Extruded multi-layer molded running board
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsPaul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Michael Musleh, Talat Karmo, David Brian Glickman, Harry Lobo, Joseph Myszka
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Abstract
A vehicle running board includes opposing vertical walls extending along a length of a tubular structure and including a carbon-fiber component. Opposing horizontal walls extend between the opposing vertical walls and include a glass component. The opposing vertical and opposing horizontal walls form the tubular structure having a generally rectilinear cross section. A polymer outer covering extends over the opposing vertical and opposing horizontal walls.
Claims13
A vehicle running board comprising:
- a vertical wall extending along a length of a tubular structure and including a carbon-fiber component;
- a horizontal wall extending from the vertical wall and including a glass component, the vertical and horizontal walls at least partially forming the tubular structure;
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- a polymer outer covering extending over the vertical and horizontal walls.
A vehicle running board comprising:
- a vertical wall extending along a length of a tubular structure and including a carbon-fiber component and being free of a glass component;
- a horizontal wall extending from the vertical wall and including the glass component and being free of the carbon-fiber component;
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- a polymer outer covering extending over the vertical and horizontal walls.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.