A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
The present disclosure relates to a battery box of a vehicle comprising an enclosure for holding one or more battery cells, wherein the enclosure is formed between a base wall, a cover wall and one or more sidewalls. The base wall and/or the cover wall are formed by a first layer of metal. The battery box further comprises a second layer of a polymeric material. The first layer is joined to the second layer and cooling channels are formed between the first layer and the second layer.
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
H01M 50/218 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par le matériau
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
H01M 50/273 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs caractérisés par le matériau
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Vehicles and structural parts thereof; parts and fittings
for vehicles; vehicle bodies and chassis; brakes; brake
levers and brake pedals for land vehicles; shock absorbers
for automobiles; vehicle bumpers; safety devices for
automobiles, namely motor vehicle-mounted shock absorbers;
anti-theft devices, safety devices and safety equipment for
vehicles; modular chassis systems for vehicles; axles for
vehicles; transmission mechanisms for land vehicles;
mechatronic vehicle components.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Vehicles and structural parts thereof; parts and fittings for vehicles; vehicle bodies and chassis; brakes; brake levers and brake pedals for land vehicles; shock absorbers for automobiles; vehicle bumpers; safety devices for automobiles, namely motor vehicle-mounted shock absorbers; anti-theft devices, safety devices and safety equipment for vehicles; modular chassis systems for vehicles; axles for vehicles; transmission mechanisms for land vehicles; mechatronic vehicle components.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Vehicles and structural parts thereof; parts and fittings for vehicles; vehicle bodies and chassis; brakes; brake levers and brake pedals for land vehicles; shock absorbers for automobiles; vehicle bumpers; safety devices for automobiles, namely motor vehicle-mounted shock absorbers; anti-theft devices, safety devices and safety equipment for vehicles; modular chassis systems for vehicles; axles for vehicles; transmission mechanisms for land vehicles; mechatronic vehicle components.
The present disclosure relates to methods for forming a floor panel for a vehicle framework, comprising providing a main blank made of a press-hardenable steel, providing one or more first patch blanks, and welding the first patch blanks to the main blank to form a patchwork blank. The methods further comprise pressing the patchwork blank to form the floor panel, wherein the first patch blanks are arranged along a part of the main blank to form a first seat cross member, and wherein left and right portions of the first patch blanks in an area of the main blank to form an area of the floor panel to be attached to a rocker are made of a steel that is more ductile than the steel of the main blank. The present disclosure further relates to floor panels for vehicle frameworks made from a single integral piece.
The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing a unitary firewall panel of a vehicle. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a combined blank, and hot stamping the combined blank to form the unitary firewall panel. The present disclosure further relates to unitary firewall panels obtainable by such methods.
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
C21D 7/13 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à chaud
E04C 2/00 - Eléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p.ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux
B62D 25/00 - Sous-ensembles de carrosserie; Eléments ou détails de ceux-ci non prévus ailleurs
B62D 65/00 - Tracé, fabrication, p.ex. assemblage, mesures pour faciliter le désassemblage, ou modification de la structure des véhicules à moteurs ou des remorques, non prévus ailleurs
The present disclosure relates to structural members for a vehicle framework at least partially configured for supporting compressive loads. A structural member comprises a main piece and a patch. The main piece has a substantially U-shaped cross-section and comprises a bottom, a first side wall and a second side wall. The patch is attached to the main piece and comprises three patch portions: a bottom patch portion that extends over the bottom of the main piece, a first side wall patch portion that extends over the first side wall of the main piece, and a second side wall patch portion that extends over the second side wall of the main piece. The main piece is made of a more ductile material than the patch.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
A bumper beam of a sheet metal formed to a closed hollow structure comprising a first side wall and a second side wall. The sheet metal comprises a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side. The sheet metal is formed such that the first longitudinal side is formed to a horizontal member located inside the closed hollow structure and such that the second side wall forms a recess into which the first longitudinal side extends. The first longitudinal side and the recess are configured to form a locking of the horizontal member when the bumper beam is deformed due to an impact. In the recess the first longitudinal side is unwelded to the second side wall while the second longitudinal side is welded to the closed hollow structure.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Vehicles and structural parts thereof; Parts and fittings for vehicles; Bodies and Chassis; Brakes; Brake levers and brakepedals for land vehicles; Car bumpers; Vehicle bumpers; Safety devices for automobiles, namely Motor vehicle-mounted shock absorbers; Anti-theft devices, safety devices and equipment for vehicles; Modular chassis systems for vehicles; Axles for vehicles; Transmission mechanisms for land vehicles; Mechatronic vehicle components.
The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing a unitary roof ring (100) of a vehicle framework. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks (1,2,3,4), joining the blanks to each other to form a combined blank (5), and deforming the combined blank (5) to form the unitary roof ring (100). The unitary roof ring (100) includes two longitudinal rail portions (10,20) each connected to a front cross member (30) and to a rear cross member (40) to form a substantially closed ring shape. The present disclosure further relates to unitary roof rings obtainable by such methods.
A system configured for deformation compensation in real time during a heat treatment performed on a component. The system comprises a supporting structure; two or more clamping devices arranged with the supporting structure, one or more clamping devices including a clamp, a load cell and a motor, and a processing and control system configured to collect signals from a load cell and to send signals based on the detected loads to a motor to compensate for deformation due to the heat treatment.
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
C21D 9/00 - Traitement thermique, p.ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliers; Fours à cet effet
14.
A FRAME FOR THE PROTECTION OF A BATTERY BOX OF A VEHICLE
The present disclosure relates to frames (10) for the protection of a battery box (20) of a vehicle, wherein the frame (10) is fixed to the battery box (20). The frame (10) comprises a first longitudinal outer member (11) directly attached to an underside of a first rocker (31) of the vehicle and a second longitudinal outer member (14) directly attached to an underside of a second rocker (32) of the vehicle. The frame (10) further comprises a plurality of cross-members (12, 16) underneath the battery box (20) connecting the first longitudinal outer member (11) to the second longitudinal outer member (14). The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising such a frame.
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
B62D 21/03 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement les éléments transversaux supportant la carrosserie
B62D 21/06 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée en forme de X ou de fourche, c. à d. comportant des éléments qui, vus en plan, forment un X ou une fourche
B62D 21/08 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée constitués de croisillons entrelacés (Fachwerkrahmen)
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
Structural members for a vehicle at least partially configured for supporting bending loads and methods for manufacturing such structural members are provided. A structural member includes a main piece with a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising a bottom, a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the main piece comprises a region configured for supporting bending loads. The structural member includes a first patch having a first patch edge and an opposite second patch edge, wherein the first patch is attached to the main piece by continuous laser welding inside the first patch substantially along the first patch edge and along the second patch edge at least in the region configured for supporting bending loads.
A spring seat body for connection to a rigid axle of a motor vehicle, including an upper spring seat surface, a lower seat surface, lateral edge surfaces which lie between the spring seat surface and the lower seat surface, and holding means for holding tensioning means for fastening at least one spring to the spring seat body. The lateral edge surfaces include a first edge surface and a second edge surface which face away from one another and, in the mounted state of the spring seat body on the rigid axle, run transversely with respect to the rigid axle, the first edge surface, in the mounted state of the spring seat body on the rigid axle, lying closer to an end of the rigid axle which bears a vehicle wheel than the second edge surface, and the first edge surface having an edge course which, in the mounted state of the spring seat body on the rigid axle, lies in overlap with the rigid axle. In order for the spring seat body to offer improved robustness, in particular increased fatigue strength in its connection to a generic rigid axle and thereby enable a reduction in the overall weight of the rigid axle, the invention provides that said edge course, viewed from above, is at least partially formed as an outwardly projecting, preferably convex edge course, the apex or vertex lies in a region of the first edge surface which runs along a central length range of the upper spring seat surface running transversely to the rigid axle, said central length range being less than one third, preferably less than one quarter, particularly preferably less than one fifth of the length of the upper spring seat surface. In particular, the invention relates to a rigid axle for a motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, with such a spring seat body.
The present disclosure relates to unitary rear rail structures for a vehicle framework. The unitary rear rail structures comprise a first rear rail, a second rear rail and one or more cross-members connecting the first rear rail to the second rear rail. The unitary rear rail structure is formed by deforming a single combined blank. The single combined blank comprises at least a first blank joined to a second blank such that the first blank partially overlaps the second blank to form one or more overlapping regions. The present disclosure further relates to methods for manufacturing such unitary rear rail structures.
The present disclosure relates to a battery unit for a vehicle. The battery unit comprises a battery tray made of a composite material and defining an interior space configured to receive a battery comprising one or more battery cells. Further, the interior space is delimited by a bottom wall and one or more lateral walls. Additionally, the battery unit comprises a top cover configured to close the battery tray, wherein a cooling system for cooling the battery is integrated. The present disclosure further relates to battery systems and vehicles including one or more battery units.
H01M 10/647 - Chauffage ou refroidissement; Commande de la température caractérisé par la forme des éléments Éléments prismatiques ou plans, p.ex. éléments de type poche
H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/229 - Matériau composite constitué d'un mélange de matériaux organiques et inorganiques
H01M 50/249 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p.ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports avec des moyens de fixation, p.ex. des serrures
H01M 50/291 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
H01M 50/505 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant une barre omnibus unique
H01M 50/55 - Bornes caractérisées par la position des terminaux sur les cellules sur le même côté de la cellule
H01M 50/553 - Bornes spécialement adaptées aux cellules prismatiques, de type poche ou rectangulaires
19.
