公开(公告)号：US11603142B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US15319571

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.

Inventor： Craig Lawrence Milne ,  Gregory E. Tremblay ,  Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi ,  Somasekhar Bobba Venkat ,  Arunachala Parameshwara ,  Matthew D. Marks

IPC: B62D29/04 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C70/46 ,  B29C70/50 ,  B60R21/04 ,  B32B3/04 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B3/28 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/10 ,  B32B38/18 ,  B62D63/04

Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy-absorbing device can comprise: a polymer reinforcement structure, wherein the polymer reinforcement structure comprises a polymer matrix and chopped fibers; and a shell comprising 2 walls extending from a back and forming a shell channel, wherein the shell comprises continuous fibers and a resin matrix; wherein the polymer reinforcement structure is located in the shell channel.

公开(公告)号：US20230072338A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：US17293630

申请日：2019-11-08

Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Loic Bezeaukt ,  Robin Law

IPC: B62D25/14 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: A structural element forms a motor vehicle dashboard body that is intended to be installed in a transverse installation position inside a vehicle passenger compartment. The structural element has a one-piece openwork structure produced by three-dimensional printing. The openwork structure defines: a first internal passage that passes all the way through the structural element and extends transversely when the structural element is in the installation position. The first passage is shaped so as to receive a crossmember that is in particular bent with a constant radius of curvature and having at least two fastening elements that are intended to be fastened to the crossmember. A second internal passage connects the first passage to a face of the structural element that is directed toward the rear of the vehicle when the structural element is in the installation position. The second passage has at least one fastening element that is intended to fasten a steering column fastening support.

公开(公告)号：US20230055378A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17406023

申请日：2021-08-18

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Bradley A. NEWCOMB ,  Joung Min CHOI ,  Julien P. MOUROU

IPC: B60R13/02 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D25/06

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a header for a vehicle upper body structure. The header includes an elongated body extending between a first side and a second side. The elongated body includes a polymer and a plurality of fibers. The elongated body includes a front end and a back end. The front end is configured to be coupled to a windshield. The back end is configured to be coupled to a roof. At least a portion of the elongated body has a transparency of greater than or equal to about 4%.

公开(公告)号：US20230044957A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17970319

申请日：2022-10-20

Applicant: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.

Inventor： Geert Jan SCHELLEKENS

IPC: B60R21/34 ,  B60R19/02 ,  B62D25/10 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: The invention relates to a front end panel assembly for an electric vehicle, the assembly comprising a front cover having side edges, the front cover extending in a bended shape such that a first angle α is enclosed between a first portion and a second portion of the front cover; and a carrier structure comprising a base and a peripheral wall extending from the base, wherein the carrier structure comprises a first part and a second part that enclose a second angle β; wherein the upstanding wall connects to the front cover at or near at least part of the side edges of the front cover, such that a space is formed and enclosed between the front cover and the carrier structure, wherein the first portion of the front cover covers the first part of the carrier structure, and the second portion of the front cover covers the second part of the carrier structure. The invention also relates to a vehicle provided with such a front end panel assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20230030255A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17962143

申请日：2022-10-07

Applicant: Workhorse Group Inc.

Inventor： Robert Willison

IPC: B62D23/00 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D33/06

Abstract: Electric vehicles are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, an electric vehicle includes a front cage, a rear floor, an intermediate section, a utility cabinet, and a flatbed. In other embodiments, an electric vehicle includes a front cage, a rear floor, an intermediate section, and a flatbed. In some embodiments, the front cage at least partially defines an operator cabin, the rear floor is positioned rearward of the front cage in a longitudinal direction, and the intermediate section is disposed at least partially between the front cage and the rear floor in the longitudinal direction.

公开(公告)号：US20230023193A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-26

申请号：US17953809

申请日：2022-09-27

Applicant: Zephyros, Inc.

Inventor： Liwen Li ,  Henry E. Richardson

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D25/00 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for a vehicle comprising: a) a carrier having a base wall from which a plurality of projections extend, the plurality of projections including at least one first projection and at least one second projection and the at least one first projection having a height greater than a height of the at least one second projection; b) an activatable material which is heat activatable and affixed to the carrier, configured to secure the carrier in a cavity of the vehicle; wherein in event of an impact, the at least one first projection and second projection are configured to deform toward the base wall and/or in a direction of an impact load in response to the impact load; and the at least one first projection is configured to receive the impact load and deform before the at least one second projection receives the impact load and deforms.

公开(公告)号：US20230002965A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：US17897639

申请日：2022-08-29

Applicant: ZEPHYROS, INC.

Inventor： Frank Braymand ,  Eric Chopin ,  Henry E. Richardson

IPC: D06N3/12 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C44/18 ,  B29C45/16 ,  B29C51/08 ,  B29C51/12 ,  B29C51/26 ,  B29C69/02 ,  B29D99/00 ,  B62D29/04 ,  D06M15/19 ,  D06N3/00

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material having an outer surface; and (is) at least one consolidated fibrous insert having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement having a plurality of ordered fibers arranged in a predetermined manner. The fibrous insert is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert and the mass of polymeric material are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier will be a mass of activatable material.

公开(公告)号：US20220410983A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：US17358177

申请日：2021-06-25

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Christopher A. Michaels ,  Lu Wang

IPC: B62D27/02 ,  F16B37/06 ,  B62D25/06 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D29/00

Abstract: Presented are protective covers for weldable fasteners, methods for making/using such cover-protected weldable fasteners, and motor vehicles with such covered fasteners welded to load-bearing structural members. A weldable fastener assembly includes a fastener, such as a weld-on nut or clip retainer, that is fabricated with a shank and a flange. One end of the shank has a fastener hole that receives therethrough a mating fastener, such as a bolt, screw, stud, or clip. The flange is formed, in whole or in part, from a weldable material for welding to a load-bearing panel or other structural support member. The flange may be integrally formed with and project radially outward from the shank. A protective cover is attached to the flange and covers the fastener hole. The protective cover is frangible and formed, in whole or in part, from a material designed to withstand the temperature at which the weldable material melts.

公开(公告)号：US11535306B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-27

申请号：US17173054

申请日：2021-02-10

Applicant: Gemini Group, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Robinson

IPC: B62D25/20 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B62D33/04 ,  B32B3/12 ,  B32B17/06 ,  C03C17/32

Abstract: An exemplary multi-dimensional load structure may include a base panel having a tiered structure with an upper layer, a lower layer, and at least one interior layer therebetween. The load structure may also have a glass layer applied to at least surfaces of each of the upper layer, the lower layer, and the at least one interior layer not in contact with an adjacent layer. The load structure may further have a coating applied to the exterior of the glass layer. The at least one interior layer may be configured to withstand a greater compressive force than the upper layer and the lower layer and/or the upper layer and the lower layer may be lighter than the at least one interior layer.

公开(公告)号：US20220402558A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17812197

申请日：2022-07-13

Applicant: Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Inventor： Mark W. Brandley ,  Georg Kasmeier ,  Adam Halsband ,  Adam Harms ,  Johannes Klug

IPC: B62D25/20 ,  B62D29/04

Abstract: A modular composite structure containing multiple individual composite structures attached together. The individual composite structures form sections of a vehicle component. The composite structures are lightweight and made of materials that can function to absorb energy or attenuate vibration or noise. The composite structures contain a core material adhered to a fiber layer and a fiber reinforcement region for improving the strength and stiffness of the modular composite structure. The modular composite structure can include multiple floor pan segments that can be attached to a central composite structure that can be a utility tunnel or housing.