Fastening device for a panel element of a motor vehicle body
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsJoachim Lacroix, Joerg Schneider
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Abstract
A fastening device is provided for the releasable fastening of a panel element to the front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, with a brace, which on one end can be fastened with a fastening structure of the panel element and on the other end can be fastened with a fastening structure of the front wall structure. The brace is releasable and positively fastened to at least one of the fastening structures with at least one end section.
Claims11
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace, comprising:
- a first end that comprises:
- an end section that is configured to releasably and positively fasten to a first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the end section is configured to face the panel element and to form a releasable engagement connection with the first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the first fastening structure comprises:
- a receptacle for a fastening head of the brace facing the panel element, wherein the receptacle predetermines an insertion direction for the fastening head that substantially runs perpendicularly to a longitudinal extension of the brace;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure.
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace comprising:
- a first end that is configured to fasten to a first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the first end comprises an end section configured for a releasable and positive fastening to the first fastening structure;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure,
- wherein the brace is pivotably fastened to a windshield support on a front wall side.
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace comprising:
- a first end that is configured to fasten to a first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the first end comprises:
- an end section configured for a releasable and positive fastening to the first fastening structure, wherein the end section is configured to face the panel element and forms a releasable engagement connection with the first fastening structure of the panel element;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure, wherein the first fastening structure is unitarily connected to the panel element.
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace comprising:
- a first end that is configured to fasten to a first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the first end comprises:
- an end section configured for a releasable and positive fastening to the first fastening structure, wherein the end section is configured to face the panel element and forms a releasable engagement connection with the first fastening structure of the panel element;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure, wherein the first fastening structure is a fastening protrusion standing out from a plane of the panel element.
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace comprising:
- a first end that comprises:
- an end section that includes a fastening head that is configured to form a releasable engagement connection with a receptacle of a first fastening structure of the panel element to releasably and positively fasten the end section to the first fastening structure, wherein the fastening head comprises:
- an annular groove that is configured to releasably clip into a corresponding segment-like recess of an end face of the first fastening structure;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure.
A fastening device for a releasable fastening of a panel element to a front wall structure of a motor vehicle body, comprising:
- a brace, comprising:
- a first end that comprises:
- an end section that is configured to releasably and positively fasten to a first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the end section is configured to face the panel element and to form a releasable engagement connection with the first fastening structure of the panel element, wherein the first fastening structure comprises:
- a receptacle for a fastening head of the brace facing the panel element, wherein the fastening head adjoining to an annular groove comprises:
- a radially widened flange that is configured for insertion in the receptacle of the first fastening structure, which in assembly position bears against a bottom of an end face;
- and
- a second end that is configured to fasten to a second fastening structure of the front wall structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.