Vehicle body structure
US9259998B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/92
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body includes first and second side rails, a first cross member and a second cross member. A multi-piece well configured to house hybrid electronic hardware includes a well floor having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second. The first end is secured to the first cross member to define a well first end wall. The second end is secured to the second cross member to define a well second end wall. A first frame side support is secured to the first side to define a well first side wall. A second frame side support is secured to the second side to define a well second side wall. The first frame side support is laterally spaced inwardly from and connected to the first side rail and the second frame side support is laterally spaced inwardly from and connected to the second side rail.
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