Vehicle body component
US9580111B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05D5/0207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body assembly includes an outer component defining a cavity. The outer component has a pair of first flanges. An inner component has a pair of second flanges each joined to one of the first flanges. A reinforcement formed of carbon fiber is disposed in the cavity between the components. The reinforcement includes a faceplate joined to the outer component with a rivet and third flanges each joined to the inner component with a rivet.
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