means are provided at the junction places between the end section and the center section effectively providing thereat an intentional, predetermined rupture between the two sections, and in that means are provided for destroying said connecting means in response to forces of predetermined magnitude acting on the vehicle essentially in the transverse direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the vehicle is of cellular-type construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that said connecting means provides in effect a predetermined, intentional rupture line upon destruction thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the vehicle includes a front section and a rear section, intentional rupture lines being provided at the junction places between the front and rear sections, on the one hand, and the center section, on the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that said connecting means provide a plurality of intentional rupture places between the end section and the center section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the destruction of said connecting means is effected by explosive charge means arRanged within the area thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the destruction of the connecting means is assisted by explosive charge means arranged within the area thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |