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Integrated vehicle-end structure

US10173739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2016
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R5/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for constructing an integrated end structure for a vehicle includes placing a center module for an integrated end structure for a vehicle in a fixture separate from the vehicle, attaching a side bracket to the center module in the fixture to form an assembly, the side bracket configured for holding a light unit of the vehicle, mounting the assembly onto at least a bracket in the vehicle that provides adjustability of the assembly in at least a z-direction, and, after mounting the assembly, mounting a storage compartment module onto the center module and the side bracket.

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