Passenger vehicle structure and method of making same

US7008006B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Dieter Steinhauser · Winnenden, DE
• Thomas Meier · Ingolstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 7, 2006
• Expiry date: Nov 24, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/20
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure is provided which is suitable for a passenger vehicle, containing a passenger cell with a windshield frame. For optimization of this structure with regard to advantageous manufacture and purposeful stability, panel structure and windshield frame consist of high-strength non-metallic material, e.g. fiber reinforced plastic, and are structurally joined.