Patent ID: 9120367
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automobile panel assembly comprising: a panel; and a modular beam assembly, the modular beam assembly comprising, an elongate beam having a first end portion and a second end portion; at least one collar having a through-hole through which one of the first and second end portions of the elongate beam extends, the collar being attached to the panel and having an inner collar surface; a retaining cap positioned on one of the first and second end portions of the elongate beam, the retaining cap including a stop that interferes with the collar and prevents the first or second end portion from sliding out of the collar; and an adhesive material applied on at least one of the elongate beam, the retaining cap, and the inner collar surface of the collar, wherein the retaining cap and the collar are configured to permit axial displacement of the elongate beam within the collar prior to curing of the adhesive material.