Automotive vehicle body with hydroformed cowl
US7222912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/081
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive vehicle body includes a generally tubular, hydroformed cowl with integral mounting flanges which are welded to an engine compartment structural member and a cowlside member. The cowl may be hydroformed from several different preforms having both symmetrical and asymmetrical geometric characteristics.
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