Vehicle including pivotable panel extending across door opening
US10220686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/542
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle structure including a roof beam and a first pillar and a second pillar each fixed relative to the roof beam. The first pillar and the second pillar are spaced from each other defining a door opening extending from the first pillar to the second pillar. A front door and a rear door are both disposed in the door opening. A panel is pivotally connected to the roof beam and pivotable relative to the roof beam to a lowered position. The panel, in the lowered position, extends across the door opening from the first pillar to the second pillar.
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