Structural pan for automotive body/frame
US9187136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/604
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body includes a pair of laterally spaced longitudinal side rails, a first cross member and a second cross member. Each cross members spans between and interconnects the side rails. A multi-piece well includes a well floor having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. A first frame side support is secured to the first side of the well floor and a second frame side support is secured to the second side of the well floor. The first and second frame side supports define opposite side walls of the well. A first frame end support is secured to the first end of the well floor and a second frame end support is secured to the second end of the well floor. The first and second frame end supports define opposite end walls of the well.
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