Interlocked pillar and roof rail joint
US7431378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2027 |
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. The outer bracket plate extends across the B-pillar, over the roof rail, and laterally inwardly from the roof rail to provide an attachment surface for a roof support bow.
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