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Automotive frame shortening device

US5482323A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 1995
Grant dateJan 9, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49716
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A Automotive Frame Shortening Device used in the shortening of original equipment automotive frames in the building of kit cars or custom hot rods. The frame shortening device provides an inexpensive yet reliable and extremely rigid and durable means of shortening automotive frames. The shortening of these frames is accomplished without the use of welding or cutting torches so as to leave the automotive frames molecular structure uncompromised.

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