Vehicle sub-frame attachment apparatus and method

Details Vehicle sub-frame attachment apparatus and method Vehicle sub-frame attachment apparatus and method

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

To, Toan C (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S796000, C280S797000, C180S312000, C296S029000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07393015

ABSTRACT:
The present apparatus and method relates to improvements in stiffening elements within a vehicle body structure at a sub-frame attachment point. In a first embodiment of the improved apparatus and method, a long mounting pin is used in combination with a generally planar shear bulkhead. The pin fits partially into a channel within the shear bulkhead. The pin is welded, near its bottom, to a sub-frame mounting bracket. The long mounting pin extends to the upper part of the vehicle frame and is also welded thereto. The shear bulkhead abuts a generally middle section of the mounting pin and two additional welds are placed securing the mounting pin to the shear bulkhead.

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