Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-11
2008-03-11
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
C029S469000, C029S897000, C296S204000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10973935
ABSTRACT:
A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated separate from the chassis, and in one embodiment, the frame is prefabricated upside down such that the underside of the frame is accessible for attachment of a plurality of bulkheads. Then, the frame is rotated upright and positioned atop the chassis. In one embodiment, the rails of the chassis lie inside a channel defined by the plurality of bulkheads. Next, additional bulkheads are joined to the frame and chassis to further interconnect the frame and chassis. Preferably, the additional bulkheads comprise an opening such that the additional bulkheads can surround the chassis on all sides. Finally, the coach body is assembled on the frame.
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Afzali Sarang
Alfa Leisure Inc.
Bryant David P.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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