Modular frame for automotive vehicles

Details Modular frame for automotive vehicles Modular frame for automotive vehicles

1991-04-19

1993-04-27

Skaggs, H. Grant

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

296 29, 296204, 403260, 280789, 280790, B62D 2112

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active

052055876

ABSTRACT:
A modular frame for automotive vehicles, which comprises a pair of side rails oriented parallel to one another, each side rail having a plurality of apertures being substantially similar in size and shape with respect to one another. Cross members and auxiliary mounts are secured to the side rails by adapters that have a size and shape corresponding to the apertures in the side rails. The means for securing the adapters to the side rails allows the load to be distributed over a wide area of the side rail to reduce stress concentrations. The combination of the adapters and the plurality of similar sized apertures results in a modular structural frame connection system for vehicles.

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