Vehicle roof structure
US9849919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle roof structure and door opening panel structure is disclosed that is reinforced with an upper reinforcement strip and a lower reinforcement strip. The roof panel, door opening panel and reinforcement strips are attached by an adhesive and by a plurality of fasteners. The fasteners are received in pierce nuts that are preassembled to the lower reinforcing strip.
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