Roof bow

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2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

C296S185100, C296S104000, C296S111000, C296S178000, C296S100170, C052S046000, C105S397000

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06983984

ABSTRACT:
A roof bow for a vehicle, comprising a vertical face, a curved top flange extending in a first direction, and a straight bottom flange extending in the first direction. Preferably, the roof bow is monolithic with a plurality of apertures in the vertical face that provide clearance for ductwork, wiring, etc. Additionally, the roof bow may comprise horizontally and vertically-extending indented embossments, and rolled embossments about the apertures. Side flanges may additionally extend in the first direction and attach to side walls of the vehicle via an angled connector.

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