Vehicle support frames with interlocking features for joining members of dissimilar materials
US8915530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1051
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods of manufacturing vehicle frame assemblies. Some of the disclosed methods include forming a key and receptor arrangement between an interconnecting member, having a first material composition, and a cross-member, having a second material composition; attaching the interconnecting member and cross-member via the key and receptor arrangement at one location; inserting the interconnecting member and cross-member in a side rail; and welding the interconnecting member to the side rail at another location.
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