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Securement of insulation in vehicle body structures

US10315588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Thilo Schaefer · Groß-Gerau, DE
Werner Berhard · Nauheim, DE
Peter Weingaertner · Gerolzhofen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 7, 2017
Grant date	Jun 11, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 7, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2013/0807
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A semi-rigid panel of foam insulation is secured transversely between the front fenders and certain body structures of a motor vehicle at several locations. Specifically, the insulation is located and secured to the fender by a retainer or clip having a channel that receives the insulation panel; the panel includes projections or lugs that are complementary to and seat within with frame or body member openings, ribs or other features; is secured within an integrated bracket or holder in the upper plenum having a slot or channel having a width equal to the thickness of the insulation; and includes a hook or lip that is received within an air inlet of the heating and air conditioning system of the vehicle.

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