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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2009
Leo P. Oriet, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Andre Bocancea, Windsor, CA;
Jules Cazabon, Staples, CA;
Navistar Canada, Inc., , CA;
Abstract
A vehicle is constructed of three modules including a front end module having a monocoque one piece body, a tail module having a monocoque one piece body and a power train module adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. The front end module has a trailing edge and the tail module has a leading edge along which the tail module and front end module may be temporarily connected for service use. A power train module is provided adapted for installation under at least one of the front end module and the tail module. An expansion band formed in a monocoque one piece section and having a leading edge and a trailing edge is provided allowing temporary installation between the front end module and the tail module to adjust the length of the vehicle.