Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Roof structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2009-06-09
Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Roof structure
C296S203010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07543884
ABSTRACT:
A structural joint configuration is used in an automotive body structure in which a transverse roof cross member has a convoluted formed shape that must be connected to the longitudinally extending tubular roof side rail. A two-piece clam shell bracket forms the joint apparatus. A lower piece formed in a shape to mate to and receive the transverse roof cross member is welded to the underside of the tubular roof side rail while projecting a formed receiver to engage the transverse roof cross member. An upper piece clamps over top of the transverse roof cross member and is welded to the top portion of the tubular roof side rail. The joint apparatus can be secured to the transverse roof cross member and to the roof side rail by either welding or by adhesives to provide a reinforcement at the joint between the two structural members.
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Balzer Jason S.
Hausler Henry
Queener Lawrence A.
Reed John T.
Ford Motor Company
Miller Law Group PLLC
Owens, Esq. Frederick
Patel Kiran B.
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