Patent · US Expired

Fabricated load support structural member

US4386792A · kind A · utility

28Cited by
7References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1978
Grant dateJun 7, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 4, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle frame has two longitudinal side members and a plurality of cross members. The front portion of the side member has an integrally stamped portion which includes an integrally formed spring tower and an aperture adapted to receive a brake fluid hose leading to a wheel assembly. A mid-section of the side members includes a fabrication of upper and lower plate members with an interconnecting web section therebetween. A rear portion of the frame includes the side member formed from two C-channel portions with an aperture therethrough and a cross member passing through the apertures with a bracket integrally formed at each end of the cross member for connection with a wheel assembly of the vehicle.

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