Vehicle with locator device configured to maintain outer body panel alignment, and corresponding method
US10843640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle with a locator device configured to maintain outer body panel alignment, and a corresponding method. In particular, an example method includes temporarily attaching a locator device to one of a body of a motor vehicle and an outer body panel connectable to the body. The method further includes connecting the outer body panel to the body, and rigidly connecting the locator device to the other of the body and the outer body panel.
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