Vehicle tool guide structure
US7226104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body supporting structure arrangement that an inner body member, an outer body member a manually operated mechanism and a tool guide tube. The inner body member has an inner aperture. The outer body member has an outer aperture that is offset with respect to the inner aperture. Further, the outer body member is coupled to the inner body member defining a body cavity therebetween. The manually operated mechanism is supported on the supporting structure. The tool guide tube is coupled to the inner and outer body members and extending through the body cavity to define a tool passageway between the inner and outer body members. An inner end portion of the tool guide tube is located in a position proximate the manually operated mechanism. The manually operated mechanism is accessed and operated by inserting a tool into and through the tool passageway.
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