US3776589A
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Vehicle body
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1972-01-27
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A support structure for motor vehicles, especially for passenger motor vehicles, which includes on each side of the vehicle one floor bearer and one roof bearer that are connected within the central area thereof by a door column; the connecting places for the door columns at the floor bearers and at the roof bearers are constructed as stamped-out parts extending in the direction of the door columns.
Inventors
- 👤 B Barenyi
- 👤 H Haselmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/04; B62D25/02; B62D25/025; B62D25/20; B62D25/2009; B62D25/2036; B62D27/00; B62D27/02; B62D27/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A support structure for motor vehicles comprising longitudinally extending hollow floor bearer means and roof bearer means at respective sides of a motor vehicle, each floor bearer means and roof bearer means including two facing halfshell portions connected together at mutually facing flanges and having at a central portion an integral stamped-out portion projecting transversely of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means, said integral stamped-out portions of the floor and roof bearer means being in facing relationship on respective sides of the motor vehicle and a pair of hollow door column means connected one each to the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means at respective sides of the motor vehicle by fitting over the projecting stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means, each said door column means being formed of two facing half-shell portions connected together at mutually facing flanges, wherein the hollow door column means surrounds the projecting stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means such that a tight seal is effected between the door column means and the respective integral stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A support structure for motor vehicles comprising longitudinally extending hollow floor bearer means and roof bearer means at respective sides of a motor vehicle, each floor bearer means and roof bearer means including two facing halfshell portions connected together at mutually facing flanges and having at a central portion an integral stamped-out portion projecting transversely of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means, said integral stamped-out portions of the floor and roof bearer means being in facing relationship on respective sides of the motor vehicle and a pair of hollow door column means connected one each to the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means at respective sides of the motor vehicle by fitting over the projecting stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means, each said door column means being formed of two facing half-shell portions connected together at mutually facing flanges, wherein the hollow door column means surrounds the projecting stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means such that a tight seal is effected between the door column means and the respective integral stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support structure according to claim 1, wherein the integral projecting stamped-out portions are formed with rounded walls commencing at the corresponding floor bearing means and roof bearing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A support structure according to claim 2, wherein the door column means are widened within the area of the connections with the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means and include rounded end portions surrounding the rounded walls of the stamped-out portions, thereby effecting a smooth rounded surface between the door column means and the floor bearer and roof bearer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support structure according to claim 1, wherein the stamped-out portions of the floor bearer means are inclined with respect to the horizontal downwardly in the rearward direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A support structure accorDing to claim 1, wherein the half-shell portions of the door column means are welded together at the mutually facing flanges and wherein the welded together sides of the door column means delimits a door aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support structure according to claim 1, wherein the half-shell portions of the door column means are welded together at the mutually facing flanges of the door column means by the interposition of a sheet metal support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A support structure according to claim 6, wherein the support member extends parallel to the entire length of the door column means with ends of the support member interposed between the mutually facing flanges of both the floor bearer means and the roof bearer means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support structure according to claim 1, wherein the hollow door column means completely circumferentially surrounds the projecting stamped-out portions of the floor and roof bearer means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |