Roof assembly for a vehicle

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Pedder, Dennis (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

C296S203030

Reexamination Certificate

active

07997643

ABSTRACT:
A roof assembly for a vehicle that includes a center roof panel made from a lightweight material like aluminum, a surrounding attachment flange made from a more formable and stronger material like steel, and a junction that connects the roof panel and the attachment flange together. The aluminum-based roof panel may reduce the overall weight of the assembly, while the steel-based attachment flange may improve its metal forming and attachment capabilities.

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