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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2016
Applicant:
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
Inventors:
Christopher J. Kuntze, Clarkston, MI (US);
Stephen R. Roddy, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Eric R. Langley, Howell, MI (US);
Assignee:
Magna Exteriors Inc., Concord, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/10 (2006.01); B62D 29/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/107 (2013.01); B60J 5/101 (2013.01); B62D 29/043 (2013.01);
Abstract
A composite liftgate system with an inner panel construction having a strengthening channel structure. Structural composite reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed to meet predetermined performance requirements. Where the extra structure is needed, no steel or a minimum amounts of steel is used and the structural reinforcements are bonded in place using adhesive prior to application of additional fasteners.