Method for assembling body panels

Details Method for assembling body panels Method for assembling body panels

1989-02-13

1989-09-26

Eley, Timothy V.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

295251, 264263, 264268, 296187, 296198, 296 351, 411 82, 411175, 411177, 411182, 411908, B23P 1904

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048689688

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for the attachment of plastic outer body panels to automotive vehicle subframes including positioning a cup within apertures in the subframe, applying a thixotropic heat curable plastic/adhesive to the cup, heat curing the plastic/adhesive in situ while forming a blind aperture in the plastic/adhesive, and securing the body panel to the subframe through threaded insertion of a fastener into the blind aperture.

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