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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2006
Naiyi LI, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Michael Maj, Livonia, MI (US);
Naiyi Li, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Michael Maj, Livonia, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A lightweight integral corrosion-resistant front-end structure ('front-end structure') includes a one-piece composite structure, a metal insert, and a series of washers. The one-piece composite structure is formed from a polymer-composite with a washer fluid reservoir, a tray, and/or a wheel housing. The metal insert is coated with the one-piece composite structure and isolated from corrosive substances. The metal insert is attached to a radiator support member and/or a hood pivot member. The washers offset the metal insert from the radiator support member and/or hood pivot member so as to eliminate a galvanic potential. The washers are attached to the metal insert by the one-piece composite structure.