Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses

Details Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses Support structures using tubes having variable wall thicknesses

2004-11-24

2008-08-05

Pedder, Dennis H (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S070000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407221

ABSTRACT:
A support structure for components within a vehicle is provided. The support structure includes a beam comprising a hollow metal tube coupled to vehicle's body. The tube is constructed of a single piece of tubing having first and second portions. The first portion has a first diameter and a first thickness, the second portion has a second diameter and a second thickness. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

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English abstract provided for JP-5293535.
Certified English translation provided for JP-3736865.

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