Body component for a body of a motor vehicle and method for producing a body component

The body component design with a core and visible component indirectly fastened to a base body through a form-fitting mechanism addresses weight and recycling issues, enhancing repairability and reducing production costs.

DE102024110744A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-23AUDI AG
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Application Number
DE102024110744
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2025-10-23

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Technical Problem

Existing body components for motor vehicles are heavy and lack efficient recycling capabilities, with complex and non-destructive fastening methods that complicate repair and recycling.

Method used

A body component design featuring a core and visible component fastened indirectly to a base body through a visible component that engages around the core, allowing for a lightweight, form-fitting connection that facilitates easy separation and recycling.

Benefits of technology

The design achieves a lighter weight and simplifies recycling by eliminating the need for direct fastening, reduces production costs, and enables non-destructive detachment for repair and component exchange.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a body component (1) for a motor vehicle body, comprising a core (3) and a visible component (4) positively connected to the core (3). Provision is made for the core (3) and the visible component (4) to be jointly fastened to a base body (2) of the body component (1), with the visible component (4) encompassing the core (3) at its edges so that it engages at least partially between the core (3) and the base body (2). The invention further relates to a method for producing a body component (1).
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