ROCKER ASSEMBLIES FOR A VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS
The present disclosure relates to a rocker assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising a rocker (20) and a rocker reinforcement (30) inside the rocker. The present disclosure further relates to a method (100) for manufacturing a rocker assembly for a vehicle. A rocker assembly (10) for a vehicle comprises a rocker (20) including an outer panel (11) and an inner panel (12), and an elongated reinforcement (30) inside the rocker extending along a longitudinal direction (40) of the rocker. The reinforcement (30) comprises an outer portion (31) configured to absorb energy during a side impact and an inner portion (32) configured to deviate side impact loads above and under the batteries of the vehicle.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
The present disclosure relates to a battery unit (100) for an electric vehicle. The battery unit (100) comprises a battery tray (1) made of a composite material and defining an interior space configured to receive a battery (2) comprising one or more battery cells. The interior space is delimited by a bottom wall (3) and one or more lateral walls (4). Further, the lateral walls (4) comprise a side flange (5) extending outwardly from the lateral walls (4), and the side flange (5) comprises one or more embedded metal inserts (6). The metal inserts (6) are configured to receive one or more fasteners to secure the battery tray (1) to a load bearing structure of the electric vehicle. The present disclosure further relates to methods (500) for manufacturing a battery unit.
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/209 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules prismatiques ou rectangulaires
H01M 50/229 - Matériau composite constitué d'un mélange de matériaux organiques et inorganiques
H01M 50/249 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p.ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 50/262 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports avec des moyens de fixation, p.ex. des serrures
The present disclosure relates to a component for a vehicle framework comprising a main frame (100) extending from a fore end (200) to an aft end (300) along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle framework. The main frame (100) substantially defines a closed ring shape and comprises first (110) and second side (120) members and first (130) and second (140) cross-members. Further, the main frame (100) is made by deforming a single blank. The present disclosure further relates to methods for manufacturing such components.
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
B62D 21/07 - Châssis du type élargi, c. à d. se présentant sous la forme d'une large section centrale en forme de caisson prolongée à l'avant et à l'arrière par une section plus étroite
The present disclosure relates to structural components for a vehicle framework at least partially configured for supporting compressive loads. A structural component comprises a main member extending from a load receiving end to an opposite end along a longitudinal direction. Further, the main member comprises a main soft zone having lower mechanical properties than other zones of the main member. Further, the main soft zone comprises a first portion and a second portion with substantially constant first and second mechanical properties respectively. The mechanical properties of the first portion are lower than the mechanical properties of the second portion.
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
The present disclosure relates to structural components for a vehicle framework at least partially configured for supporting bending loads. The structural component comprises a main member (110) defining a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising a bottom wall (113), a first side wall (114) and a second side wall (116). Further, the main member (110) comprises a main soft zone (170) having lower mechanical properties than other zones of the main member (110). The main soft zone (170) comprises at a given longitudinal position a first soft portion (120) of substantially constant mechanical properties next to a second soft portion (140) of substantially constant mechanical properties. The present disclosure further relates to methods for manufacturing such structural components.
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
A vehicle structure (100; 300) comprising a portion (102) including first and second members (108, 112) forming a closed space (120). The portion comprises one or more tubular reinforcement members (122a; 122b) located in the closed space. The tubular reinforcement member is corrugated. The tubular reinforcement member comprises two or more member sections (130a, 130b) positioned after one another in the longitudinal direction (106). One (130a) of the member sections bulges outward in a first direction (132) and in a second direction (134) opposite to the first direction (132) and bulges inward in a third direction (136), the third direction (136) being transverse to the first and second directions (132, 134), while another one (130b) of the member sections, which adjoins said one (130a) of the member sections, bulges inward in the first and second directions and bulges outward in the third direction (136).
A vehicle structure (100; 300) comprising a portion (102) including first and second members (108, 112) forming a closed space (120). The portion (102) comprises first and second reinforcement members (122, 126) located in the closed space (120) and attached to one another. First and second legs (130, 136) of the first reinforcement member (122) are corrugated and comprise corrugations (150, 152), wherein the corrugations comprise ridges (150) and grooves (152). Each one (130, 136) of the first and second legs (130, 136) of the first reinforcement member (122) has an outer surface (154). At the outer surface (154) each one (150) of one or more of the ridges (150) of the first leg (130) of the first reinforcement member (122) has a recess (158) at a first location (160). The first leg (130) of the first reinforcement member (122) has one or more inclinations (162) in one or more directions (164) transverse to the longitudinal direction (106) so as to form the recess (158) at the first location (160).
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing a unitary a bumper beam assembly of a vehicle. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a combined blank, and deforming the combined blank to form the unitary bumper beam assembly. The unitary bumper beam assembly includes a bumper beam, a pedestrian beam and at least one bracket connecting the bumper beam to the pedestrian beam. The plurality of blanks comprises a bumper beam blank and a pedestrian beam blank, and joining the blanks comprises forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping the blanks with each other. The present disclosure further relates to unitary bumper beam assemblies obtainable by such methods.
B21D 35/00 - Procédés combinant les méthodes de traitement couvertes par les groupes
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p.ex. capots, garde-boue
B60R 19/02 - Pare-chocs, c. à d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets
B60R 19/18 - Moyens pour absorber le choc situés à l'intérieur du pare-chocs
B60R 21/00 - Dispositions ou équipements sur les véhicules pour protéger les occupants ou les piétons ou pour leur éviter des blessures en cas d'accidents ou d'autres incidents dus à la circulation
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
C21D 7/13 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à chaud
C21D 9/46 - Traitement thermique, p.ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliers; Fours à cet effet pour tôles
B60R 19/12 - Pare-chocs, c. à d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets formés de plusieurs sections les pièces élastiques étant espacées verticalement
B60R 19/48 - Pare-chocs, c. à d. éléments pour recevoir ou absorber les chocs pour protéger les véhicules ou dévier les chocs provenant d'autres véhicules ou objets combinés avec d'autres dispositifs ou d'autres objets ou convertibles en ces derniers, p.ex. pare-chocs combinés avec des balais ou convertibles en lits
B23P 15/00 - Fabrication d'objets déterminés par des opérations non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un groupe de la présente sous-classe
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
The invention relates to a subframe, in particular front axle subframe, for a vehicle, in particular electric vehicle, having a first shell element and a second shell element which is rigidly connected to the first shell element and defines a cavity therewith, At least one of the shell elements has a side wall which, as an outer wall of the subframe, is connected to the other shell element or to another of the shell elements in a materially bonded manner having at least one bushing-like or sleeve-like spacer element for the insertion of a fastening bolt, preferably a screw bolt, for connecting to a body or component. The spacer element is arranged at one of its ends at a through-hole of the first shell element and extending inside the cavity in the direction of a through-hole of the second shell element. In order for the subframe to provide greater stability, in particular improved safety against failure of weld seams at the body connection and/or component connection, e.g. transverse bridge connection, with less or only slightly increased weight, the invention provides that the side wall of the shell element has at least one tab which is welded to the spacer element. This allows at least one additional load path to be implemented in a direction parallel to the longitudinal center axis of the spacer element.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
A method for manufacturing a steel component from a blank is provided. Firstly, a blank is placed in a conveyor system. Then, at least a preselected zone of the blank is preheated while the blank is retained at a predetermined preheating location. Finally, the blank is conveyed through a furnace. A preheating system for heating blanks in a production line is also provided.
F27B 9/24 - Fours dans lesquels la charge est déplacée mécaniquement, p.ex. du type tunnel; Fours similaires dans lesquels la charge se déplace par gravité caractérisés par le procédé de déplacement de la charge pendant le traitement la charge se déplaçant sur un trajet sensiblement rectiligne sur un transporteur
C21D 9/46 - Traitement thermique, p.ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliers; Fours à cet effet pour tôles
A vehicle structure comprising a portion extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the portion comprises a first member extending in the longitudinal direction and a second member extending in the longitudinal direction. The first member is con-figured to face an inside of a vehicle, and the second member is configured to face an outside of the vehicle. The first and second members are attached to one another to form a substantially closed space between them. The portion comprises a wave-shaped reinforcement member located in a substantially closed space. The substantially closed space is formed when the first and second members are attached to one another.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
The present invention relates to a process for cooling a metal component, the process comprising the step of cooling said component in a confined space, said cooling involving cooling by means of a gas, the gas being cooled by heat exchange with a cooling surface of a heat sink inside said confined space, wherein a low frequency sound wave is provided into said confined space in order to improve heat exchange both between the gas and a cooling surface of the at least one heat sink, and between the gas and the metal component, characterised in that the cooling gas comprises at least one protective inert gas. The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing the process.
F28F 13/10 - Dispositions pour modifier le transfert de chaleur, p.ex. accroissement, diminution en affectant le mode d'écoulement des sources de potentiel calorifique en communiquant un mouvement pulsatoire à l'écoulement, p.ex. par vibration acoustique
32.
PRESS METHODS FOR COATED STEELS AND USES OF STEELS
Examples of methods of hot forming structural components are provided. The methods include heating a blank made from an Ultra High Strength Steel with an aluminum coating and forming the heated blank in a multi-step apparatus.
Methods for joining a first blank and a second blank, at least one of the first and second blanks comprising at least a layer of aluminum or of an aluminum alloy or a layer of zinc or of a zinc alloy. The method comprises selecting a first portion of the first blank to be joined to the second blank, and selecting a second portion of the second blank to be joined to the first portion, and welding the first portion to the second portion. The welding comprises using a filler metal laser beam and a welding laser beam, and displacing both laser beams in a welding direction to melt and mix a filler wire material with the melted portions of the two blanks. The present disclosure further relates to blanks obtained by any of these methods and to products obtained from such blanks.
