Vehicle body structure of roof panel and side panel that are joined
US11091204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The moldability of a flange part in a terminal angle part of the flange part is improved. A panel joining structure in which one side of a roof panel of a vehicle body and one side of a side panel are continuously joined at a side-edge flange part extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein: the roof panel and the side panel have vertical wall parts that spread downward from side parts extending in a vehicle width direction in a panel main body; and in a terminal angle part of the continuously joined side-edge flange part, a notch is provided to the vertical wall part of at least one of the roof panel and the side panel.
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