Vehicle and a cradle assembly for the vehicle
US9688315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2009
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes an underbody and a cradle assembly. The assembly includes a cradle body and a flange extending to a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a platform having at least one side and defining an aperture spaced from the side. A fastener is disposed through the aperture and in engagement with the underbody when the cradle body is in a first position. The platform defines a void and has a portion of material disposed adjacent to the void to present a release pathway. The cradle body is configured to move from the first position to a second position which separates the flange of the cradle body from the underbody by moving the fastener out of the aperture, through the void and the portion of material along the release pathway, and out the side of the platform when the cradle body moves to the second position.
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