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Canopy windshield retention

US11345409B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Jamil M. Alwan · Ann Arbor, US
Chunhui Kevin Lee · Troy, US
Thiag Subbian · Farmington Hills, US
Djamal Eddine Midoun · Ann Arbor, US
Suraj Jadhav · Farmington Hills, US
Petros Frantzeskakis · Canton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2020
Grant date	May 31, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 18, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D25/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle that includes a windshield and a frame. In addition, the vehicle includes a first pillar that extends from one side of the windshield. The first pillar includes a first wall and a second wall coupled to the first wall. The first pillar also includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first interior support coupled to the first wall and a second interior support coupled to the second wall. Further, the first interior support includes a first end which is spaced from a second end in the second portion.

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