Space frame torque box

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1993-04-07

1994-06-14

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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296 29, 296204, 296205, 403403, 403205, 403391, B60R 2700

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053204034

ABSTRACT:
A torque box for a space frame on an automotive vehicle having at least a pair of spaced vertically extending structural members includes an inner panel, and an outer panel spaced from the inner panel and substantially parallel thereto. The torque box includes a plurality of interior panels extending between and interconnecting the inner and outer panels. The inner and outer panels and interior panels cooperate to form a spaced ends which are secured to the structural members.

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