Vehicle structure

US6382710B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Micheal Funk · Leonberg, DE
• Herbert Klamser · Ditzingen, DE
• Peter Lehmann · Oebisfelde, DE
• Christiaan Burgers · Heimsheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 13, 2000
• Grant date: May 7, 2002
• Expiry date: Nov 13, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/20
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seat cross-member is provided in a vehicle with at least one platform, including longitudinal and cross-members as well as a center tunnel and chassis side members. The seat cross-member includes two profiled partial cross-members that are fastened at least on end sides to the longitudinal members and that, in the region of the center tunnel, are connected together, on the one hand, by at least one connecting element and, on the other hand, by the center tunnel. The connecting element has a bracket for a bearing of a drive shaft.