Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
C029S460000, C204S479000, C296S193090
Reexamination Certificate
active
07007385
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle body front end preassembly and method of making a vehicle front end assembly is disclosed. According to the method of the present invention, the integrated front end module (10) is injection molded to include integrally molded fastener receptacle (32) and integrally molded reinforcement ribs (28) that are injection molded from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer. A partially assembly vehicle body (12) is provided that has partially unattached body panels that are secured to the frame (14). Unattached body panels are secured to the integrated front end module (10). The preassembly is then immersed in an electro-coat bath, painted and then baked in a paint oven.
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Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Cadence Innovation LLC
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