A component for a vehicle comprising a plurality of projections (5) on an underlying surface (10) that, in use, opposes a surface over which the vehicle is travelling. The plurality of projections (5) define sacrificial elements and are configured to project substantially toward the surface over which the vehicle is travelling. The plurality of projections (5) being configured so that any impact erosion, in driving the vehicle, is concentrated on the plurality of projections (5) to protect the underlying surface (10).


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    Title :

    VEHICLE COMPONENTS WITH SACRIFICIAL RIBS


    Additional title:

    FAHRZEUGTEILE MIT SCHUTZRIPPEN
    COMPOSANTS DE VÉHICULE AVEC AILETTES DE PROTECTION


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-09-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge / F16H Getriebe , GEARING



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