Patent · US Expired

Vehicle with layered roof build

US7290831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2006
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention contemplates a body structure for a vehicle. The body structure includes a roof panel and a side frame. The attachment flange of an outer body side panel includes a roof mounting portion with a dual angle, a glass mounting portion at an angle that matches one of the dual angles, and a transition area where the dual angle of the roof mounting portion tapers to the glass mounting portion with the single angle.

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