US3794376A
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Motor vehicle, especially passenger motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-20
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1991-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle, particularly a passenger motor vehicle, with a roof surface offset in the vehicle longitudinal direction, which is composed of at least two sheet metal panels connected with each other at their respective ends; these ends are also provided with transversely extending bent portions, offsets, shoulders or the like so that a transversely extending bearer is formed thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 B Barenyi
- 👤 H Haselmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A motor vehicle, especially passenger motor vehicle, with a roof surface offset in the vehicle longitudinal direction that is formed by at least two roof panel means, portions of which form the exterior surface of a roof of the motor vehicle characterized in that the ends of the roof panel means connected with each other are provided with overlapping transversely extending portions to form a transversely extending hollow bearer when assembled together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A motor vehicle, especially passenger motor vehicle, with a roof surface offset in the vehicle longitudinal direction that is formed by at least two roof panel means, portions of which form the exterior surface of a roof of the motor vehicle characterized in that the ends of the roof panel means connected with each other are provided with overlapping transversely extending portions to form a transversely extending hollow bearer when assembled together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that said transversely extending portions comprise angular bent portions of the roof panel means, as viewed in longitudinal cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the transversely extending portions comprise offset in the roof panel means, as viewed in longitudinal cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the mutually facing ends of the roof panel means are bent beyond the roof panel contours in at least one of the upward and downward directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that each of the mutually facing ends of the roof panel means are bent in both the upward and downward directions beyond the roof panel contours.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the hollow bearer is located within the rear third of the roof surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least two roof panel means includes a rear roof panel means and a forward roof panel means and in that the rear roof panel means is disposed lower than the forward roof panel means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the forward roof panel means is concave, as viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that the rear roof panel means is a convex, as viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that the hollow bearer is provided with indentations for the accommodation of auxiliary devices.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that the hollow bearer is provided with bores for the accommodation of auxiliary devices.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that each of the mutually facing ends of the roof panel means are bent in both the upward and downward directions beyond the roof panel contours.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that said transversely extending portions comprise angular bent portions of the roof panel means, as viewed in longitudinal cross section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that the transversely extending portions comprise offsets in the roof panel means, as viewed in longitudinal cross section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow bearer is located within the rear third of the roof surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least two roof panel means include rear roof panel means and a forward roof panel means and in that the rear roof panel means is disposed lower than the forward roof panel means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that the forward roof panel means is concave, as viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that the rear roof panel means is convex, as viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the transversely extending hollow bearer is provided with indentations for the accommodation of auxiliary devices.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the transversely extending hollow bearer is provided with bores for the accommodation of auxiliary devices.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lateral outer edges of the at least two roof panel means are angulary bent down and wherein means are provided for forming laterally extending hollow bearers with the lateral edges of the roof panel means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 21, wherein said means for forming laterally extending hollow bearers includes sheet metal strips connected to respective lateral edges of the roof panel means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
83 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the at least two roof panel means include a rear roof panel means and a forward roof panel means and wherein the front end of said forward roof panel means and the rear end of said roof panel means are provided with angularly bent transversely extending portions and means are provided for forming additional transversely extending hollow bearers along said front end and said rear end of said forward and said rear roof panels means:
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 23, wherein said means for forming additional transversely extending hollow bearers includes sheet metal strips connected to respective ends of said forward and said rear roof panel means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
84 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 21 wherein the at least two roof panel means include a rear roof panel means and a forward roof panel means and wherein the front end of said forward roof panel means and the rear end of said rear roof panel means are provided with angularly bent transversely extending portions and means are provided for forming additional transversely extending hollow bearers along said front end and said rear end of said forward and said rear roof panel means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 25 wherein the rear roof panel means is disposed lower than the forward roof panel means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the forward roof panel means is concave, as viewed in transverse cross section.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
A motor vehicle according to claim 27, wherein the rear roof panel means is convex, as viewed in transverse cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |