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Vehicle floor assembly and method for assembly

US8827340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Fabian De Luca · Breitscheid, DE
Juergen Hulbert · Eltville am Rhein, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2012
Grant date	Sep 9, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 9, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T156/10
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for fastening an in particular tub-shaped floor panel to an in particular frame-like vehicle structure is provided. The method includes applying an adhesive to a contact surface of the floor panel and/or of the vehicle structure, and joining the floor panel and the vehicle structure. The method includes expanding and/or activating the adhesive by heating the joint vehicle structure-floor panel composite.

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