Cradle assembly attachable to a vehicle
US8985630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cradle assembly for a vehicle having an underbody is provided. The cradle assembly includes a cradle body attachable to the underbody of the vehicle by at least one fastener. The cradle body may define at least one pathway, which may have a first pathway portion and a second pathway portion between which the at least one fastener is movable. The at least one fastener may be positioned in the first pathway portion to enable the cradle body to be secured to the underbody, and in the second pathway portion to enable the cradle body to be separated from the underbody. The cradle body is configured to move with respect to the at least one fastener when an applied load on the vehicle is at or above a threshold magnitude.
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