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Method of making a body panel assembly

US7422652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJul 14, 2005
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1049
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a body panel assembly for a vehicle. The method includes providing first and second panels, applying an adhesive, positioning the first and second panels, hemming the first and second panels together to form a subassembly, applying a coating to at least a portion of the subassembly, and heating the subassembly to at least partially melt the adhesive.

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