B23K 26/06 - Mise en forme du faisceau laser, p.ex. à l’aide de masques ou de foyers multiples
B23K 26/067 - Division du faisceau en faisceaux multiples, p.ex. foyers multiples
B23K 26/26 - Soudage de joints continus rectilignes
B23K 26/211 - Assemblage par soudage avec interposition de matériau particulier pour faciliter la connexion des parties
B23K 35/28 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour le soudage ou le brasage dont le principal constituant fond à moins de 950 C
B23K 35/02 - Baguettes, électrodes, matériaux ou environnements utilisés pour le brasage, le soudage ou le découpage caractérisés par des propriétés mécaniques, p.ex. par la forme
C21D 6/00 - Traitement thermique des alliages ferreux
The present invention relates to a vehicle bumper beam for attachment to a vehicle body, which bumper beam is extending generally horizontally when attached to a vehicle body, said bumper beam having a generally U-shaped section, providing a central portion and side walls; wherein at least one local area of at least one side wall is provided with reduced tensile strength in comparison to major portions of said bumper beam, and wherein said at least one local area with reduced tensile strength is placed adjacent attachment points for the bumper beam to the vehicle body.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal;
transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and
wires of metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and
components for construction and assembly of vehicles and
electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys for welding;
welding bars; welding materials; welding paste; pewter for
welding; welding preparations, including metal for welding
and flux; solders; metal rods for welding; steel fibers;
armor plating components for batteries; metal armor of armor
plating; armor plating; armor plating of common metals;
metal sheets for armor plating; materials of metal for armor
plating; plates for metal armor plating; armor plating of
metal. Electric batteries; solar battery packs; portable power
sources (rechargeable batteries); battery cases; battery
plates; battery grids; accumulator jars; heat regulating
apparatus; thermal control apparatus for batteries; thermal
controls; thermostats; fire protection apparatus;
electromagnetic locks; wires for electromagnetic coils;
electromagnetic coils; electromagnetic switches;
electromagnetic measuring detectors; electromagnetic relays;
power conditioners; accumulators for photovoltaic energy;
electrical energy analyzers; electrical energy control
apparatus; thermal energy measuring apparatus; apparatus for
controlling electrical energy; photovoltaic apparatus for
converting solar radiation to electrical energy; electrical
energy transmission apparatus; energy banks; batteries
rechargeable with solar energy; electrical energy
distribution boxes; electrical energy controllers; power
modules; electricity storage apparatus; accumulator boxes;
plates for batteries; electronic circuit boards; battery
boards; electric installations, apparatus and instruments,
in particular for energy generation; electric distribution
panels; frequency converters. Cross-linked polymer membranes in the form of hollow fibers;
cross-linked polymers membranes in the form of sheets;
waterproof membranes of polymers; polymer films for
manufacturing electronic circuits; polymer films for use in
manufacture; elastomeric polymers; semi-processed synthetic
polymer resins; inorganic fiber fabrics for use as
insulation; chemically produced fiber fabrics for use as
insulation; fabrics made of ceramic fibers for use as
insulation; fabrics made of a mix of synthetic and natural
fibers for use as insulation; fabrics made of synthetic
fibers [for insulation]; woven fabrics of ceramic fibers for
use as insulation; flexible tubes containing carbon fibers;
carbon fibers other than for textile use; plastic fibers,
other than for textile use; insulating glass fibers;
insulating fiberglass fabrics. Drum stools; plastic plaques; non-metallic brackets for
fixing plaques; containers, fasteners and accessories
relating thereto, non-metallic; compost containers of
non-metallic materials; receptacles [not of metal] for
storage purposes [other than for household or kitchen use];
non metal portable containers; brackets (non-metallic) for
fixing plaques; cable clips, connectors and supports, not of
metal; liquid storage tanks [containers] of non-metallic
materials; lids of non-metallic materials for containers;
stoppers, not of metal; cable glands (not of metal);
containers, not of metal [storage, transport]; non-metallic
tanks.
The present disclosure relates to a rocker for a vehicle and a rocker reinforcement. Examples of the present disclosure include a cross section of a rocker reinforcement comprising two convex four-sided structures with their horizontal diagonals substantially parallel to a transverse horizontal direction, and the convex four-sided structures being separated along a vertical direction.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
A vehicle structure comprising a portion extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the portion comprises a first member extending in the longitudinal direction and a second member extending in the longitudinal direction. The first member is configured to face an inside of a vehicle, and the second member is configured to face an outside of the vehicle. The first and second members are attached to one another to form a closed space between them. The portion comprises a wave-shaped first tubular reinforcement member located in the closed space.
B62D 21/02 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
40.
METAL STRUCTURAL COMPONENT COMPRISING A HIGHER-DUCTILITY PATCH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
Method of manufacturing a metal structural component (E) for a vehicle, comprising the steps of a) providing a planar blank (B); b) cutting out the blank (B) to create an opening (A) having a first portion (Q) and wherein the first portion (Q) of the opening A) has a second length (lt) in a first transverse direction (T); c) welding a patch (P) to the blank (B) so as to cover the opening (A), the patch (P) being made of the metal having greater ductility than the material of the blank (B); d) stamping the assembly formed by the blank (B) and the patch (P) to obtain the component (E).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal, namely, reinforcing materials of metal for buildings; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles, namely, metal pegs, screws, clamps; common metal for stamping; metal alloys for welding; metal welding bars; welding materials, namely, welding wire, and metal welding rods; welding paste in the nature of solder pastes; pewter for welding; welding preparations, namely, metal for welding; hard, soft and silver solders; metal rods for welding; steel fibers, namely, steel wire and steel strip; armor plating compositions composed of metal for batteries; armor plating of metal; armor plating of common metals; metal sheets for armor plating; metal for armor plating; plates in the nature of plating composition composed of metal for metal armor plating; armor plating of metal Electric batteries; solar battery packs; portable power sources being rechargeable batteries; battery cases; battery plates; battery grids; accumulator jars; heat regulating apparatus, namely, thermostats; thermal control apparatus for batteries, namely, heat sinks for use in electronic components; thermal controls, namely, computer heat sinks; thermostats; fire protection apparatus, namely, garments for protection against fire; electromagnetic locks; wires for electromagnetic coils; electromagnetic coils; electromagnetic switches in the nature of solenoid valves; electromagnetic measuring detectors; electromagnetic relays being electric relays; power line conditioners; accumulators for photovoltaic energy; electrical energy analyzers; electrical energy control apparatus, namely, electric control devices for energy management; thermal energy measuring apparatus, namely, remote sensors for use in measuring thermal and infrared radiation energy waves; apparatus for controlling electrical energy, namely, electric control devices for energy management; photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight to electrical energy; electrical energy transmission apparatus, namely, electrical wires; energy banks in the nature of load banks, batteries; batteries rechargeable with solar energy; electrical energy distribution boxes; electrical energy controllers, namely, electric control devices for energy management; power modules for vehicles in the nature of batteries, battery chargers, electric accumulators, and voltage regulators for vehicles; electricity storage apparatus, namely, batteries; accumulator boxes; plates for batteries; electronic circuit boards; battery circuit boards; electric distribution systems, namely, power distribution panels; frequency converters Polymer sheets for use in manufacture, namely, cross-linked polymer membranes in the form of hollow fibers; cross-linked polymers membranes in the form of sheets for use in manufacture; insulating waterproof membranes of polymers; polymer films for manufacturing electronic circuits; polymer films for use in manufacture; elastomeric polymers in the form of sheets, blocks or other semi-finished preshaped forms for use in manufacture; semi-processed synthetic polymer resins; inorganic fiber fabrics for use as insulation; chemically produced fiber fabrics for use as insulation; fabrics made of ceramic fibers for use as insulation; fabrics made of a mix of synthetic and natural fibers for use as insulation; fabrics made of synthetic fibers for insulation; woven fabrics of ceramic fibers for use as insulation; flexible tubes, not of metal, containing carbon fibers; carbon fibers other than for textile use; plastic fibers, other than for textile use; insulating glass fibers; insulating fiberglass fabrics Drummer's stools; plastic plaques for vehicles and structural parts thereof; nonmetallic brackets for fixing plaques; non-metal packaging containers, and fasteners and accessories relating thereto, non-metallic namely, non-metallic closures for containers and plastic stoppers for industrial packaging containers; receptables being containers not of metal or paper for storage purposes, other than for household or kitchen use; non-metal and non-paper portable containers for use in storage; brackets non-metallic for fixing plaques; non-metal cable clips; connectors and supports, not of metal, namely, non-metal clips for general use; liquid storage tanks being containers of non-metallic and non-masonry materials; lids of non-metallic materials for containers, namely, plastic lids for industrial packaging containers; plastic stoppers for industrial packaging containers; containers not of metal or paper for storage and transport; non-metallic and non-masonry storage tanks
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
(1) Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys for welding; welding bars; welding materials; welding paste; pewter for welding; welding preparations, including metal for welding and flux; solders; metal rods for welding; steel fibers; armor plating components for batteries; metal armor of armor plating; armor plating; armor plating of common metals; metal sheets for armor plating; materials of metal for armor plating; plates for metal armor plating; armor plating of metal.
(2) Electric batteries; solar battery packs; portable power sources (rechargeable batteries); battery cases; battery plates; battery grids; accumulator jars; heat regulating apparatus; thermal control apparatus for batteries; thermal controls; thermostats; fire protection apparatus; electromagnetic locks; wires for electromagnetic coils; electromagnetic coils; electromagnetic switches; electromagnetic measuring detectors; electromagnetic relays; power conditioners; accumulators for photovoltaic energy; electrical energy analyzers; electrical energy control apparatus; thermal energy measuring apparatus; apparatus for controlling electrical energy; photovoltaic apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy; electrical energy transmission apparatus; energy banks; batteries rechargeable with solar energy; electrical energy distribution boxes; electrical energy controllers; power modules; electricity storage apparatus; accumulator boxes; plates for batteries; electronic circuit boards; battery boards; electric installations, apparatus and instruments, in particular for energy generation; electric distribution panels; frequency converters.
(3) Cross-linked polymer membranes in the form of hollow fibers; cross-linked polymers membranes in the form of sheets; waterproof membranes of polymers; polymer films for manufacturing electronic circuits; polymer films for use in manufacture; elastomeric polymers; semi-processed synthetic polymer resins; inorganic fiber fabrics for use as insulation; chemically produced fiber fabrics for use as insulation; fabrics made of ceramic fibers for use as insulation; fabrics made of a mix of synthetic and natural fibers for use as insulation; fabrics made of synthetic fibers [for insulation]; woven fabrics of ceramic fibers for use as insulation; flexible tubes containing carbon fibers; carbon fibers other than for textile use; plastic fibers, other than for textile use; insulating glass fibers; insulating fiberglass fabrics.
(4) Drum stools; plastic plaques; non-metallic brackets for fixing plaques; containers, fasteners and accessories relating thereto, non-metallic; compost containers of non-metallic materials; receptacles [not of metal] for storage purposes [other than for household or kitchen use]; non metal portable containers; brackets (non-metallic) for fixing plaques; cable clips, connectors and supports, not of metal; liquid storage tanks [containers] of non-metallic materials; lids of non-metallic materials for containers; stoppers, not of metal; cable glands (not of metal); containers, not of metal [storage, transport]; non-metallic tanks.
The present invention relates to a bumper beam comprising a U-shaped elongate beam (10), which elongate beam is provided with attachment points (22) for attachment to a vehicle and further comprises patches (24) arranged on the webs (16, 18) of the beam (10), preferably in the area of the attachment points, wherein said patches are provided with initiators (26) configured to initiate deformation of the beam (10) upon impact.
A system configured for deformation compensation in real time during a heat treatment performed on a component. The system comprises a supporting structure; two or more clamping devices arranged with the supporting structure, one or more clamping devices including a clamp, a load cell and a motor; and a processing and control system configured to collect signals from a load cell and to send signals based on the detected loads to a motor to compensate for deformation due to the heat treatment.
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
C21D 9/00 - Traitement thermique, p.ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliers; Fours à cet effet
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal;
transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and
wires of metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and
components for construction and assembly of vehicles and
electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys for welding;
welding bars; welding materials; welding paste; pewter for
welding; welding preparations, including metal for welding
and flux; solders; metal rods for welding. Machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and
robotic machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding;
hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines;
hydraulic presses; motors and engines (other than for land
vehicles); couplings and transmission components (other than
for land vehicles); roll-stamping tools (machines); metal
stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of sheet
material components; pressing machines; pressing dies for
metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses; welding
apparatus; welding equipment; regulators for use in welding
machines; welding robots; soldering lamps; laser-welding
devices; laser welders. Treatment of materials by laser beam; heat treatment of
metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals
and metal parts, namely, formation of metals and metal
parts; pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of
metal surfaces; coating (plating) of metals; metal
tempering; lamination of metal strips and metal objects for
protecting them against corrosion; stamping of metals;
corrosion stamping; welding services; soldering of metals;
joining components using welding technology.
46.
PLUG FOR A BATTERY BOX FLOOR FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The present disclosure relates to plugs (10) for sealing one or more cooling channels (25) inside a battery box floor (20) for electric vehicles. The present disclosure also relates to a battery box floor (20) including one or more cooling channels (25) sealed with one or more of the plugs (10) and to a battery box comprising such a battery box floor (20). The present disclosure further relates to a method (100) for manufacturing such a battery box floor (20). An elongated plug (10) for sealing one or more cooling channels (25) inside a base plate (32) for a battery box floor (20) for an electrical vehicle (1) comprises an inner piece (11) configured to be in contact with a coolant and an outer piece (12) joined to the inner piece (11) along a longitudinal direction (5) of the plug (10). The outer piece (12) is configured to be attached to a frame (30) of a battery box. The outer piece (12) is stiffer than the inner piece (11).
H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/249 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p.ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
The present disclosure relates to a rocker assembly (10) for a vehicle comprising a rocker (20) and a rocker reinforcement (30) inside the rocker. The present disclosure further relates to a method (100) for manufacturing a rocker assembly for a vehicle. A rocker assembly (10) for a vehicle comprises a rocker (20) including an outer panel (11) and an inner panel (12), and an elongated reinforcement (30) inside the rocker extending along a longitudinal direction (40) of the rocker. The reinforcement (30) is made of a lattice of cells (31) and comprises a central group of cells (33) which are substantially hexagonal in cross-section. A cell is formed by a plurality of walls forming a closed cross-section. The central group of cells (33) comprises a central cell (50) surrounded by six adjacent cells (51).
The present disclosure relates to methods for forming a floor panel (10) for a vehicle framework, comprising: providing a main blank (19) made of a press-hardenable steel, providing one or more first patch blanks (22) and welding the first patch blanks (22) to the main blank (19) to form a patchwork blank. The methods further comprise pressing the patchwork blank to form the floor panel (10), wherein the first patch blanks (22) are arranged along a part of the main blank (19) to form a first seat cross member (20), and wherein left and right portions (21) of the first patch blanks (22) in an area of the main blank (19) to form an area of the floor panel (10) to be attached to a rocker are made of a steel that is more ductile than the steel of the main blank (19), wherein a central portion (23) of the first patch blanks (22) between the left and right portions (21) is made of a press-hardenable steel. The present disclosure further relates to floor panels (10)for vehicle frameworks made from a single integral piece.
The present disclosure relates to methods for forming a floor panel (10) for a vehicle framework, comprising: providing a main blank (19) made of a press-hardenable steel, providing one or more first patch blanks (22) and welding the first patch blanks (22) to the main blank (19) to form a patchwork blank. The methods further comprise pressing the patchwork blank to form the floor panel (10), wherein the first patch blanks (22) are arranged along a part of the main blank (19) to form a first seat cross member (20), and wherein left and right portions (21) of the first patch blanks (22) in an area of the main blank (19) to form an area of the floor panel (10) to be attached to a rocker are made of a steel that is more ductile than the steel of the main blank (19), wherein a central portion (23) of the first patch blanks (22) between the left and right portions (21) is made of a press-hardenable steel. The present disclosure further relates to floor panels (10)for vehicle frameworks made from a single integral piece.
A hot stamping vehicle floor (1) for a vehicle frame (100) includes a main floor panel (2) stamped out from at least one sheet metal blank. The floor further includes at least one sheet metal reinforcing patch (4), arranged on the main floor panel (2), overlapping the main floor panel (2). The reinforcing patch (4) is more ductile than the main floor panel (2). The at least one reinforcing patch (4) is joined to at least one area (6) of the main floor panel (2) conceived to withstand compressive crash forces in case of a crash situation of the vehicle and the main floor panel (2) and the at least one reinforcing patch (4) are joined to each other before said vehicle floor (1) is stamped out. The invention also refers to a method for producing the vehicle floor.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal, namely, reinforcing materials of metal for buildings; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles, namely, metal pegs, screws, clamps; common metal for stamping; metal alloys for welding; metal welding bars; welding materials, namely, welding wire and metal welding rods; welding paste in the nature of solder pastes; pewter for welding; welding preparations, namely, metal for welding; hard, soft and silver solders; metal rods for welding Metalworking machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and robotic metalworking machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding; hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines; hydraulic presses for metalworking; motors and engines other than for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components other than for land vehicles; roll-stamping tools being stamping machines; metal stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of sheet material components; pressing machines in the nature of industrial machine presses; press dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated metalworking machine presses; welding apparatus, namely, torches, nozzles for welding machines, electric welding machines; welding equipment, namely, torches, nozzles for welding machines, electric welding machines; regulators being parts of welding machines; industrial welding machines; soldering lamps; laser-welding machines; laser welders in the nature of laser welding machines Treatment of materials by laser beam; heat treatment of metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, formation of metals and metal parts; metal treatment, namely, pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of metal surfaces; coating in the nature of plating of metals; metal tempering; lamination of metal strips and metal objects for protecting them against corrosion; stamping of metals; metal anti-corrosion stamping; welding services; soldering of metals; welding services, namely, joining components using welding technology.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
(1) Common metals and their alloys; building materials of metal; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of metal; tubes of metal; metal parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys for welding; welding bars; welding materials; welding paste; pewter for welding; welding preparations, including metal for welding and flux; solders; metal rods for welding.
(2) Machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and robotic machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding; hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines; hydraulic presses; motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); couplings and transmission components (other than for land vehicles); roll-stamping tools (machines); metal stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of sheet material components; pressing machines; pressing dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses; welding apparatus; welding equipment; regulators for use in welding machines; welding robots; soldering lamps; laser-welding devices; laser welders. (1) Treatment of materials by laser beam; heat treatment of metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, formation of metals and metal parts; pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of metal surfaces; coating (plating) of metals; metal tempering; lamination of metal strips and metal objects for protecting them against corrosion; stamping of metals; corrosion stamping; welding services; soldering of metals; joining components using welding technology.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys; Building materials of metal; Buildings, transportable, of metal; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Tubes of metal; Parts, fittings and components of metal for the construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles; Extrusions of metal; Solder alloys; Welding rods; Welding and soldering materials; Solder pastes; Spelter for welding; Soldering preparations comprising solder metal and flux; Solder; Rods of metal for welding; Steel fibers; Battery shielding components; Armour-plating of metal; Armour-plating of metal; Armour made of common metals; Armour-plating of metal; Armoured materials of metal; Armour-plating of metal; Armour-plating of metal. Batteries, electric; Solar batteries; Portable power supplies (rechargeable batteries); Battery boxes; Plates for batteries; Battery grids; Battery jars; Heat regulating apparatus; Heat regulating apparatus for batteries; Thermal controls; Thermostats; Fire protection apparatus; Electromagnetic locks; Winding wires [electricity]; Electromagnetic coils; Electromagnetic switches; Electromagnetic measuring detectors; Electromagnetic relays; Power conditioners; Accumulators for photovoltaic power; Electric power analyzers; Electric power controllers; Thermal energy measuring apparatus; Electric power controllers; Photovoltaic apparatus for converting solar radiation to electrical energy; Power-line transmission apparatus; Power banks; Solar-powered rechargeable batteries; Distribution boxes [electricity]; Electrical controllers; Power modules; Electricity storage apparatus; Battery boxes; Plates for batteries; Electronic circuit boards; Plates for batteries; Electrical wiring, Electrical apparatus and instruments, In particular, the aforesaid goods for generating power; Electric control panels; Frequency transformers. Cross-linked polymeric membranes in hollow fibre form; Cross-linked polymeric membranes in sheet form; Waterproof membranes made of polymers; Polymer film used for manufacturing electronic circuits; Polymer films for use in manufacture; Elastomer polymers; Semi-processed synthetic polymer resins; Fabrics of inorganic fibres for use as insulation; Fabrics of chemically produced fibres for use as insulation; Fabrics made from ceramic fibres for use as insulation; Fabrics made of mixed synthetic and natural fibres for use as insulation; Fabrics made from synthetic fibres [for insulation]; Fabrics woven from ceramic fibres for use as insulation; Flexible tubing containing carbon fibres; Carbon fibres, other than for textile use; Plastic fibres, other than for textile use; Fibreglass for insulation; Fibreglass fabrics for insulation. Drum stools; Plaques made of plastics; Brackets of (Non-metallic -) used for fixing plaques; Containers, and closures and holders therefor, non-metallic; Composting receptacles of non-metallic materials; Containers (non-metallic -) for storage purposes [other than household or kitchen use]; Transport containers (Non-metallic -); Brackets of (Non-metallic -) used for fixing plaques; Cable fasteners, connectors and holders, non-metallic; Liquid storage tanks [containers] made of non-metallic materials; Caps made of non-metallic materials for containers; Sealing caps, not of metal; Strain relief clips (Non-metallic -); Containers, not of metal [storage, transport]; Tanks, not of metal.
55.
A FORMING SHEET METAL PART FOR A VEHICLE FRAME AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD
A forming sheet metal part (1) for a vehicle frame includes: a first portion (2) being locally heat-softened after the sheet metal part (1) has been formed out. The part (1) further includes a dedicated three-dimensional distortion-absorbing area (4), defining an internal boundary (6) within which the first portion (2) is to be locally heat-softened after the sheet metal part (1) has been formed out. The distortion-absorbing area (4) is dimensioned such that once said locally heat-softening step has been performed, the internal boundary (6) is adjacent to the first portion (2) and encloses the first portion (2) to absorb the dimensional distortions induced by the locally heat-softened first portion. The invention further relates to a method for producing a forming sheet metal part (1).
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B21D 35/00 - Procédés combinant les méthodes de traitement couvertes par les groupes
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p.ex. capots, garde-boue
B21D 47/01 - Fabrication d'éléments ou d'ensembles structurels rigides, p.ex. de structures en nid d'abeilles de poutrelles ou de piliers
C21D 8/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques par déformation en combinaison avec, ou suivie par, un traitement thermique pendant la fabrication de produits plats ou de bandes
C21D 7/13 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à chaud
C21D 7/02 - Modification des propriétés physiques du fer ou de l'acier par déformation par travail à froid
A bumper beam (10) of a sheet metal formed to a closed hollow structure (11) comprising a first side wall (18) and a second side wall (28). The sheet metal comprises a first longitudinal side (20) and a second longitudinal side (24). The sheet metal is formed such that the first longitudinal side (20) is formed to a horizontal member (22) located inside the closed hollow structure (11) and such that the second side wall (28) forms a recess (26) into which the first longitudinal side (20) extends. The first longitudinal side (20) and the recess (26) are configured to form a locking of the horizontal member (22) when the bumper beam (10) is deformed due to an impact. In the recess (26) the first longitudinal side (20) is unwelded to the second side wall (28) while the second longitudinal side (24) is welded to the closed hollow structure (11).
A vehicle side structure (102; 202) comprising a side portion (104; 204) extending in a longitudinal direction (106; 206), wherein the side portion (104; 204) comprises a first member (108; 208) extending in the longitudinal direction (106; 206) and a second member (110; 210) extending in the longitudinal direction (106; 206). The first member (108; 208) is configured to face an inside (112; 212) of a vehicle, and the second member (110; 210) is configured to face an outside (114; 214) of the vehicle. The first and second members (108, 110; 208; 210) are attached to one another to form a substantially closed space (116; 216) between them. The side portion (104; 204) comprises two wave-shaped reinforcement members (118, 120; 218, 220) located in the substantially closed space (116; 216). The reinforcement members (118, 120; 218, 220) are attached to one another.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 25/00 - Sous-ensembles de carrosserie; Eléments ou détails de ceux-ci non prévus ailleurs
The present disclosure relates to structural members for a vehicle framework at least partially configured for supporting compressive loads. A structural member comprises a main piece and a patch. The main piece has a substantially U-shaped cross-section and comprises a bottom, a first side wall and a second side wall. The patch is attached to the main piece and comprises three patch portions: a bottom patch portion that extends over the bottom of the main piece, a first side wall patch portion that extends over the first side wall of the main piece, and a second side wall patch portion that extends over the second side wall of the main piece. The main piece is made of a more ductile material than the patch.
B62D 25/00 - Sous-ensembles de carrosserie; Eléments ou détails de ceux-ci non prévus ailleurs
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
The present application relates to a reinforcement element (30) arranged to be attached to a profile (10) for forming a B-pillar for a vehicle, which profile (10) is arranged with attachment areas (22, 24) for door hinges, characterised in that the reinforcement element (30) is designed with two elongated strips (32, 34) of material, wherein the strips (32, 34) are inter-connected at least at one attachment area (22) for door hinges when the reinforcement element (30) is attached to profile (10), wherein the profile (10) is hat-shaped with a central flange (12) and two sides (14, 6), and wherein each strip (32, 34) is attached to the transition area (36, 38) between the central flange (12) and a side (14, 16). The present application also 10 relates to a B-pillar provided with the reinforcement element as well as a method of manufacturing a B-pillar with the reinforcement element.
Press apparatus and methods for manufacturing hot formed structural components are provided. The apparatus comprise a fixed lower body, and a mobile upper body. The apparatus comprise a cooling tool and a press tool which is arranged downstream from the cooling tool, and a blank transfer mechanism to transfer the blank from the cooling tool to the press tool. The cooling tool has an upper gas cooling tool connected to the mobile upper body and/or a lower gas cooling tool connected to the fixed lower body. The press tool comprises an upper pressing die connected to the upper body and a lower pressing die is connected to the lower body.
Structural members for a vehicle at least partially configured for supporting bending loads and methods for manufacturing such structural members are provided. A structural member includes a main piece with a substantially U-shaped cross-section comprising a bottom, a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the main piece comprises a region configured for supporting bending loads. The structural member includes a first patch having a first patch edge and an opposite second patch edge, wherein the first patch is attached to the main piece by continuous laser welding inside the first patch substantially along the first patch edge and along the second patch edge at least in the region configured for supporting bending loads.
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Common metals and their alloys; Building materials of metal; Buildings, transportable, of metal; Non-electric cables and wires of common metal; Tubes of metal; Parts, fittings and components of metal for the construction and assembly of vehicles and electric vehicles; Extrusions of metal; Solder alloys; Welding rods; Welding and soldering materials; Solder pastes; Spelter for welding; Soldering preparations comprising solder metal and flux; Solder; Rods of metal for welding. Machine tools; Industrial robots; Robotic machines and Robotic machine tools for use in the following fields: Embossing, pressing and Solder; Hydromechanical machines for use in the following fields: Embossing, pressing and Solder; Hydraulic presses; Motors, other than for land vehicles; Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Roll forming tools [machines]; Metal stamping presses; Stamping machines for pressing out components from sheet materials; Pressing machines; Press dies for metal forming; Pneumatically driven presses; Brazing apparatus; Welding and soldering equipment; Regulators for use in welding machines; Robots for welding; Soldering lamps; Laser welding devices; Laser welding machines. Treatment of materials by laser beam; Heat treatment of metals and Heat treatment of metal products; Mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, Metal design and Forming of metal parts; Metal pressing and Pressing of metal parts; Surface working of metal; Metal plating; Metal tempering; Laminating; Metal tapes and metal objects to protect against corrosion; Metal stamping; Discharge printing; Welding services; Metal brazing; Assembly of components using welding techniques.
63.
A HOT PRESS FORMING APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR HOT PRESS FORMING A BLANK
A method for a hot press forming apparatus and a hot press forming apparatus (102; 202) for forming a blank (104), the hot press forming apparatus (102; 202) comprising a first die (106; 206) and a second die (108), wherein the first die (106; 206) has at least one die cavity (110; 210), and the second die (108) has at least one die protrusion (112), wherein the hot press forming apparatus (102; 202) is configured to, by means of the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108), press form the blank (104) placed between the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108). At least one of the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108) has a draw radius (116; 216), wherein a member (118; 218) is attached to a die (106; 206) which has a draw radius (116; 216). At least a portion (119; 219) of the member (118; 218) is positioned adjacent to or on the draw radius (116; 216). The member (118; 218) defines a first press forming surface (120; 220), and the die (106; 206) holding the member (118; 218) defines a second press forming surface (122; 222) outside the first press forming surface (120; 220). The member (118; 218) and the die (106; 206), which holds the member (118; 218), are configured such that during the same hot press forming, a first friction arises between the blank (104) and the first press forming surface (120; 220) when the blank (104) is in contact with the member (118; 218) and a second friction arises between the blank (104) and the second press forming surface (122; 222) when the blank (104) is in contact with the die (106; 206) which holds the member (118; 218), the first friction being lower than the second friction.
A cold working apparatus (102; 202) for forming a blank (104), the cold working apparatus (102; 202) comprising a first die (106; 206) and a second die (108), wherein the first die (106; 206) has at least one die cavity (110; 210), and the second die (108) has at least one die protrusion (112), wherein the cold working apparatus (102; 202) is configured to, by means of the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108), press form the blank (104) placed between the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108). At least one of the first and second dies (106, 108; 206, 108) has a draw radius (116; 216), wherein a member (118; 218) is attached to a die (106; 206) which has a draw radius (116; 216). At least a portion (119; 219) of the member (118; 218) is positioned adjacent to or on the draw radius (116; 216). The member (118; 218) defines a first press forming surface (120; 220), and the die (106; 206) holding the member (118; 218) defines a second press forming surface (122; 222) outside the first press forming surface (120; 220). The member (118; 218) and the die (106; 206), which holds the member (118; 218), are configured such that during the same press forming, a first friction arises between the blank (104) and the first press forming surface (120; 220) when the blank (104) is in contact with the member (118; 218) and a second friction arises between the blank (104) and the second press forming surface (122; 222) when the blank (104) is in contact with the die (106; 206) which holds the member (118; 218), the first friction being lower than the second friction. A method for cold working a blank (104)
Method of manufacturing a metal structural component (E) for a vehicle, comprising the steps of a) providing a planar blank (B); b) cutting out the blank (B) to create an opening (A) having a first portion (Q) and wherein the first portion (Q) of the opening (A) has a second length (lt) in a first transverse direction (T); c) welding a patch (P) to the blank (B) so as to cover the opening (A), the patch (P) being made of the metal having greater ductility than the material of the blank (B); d) stamping the assembly formed by the blank (B) and the patch (P) to obtain the component (E).
The present disclosure relates to a rocker for a vehicle and a rocker reinforcement. Examples of the present disclosure include a cross section of a rocker reinforcement comprising two convex four-sided structures with their horizontal diagonals substantially parallel to a transverse horizontal direction, and the convex four-sided structures being separated along a vertical direction.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
A profile includes two end wing portions with substantially a transversal direction (Y), two lateral wall portions having substantially a height direction-(Z), a frontal wall portion having substantially a transversal direction (Y), two curved transition zones (R1, R2) disposed between the lateral wall portions and the frontal wall portion, and two curved transition zones (R3, R4) disposed between the end wing portions and the lateral wall portions. A specific portion of each curved transition zones (R1, R2) between the lateral wall portions and the frontal wall portion has a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the rest of the cross-section. This configuration also relates to a longitudinal beam, a cross-member, a pillar, a B-Pillar or a C-Pillar having the profile, and to a vehicle provided thereof.
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
The present invention relates to a vehicle bumper beam (12) for attachment to a vehicle body, which bumper beam is extending generally horizontally when attached to a vehicle body, said bumper beam having a generally U-shaped section, providing a central portion (14) and side walls (16); wherein at least one local area (24) of at least one side wall (16) is provided with reduced tensile strength in comparison to major portions of said bumper beam, and wherein said at least one local area (24) with reduced tensile strength is placed adjacent attachment points (20, 22) for the bumper beam to the vehicle body.
GESTAMP AVEIRO-INDÚSTRIA DE ACESSÓRIOS DE AUTOMÓVEIS, S.A. (Portugal)
GESTAMP-SEVERSTAL-KALUGA LLC (Russie)
GESTAMP NITRA, S.R.O. (Slovaquie)
SOFEDIT S.A.S. (France)
Inventeur(s)
Bodin, Hans
Arvidsson, Stefan
Viklund, Robert
Marquez Duran, Sergi
Abrégé
A vehicle structure (100; 400; 500; 700; 800) comprising a portion (102; 402; 502; 702; 802) extending in a longitudinal direction (106), wherein the portion (102; 402; 502; 702; 802) comprises a first member (122) extending in the longitudinal direction (106) and a second member (124) extending in the longitudinal direction (106). The first member (122) is configured to face an inside (126) of a vehicle, and the second member (124) is configured to face an outside (128) of the vehicle. The first and second members (122, 124) are attached to one another to form a closed space (138) between them. The portion (102; 402; 502; 702; 802) comprises a wave-shaped first tubular reinforcement member (104; 604; 304; 702; 802) located in the closed space (138).
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
70.
Rocker structure for a vehicle and method for obtaining thereof
Rocker structure (R1-R3) for a vehicle comprising a first steel profile (1) and a second steel profile (2) having the longitudinal direction (L) of the vehicle so that a channel (CH) is defined therebetween, the first and second profiles(1, 2) comprising a vertical central section (13), the rocker structure (R1-R3) comprising a first impact absorption element (3) arranged in the channel (CH), wherein the first impact absorption element (3) is a closed steel profile wherein an upper lobe (31) and a lower lobe (32) joined by a central joining section (33) are defined, the upper lobe (31) being located closer to the upper joining flanges (11, 21), the lower lobe (32) closer to the lower joining flanges (21, 22). The invention also relates to a method for obtaining the rocker structure and to vehicles provided with the inventive rocker structure.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B62D 27/02 - Assemblages entre sous-ensembles de la carrosserie rigides
B62D 29/00 - Carrosseries caractérisées par le matériau utilisé
Examples of methods of hot forming structural components are provided. The methods include heating a blank made from an Ultra High Strength Steel with an aluminum coating and forming the heated blank in a multi-step apparatus.
A system configured for deformation compensation in real time during a heat treatment performed on a component. The system comprises a supporting structure; two or more clamping devices arranged with the supporting structure, one or more clamping devices including a clamp, a load cell and a motor; and a processing and control system configured to collect signals from a load cell and to send signals based on the detected loads to a motor to compensate for deformation due to the heat treatment.
GESTAMP AVEIRO-INDÚSTRIA DE ACESSÓRIOS DE AUTOMÓVEIS, S.A. (Portugal)
GESTAMP-SEVERSTAL-KALUGA LLC (Russie)
GESTAMP NITRA, S.R.O. (Slovaquie)
SOFEDIT S.A.S. (France)
Inventeur(s)
Schelén, Oscar
Viklund, Robert
Lehto, Mattias
Bodin, Hans
Arvidsson, Stefan
Abrégé
A vehicle structure (100; 200) comprising a portion (102; 202) extending in a longitudinal direction (106), wherein the portion (102; 202) comprises a first member (122) extending in the longitudinal direction (106) and a second member (124) extending in the longitudinal direction (106). The first member (122) is configured to face an inside (126) of a vehicle, and the second member (124) is configured to face an outside (128) of the vehicle. The first and second members (122, 124) are attached to one another to form a substantially closed space (138) between them. The portion (102; 202) comprises a wave-shaped reinforcement member (104) located in a substantially closed space (138). The substantially closed space (138) is formed when the first and second members (122, 124) are attached to one another.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
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Common metals and their alloys; building materials of
metal; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric
cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; metal
parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly
of vehicles and electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys
for welding; welding bars; welding materials; welding
paste; pewter for welding; welding preparations, including
metal for welding and flux; solders; metal rods for
welding. Machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and
robotic machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding;
hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines;
hydraulic presses; motors and engines (other than for land
vehicles); couplings and transmission components (other
than for land vehicles); roll-stamping tools (machines);
metal stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of
sheet material components; pressing machines; pressing
dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses;
welding apparatus; welding equipment; regulators for use in
welding machines; welding robots; soldering lamps;
laser-welding devices; laser welders. Laser treatment of materials; heat treatment of metals and
metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal
parts, namely, formation of metals and metal parts;
pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of metal
surfaces; coating (plating) of metals; metal tempering;
laminating; metal casting; coating metal plates, metal
bands and metal objects for protection against corrosion;
stamping of metals; corrosion stamping; welding services;
soldering of metals; joining components using welding
technology.
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Common metals and their alloys; building materials of
metal; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric
cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; metal
parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly
of vehicles and electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys
for welding; welding bars; welding materials; welding
paste; pewter for welding; welding preparations, including
metal for welding and flux; solders; metal rods for
welding. Machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and
robotic machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding;
hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines;
hydraulic presses; motors and engines (other than for land
vehicles); couplings and transmission components (other
than for land vehicles); roll-stamping tools (machines);
metal stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of
sheet material components; pressing machines; pressing
dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses;
welding apparatus; welding equipment; regulators for use in
welding machines; welding robots; soldering lamps;
laser-welding devices; laser welders. Laser treatment of materials; heat treatment of metals and
metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal
parts, namely, formation of metals and metal parts;
pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of metal
surfaces; coating (plating) of metals; metal tempering;
laminating; metal casting; coating metal plates, metal
bands and metal objects for protection against corrosion;
stamping of metals; corrosion stamping; welding services;
soldering of metals; joining components using welding
technology.
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
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B62D 65/02 - Assemblage de sous-ensembles ou de composants avec la caisse ou entre eux, ou positionnement de sous-ensembles ou de composants par rapport à la caisse ou à d'autres sous-ensembles ou d'autres composants
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Common metals and their alloys; building materials of
metal; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric
cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; metal
parts, fittings and components for construction and assembly
of vehicles and electric vehicles; metal stamping; alloys
for welding; welding bars; welding materials; welding
paste; pewter for welding; welding preparations, including
metal for welding and flux; solders; metal rods for
welding. Machine tools; industrial robots; robotic machines and
robotic machine tools for stamping, pressing and welding;
hydro-mechanical stamping, pressing and welding machines;
hydraulic presses; motors and engines (other than for land
vehicles); couplings and transmission components (other
than for land vehicles); roll-stamping tools (machines);
metal stamping presses; stamping machines for fusion of
sheet material components; pressing machines; pressing
dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses;
welding apparatus; welding equipment; regulators for use in
welding machines; welding robots; soldering lamps;
laser-welding devices; laser welders. Laser treatment of materials; heat treatment of metals and
metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal
parts, namely, formation of metals and metal parts;
pressing of metals and metal parts; treatment of metal
surfaces; coating (plating) of metals; metal tempering;
laminating; metal casting; coating metal plates, metal
bands and metal objects for protection against corrosion;
stamping of metals; corrosion stamping; welding services;
soldering of metals; joining components using welding
technology.
The invention relates to a hot stamping vehicle floor (1) for a vehicle frame (100) comprising a main floor panel (2) stamped out from at least one sheet metal blank. The floor further comprises at least one sheet metal reinforcing patch (4), arranged on the 5main floor panel (2), overlapping the main floor panel (2). The reinforcing patch (4) is more ductile than the main floor panel (2). The at least one reinforcing patch (4) is joined to at least one area (6) of the main floor panel (2) conceived to withstand compressive crash forces in case of a crash situation of the vehicle and the main floor panel (2) and the at least one reinforcing patch (4) are joined to each other before said vehicle floor (1) 10is stamped out. The invention also refers to a method for producing the vehicle
The invention relates to a hot stamping vehicle floor (1) for a vehicle frame (100) comprising a main floor panel (2) stamped out from at least one sheet metal blank. The floor further comprises at least one sheet metal reinforcing patch (4), arranged on the 5main floor panel (2), overlapping the main floor panel (2). The reinforcing patch (4) is more ductile than the main floor panel (2). The at least one reinforcing patch (4) is joined to at least one area (6) of the main floor panel (2) conceived to withstand compressive crash forces in case of a crash situation of the vehicle and the main floor panel (2) and the at least one reinforcing patch (4) are joined to each other before said vehicle floor (1) 10is stamped out. The invention also refers to a method for producing the vehicle
The invention relates to a forming sheet metal part (1) for a vehicle frame comprising: a first portion (2) being locally heat-softened after the sheet metal part (1) has been formed out. The part (1) further comprises a dedicated three-dimensional distortion-absorbing area (4), defining an internal boundary (6) within which the first portion (2) is to be locally heat-softened after the sheet metal part (1) has been formed out. The distortion-absorbing area (4) is dimensioned such that once said locally heat-softening step has been performed, the internal boundary (6) is adjacent to the first portion (2) and encloses the first portion (2) to absorb the dimensional distortions induced by the locally heat- softened first portion. The invention further relates to a method for producing a forming sheet metal part (1).
B21D 47/01 - Fabrication d'éléments ou d'ensembles structurels rigides, p.ex. de structures en nid d'abeilles de poutrelles ou de piliers
B21D 53/88 - Fabrication d'autres objets particuliers d'autres parties de véhicules, p.ex. capots, garde-boue
B21D 35/00 - Procédés combinant les méthodes de traitement couvertes par les groupes
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B21D 22/02 - Estampage utilisant des dispositifs ou outils rigides
Press apparatus and methods for manufacturing hot formed structural components are provided. The apparatus comprise a fixed lower body, and a mobile upper body. The apparatus comprise a cooling tool and a press tool which is arranged downstream from the cooling tool, and a blank transfer mechanism to transfer the blank from the cooling tool to the press tool. The cooling tool has an upper gas cooling tool connected to the mobile upper body and/or a lower gas cooling tool connected to the fixed lower body. The press tool comprises an upper pressing die connected to the upper body and a lower pressing die is connected to the lower body.
Press apparatus and methods for manufacturing hot forrned structural components are provided. The apparatus comprise a fixed lower body, and a mobile upper body. The apparatus comprise a cooling tool and a press tool which is arranged downstream from the cooling tool, and a blank transfer mechanism to transfer the blank from the cooling tool to the press tool The cooling tool has an upper gas cooling tool connected to the mobile upper body and/or a lower gas cooling tool connected to the fixed lower body. The press tool comprises an upper pressing die connected to the upper body and a lower pressing die is connected to the lower body.
A vehicle side structure (102; 202) comprising a side portion (104; 204) extending in a longitudinal direction (106; 206), wherein the side portion (104; 204) comprises a first member (108; 208) extending in the longitudinal direction (106; 206) and a second member (110; 210) extending in the longitudinal direction (106; 206). The first member (108; 208) is configured to face an inside (112; 212) of a vehicle, and the second member (110; 210) is configured to face an outside (114; 214) of the vehicle. The first and second members (108, 110; 208; 210) are attached to one another to form a substantially closed space (116; 216) between them. The side portion (104; 204) comprises two wave-shaped reinforcement members (118, 120; 218, 220) located in the substantially closed space (116; 216). The reinforcement members (118, 120; 218, 220) are attached to one another.
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Common metals and their alloys, unwrought or semi-wrought; reinforcing metal materials for building; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; products of metal parts, fittings and metal elements for the construction and assembly of automobiles, namely, metal pegs, screws, clamps; relief-embossed sheet metal; rods of metal for brazing and welding including those of steel and titanium alloys; rods of metal for polishing and welding; welding wire; welding paste for welding in the nature of solder pasts; rods of metal for brazing including pewter rods; rods of metal for welding; hard solders; soft solders Metalworking machine tools; industrial robots; robotic exoskeleton suits not for medical use; hydromechanical machinery, namely, pyramidal roller benders, asymmetric rollers, injection molding machines; hydraulic presses for metalworking; motors and engines other than for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components other than for land vehicles; automatic stamp affixing machines; metal stamping presses; automatic stamp affixing machines for fusion of sheet material components; industrial pressing machines; pressing dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses; gas welding apparatus; oxyacetylene welding machines; regulators as parts of welding machines; industrial welding robots; soldering lamps; electric arc welders Laser treatment of metallic materials; heat treatment of metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, metal fabrication and finishing services for others; heat treatment of metal by means of laser beam sources, of electric arc furnaces; treatment of metal surfaces; application of decorative and protective coatings for metals by means of galvanization; galvanized processing; metal tempering; lamination of metals; metal casting; heat treatment and coating of metal plates, metal bands, metal strips, metal molds and metal objects; metal stamping; welding services; soldering of metals; welding services, namely, assembly of components using welding techniques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys, unwrought or semi-wrought; reinforcing metal materials for building; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; goods of metal, parts, components and elements of metal for construction and assembly of automobiles, namely, pegs of metal, screws, clamps; relief-embossed sheet metal; rods of metal for brazing and welding including those of steel and titanium alloys; rods of metal for polishing and welding; welding wire; welding paste for welding in the nature of solder pastes; rods of metal for brazing including pewter rods; rods of metal for welding; hard solders; soft solders Metalworking machine tools; industrial robots; exoskeleton robotic suits as machines, other than for medical use; hydromechanical machinery, namely, pyramidal roller benders, asymmetric rollers, injection molding machines; hydraulic presses for metalworking; motors and engines other than for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components other than for land vehicles; automatic stamp affixing machines; metal stamping presses; automatic stamp affixing machines for fusion of sheet material components; industrial pressing machines; pressing dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses; gas welding apparatus; oxyacetylene welding machines; regulators as parts of welding machines; industrial welding robots; soldering lamps; electric arc welders Laser treatment of metallic materials; heat treatment of metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, metal fabrication and finishing services for others; heat treatment of metal by means of laser beam sources, of electric arc furnaces; treatment of metal surfaces; application of decorative and protective coatings for metals by means of galvanization; galvanized processing; metal tempering; lamination of metals; metal casting; heat treatment and coating of metal plates, metal bands, metal strips, metal molds and metal objects; metal stamping; welding services; soldering of metals; welding services, namely, assembly of components using welding techniques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Common metals and their alloys, unwrought or semi-wrought; reinforcing metal materials for building; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; tubes of metal; goods of metal, parts, components and elements of metal for construction and assembly of automobiles, namely, pegs of metal, screws, clamps; relief-embossed sheet metal; rods of metal for brazing and welding including those of steel and titanium alloys; rods of metal for polishing and welding; welding wire; welding paste for welding in the nature of solder pastes; rods of metal for brazing including pewter rods; rods of metal for welding; hard solders; soft solders Metalworking machine tools; industrial robots; robotic exoskeleton suits not for medical use; hydromechanical machinery, namely, pyramidal roller benders, asymmetric rollers, injection molding machines; hydraulic presses for metalworking; motors and engines other than for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components other than for land vehicles; automatic stamp affixing machines; metal stamping presses; automatic stamp affixing machines for fusion of sheet material components; industrial pressing machines; pressing dies for metal forming; pneumatically-operated presses; gas welding apparatus; oxyacetylene welding machines; regulators as parts of welding machines; industrial welding robots; soldering lamps; electric arc welders Laser treatment of metallic materials; heat treatment of metals and metal products; mechanical treatment of metals and metal parts, namely, metal fabrication and finishing services for others; heat treatment of metal by means of laser beam sources, of electric arc furnaces; treatment of metal surfaces; application of decorative and protective coatings for metals by means of galvanization; galvanized processing; metal tempering; lamination of metals; metal casting; heat treatment and coating of metal plates, metal bands, metal strips, metal molds and metal objects; metal stamping; welding services; soldering of metals; welding services, namely, assembly of components using welding techniques
A centering system comprising a conveyor for receiving a plurality of blanks outputted from a furnace and displacing the blanks along a first horizontal axis and shifting units for each individual blank including two or more adjustable lifting bars, the shifting units configured to move along a second horizontal axis, and the adjustable lifting bars being configured to lift the blanks along a vertical axis, wherein each of the shifting units is independently movable along the second axis, and a plurality of centering pins for centering the blanks, such that the blanks can be centered by moving the individual blanks along the second axis against the centering pins. Also disclosed are conveyor systems and methods for centering and conveying blanks.
