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Vehicle structure

US10150509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 2016
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/03
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle structure includes a frame and a diagonal structure. The frame has a first side member, a second side member and a cross-member that extends in a vehicle lateral direction between the first and second side members. The cross-member is perpendicular to the first and second side members. The diagonal structure has a beam with a rear end that extends to an area of the second side member rearward of the cross-member. An angle of between 35 and 60 degrees is defined between the cross-member and the beam of the diagonal structure. The rear end of the beam is supported to the second side member by a rear attachment bracket such that the rear end of the beam is spaced apart from the second side member with a rear gap being defined between the rear end of the beam and the second side member.

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