US 12,168,478 B2
Vehicle body structure formed from a system of interconnected unitized body structure components
Robert N. Saje, Shelby Township, MI (US); Edward D. Moss, Commerce Township, MI (US); and Warren J. Parsons, Oakland Township, MI (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 22, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/727,245.
Prior Publication US 2023/0339549 A1, Oct. 26, 2023
Int. Cl. B62D 25/20 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 25/20 (2013.01) [B62D 25/2018 (2013.01); B62D 25/2036 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A vehicle body structure comprising:
a system of connected unitized body structure components, wherein at least one of the system of connected unitized body structure components includes a hollow portion;
wherein the at least one of the system of unitized body structure components includes a surface, including a raised boss, the hollow portion being disposed in the raised boss;
wherein the surface includes a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness that is distinct from the first thickness.