Integrated front assembly
US7140672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Front structure for a vehicle includes a unitary panel formed to define a vehicle cowl and a vehicle bulkhead. The vehicle cowl may form an air intake plenum. The unitary panel is configured to at least partially define a front compartment of the vehicle. An alternative unitary panel is formed to define a hood having inner and outer panel portions and, optionally, fenders. Another alternative unitary panel is formed to define a cowl, a bulkhead and a hood. The preferable method for forming the panels is quick plastic forming, superplastic forming or sheet hydroforming.
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