Method of making a body panel assembly
US7422652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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