Vehicle support structure with floor impact movement restriction device
US7404594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle support structure is provided with a floor impact restriction device coupled between a structural floor member of a vehicle floor and a vehicle suspension member supporting the vehicle floor. The floor impact restriction device basically has a suspension attachment member and a floor attachment member. The suspension attachment member has a suspension mounting portion fixedly attached to the vehicle suspension member and a first connecting portion rigidly coupled to the suspension mounting portion. The floor attachment member has a floor mounting portion fixedly attached to the structural floor member and a second connecting portion rigidly coupled to the floor mounting portion. The first and second connecting portions are interlinked together with a limited range of non-contacting movement between the first and second connecting portions.
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