Method and apparatus for joining panels to space frames.

摘要

A mounting assembly for fixing a panel (10) to a space frame (12) defining the general shape of an automotive vehicle that provides accurate, adjustable positioning of the panel with respect to the space frame (12) and accommodates differential growth and shrinkage of the frame and the panel induced by temperature changes. The assembly includes a multi-piece fastener (14) held axially and radially fast with respect to the space frame (12) and axially and radially free with respect to the panel (10).