US3596979A
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Plastic automobile body
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1968-12-06
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-12-06
Abstract
Abstract An automobile body of synthetic plastic materials of substantially two parts as two large components. The parts are produced by injection moulding and there are flat contacting surfaces for the contacting parts of the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Hablitzel
- 👤 Ernst Gallasch
- 👤 Friedrich Jacob
- 👤 Alfred Patzold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D29/00; B62D29/04; B62D29/046; B62D25/00; B62D25/02; B62D25/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
Self-supporting automobile body consisting of synthetic plastics materials, the parts of which are produced by reaction injection moulding, wherein the whole body is composed of a chassis component and an upper component, the latter comprising a roof, side panels and front and rear body parts, the two body components having connecting surfaces with overlapping projections to be bonded together, at least one of which is provided with a spacer bead on a bonding surface providing a gap to receive adhesive and one of which includes a covering edge portion to conceal the said gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
Self-supporting automobile body consisting of synthetic plastics materials, the parts of which are produced by reaction injection moulding, wherein the whole body is composed of a chassis component and an upper component, the latter comprising a roof, side panels and front and rear body parts, the two body components having connecting surfaces with overlapping projections to be bonded together, at least one of which is provided with a spacer bead on a bonding surface providing a gap to receive adhesive and one of which includes a covering edge portion to conceal the said gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Self-supporting automobile body according to claim 1, in which the bonding surfaces are roughened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Self-supporting automobile body according to claim 1, in which the adhesive includes a strengthening filler material such as glass fiber material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
Self-supporting automobile body according to claim 1, in which there are two pairs of said connecting surfaces, arranged one above the other with the surfaces of each pair laterally offset from their respective body components, the portions of said components between said pairs of surfaces forming a channel when said components are united.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A self-supporting automobile body according to claim 1, wherein said components define between them a channel, a tube disposed within and lengthwise of said channel, and ribs projecting in opposed relation from the respective components transversely to the channel and clamping said tube between them.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |