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Front panel bodywork element for an automobile including a reinforcing element

US6186583A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1999
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 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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