US3856324A
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Connecting means between an impact absorbing side frame member of a motor vehicle frame structure and a transverse member
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-05-22
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A frame structure for use in a motor vehicle having an occupant compartment including a pair of longitudinal side frame members which extend in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a transverse member such as a suspension cross member or a stabilizer bar which is located substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, each of the side frame members comprises in portions thereof excepting a portion located under the occupant compartment an impact absorbing member which is buckled when subjected to an impact force greater than a predetermined magnitude resulting from a collision of the vehicle, which frame structure comprises a mounting unit supporting the transverse member and having a single rod, the mounting unit being mounted on each of the impact absorbing side frame members at one point of the mounting unit through the single rod.
Inventors
- 👤 S Saitoh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D21/00; B62D21/15; B62D21/152; B62D21/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A frame structure for use in a motor vehicle having an occupant compartment including a pair of longitudinal side frame members extending in a longitudinal direction of said vehicle, and a transverse member located substantially transversely to said longitudinal direction of said vehicle, comprising a mounting unit for connecting said transverse member to each of said side frame members which unit supports said transverse member and which unit has at least one rod, said mounting unit being mounted on the corresponding side frame member through said rod, wherein said rod of said mounting unit comprises a single rod, each of said side frame members is formed in opposite surfaces thereof with a hole for receiving said single rod, and wherein each of said side frame members is provided with a tube for inserting said rod thereinto, said tube being received in said holes and being securely fixed to said side frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A frame structure for use in a motor vehicle having an occupant compartment including a pair of longitudinal side frame members extending in a longitudinal direction of said vehicle, and a transverse member located substantially transversely to said longitudinal direction of said vehicle, comprising a mounting unit for connecting said transverse member to each of said side frame members which unit supports said transverse member and which unit has at least one rod, said mounting unit being mounted on the corresponding side frame member through said rod, wherein said rod of said mounting unit comprises a single rod, each of said side frame members is formed in opposite surfaces thereof with a hole for receiving said single rod, and wherein each of said side frame members is provided with a tube for inserting said rod thereinto, said tube being received in said holes and being securely fixed to said side frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a motor vehicle, the combination comprising a longitudinal side frame member extending in a longitudinal direction of said vehicle, a transverse member extending substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal direction of said vehicle, and a mounting unit which supports said transverse member and to which a single rod is connected, said mounting unit being mounted on said side frame member through said single rod extending therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a motor vehicle, the combination comprising a longitudinal side frame member extending in a longitudinal direction of said vehicle, a transverse member extending substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal direction of said vehicle, and a mounting unit which supports said transverse member and to which a single rod is connected, said mounting unit being mounted on said side frame member through said single rod extending therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, in which said side frame member is provided with a tube which extends therethrough and which is securely fixed thereto, said single rod being received through said tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an occupant compartment, in which said side frame member comprises in portions thereof in front and rear of said occupant compartment an impact absorbing member which is buckled when subjected to an impact force greater than a predetermined magnitude.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, in which said transverse member comprises a stabilizer bar for connecting right and left front wheel suspension links of said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5, in which said mounting unit comprises two brackets defining therebetween a space which is in the form of a box in cross section and a resilient bushing member retained in said space, said stabilizer bar passing through said resilient bushing member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |