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US 12,734,885 · App. 18/199,484 · Granted Sep 15, 2026

Subassembly for a means of transport, and means of transport

Inventor: Marcus Koch (Waldbronn, DE)
Assignee: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH
B60K35/50B60K35/22B60K35/60B60K37/00
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Patent No.
US 12,734,885
App. No.
18/199,484
Granted
Sep 15, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A subassembly for a transport and a transport comprising a subassembly is disclosed. The subassembly has a carrier element with fastening elements for fastening the subassembly in the transport. The fastening elements are an integral part of the carrier element. At least individual fastening elements are configured as energy-absorbing.

Claims (13)

1 . A subassembly for a transport comprising:

a carrier element with fastening elements for fastening the subassembly in the transport, wherein the fastening elements are an integral part of the carrier element and at least individual fastening elements are configured as energy-absorbing,

wherein the fastening elements have a planar structure consisting of interconnected webs comprising spring-like arms and shoulders.

2 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the energy absorption by the fastening elements is based on the geometrical shape of the fastening elements.

3 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carrier element is manufactured from a magnesium-based material.

4 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the structure has a central fastening area.

5 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the central fastening area comprises a mounting angle that extends perpendicularly with respect to the planar structure of the fastening elements.

6 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the structure is configured to be loaded beyond the yield point in the event of a head impact.

7 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening elements are arranged in two rows and only the fastening elements of one of the rows are configured as energy-absorbing such that the fasteners in the one of the rows are less rigid than the fasteners in the other row.

8 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the carrier element has at least one area for holding a display device.

9 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the subassembly is configured as a dashboard.

10 . The subassembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the interconnected webs are separated by slots formed in the carrier element.

11 . A transport, comprising: a subassembly comprising: a carrier element with fastening elements for fastening the subassembly in the transport, wherein the fastening elements are an integral part of the carrier element and at least individual fastening elements are configured as energy absorbing, wherein the fastening elements have a planar structure consisting of interconnected webs comprising spring-like arms and shoulders.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 5, 2023
From: KOCH, MARCUS
To: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
Reel/Frame 064156/0013 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 10 2022 205 053.3 · May 20, 2022 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20230373310A1 · Nov 23, 2023
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