Body structure with at least one transverse connection and method of making same

US6286896A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Daimlerchrysler AG · US

Inventors

• Konrad Eipper · Herrenberg, DE
• Sven Hicken · Munich, DE
• Stephan Huschka · Köngen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 9, 1998
• Grant date: Sep 11, 2001
• Expiry date: Nov 9, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D29/008
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-supporting structure for a motor vehicle with at least one transverse connection is provided. At least one transverse connection for stiffening the body structure is provided which is made in one piece from a dimensionally stable light weight metal or plastic foam and extends over the entire width of the body structure.