Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
COMPOSITE FENDER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Fender assemblies are disclosed, each including a rectangular frame defining a central aperture. The perimeter of the central aperture may have a rounded-rectangle shape. A fender arch in the form of an arcuate sheet, e.g., of carbon fiber (CF), terminates on either end at respective first and second flanges extending outward to form a planar base. The arcuate sheet extends through the central aperture to reach above a top side of the frame and the flanges abut a bottom side of the frame. A mud guard is coupled to the rectangular frame through the first flange of the arcuate sheet, such that the mud guard extends from the first flange away from the second side of the frame. The frame and mud guard may be made of plastic, and may be configured to absorb assembly forces to avoid damaging the CF fender arch.
» Number: US2022396329A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 15/12/2022
» Applicant: FUTURE MOTION INC?[US]
» Inventor: BLACHINSKY DANIEL?[CA]; DOERKSEN KYLE JONATHAN?[US] (1)
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
