公开(公告)号：US20140306482A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14244254

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: Shape Corp.

Inventor： Cort Corwin ,  Devesh Kumar Soni ,  Craig Oomen

IPC: B60R21/34

CPC classification number: B60R19/12 ,  B60R2019/188 ,  B60R2021/343

Abstract: An apron for a vehicle front end comprises a unitary plastic component having a front structure and a rear structure joined by an offset portion. The front and rear structures extend at rearward downward angles and in generally parallel directions, and the offset portion extends at a rearward upward angle. The apron has a relatively constant vertical dimension, such that the angled structures define a wave-shaped envelope. Preferably, a horizontal plane extending from the tip of the front structure stays within the wave-shaped envelope, so that impact forces stay within the boundary in a manner providing improved impact strength and greater energy absorption during an impact. At the same time, the front structure provides a homogeneous structure that distributes local impact stresses uniformly and more widely into the rear structure, thus providing a more uniform impact resistance less sensitive to impact location.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆前端的挡板包括具有前部结构的整体塑料部件和由偏移部分连接的后部结构。 前后结构以向后的角度和大致平行的方向延伸，并且偏移部分以向后的向上的角度延伸。 围裙具有相对恒定的垂直尺寸，使得倾斜结构限定波形包络。 优选地，从前结构的尖端延伸的水平面保持在波形外壳内，使得冲击力以提供冲击强度和在冲击期间更大的能量吸收的方式保持在边界内。 同时，前部结构提供均匀的结构，其将局部冲击应力均匀地并且更广泛地分布到后部结构中，从而提供对冲击位置较不敏感的更均匀的冲击阻力。

公开(公告)号：US08727421B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13596853

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Aimee N. Cohoon ,  Corey J. Hoff

Inventor： Aimee N. Cohoon ,  Corey J. Hoff

IPC: B60J5/00 ,  B60J5/04

CPC classification number: B60J5/0425 ,  B60J5/0437 ,  B60J5/0444

Abstract: A door beam assembly for a passenger vehicle comprises a roll formed longitudinally-swept tubular beam having a constant cross section defining a generally-orthogonal shape, with the outside wall having an integral channel rib formed into the wall to stiffen the wall. C-shaped mounting brackets are attached to beam ends, with opposing walls welded to and supporting walls of the beam, and with a transverse wall spaced from the adjacent wall of the beam. In one aspect, right and left door beam assemblies includes identical beams, front and rear mounting brackets attached to each end, and identical center brackets.

Abstract translation: 用于乘客车辆的门梁组件包括纵向扫掠的横梁，其具有限定大致正交形状的恒定横截面，其中外壁具有形成在壁中的整体通道肋，以加强壁。 C形安装支架连接到梁端部，相对的壁焊接到梁的支撑壁并且支撑梁的壁，并且具有与梁的相邻壁间隔开的横向壁。 在一个方面，左和右门梁组件包括相同的梁，连接到每个端部的前部和后部安装支架以及相同的中心支架。

公开(公告)号：US08716624B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US14051918

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: Shape Corp.

Inventor： Thomas Johnson ,  Doug Witte ,  Daniel Gatti ,  Brian Oxley ,  Brian Malkowski

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/10 ,  B23K37/00 ,  B23K37/04 ,  B21D39/00 ,  B21D9/10 ,  B21D5/14 ,  E04C3/00 ,  B60R19/02 ,  B60R19/04

CPC classification number: B60R19/18 ,  B21D5/086 ,  B21D5/14 ,  B21D51/16 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B23K26/0619 ,  B23K26/0846 ,  B23K26/20 ,  B23K26/24 ,  B23K26/242 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K37/0235 ,  B23K37/0435 ,  B23K2101/006 ,  B23K2101/18 ,  B23K2103/04 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B60R19/023 ,  B60R2019/1813 ,  B60R2019/1826

Abstract: A roll former for forming a sheet into a continuous multi-tubular reinforcement beam. The roll former includes a first set of rollers that are configured to bend the sheet to form a common center wall in generally perpendicular orientation relative to first and second lateral portions of the sheet that extend in opposing directions from respective first and second radiused ends of the common center wall. The first set of rollers also form radiused edges on the first and second lateral portions. A second set of rollers is configured to form a channel rib longitudinally along each of the first and second lateral portions. A third set of rollers is configured to bend the first and second lateral portions simultaneously and equally to abut the first and second radiused edges with the respective first and second radiused ends of the common center wall to define adjacent tubes of the beam.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将片材形成为连续的多管状加强梁的成形辊。 轧辊成形器包括第一组辊，其被构造成弯曲片材，以相对于片材的第一和第二横向部分以大致垂直的取向形成共同的中心壁，该第二和第二横向部分沿相反的方向从相应的第一和第二半径 普通中心墙。 第一组辊子还在第一和第二横向部分上形成圆角边缘。 第二组辊构造成沿着第一和第二横向部分中的每一个纵向地形成通道肋。 第三组辊被构造成同时地和等同地弯曲第一和第二侧面部分，以使第一和第二半径边缘与公共中心壁的相应的第一和第二半径端部邻接以限定梁的相邻管。

