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Junction structure for connecting two profiles in a vehicle support frame

US7690721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2004
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a junction structure for connecting two profiles(1, 2), especially in a vehicle support frame. The first profile (1) has at least two planar, parallel sides and the second profile (2) comprises two parallel, opposite girders (3, 4) and at least one strip (5, 6) connecting the girders (3, 4). The girders (3, 4), with their lateral ends, project relative to the strip (5, 6), the projections forming paired, parallel flanges (31, 41, 32, 42). The junction structure is characterized in that the first profile (1) at the location of connection, is provided with a recess (7) into which the second profile (2) is inserted on the front side in such a manner that the parallel sides of the opposite ends (8, 9) of the first profile limiting the recess (7) rest in a form fit against the insides (31a, 41a, 32a, 42a) of the opposite flanges (31, 41, 32, 42) of the second profile (2) and are connected thereto.

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