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Sunroof support structure for a vehicle body

US7810872B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 2009
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D27/026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof structure for a vehicle body includes a roof having a roof opening that is closed by a cover member. The roof structure comprises a frame member, a left side panel member and a right side panel member. The frame member is configured to frame the roof opening. The frame member supports the cover member. Each side panel member forms a part of the vehicle body and is adhesively secured to the frame member. A peripheral edge portion of each side panel member includes at least one channel adapted to allow escape of an adhesive disposed between the side panel member and the frame member for ease of assembly of the roof structure to the vehicle body.

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