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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2004
Jason A. Blust, Waterford, MI (US);
Erik S. Johnson, Warren, MI (US);
Atalolo Dagba, Utica, MI (US);
Joseph C. Kollaritsch, Clarkston, MI (US);
Jason A. Blust, Waterford, MI (US);
Erik S. Johnson, Warren, MI (US);
Atalolo Dagba, Utica, MI (US);
Joseph C. Kollaritsch, Clarkston, MI (US);
Benteler Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A structural door beam for vehicles includes an elongate open channel with an open section configuration defined by a central web and at least one side flange. A mounting tab projects outwardly from a side edge of the side flange and has a marginal edge surrounding a generally planar mounting surface configured to support a vehicle motion sensor. An integral reinforcing flange extends along portions of the side flange edge and the mounting tab edge and protrudes laterally at a predetermined angle to define an integral buttress which stiffens the mounting tab to avoid inadvertent activation of the vehicle motion sensor. An integral bead may also be provided to reinforce the mounting tab.