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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2009
Anil K. Sachdev, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Chih-cheng Hsu, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Sooho Kim, Troy, MI (US);
Raja K Mishra, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Anil K. Sachdev, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Chih-Cheng Hsu, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Sooho Kim, Troy, MI (US);
Raja K Mishra, Shelby Township, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
One embodiment includes a lightweight automotive vehicle door construction including an inner panel partially formed from a lightweight metal casting. The casting provides a toe pan, hinge pillar and beltline. A lightweight stamping connected with the casting provides a remainder of the inner skin. The stamping provides an opposite pillar and latch mount. A header connected to the casting along a first end and with the beltline at a second end provides a window frame. A side intrusion beam extends between the hinge pillar and the opposite pillar. An outer panel is connected with the inner panel.