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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 04, 1997
Applicant:
Inventor:
John A Beckman, Wernersville, PA (US);
Assignee:
Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D / ; B60K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
280785 ; 180312 ; 296205 ; 298972 ;
Abstract
An engine cradle for use in a vehicle frame assembly is described wherein the integral central portion of an engine cradle is provided towards the rear end of the vehicle/body frame assembly such that the leg portions of the engine cradle extend forwardly therefrom. The central portion of the engine cradle is formed integrally with the legs to form a single unitary 'U'-shaped member. A separate cross member is provided which extends between the two leg portions of the engine cradle and is secured thereto.