Rear subframe attachment mount for hydroformed frame
June 8, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1697498 2248344 2270533 Vehicle space frame and a method for manufacturing of vehicle space frame parts Nudge bars Modular vehicle frame assembly Vehicle body frame structure Hydroformed space frame joints therefor Rail vehicle body, a rail vehicle, and corresponding assembly methods Vehicle body structure for improved crash safety InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11148027 filed on 06/08/2005US Classes:296/204, Under frame296/203.01, Body frame296/205, Made of tubular members296/29, Corners and joints105/396, CAR FRAMING AND STRUCTURE296/187.09, Front52/731.6, For vehicle296/35.1, Body securing device296/183.1, Box with open top296/187.12SideExaminersPrimary: Dayoan, D. GlennAssistant: Blankenship, Greg Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB62D 21/02AbstractAn attachment mount apparatus connects a subframe component to the lower frame midrail structure for an automotive vehicle that is formed from a pair of tubular members manufactured through a hydroforming process. The two tubular members are formed with a pair of opposing semi-cylindrical depressions to receive a cylindrical mounting member internally of the frame structure. One of the semi-cylindrical depressions and the corresponding outer wall of the tubular member are pierced to receive the cylindrical mount and a mounting plate. The opposing semi-cylindrical depression serves as a stop to locate the cylindricalal mount along the centerline of the frame structure. The mounting plate spans the entire frame structure and is supported on four wall thicknesses to provide a stable mount structure for subframe components. The cylindrical mounting member is threaded to receive a fastener for the mounting of the subframe member. | |
