Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Structurally defined web or sheet – Nonplanar uniform thickness material
Patent
1997-02-20
1998-12-29
Loney, Donald
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Structurally defined web or sheet
Nonplanar uniform thickness material
428122, 428166, 428 58, 428172, 428188, 156242, 15624422, 1563042, 264241, 264319, B32B 100, B29L 4700, B28B 500
Patent
active
058538577
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a windshield frame utilizing composite technology. More particularly, the windshield frame preferably comprises a fiber reinforced plastic molded upper frame section bonded with a structural grade adhesive to a fiber reinforced plastic molded lower frame section. According to the invention, steel reinforcements and tapping plates are bonded on or molded into the frame sections to stabilize the structure and provide hardware attachment points. Continuous carbon fibers may also be molded in the frame sections in critical high stress areas. The strength of the bonding between the frame sections is enhanced by a tongue and groove geometry along the interface. In addition, dowel pins and bushings are used to mechanically tie the frame sections together near body side attachment points. The frame sections also define a hollow section therebetween to maximize structural efficiency, provide a conduit for electrical wires and offer a platform for visors, mirrors, seals, and other hardware.
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Abouzahr Saad M.
Ehrhardt Stuart A.
Karolski Dennis G.
Mahmood Mohammed
Shinedling Michael M.
Chrysler Corporation
Loney Donald
The Budd Company
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