Integrated structural system for a vehicle
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 19, 2013
Grant Date -
Nov 10, 2011
app pub date -
Aug 30, 2010
filing date -
Dec 10, 2002
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Abstract
An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system having a molded duct system configured to guide airflow, the molded duct system having a first section and a second section, the molded duct system configured to provide a supporting surface; and a metal structure, the metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by a means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly, the integrated structural load path assembly being configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load on the supporting surface over the integrated structural load path assembly, wherein the means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system includes one of sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing.
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International Classification(s)
- 2010 Application Filing Year
- B62D Class
- 1134 Applications Filed
- 732 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.56 % Issued To-Date
