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Angled cross member for a vehicle

US11286001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2019
Grant dateMar 29, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/11
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural assembly for a vehicle, including a first rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel, a second rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel and a cross member having a main body having a first end and a second end, and being joined inboard of the first end to the first rail and inboard of the second end to the second rail, wherein the first end and second end of the cross member are angled relative to the direction of forward vehicle travel at an obtuse angle.

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