Front structure of a vehicle body

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Lyjak, Lori (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S203020, C293S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007035

ABSTRACT:
A structure of a vehicle body is provided with an upper radiator support disposed in an upper front area of an engine compartment and an upper member supported by the upper radiator support. The upper member is disposed between the upper radiator support and a front portion of a hood covering the upper portion of the engine compartment. The upper member is provided with a main body portion extending along a lateral direction of a vehicle at an upper portion of the upper radiator support, a leg portion extending downwardly from each lateral end of the main body portion, and a hood lock disposed between the leg portions. Lower ends of the leg portions are coupled to the upper radiator support.

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