Motor vehicle body
US5934745A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle body which includes a left-hand outer body panel, a left-hand inner body panel, a right-hand inner body panel, and a right-hand outer body panel. The four body panels are capable of being easily secured together at the longitudinal midline of the motor vehicle body. In another aspect, a motor vehicle body includes a plurality of interconnectable body panels including a body panel having a generally-vertical side and a horizontal appendage extending from the vertical side. The horizontal appendage is tapered circumferentially from its proximal end to its distal end. In another aspects a motor vehicle body has a plurality of interconnectable body panels including a body panel having an integral door frame member and an integral front fender liner having an integral inner splash shield. Alternatively, or in addition thereto, the motor vehicle body may have a body panel having an integral roof frame member and an integral front fender liner having an integral inner splash shield. In another aspect, a motor vehicle body includes four complementary body panels being capable of being secured together providing a roof frame, a floor, a front, a back, and two sides of a moto…
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