Space frame construction

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1992-05-11

1993-05-25

Stormer, Russell D.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

527316, 280785, 296 30, 296203, 296204, 296205, 296209, 403267, 403403, B62D 2702

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052133869

ABSTRACT:
A space frame for an automotive vehicle includes a plurality of hoop-shaped structural members and a structure disposed on adjacent portions of the structural members for allowing nesting engagement therebetween to form a substantially flush outer surface between the structural members. The structure includes at least one shoulder portion and at least one extension portion on one of the structural members.

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