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Reinforced metal/plastic composite front panel for a motor vehicle

US6189958A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2000
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/084
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a front panel comprising a plastic frame reinforced by a top metal section extending over the whole width of the panel and provided with structure for fixing it to the vehicle structural elements. The section is a directly mounted section and force-fitted on a crosspiece of the plastic frame, both the section and the crosspiece comprising mutually fitting structure and co-operating elements for crimping the section on the crosspiece.

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