Automobile with a body support structure and method of manufactu

Details Automobile with a body support structure and method of manufactu Automobile with a body support structure and method of manufactu

1997-10-27

1999-08-03

Ellis, Christopher P.

Motor vehicles

Bodies

296191, B62D 2300

Patent

active

059312467

ABSTRACT:
A self-supporting body for an automobile with mixed construction is disclosed with an area of the body support structure associated with a set area for an engine assembly and other heavy vehicle assemblies, as well as the body parts of the body cladding surrounding this area are made asymmetric with respect to the longitudinal center of gravity of the vehicle and at least partially of a material whose weight is reduced by comparison with the rest of the body support structure and with respect to the rest of the body cladding.

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Search Report, Feb. 13, 1998, Europe.

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