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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2016
Filed:
May. 30, 2014
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gerald M. Bojanowski, Washington Township, MI (US);
James A. Forbes, Ortonville, MI (US);
James C. O'Kane, Shelby Township, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A modular sunroof frame assembly and method for a vehicle having a body structure is provided. The modular sunroof frame assembly is attachable to the body structure and includes right and left side rails, front and rear cross beams, and a plurality of corner attachment couplings. The right and left side rails have respective cross-sections throughout their length, front rail ends, and rear rail ends. The front and rear cross beams have respective cross-sections throughout their length, right beam ends, and left beam ends. The corner attachment couplings are fixed to the respective side rail end and to the respective cross beam end.