Vehicle body panel assembly
US6206122A · kind A · utility
16Cited by
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34Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49902
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A body panel assembly for a tractor engine hood comprises a top panel (8), side panels (12) and a front grille panel (18). Forward ends of the top and side panels are secured to a frame (3) mounted on or integral with the front of the tractor chassis (1). The grille panel (18) is mounted at least partially by releasable means on an alignment member or members (17, 26) whose exact position may be adjusted during the assembly process to ensure accurate alignment of the front grille panel (18) to the side panel (12).
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