Vehicular rear cargo module
US7628446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/087
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear frame assembly is provided for use in an automotive vehicle extending between upright side walls to define a trunk opening. The rear frame assembly includes a cross car beam extending laterally between the side walls of the vehicle. A sail panel is fixedly secured to the cross car beam. The sail panel includes symmetrically opposite flanges adapted to conform to the side walls of the vehicle to define a path for diverting a flow of water around the trunk opening. The sail panel includes a conically shaped concavity for engaging a conical protrusion on the vehicle for locating the rear frame assembly within the vehicle during installation of the rear frame assembly to the vehicle.
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