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Vehicle body frame, saddle riding vehicle with the same, and method for producing vehicle body frame

US8689922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62K19/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle body frame includes a left frame member, a right frame member, a cross member, and a first patch member. The cross member is fitted in both of a left connecting hole and a right connecting hole and welded to the left frame member and the right frame member. The cross member includes a pipe member having a hollow portion which has a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end along the hollow portion. The first patch member is fitted in the first end of the hollow portion and welded to an inner peripheral face of the hollow portion such that a weld bead is provided within a range of a first welding margin provided in the first end of the hollow portion. The first welding margin is provided on the inner peripheral face of the hollow portion.

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