Title:
MODULAR FORMED NODES FOR VEHICLE CHASSIS AND THEIR METHODS OF USE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/175892
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.
Inventors:
CZINGER KEVIN R (US)
BALZER WILLIAM BRADLEY (US)
PENMETSA PRAVEEN VARMA (US)
OMOHUNDRO ZACHARY MEYER (US)
O'BRIEN MATTHEW M (US)
BALZER WILLIAM BRADLEY (US)
PENMETSA PRAVEEN VARMA (US)
OMOHUNDRO ZACHARY MEYER (US)
O'BRIEN MATTHEW M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/030996
Publication Date:
January 19, 2017
Filing Date:
May 15, 2015
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DIVERGENT TECH INC (US)
International Classes:
B62D65/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LEE, Elaine et al. (US)
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