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Motor vehicle energy-absorbing forward structure
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1973-10-05
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-10-05
Abstract
Abstract The forward structure of a motor vehicle includes deflector elements behind the front wheels which deflect the front wheels outwardly as the forward structure collapses under impact and the front wheels engage the deflector elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertold Felzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B62; B62D; B62D21/00; B62D21/15; B62D21/152; B60R21/00; B60R2021/0002; B60R2021/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A motor vehicle comprising, in combination, a forward vehicle structure collapsible upon impact of the vehicle with an obstacle and including a frame, a pair of front wheels mounted on the forward vehicle structure, and a deflector element on the vehicle respective to each front wheel and located rearwardly thereof, each element being independent of the frame and including a deflector surface extending angularly and outwardly of the vehicle structure and lying in a horizontal plane including the wheel center, collapse of the forward vehicle structure moving the wheels into engagement with the deflector surfaces of the respective deflector elements to force the wheels angularly and outwardly of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A motor vehicle comprising, in combination, a forward vehicle structure collapsible upon impact of the vehicle with an obstacle and including a frame, a pair of front wheels mounted on the forward vehicle structure, and a deflector element on the vehicle respective to each front wheel and located rearwardly thereof, each element being independent of the frame and including a deflector surface extending angularly and outwardly of the vehicle structure and lying in a horizontal plane including the wheel center, collapse of the forward vehicle structure moving the wheels into engagement with the deflector surfaces of the respective deflector elements to force the wheels angularly and outwardly of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
A motor vehicle comprising, in combination, a forward vehicle structure collapsible upon impact of the vehicle with an obstacle, a pair of front wheels mounted on the forward vehicle structure, and a generally wedge shaped deflector element on the vehicle respective to each front wheel and located rearwardly thereof, each element including a deflector surface extending angularly and outwardly of the vehicle structure generally coplanar with a respective wheel center, collapse of the forward vEhicle structure moving the wheels into engagement with the deflector surfaces of the respective deflector elements to force the wheels angularly and outwardly of the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A motor vehicle comprising, in combination, a forward vehicle structure collapsible upon impact of the vehicle with an obstacle, a pair of front wheels mounted on the forward vehicle structure, and a generally wedge shaped deflector element on the vehicle respective to each front wheel and located rearwardly thereof, each element including a deflector surface extending angularly and outwardly of the vehicle structure generally coplanar with a respective wheel center, collapse of the forward vEhicle structure moving the wheels into engagement with the deflector surfaces of the respective deflector elements to force the wheels angularly and outwardly of the vehicle.
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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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |