Bodyside with integral wheelhouse structure for automotive vehicle
US7195309B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bodyside for an automotive vehicle includes a folded structure having a generally horizontal floor portion and a generally vertical side portion which is unitary with the floor portion. A wheelhouse structure, which is indexed with a wheelhouse cutout of an outer panel applied to the bodyside, is formed integrally with the floor portion and the side portion by a folding process. End portions of the wheelhouse structure are closed either by closure panels or storage compartments.
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