Vehicle parting portion structure and manufacturing method thereof
US9487238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49925
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a side member outer panel, a second panel portion is formed contiguously to a first panel portion with first ridge line interposed therebetween, and third panel portion is formed contiguously to second panel portion with second ridge line intersecting first ridge line at an acute angle interposed therebetween. A bead with a V shaped cross-section, formed by part of first panel portion and part of third panel portion, extends from an intersection point of the first and second ridge lines. A hood outer panel is disposed along the first ridge line, with a first parting portion formed between the hood outer panel and the second panel portion. A fender panel is disposed along the second ridge line, with a second parting portion formed between the fender panel and the second panel portion and with a third parting portion formed between the fender panel and a hood.
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