Daimler Chrysler Ag

Mercedes-benz Aktiengesellschaft

Bruno Moeltgen

Konrad Eipper

Wolfgang Fussnegger

Volker Thoms

Matthias Nohr

Michael Bechtold

Franz Maidl

Mark Muehlhausen

Frank Strachauer

Heinrich Flegel

Martin Klamser

Stefan Lotz

Klaus Drechsler

A fiber composite crash structure has a hollow body which is produced entirely or partially from fiber composite material. Within the hollow body a web element is arranged running essentially in the longitudinal direction thereof. The web element is connected to the hollow body essentially in the contact region of web element and hollow body such that the structure is reinforced by reinforcing elements.

Fiber composite crash structure

A flat cast structural member, particularly a cast metal part or a cast plastic part wherein the surface of the structural member is covered by a thin metal sheet or a plastic layer. An adhesive or coupling layer is provided between the thin metal sheet or plastic layer, whereby under the influence of heat, the adhesive or coupling layer absorbs any surface unevenness or irregularities on the structural member.

Flat structural member, particularly a cast metal part or a cast plastic part and a method for making the same

A firewall for a vehicle body including stable rigid side parts in the shape of an inverted U and a deformation insert connected in the part of the open central area of the inverted U. The deformation insert allows at least partial intrusion of assemblies from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment in the event of a vehicle collision. This design permits a shorter front end.

Firewall for a vehicle body

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Tiefenbronn, Germany

Bruno Moeltgen