B60J5/0469

Motor vehicle tailgate with simplified assembly of a supporting plate of equipment
12466245 · 2025-11-11 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle opening panel, including: an inner panel having a lower portion, in which a second opening is formed, and an outer skin attached to the inner panel, comprising an inner surface located opposite an outer surface of the inner panel, characterized in that it further comprises, a supporting plate of equipment assembled on the inner panel and covered by the outer skin, the supporting plate being accessible through the second opening, and guide means capable of allowing blind assembly through the second opening of the supporting plate between the outer surface of the inner panel and the inner surface of the outer skin.

Detachable modular door for a vehicle

A detachable modular vehicle door includes a frame module hinge-connected to a vehicle and configured to be opened and closed, a skin module assembled to the frame module and configured to cover an outside of the frame module, and an interior module disposed inside the frame module and configured to cover an inside of the frame module and assembled to the skin module with the frame module interposed therebetween.

METHOD FOR HEMMING EDGES OF COMPONENTS
20260054305 · 2026-02-26 ·

A method for forming a hemmed edge of a component includes providing a first blank and a second blank. The method also includes applying an adhesive to a top surface of the first blank with an adhesive distributor. The method also includes positioning the second blank over the first blank with a lower surface of the second blank positioned over the top surface of the first blank such that the adhesive is applied between the lower surface of the second blank and the top surface of the first blank. The method also includes folding a first edge of the first blank over the second blank such that a portion of the top surface of the first blank overlies the upper surface of the second blank. A distribution end of an adhesive distributor defines an opening that is wider in a width direction than in a height direction.

Fold forming tool, fold forming device, method for producing a folded/bonded connection, and vehicle with folded/bonded connection

A fold forming tool has a main body with a longitudinal axis and an active surface which is configured to fold over a flange, bent over from a metal sheet, onto the metal sheet by way of movement of the fold forming tool in the direction of the longitudinal axis along the flange in a working direction. The active surface extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the main body and is formed as a helical surface which is produced by way of a straight line being wound around a straight or curved helical axis, wherein the straight-line intersects the helical axis at an acute angle, as viewed in the working direction.

Door Module Clip Head
20260104068 · 2026-04-16 ·

A fastener assembly includes a head section with an outer profile configured to engage a tool socket. The outer profile comprises flat portions meeting at vertex regions, at least one of which has a radius of curvature selected to define a torque threshold at which the head section slips relative to the socket. The outer profile can be hexagonal, rectangular, or triangular, and may include a slot to receive a blade-type driver. Cantilevered flat portions may also be provided to flex at a predetermined torque.

VEHICLE BODY PANEL

A vehicle body panel includes a front door frame made of metal, a front door outer panel made of resin attached to an outer side of the front door frame, and a protector covering a bolt for fastening the front door outer panel to the front door frame. The protector is provided on the front door outer panel, penetrates the front door frame, protrudes to the inner side of the front door frame, and covers the upper side of the bolt on the inner side of the front door frame.

VEHICLE OUTER PLATE STRUCTURE
20260109206 · 2026-04-23 ·

A front door includes a metal door frame and a resin door outer panel attached to a vehicle outer side of the door frame, and an outer peripheral portion of the outer panel is joined to the door frame.