B21D 43/00 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, de positionnement ou de stockage combinés à des appareils pour travailler ou traiter les tôles, tubes ou profilés, disposés dans ces appareils ou spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés en association avec ces appareils; Association de dispositifs de coupe avec ces appareils
B65G 21/20 - Moyens incorporés ou fixés au châssis ou aux carters pour guider les porte-charges, les éléments de traction ou les charges portées sur les surfaces mobiles
B65G 37/00 - Combinaisons de transporteurs mécaniques de même type ou de types différents sauf en ce qui concerne leur application dans des machines particulières ou leur emploi dans des procédés particuliers de fabrication
B65G 47/244 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les faisant tourner autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de transport
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ROCKER STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING THEREOF
Rocker structure (R1-R3) for a vehicle comprising a first steel profile (1) and a second steel profile (2) having the longitudinal direction (L) of the vehicle so that a channel (CH) is defined therebetween, the first and second profiles(1, 2) comprising a vertical central section (13), the rocker structure (R1-R3) comprising a first impact absorption element (3) arranged in the channel (CH), wherein the first impact absorption element (3) is a closed steel profile wherein an upper lobe (31) and a lower lobe (32) joined by a central joining section (33) are defined, the upper lobe (31) being located closer to the upper joining flanges (11, 21), the lower lobe (32) closer to the lower joining flanges (21, 22). The invention also relates to a method for obtaining the rocker structure and to vehicles provided with the inventive rocker structure.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
Rocker structure (R1-R3) for a vehicle comprising a first steel profile (1) and a second steel profile (2) having the longitudinal direction (L) of the vehicle so that a channel (CH) is defined therebetween, the first and second profiles(1, 2) comprising a vertical central section (13), the rocker structure (R1-R3) comprising a first impact absorption element (3) arranged in the channel (CH), wherein the first impact absorption element (3) is a closed steel profile wherein an upper lobe (31) and a lower lobe (32) joined by a central joining section (33) are defined, the upper lobe (31) being located closer to the upper joining flanges (11, 21), the lower lobe (32) closer to the lower joining flanges (21, 22). The invention also relates to a method for obtaining the rocker structure and to vehicles provided with the inventive rocker structure.
B62D 21/15 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comportant des moyens amortisseurs de chocs, p.ex. châssis conçus pour changer de forme ou de dimensions d'une façon définitive ou temporaire à la suite d'une collision avec un autre corps
B60K 1/04 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques des dispositifs d'emmagasinage de l'énergie électrique pour la propulsion
The present invention relates to a method for joining a first blank and a second blank, wherein at least one of the first and second blanks comprises at least a layer of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. In particular, the method comprises placing the first and second blanks for welding; laser welding the first and second blanks following a welding path thus forming a tailor welded blank, wherein the welding path combines a linear movement along a welding direction and oscillating movements substantially transverse to the welding direction and then hot deforming and quenching the tailor welded blank to form a component, wherein the welding is done without using a filler.
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p.ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
A battery box floor for electric vehicles for being arranged at the lower part of a vehicle body is disclosed. The battery box floor comprises a battery pack supporting panel for supporting a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of lower cooling channels for containing a cooling fluid, a plurality of lower cooling channels being arranged adjacent to and below the battery pack supporting panel such that they can cool the battery cells and an underbody protection arranged below the lower cooling channels. The battery box floor further comprises a deformation inner cavity between said plurality of lower cooling channels and said underbody protection. Additionally, the battery box floor is integrally formed from a metallic material. Also a vehicle body comprising the battery box floor is disclosed.
H01M 10/6556 - Composants solides comprenant des canaux d'écoulement ou des tubes pour un échange de chaleur
B60K 11/02 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives au refroidissement avec liquide de refroidissement
H01M 50/20 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports
B60K 1/00 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques
Profile having two end wing portions (1, 5) having substantially the transversal direction (Y), two lateral wall portions (2, 4) having substantially the height direction (Z), a frontal wall portion (3) having substantially the transversal direction (Y), two curved transition zones (R1, R2) between the lateral wall portions (2, 4) and the frontal wall portion (3), two curved transition zones (R3, R4) between the end wing portions (1, 5) and the lateral wall portions (2, 4), wherein a specific portion (l1, l2) of each curved transition zones (R1, R2) between the lateral wall portions (2, 4) and the frontal wall portion (3) have a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the rest of the cross-section. The invention also relates to a longitudinal beam, a cross-member, pillar, B-Pillar or C-Pillar comprising such profile, and to a vehicle provided thereof.
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
A method for manufacturing a unitary body side structural frame for a vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of blanks, joining the blanks to each other to form a composite blank wherein joining the blanks includes forming one or more overlapping regions formed by partially overlapping two blanks and deforming the composite blank to form the unitary body side structural frame. A unitary body side structural frame as obtained by any of the methods herein described is also provided.
A method for manufacturing a steel component from a blank is provided. Firstly, a blank is placed in a conveyor system. Then, at least a preselected zone of the blank is preheated while the blank is retained at a predetermined preheating location. Finally, the blank is conveyed through a furnace. A preheating system for heating blanks in a production line is also provided.
F27B 9/24 - Fours dans lesquels la charge est déplacée mécaniquement, p.ex. du type tunnel; Fours similaires dans lesquels la charge se déplace par gravité caractérisés par le procédé de déplacement de la charge pendant le traitement la charge se déplaçant sur un trajet sensiblement rectiligne sur un transporteur
C21D 9/46 - Traitement thermique, p.ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliers; Fours à cet effet pour tôles
Methods and systems for laser cutting of components are disclosed herein. Examples are specifically suited for laser cutting relatively large components of e.g. a vehicle framework such as a unitary side panel of a vehicle door. Multiple robots may perform laser cutting operations substantially simultaneously.
A method for manufacturing structural steel components with local reinforcement is provided. The method comprises selecting at least a zone of the component to be reinforced, providing a steel blank and deforming the blank in a press tool to form a product, wherein the blank and/or the product comprises a groove in the zone to be reinforced, the groove comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. The method further comprises depositing a reinforcement material on the inner surface of groove and locally heating the reinforcement material and the groove of the steel blank or product, to mix the melted reinforcement material with the melted portion of the steel blank or product.
B23K 26/00 - Travail par rayon laser, p.ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage
C23C 24/10 - Revêtement à partir de poudres inorganiques en utilisant la chaleur ou une pression et la chaleur avec formation d'une phase liquide intermédiaire dans la couche
C23C 26/02 - Revêtements non prévus par les groupes par application au substrat de matériaux fondus
B23K 26/144 - Travail par rayon laser, p.ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage en utilisant un écoulement de fluide, p.ex. un jet de gaz, associé au faisceau laser; Buses à cet effet l'écoulement de fluide contenant des particules, p.ex. de la poudre
B23K 9/04 - Soudage pour d'autres buts que l'assemblage de pièces, p.ex. soudage de rechargement
C21D 1/673 - Dispositifs pour trempe pour la trempe en coquille
B22F 7/08 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de pièces ou objets composés de parties différentes, p.ex. pour former des outils à embouts rapportés avec une ou plusieurs parties non faites à partir de poudre
B23K 9/23 - Soudage ou découpage à l'arc tenant compte des propriétés des matériaux à souder
B23K 26/348 - Travail par rayon laser, p.ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage en combinaison avec du soudage ou du découpage couvert par les groupes , p.ex. en combinaison avec le soudage par résistance en combinaison avec du soudage à l'arc, p.ex. en atmosphère inerte avec électrode tungstène [TIG], en atmosphère inerte avec électrode métal [MIG] ou du soudage plasma
B23K 9/16 - Soudage ou découpage à l'arc utilisant des gaz de protection
Centering systems for centering blanks outputted from a furnace in a hot stamping line are provided, the centering system comprising a centering table and a heating system for heating one or more selected zones of the blank while arranged on the centering table. Also provided are methods for manufacturing steel components having hard zones and soft zones, wherein the soft zones are of less mechanical strength than the hard zones. The methods comprise heating a steel blank in a furnace, centering the heated blank on a centering table arranged downstream from the furnace, heating one or more selected zones of the heated blank while the blank is on the centering table, wherein the selected zones are the zones of the blank which are destined to form the hard zones; transferring the blank to a press tool to hot forming the blank, and quenching the selected zones of the blank destined to form the hard zones.
A conveyor unit for moving products in a conveying direction is disclosed. The unit comprises first beams extending along the conveying direction substantially parallel to each other. The first beams are slidably mounted on rollers and are displaceable in a back-and-forth reciprocating motion along the conveying direction between an upstream position and a downstream position. The unit further comprises second beams extending along the conveying direction and arranged interleaved with the first beams. The second beams are configured to be displaceable in an up-and-down reciprocating motion between a lower vertical position and an upper vertical position along a vertical direction that is defined in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane of the conveying direction, wherein an upper working surface of the first beams is positioned along the vertical direction, between the lower vertical position and the upper vertical position.
F27B 9/20 - Fours dans lesquels la charge est déplacée mécaniquement, p.ex. du type tunnel; Fours similaires dans lesquels la charge se déplace par gravité caractérisés par le procédé de déplacement de la charge pendant le traitement la charge se déplaçant sur un trajet sensiblement rectiligne
F27D 3/12 - Supports ou réceptacles pour charges, mobiles ou à translation
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B-pillar central beam and method for manufacturing
In a first aspect, a B-pillar central beam made of steel which comprises hard zones and soft zones. Such soft zones have less mechanical strength than the hard zones. The B-pillar central beam further comprises an upper region with a fastening portion for fastening to a roof member, and a lower region with a fastening portion for fastening to a sill member. The B-pillar central beam includes two soft zones. A lower soft zone is located between the lower fastening portion and 50% of the B-pillar central beam height, and an upper soft zone is located between the upper fastening portion and 50% of the B-pillar central beam height. The upper soft zone has higher mechanical strength than the lower soft zone. Methods for manufacturing such B-pillar central beam are also provided.
