Title:
STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RETENTION MEMBER AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE ASSEMBLY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001032496
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A structural assembly (24) including a retention member is provided that is suitable for use in connection with the frame of a vehicle. The structural assembly includes a first structural member (26c) having a longitudinal length and including at least one flange having a slot (32); a second structural member (26b) having a longitudinal length and including at least one flange having a slot adapted for interconnecting with said first structural member, and a retention member. The second structural member is adapted to traverse and interconnect with the first structural member to form an intersection. The retention member (34) is adapted to generally maintain the interconnection between said first and second structural members. A method for forming the structural assembly in accordance with the principles of the invention is also disclosed.
Inventors:
TOWNSEND JOHN A (US)
EL-SAYED MOHAMAD E M (US)
EL-SAYED MOHAMAD E M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/029973
Publication Date:
August 15, 2002
Filing Date:
October 30, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
JOALTO DESIGN INC (US)
TOWNSEND JOHN A (US)
EL-SAYED MOHAMAD E M (US)
TOWNSEND JOHN A (US)
EL-SAYED MOHAMAD E M (US)
International Classes:
B62D23/00; B62D27/02; B62D29/00; (IPC1-7): B62D23/00; B62D27/02
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