Patent ID: 6138429
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
An extruded hollow profile cross member for vehicles, comprising:first and second laterally spaced impact surface sections having impact receiving surfaces facing a first direction,and support webs extending in a direction opposite the first direction and supporting the impact surface sections, said support webs including:a first support web connected to a laterally outward part of the first impact surface section,a second support web connected to a laterally inward part of the first impact surface section,a third support web connected to a laterally outward part of the second impact surface section,a fourth support web connected to a laterally inward part of the second impact surface section, anda fifth support web connected to laterally adjacent ends of the second and fourth support webs,wherein the second, fourth and fifth support webs form a y-shaped cross-section with the second and fourth support webs forming respective arms of the y-shaped cross-section,comprising a rigid support section exhibiting at least one hollow profile,wherein said first, third and fifth support webs are connected to the rigid support section.