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Structural Component Of Thermoplastic Material For A Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Having A Structural Component, And Method For Producing A Structural Component

Patent No. EP4077106 (titled "Structural Component Of Thermoplastic Material For A Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Having A Structural Component, And Method For Producing A Structural Component") was filed by Audi on Dec 18, 2020. The application was issued on Jan 31, 2024.

Patent Summary

A flat structure component, specifically an underfloor protection element for motor vehicles (e.g., electric vehicles), comprises a flat core element of a first thermoplastic material situated between at least one upper and one lower cover layer of a second fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material. The cover layers are material-bonded to the core, which is produced from an injection or flow moulding compound. The component features at least one peripheral region formed solely from the first plastic material, integrated as one piece with the core. This peripheral region contains multiple passage openings configured to accommodate connecting elements for securing the structure component to a vehicle body. The core may include glass fibers or be produced via expansion foaming.

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ROCHLING AUTOMOTIVEOct 29, 2024ULLRICH & NAUMANN PARTG MBB

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EP4077106

AUDI
Application Number
EP20838947A
Filing Date
Dec 18, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 29, 2023
Publication Date
Jan 31, 2024
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