Engine cradle structure and attachment

Details Engine cradle structure and attachment Engine cradle structure and attachment

1998-04-24

2000-06-20

Hurley, Kevin

Motor vehicles

Frame

With structure adapted to receive or support a motor,...

180299, 280124109, B62D 2100

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060766255

ABSTRACT:
An engine cradle structure having a read lateral member and a forward cross frame attached to a body of a vehicle further includes a pair of longitudinal arms extend between the member and the frame and are further attached thereto. The longitudinal arms include a portion which curves toward a vehicle centerline near the attachment with the rear lateral member. The longitudinal arms further include a portion which curves out of a plane defined by the body of the vehicle. The curved portions cooperate to direct forces and displace the engine cradle underneath the vehicle and away from the vehicle toe pan.

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patent: 5573222 (1996-11-01), Ruehl et al.
patent: 5862877 (1999-01-01), Horton et al.
patent: 5884722 (1999-03-01), Durand et al.
patent: 5915495 (1999-06-01), Kerlin et al.

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