Vehicle body structure
US6460918B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure comprise a cross member and a floor. Two parallel side members extend along a longitudinal central line of a vehicle and outwardly from the cross member. The cross member is formed by extrusion in a first direction lying in parallel to a transverse line crossing the longitudinal central line. The floor is formed by extrusion in a second direction lying in parallel to the longitudinal central line. The floor includes a recess recessed inwardly and a floor panel portion that defines at least a portion of the recess defining edge. The cross member has an integral tooth fitted into the recess and connected to said floor along the recess defining edge.
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