公开(公告)号：US20130320652A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13483636

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: David Strunk ,  Darin Evans

Inventor： David Strunk ,  Darin Evans

IPC: B60R21/206

CPC classification number: B60R21/045 ,  B60R2021/0051 ,  B60R2021/0293

Abstract: An internal deployable vehicle panel assembly includes an inner panel, an outer panel and a deployable energy absorber. The inner panel includes a first mounting structure that movably couples the inner panel to a vehicle component to move between a closed position to cover an access opening to a vehicle storage compartment and an open position to reveal the access opening. The outer panel includes a second mounting structure that is removably coupled to a third mounting structure of the inner panel. The deployable energy absorber is disposed between the inner and outer panels in an undeployed state. The deployable energy absorber is free from fixed attachment to the outer panel and energizable to a deployed state in which the deployable energy absorber separates the outer panel from the inner panel and displaces the outer panel away from the inner panel.

Abstract translation: 内部可部署的车辆面板组件包括内部面板，外部面板和可展开的能量吸收器。 内部面板包括第一安装结构，其将内部面板可移动地联接到车辆部件，以在关闭位置之间移动以覆盖到车辆储藏室的通行开口和打开位置以露出进入开口。 外板包括可移除地联接到内板的第三安装结构的第二安装结构。 可展开能量吸收器以未部署状态设置在内板和外板之间。 可展开的能量吸收器没有固定附着到外部面板并且能够被激活到展开状态，其中可展开的能量吸收器将外部面板与内部面板分开并使外部面板远离内部面板移位。

公开(公告)号：US08573682B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13666341

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: Shape Corp.

Inventor： Craig Martin Oomen

IPC: B62D25/08

CPC classification number: B60J10/84

Abstract: A vehicle cowl component configured to extend between a hood's rear edge and a vehicle front windshield comprises a cowl and a seal, the seal including a U-shaped cross section attached to the under-hood edge and having upwardly extending front and rear curved walls, each of the curved walls having an unconnected free end. In one embodiment, the seal is two-shot molded onto the cowl, which eliminates secondary attachment operations. A method includes steps of first-shot molding a cowl, and then second-shot molding a U-shaped seal onto the cowl along an under-hood front edge. A modified cowl includes a seal with a downwardly extending wiper for sealing engagement with a body support structure under the cowl and seal.

Abstract translation: 构造成在发动机罩的后边缘和车辆前挡风玻璃之间延伸的车辆罩部件包括前罩和密封件，所述密封件包括连接到发动机罩下边缘上的具有向上延伸的前后弯曲壁的U形横截面， 每个弯曲的壁具有未连接的自由端。 在一个实施例中，将密封件双重模制在整流罩上，这消除了二次附接操作。 一种方法包括首先成型整流罩的步骤，然后沿着发动机罩前边缘将U形密封件二次模制成整流罩。 改进的整流罩包括具有向下延伸的擦拭器的密封件，用于与整流罩和密封件下的主体支撑结构密封接合。

公开(公告)号：US08151614B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12129152

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: Richard D. Heinz ,  James H. Dodd ,  Wayne L. Ferris

Inventor： Richard D. Heinz ,  James H. Dodd ,  Wayne L. Ferris

IPC: B21D28/00

CPC classification number: B21D7/028 ,  B21D5/083 ,  B21D5/086 ,  B21D7/08 ,  B21D21/00 ,  B21D35/00 ,  B21D53/88 ,  B23D21/00 ,  B23D23/00 ,  B23D25/04 ,  B23D36/0033 ,  Y10T83/2181

Abstract: A cutoff unit for cutting a variably swept continuous beam extending from a roll forming mill includes a pickup subassembly for tracking a shape of the continuous beam, and a cutoff subassembly that engages and supports sides of the continuous beam while a blade slices transversely through the continuous beam. A controller connected to the roll forming mill and to the cutoff unit controls the cutoff unit to allow pass through of the continuous beam, and is configured to actuate the pickup and then actuate the blade to cut the continuous beam into longitudinally symmetrical beam segments, each having a center section (swept or not) and with mirror-image equally-swept end sections.

