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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2014
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
James M. Townson, Clarkson, MI (US);
Derek L. Patterson, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Robert T. Gazda, Washington, MI (US);
Mark L. Felzien, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a centering tool operatively coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure, the centering tool extending upwardly from the positioning and reinforcement structure. Further included is a hood locating aperture defined by the hood and located at the underside of the hood, the hood locating aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.