Integrated structural system for a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8376444
APP PUB NO 20110272961A1
SERIAL NO

12871535

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An integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The integrated structural system having a molded duct system configured to guide airflow, the molded duct system having a first section and a second section, the molded duct system configured to provide a supporting surface; and a metal structure, the metal structure integrated with the molded duct system by a means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system forming an integrated structural load path assembly, the integrated structural load path assembly being configured as a load bearing area to distribute a load on the supporting surface over the integrated structural load path assembly, wherein the means for integrating the metal structure with the molded duct system includes one of sonic welding, heat staking, insert molding, and gluing.

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INTEVA PRODUCTS LLCTROY MI 48084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Merrifield, Richard Allen Spring Valley, US 10 275
Scheib, Charles Grand Rapids, US 6 69
Widin, Ronald F Beavercreek, US 5 87

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