US4084847A
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Seam in a body outer panel of a vehicle
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1976-07-29
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-07-29
Abstract
Abstract Edges of first and second panel plates to be joined together are butted to each other along a seam to be formed under a backing support by a backing member extending along the seam to lie over both of the two panel plates. The backing member being wide enough to extend over both sides of the seam and having a substantially higher rigidity than the panel plates, wherein the butting edges of the two panel plates and the backing member are all welded together along the seam.
Inventors
- 👤 Masatsune Kondo
- 👤 Yoshiaki Sawami
- 👤 Yukio Tamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:49
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D27/00; B62D27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A seam structure for a body outer panel of an automobile, comprising: a roof panel having a downward directed edge; a rear quarter panel having an inwardly curved upper end portion having a slit opening and an upper extension located above said slit opening for connection with a third member; said slit opening defining an upward directed edge to abut said downward directed edge of said roof panel; and a backing member attached to the rear surfaces of said two panel plates along said abutted edges and having a substantially higher rigidity than said panel plates, wherein said two panel plates and said backing member are welded together along said abutted edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A seam structure for a body outer panel of an automobile, comprising: a roof panel having a downward directed edge; a rear quarter panel having an inwardly curved upper end portion having a slit opening and an upper extension located above said slit opening for connection with a third member; said slit opening defining an upward directed edge to abut said downward directed edge of said roof panel; and a backing member attached to the rear surfaces of said two panel plates along said abutted edges and having a substantially higher rigidity than said panel plates, wherein said two panel plates and said backing member are welded together along said abutted edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The seam of claim 1, wherein said backing member is a belt member substantially thicker than said panel plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The seam of claim 1, wherein said backing member is a channel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The seam of claim 1, wherein said backing member has an inwardly bent upper extension, which is welded together with a lower edge portion of said upper extension of said rear quarter panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The seam of claim 1, wherein said third member is a roof side inner panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The seam of claim 5, wherein said backing member has inwardly bent opposite ends which are welded together with corresponding opposite ends of said roof panel, rear quarter panel, and roof side inner panel.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |