Hybrid space frame for motor vehicle
US6824204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A space frame for an motor vehicle having hydroformed upper and lower longitudinal members and hydroformed cross-members. Each upper longitudinal member is connected to a corresponding lower longitudinal member in the front and at the rear of the frame by members formed of stamped sheet metal. The stamped components can form part of the front and rear wheel wells. The use of stamped members to connect hydroformed members can permit the use of hydroformed members in motor vehicles with minimum amounts of space for frame members.
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