Patent ID: 7044535
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicular body and frame assembly comprising: a plurality of structural components that are secured together in such a manner as to form a space frame assembly defining an enclosed three-dimensional space for receiving occupants of a vehicle; and a plurality of body closure panels mounted on said structural components of said space frame assembly to form the vehicular body and frame assembly, each of said plurality of body closure panels having a recess formed therein that receives a portion of an associated one of said plurality of structural components to mount said plurality of body closure panels on said structural components of said vehicle frame assembly; a first sealing device disposed between each of said body closure panels and said plurality of structural components; and a second sealing device provided on each of said body closure panels, said second sealing devices adapted to provide a sealed engagement with other components of the vehicular body and frame assembly.