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Body structure with a pane cross member for a motor vehicle with a windshield

US8528964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Stephan Walter · Stuvsta-Snättringe, SE
Uwe Schmitz · Nauheim, DE
Joachim Schaefer · Darmstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 8, 2011
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 8, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2021/343
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A body structure is provided for a motor vehicle with a windshield that includes, but is not limited to a pane cross member, on which the windshield rests. The pane cross member includes, but is not limited to a first and a second edge section in the form of brackets, and a central part lying there between, which has a U-shaped cross-section. The first edge section forms a support section for the windshield, the second edge section is fastened to a fixed component of the body structure and is arranged laterally from the first edge section, and the central part is constructed such that it has a cross-section which is curved in the direction towards an engine hood of the motor vehicle and can deform on application of force from above and/or from the front.

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