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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2017
The Braun Corporation, Winamac, IN (US);
Michael R. Pugh, Winamac, IN (US);
Eric Sajed Dosenbach, Winamac, IN (US);
THE BRAUN CORPORATION, Winamac, IN (US);
Abstract
A K-member for a passenger vehicle includes a body, a first cross member coupled to the body, and a second cross member coupled to the body at a location rearward of the first cross member. The first and second cross members are coupled transversely with respect to the body. A reinforcement member is coupled to the body and extends transversely between opposite sides of the body. The K-member further includes a first and second coupling member. Each coupling member is coupled to the body and includes an elongated portion, a curved portion, a toe link joint, and a first mounting location. The toe link joint is angularly disposed relative to the elongated portion. When assembled to the passenger vehicle having a rear passenger compartment, the entire K-member is positioned below a horizontal plane defined by a floor in the compartment.