Front panel bodywork element for an automobile including a reinforcing element
US6186583A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite front panel bodywork element for an automotive vehicle which includes a stamped metal reinforcement defining a cavity in which is seated a portion of a plastic support structure for mounting functional elements associated with the vehicle thereto. The plastic support structure is mounted relative to the metallic reinforcement so as to define open channels therebetween.
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