Determinant assembly features for vehicle structures

Details Determinant assembly features for vehicle structures Determinant assembly features for vehicle structures

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Rod end to transverse side of member

Stirrup

C403S188000, C403S263000, C403S267000, C403S382000, C403S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914223

ABSTRACT:
A determinant assembly feature for a joint assembly and a method of assembly therefor. The joint assembly includes a structure and a web connected thereto. The structure includes a base, a pair of legs extending from the base to define a channel, and one or more location control receiving elements in either leg. The web includes a thickness control element and one or more location control elements correspondingly matched to the location control receiving elements. The method includes providing a structure comprising a base, a pair of legs extending from the base to define a channel and one or more location control receiving elements in either leg; providing a web comprising one or more location control elements and a thickness control element; and inserting the web into the structure, wherein the one or more location control elements is correspondingly matched to the one or more location control receiving elements.

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