US3827137A
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Method of assembling a vehicle roof and sidewall on a completed base by external joint structures
Assignee: Rohr Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract The roof structure of a ground transportation vehicle is manufactured as a unit, complete with all components, accessories, finish and trim, as are also each of the vehicle sidewalls, including the seats, which preferably are cantilever or semi-cantilever type. The completed roof structure and walls are then assembled and secured, by externally applied fastenings, in permanently interconnected relation on a base structure which has a finished floor covering laid thereon, so that the interior of the vehicle is then complete, or virtually complete.
Inventors
- 👤 T Schubach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:18
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D31/00; B62D31/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49904; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
The method of making a transportation type vehicle comprising a base structure, a pair of sidewalls and a roof structure, with method comprises, providing an externally exposed joint structure along each side of the roof structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along the upper end of each vehicle sidewall for interfitting, supporting relation with the externally exposed joint structure formed along the corresponding side of the roof structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along each side of the base structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along the lower portion of each sidewall for interfitting relation with the externally exposed joint structure provided along the corresponding side of the base structure, completing the roof structure and both of the sidewalls to substantially finished form, erecting the sidewalls on the base structure with their respective externally exposed joint structures in interfitted relation, securing together the externally exposed sidewall-to-base structure joint structures by workers working exteriorly of the vehicle, mounting the roof structure on the sidewalls with their respective externally exposed joint structures in interfitted relation, and securing together the externally exposeD sidewall-to-roof-tobase structure joint structures by workers working exteriorly of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
The method of making a transportation type vehicle comprising a base structure, a pair of sidewalls and a roof structure, with method comprises, providing an externally exposed joint structure along each side of the roof structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along the upper end of each vehicle sidewall for interfitting, supporting relation with the externally exposed joint structure formed along the corresponding side of the roof structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along each side of the base structure, providing an externally exposed joint structure along the lower portion of each sidewall for interfitting relation with the externally exposed joint structure provided along the corresponding side of the base structure, completing the roof structure and both of the sidewalls to substantially finished form, erecting the sidewalls on the base structure with their respective externally exposed joint structures in interfitted relation, securing together the externally exposed sidewall-to-base structure joint structures by workers working exteriorly of the vehicle, mounting the roof structure on the sidewalls with their respective externally exposed joint structures in interfitted relation, and securing together the externally exposeD sidewall-to-roof-tobase structure joint structures by workers working exteriorly of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of making a transportation type vehicle as defined in claim 1 wherein a row of rivets is inserted in holes provided in interfitting portions of the side wall and base structure comprising each base-to-side wall joint, both ends of the rivets being exposed externally of the vehicle, and the rivets are set by workers working exteriorly of the vehicle.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |