US3700076A
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Side protection device for motor vehicles
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract Side impact protection for motor vehicle bodies, particularly for the doors of the passenger compartment to restrict the depth of penetration of an impacting vehicle. A band-shaped energy absorbing element is arranged contiguous to the inner surface of an outer door panel and is anchored on the door end walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Forsting
- 👤 Edmund Hellriegel
- 👤 Dieter Pfadenhauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/04; B60J5/042; B60J5/0456; B60J5/0458; B60J5/0422; B60J5/0438; B60J5/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A side protector for a motor vehicle body structure such as a vehicle door having an exterior panel and end walls at each end of the panel, wherein the improvement comprises: a non-rigid strip of energy absorbing material extending substantially parallel and contiguous to the inner surface of the exterior panel in a direction substantially fore-and-aft of the body structure, the strip of energy absorbing material having a loop at each end, and securing means anchoring the strip at each of its ends to respective end walls of the body structure, the securing means comprising a pin received in each loop, each pin being anchored to the door structure adjacent the respective end wall of the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A side protector for a motor vehicle body structure such as a vehicle door having an exterior panel and end walls at each end of the panel, wherein the improvement comprises: a non-rigid strip of energy absorbing material extending substantially parallel and contiguous to the inner surface of the exterior panel in a direction substantially fore-and-aft of the body structure, the strip of energy absorbing material having a loop at each end, and securing means anchoring the strip at each of its ends to respective end walls of the body structure, the securing means comprising a pin received in each loop, each pin being anchored to the door structure adjacent the respective end wall of the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A side protector according to claim 1, in which: the strip of energy absorbing material is a band of steel wire strands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A side protector according to claim 1, in which: the energy absorbing material is a band of synthetic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A side protector according to claim 1, in which: the energy absorbing material is a band of woven synthetic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A side protector according to claim 4, in which: the woven synthetic material is a pre-stressed polyester weave.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A side protector according to claim 1, in which: the strip of energy absorbing material is a strip of plaited steel wire.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |