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Vehicle frame cross members with buckling avoidance features

US12115849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2023
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2001/0438
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Vehicle frames with buckling avoidance features are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cross member extending between a first side rail and a second side rail, a battery coupled to the cross member and the second side rail, and a bracket opposite to the battery, the bracket coupled to the first side rail and the cross member at a first location and a second location.

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