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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2000
Federico G. Jaekel, Richmond Hill, CA;
Gianfranco Gabbianelli, Troy, MI (US);
Frank A. Horton, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Richard Ashley, Berkley, MI (US);
Cosma International Inc., Concord, CA;
Abstract
A space frame for a motor vehicle is provided to illustrate an embodiment of the invention. The space frame includes a pair of upper longitudinal members. Each of the upper longitudinal members has a pillar forming portion and a first portion coupled to the pillar forming portion. The space frame also includes a cross member having a second portion and a pair of leg portions extending from junctures at each end of the second portion. The space frame additionally includes a pair of laterally spaced side rail structures, which are assembled such that the pillar forming portion of each upper longitudinal member is connected to and forms a pillar on a respective side rail structure. The leg portions of the cross member are each connected to a respective side rail structure and extend upwardly therefrom. The second portion of the cross member connects the pair of side rail structures in laterally spaced relation.