Hydroformed attachment face for modular component

Details Hydroformed attachment face for modular component Hydroformed attachment face for modular component

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S205000, C296S203010, C296S193090

Reexamination Certificate

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07390056

ABSTRACT:
An automotive body structure member is formed through a hydroforming manufacturing process that incorporates an angularly oriented mounting face for the attachment of a pre-assembled modular component. The mounting face can be formed to recess into the surrounding structure of the structure member or to project outwardly therefrom. The mounting face is oriented obliquely to both the horizontal and vertical faces of the structure member to permit the insertion of fasteners into the mounting face at an angle that facilitates the mounting of the pre-assembled component. The assembly of the component to the structure member can be accomplished by a tool without interference with the component.

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