Vehicle floor having a unitary inner panel and outer panel
US7111900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2036
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle floor includes a unitary, one-piece panel. The panel is formed with an integral channel for routing a vehicle distribution system conduit therewithin. The panel may include an inner panel portion, an outer panel portion, integral rocker panel portions, front, rear and trunk floor portions. A method is provided for manufacturing a vehicle floor, the method including forming such a panel.
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