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Strut/shock crossmember

US7055837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 2003
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2206/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A crossmember device is provided which is adapted to be installed between a pair of strut/shock towers of a vehicle. The crossmember device includes a left brace and right brace each having an upper, intermediate and lower portion. The left and right brace are interconnected in a X configuration, wherein the center of the interconnection is between the intermediate and lower portions of the left and right brace. A planar body mounting flange provides gusseting structure to interconnect the left and right brace. A strut/shock tower flange assembly is swivel attached to each distal end of the upper portions of the left and right brace.

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