Vehicle body panel mounting system
US6257656A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has a hinge bar (30), a hinge bracket (32), a hinge pivot stop (34), longitudinal positioning collars (36), a latch bar (38), latch bar fasteners (40), and latch brackets (42). The hinge bar (30) is adapted to removably interlock with each hinge bracket (32) to form a hinge mechanism (44). The hinge bar (30) attaches to a vehicle chassis (24). Each hinge bracket (32) retains an edge of a body panel (22). The hinge pivot stop (34) is adapted to limit the pivotal range of each hinge bracket (32) about the hinge bar (30). The latch bar (38) attaches to the body panel (22) via the latch bar fasteners (40), and the latch bar removably attaches to the chassis (24) via the latch brackets (42).
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