Vehicle roof structure corner connector

A technology of corner connectors and car bodies, which is applied in the connection between superstructure subassemblies, vehicle components, superstructure, etc., and can solve problems affecting the overall design of the vehicle, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2018-08-10
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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In addition, new drivetrain and traction motor systems are affecting the overall design of the vehicle and presenting new challenges and expanding the options available for body design

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[0027] The illustrated embodiments are disclosed with reference to the drawings. It will be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples, which may be embodied in various alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Specific structural and functional details disclosed are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to practice the disclosed concepts.

[0028] refer to figure 1 and figure 2 , diagrammatically shows the vehicle body structure 10 . The outline of the lower body structure 12 is shown supporting a roof support structure generally indicated at 14 . The roof support structure 14 includes a spine 16 that extends longitudinally and is aligned with the center of the vehicle. exist figure 1 and figure 2 In the preferred embodiment, the spine 16 is comprised of a p...

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A vehicle roof structure corner connector is disclosed. A vehicle body includes a longitudinal roof spine and a plurality of roof bows extending laterally from the roof spine to a plurality of pillarsthat extend upwardly from a lower body structure. The roof bows and pillars are connected by corner connectors that include a plug end that is received in an opening defined at an outer end of the roof bow. The opening is defined in a bottom wall of the outer end of the roof bow and is assembled over and supported by the plug end. The opening in the bottom wall of the roof bow is defined betweenthe two side walls.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to corner connectors that connect a roof bow to a pillar of a vehicle body. Background technique [0002] A motor vehicle has a passenger compartment covered by a roof supported on a plurality of pillars separated by windows and doors. Traditional vehicle designs often include roof rails that extend over the windows and doors. The roof rails on the right and left sides of the roof are connected by a cross member that runs between the right and left roof rails. The roof panel is supported by roof rails and cross members. [0003] One problem with conventional roof designs is that it is difficult to accommodate expansive windows or sunroofs in the roof while meeting all crash test and roof crush requirements. Typically, the extent of the opening in the roof must be limited to meet the strength requirements of the roof rails and roof rails used to support the roof panel. [0004] The traditional roof design also limited ...

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IPC IPC(8): B62D25/06B62D27/02
CPCB62D25/06B62D27/02B62D25/04B62D27/023
Inventor 德拉甘·B·斯托伊科维克乔恩·A·威尔克斯
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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