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Method of producing a cross car beam utilizing on-line shaping and piercing technology

A technology for automobiles, crossbeams, applied in the direction of connection between manufacturing tools, other manufacturing equipment/tools, superstructure subassemblies, etc., capable of solving problems such as deformation, poor positioning geometric dimensions and tolerances, poor fit and finish

Pending Publication Date: 2019-05-28
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Therefore, it should be understood that variances and variations in cross beams can lead to creaking and rattling on the dashboard as well as assembly issues and poor fit and finish issues, particularly due to poor positioning geometry and tolerances of the plastic parts attached to the cross beam (GD&T), distortion and misalignment

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[0017] now refer to figure 1 , which shows a fully assembled vehicle cross member 10 . In the illustrated embodiment, the automotive cross member 10 is assembled from various steel components by welding such as MIG welding or other suitable means. In the illustrated embodiment, the automotive cross member 10 includes: a main structural tube 12; a first shoulder 14 at one end of the main structural tube; a second shoulder 16 at the opposite end of the main structural tube; a center console interface 18 along the middle section of the main structural tube; and steering column bracket 20 on the main structural tube between the first shoulder and the center console interface. Additional support brackets 22 may be provided along the main structural tube 12 to support other features of the motor vehicle, such as a glove box. In the illustrated embodiment, an additional support bracket 22 is provided on the main structural tube between the second shoulder 16 and the center console ...

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A method of producing a cross car beam utilizing on-line shaping and piercing technology is provided, and in particular, a method is provided for producing an assembled cross car beam. That method includes the steps of assembling component parts together to produce an assembled cross car beam, scanning and measuring, by a scanning device the assembled cross car beam and creating component locatorsin correct positions on the assembled cross car beam for the subsequent installation of component parts such as AHU and instrument panel components.

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technical field [0001] This document relates generally to the field of motor vehicle component manufacturing, and more particularly to a new and improved method of manufacturing automotive cross beams using in-line forming and punching techniques. Background technique [0002] An automotive cross member is a structural assembly extending from the right side of a motor vehicle to the left side of the motor vehicle that supports and is concealed by the instrument panel. Typically, automotive cross beams are steel made of tubular forms and stamped brackets that are joined together using metal inert gas (MIG) welding. The cumulative effect of manufacturing tolerances created during the assembly of the various components into a cross member can be large and difficult to control. Changes made by the crossbeam of an assembled car migrate to the dashboard, which is the most visible part of the car interior. Therefore, it should be understood that variances and variations in cross ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B23P23/00B23K9/173B23K37/04
CPCB62D25/145B62D65/026B62D65/028B23B35/00B62D27/02B62D41/00
Inventor 卡约·维尼修斯·贝尔托利尼
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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