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Interlocked pillar and roof rail joint

US7293823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 2005
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A joint assembly for joining a tubular B-pillar to a tubular roof rail. The joint assembly includes an inner bracket plate and an outer bracket plate that are welded to each other around the roof rail and B-pillar. A flange of the roof rail is received in a slot formed in an upper end of the B-pillar.

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