Vehicle body structure
US7540550B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/247
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure is provided with a bumper fascia panel with a bumper fascia mounting flange, a fender body panel with a fender mounting flange and a mounting flange attachment that secures the mounting flanges together. The mounting flange attachment arrangement has a first fastening member overlying the bumper fascia mounting flange, a second fastening member overlying the fender mounting flange and a fastening element coupling the first and second fastening members together. The bumper fascia mounting flange and the fender mounting flange are sandwiched between the first and second fastening members. The fastening element has a tool engagement portion located on an inboard side of the mounting flange attachment and a center fastening axis angled in an inboard direction of the vehicle body structure.
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