Patent · US Expired

Hood structure for vehicle

US7140673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 2004
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/343
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A level difference portion is formed on a food outer panel of a hood along a longitudinal direction of a vehicle body. A flange that connects a bone portion and a bone portion of a food inner panel is formed at a portion below the level difference portion of the hood outer panel. The flange of the hood inner panel extends so as to be curved along the level difference portion of the hood outer panel. The flange of the hood inner panel is connected to the level difference portion of the hood outer panel using an adhesive agent.

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