Method for mounting a front structural element of a body shell
US11319007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural element of a body shell, which includes a firewall, two front steel fins and two steel side rails, is mounted by: a) providing a structural element made of aluminium alloy and including, a top, and an inner side edge opposite an outer side edge; b) placing the structural element adjacent to the firewall, while the outer side edge is connected together with one of the front fins and the inner side edge is connected with one of the corresponding side rails. In step a), an outer side mounting part made of steel is also provided and secured to the outer side edge.
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