Method of assembling a vehicle

Details Method of assembling a vehicle Method of assembling a vehicle

2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S460000, C029S430000, C029S783000, C029S791000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06918169

ABSTRACT:
A method of vehicle assembly (10) comprises the step (A) of fabricating a vehicle body (12) having a floor (14) and door (16) openings and roof pillars (18) defining window openings (20), and a roof (17) supported on the pillars (18) and defining a roof opening (22). The following step (B) includes placing the body (12) on a vehicle chassis (24) followed by the step (E) through (I) of inserting interior components (26) through the opening (22) in the roof (17) and securing the components (26) to the interior of the vehicle body (12). The final step (G) of the assembly includes placing a roof panel (38) on the roof (17) to close the opening (22) therein after the interior components (26) are inserted through the opening (22). The method (10) of vehicle assembly of the present invention will provide new, efficient, and economical method for assembling automotive vehicles that will reduce assembly time and will not be labor intensive.

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