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Structure of frame connecting portion in vehicle

US5609386A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1995
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/09
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure of a frame connecting portion capable of firmly connecting a floor frame member to a side frame member in an automobile is provided. An end portion of the floor frame member provided on the floor panel, having an approximately U-shaped cross section and reinforced by the frame stiffener, is connected to an end portion of the side frame member having an approximately U-shaped cross section. At the connecting portion, the frame stiffener, floor frame member and side frame member are stacked on each other and tied integrally by tightening means penetrating them.

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