Patent ID: 8662576
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Body for a motor vehicle, comprising two laterally spaced roof frame longitudinal profiles, at least one roof frame cross profile arranged between the roof frame longitudinal profiles, and at least one B- or C-pillar, wherein in a connecting area, a roof frame longitudinal profile, a roof frame cross profile and B- or C-pillar are connected together using a mechanical connecting means, wherein the roof frame longitudinal profile in the connecting area seen in the longitudinal section of the roof frame longitudinal profile has a recess for accommodating the roof frame cross profile which in a circumferential contour thereof is at least in part adapted to the recess, and wherein the connecting means at least with parts in the roof frame cross profile is arranged in the area of the recess and designed so that two opposing side walls of the roof frame cross profile in the area of the recess are supported against each other; and wherein the connecting means comprises a first connecting element and a second connecting element: