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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 17, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Bruce Kocer, Oxford, MI (US);
Scott Spicuzza, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Walter A. Snyder, Plymouth, MI (US);
Assignee:
The Budd Company, Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 2/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 2/100 ;
Abstract
A frame assembly is provided for a vehicle. The frame assembly includes a pair of frame rails and a subframe disposed between the frame rails. The subframe includes a unitary, generally U-shaped cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from the front cross member. A pair of front attachment members extend from a front portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails. A pair of rear attachment members extend from a rear portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails.