Motor vehicle rear structure
US6039351A · kind A · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rear structure of a motor vehicle increases the packaging flexibility within the body structure area above a differential unit (36) such that a third row seat (110) may readily be incorporated therein. The rear structure includes a floor pan (14) and a pair of spaced apart rear side frame members (22,24) having middle portions (70, 72) with first and second apertures (90,92) therein. The differential unit includes first and second axle members (34,36) which extend through the first and second apertures.
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