Abstract translation: 用于切割从轧辊成型轧机延伸的可变扫过的连续梁的切断装置包括用于跟踪连续梁的形状的拾取子组件和接合并支撑连续梁的侧面的切割子组件，同时叶片横切穿过连续梁 光束。 连接到辊轧机和切断单元的控制器控制切断单元以允许连续梁的通过，并且被配置为致动拾取器，然后致动叶片以将连续梁切割成纵向对称的梁段，每个 具有中心部分（扫掠或不扫描）和具有镜像均匀扫描的端部部分。

公开(公告)号：US08011704B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12118346

申请日：2008-05-09

Applicant: Rainer B. Nees ,  Darin Evans ,  David B. Chon

Inventor： Rainer B. Nees ,  Darin Evans ,  David B. Chon

IPC: B60R19/02

CPC classification number: B60R19/48

Abstract: A bumper system includes a structural polymeric reinforcement beam and one or more trim components covering visible portions of the beam. The beam has a center section forming a step, and end sections that form corners of the vehicle. The trim component(s) is a thin, lightweight component surface finished for aesthetics. The beam includes functional features, such as a storage pocket with lockable cover, lighting and accessory mounts, electrical connectors for connection to trailer wiring, remote vehicle electrical power, and/or a hidden tow hook. The bumper system is configured to provide a class II hitch, but via add-on components, can be made to be Class III or IV.

Abstract translation: 保险杠系统包括结构聚合物加强梁和覆盖梁的可见部分的一个或多个装饰部件。 梁具有形成台阶的中心部分和形成车辆拐角的端部。 修剪组件是一种薄而轻的元件表面，以美观为准。 梁包括功能特征，例如具有可锁定盖的储存袋，照明和附件安装件，用于连接到拖车接线的电连接器，远程车辆电力和/或隐藏的牵引钩。 保险杠系统配置为提供II级连接，但通过附加组件可以制成III级或IV级。

公开(公告)号：USRE40736E1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11950855

申请日：2007-12-05

Applicant: David W. Heatherington ,  Scott C. Glasgow ,  Bruce W. Lyons

Inventor： David W. Heatherington ,  Scott C. Glasgow ,  Bruce W. Lyons

IPC: B60R19/02 ,  B60R19/04

CPC classification number: B60R19/18 ,  B60R19/24 ,  B60R2019/1813 ,  B60R2019/1826

Abstract: A bumper beam includes an open front section made from a high-strength material such as ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) material, and further includes a mating back section made of lower-strength material attached to a rear side of the front section along abutting flanges. The front and back sections combine to define different tubular cross sections. The front section can be roll-formed, and the back section can be stamped, thus taking advantage of roll-forming processes' ability to form high-strength materials, while allowing the back section to have a more complicated shape and be stamped. The abutting flanges telescopingly overlap in a fore-aft direction of the vehicle and are welded together at locations that potentially experience shear upon impact, but the flanges of the front section are captured within the flanges of the backs section, thus providing impact strength even if the attachment locations shear off.

Abstract translation: 缓冲梁包括由诸如超高强度钢（UHSS）材料的高强度材料制成的开口前部，并且还包括由附接到前部的后侧的低强度材料制成的配合后部 沿着邻接法兰。 前部和后部组合以定义不同的管状横截面。 前部可以是辊状的，并且可以对后部进行冲压，从而利用辊轧成型工艺形成高强度材料的能力，同时允许背部具有更复杂的形状并且被冲压。 邻接的凸缘在车辆的前后方向可伸缩地重叠，并且在碰撞时可能经历剪切的位置处被焊接在一起，但是前部的凸缘被捕获在后部段的凸缘内，从而提供冲击强度，即使 附件位置剪切。

公开(公告)号：US07503601B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11875395

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Shailesh K. Agrahari

Inventor： Shailesh K. Agrahari

IPC: B60R16/02

CPC classification number: B60R19/18 ,  B60R2019/1826 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A B-shaped tubular reinforcement beam for vehicle bumper systems has a constant B section and longitudinal sweep. The tubular beam has a vertical cross section defining at least first and second tubes connected by a center web, and a front wall that extends across the tubes and the center web to define a channel. The channel has a depth dimension (D1) to the center web of about 15-30 mm, and preferably about 20 mm depth. The first and second tubes on their channel-side portion each include a section of wall defining a radius (R1) that is between about 15-30 mm, and preferably 25 mm.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆保险杠系统的B形管状加强梁具有恒定的B段和纵向扫掠。 管状梁具有至少限定由中心腹板连接的第一和第二管的垂直横截面，以及横跨管和中心腹板延伸以限定通道的前壁。 通道具有约15-30mm的中心腹板的深度尺寸（D1），并且优选地具有约20mm的深度。 它们的通道侧部分上的第一和第二管子各自包括限定半径（R1）的壁的部分，其在大约15-30mm之间，优选地为25mm。

公开(公告)号：US20240383536A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-21

申请号：US18666475

申请日：2024-05-16

Applicant: Shape Corp.

Inventor： Jing Zhou ,  Brian Oxley

IPC: B62D25/06 ,  B62D25/04

Abstract: A swept beam for a vehicle body structure includes a structural portion and a flange. The structural portion has at least a first wall and a second wall angled relative to each other along a longitudinal length of the structural portion. The structural portion also has a curved shape at least partially along the longitudinal length. A flange extends integrally from the structural portion along a compression side of the curved shape. The flange has a wave edge opposite the structural portion and exhibits a minimum of buckling.