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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 05, 1997
Augusto Balestrini, Orbassano, IT;
Massimo Di Pardo, Orbassano, IT;
Guido Frigo, Orbassano, IT;
Luigi Ippolito, Orbassano, IT;
Angelo Massone, Orbassano, IT;
Gianni Scavino, Orbassano, IT;
Giorgio Figura, Orbassano, IT;
Other;
Abstract
A motor-vehicle, particularly an electrically-powered car of small size, has a supporting structure in the form of a reticular framework (,) of light alloy. The framework (,) includes two side structures (,) each formed by extruded profile elements (,) which are welded to joining knot elements (,) which have been obtained by casting. The side structures (,) are connected to each other by cross members (,) which also are formed by extruded profile elements having their ends connected to the side structures (,) by mechanical coupling means, such as screws.