Title:
VEHICLE BODY CONFIGURATIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003018358
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Various body configurations and vehicle body business processes are described which capitalize upon the interchangeability of vehicle bodies on 85 a flat rolling chassis 10 . The ability to interchange vehicle bodies 85 and exchange modular interior components enables substantial freedom and variation in the types of automobile, trucks, heavy equipment, machinery, RV bodies, etc. that can be interchanged on a rolling chassis 10. Various seating arrangements may be provided as well as enhanced space utilization, and different types of interior and exterior environments, aesthetics and functionality , including sound, lighting, and other technology enhancements may be provided on a body. Methods and structures are described for facilitating the exchange of modular body components, such as via a removable body floor.
Inventors:
BORRONI-BIRD CHRISTOPHER E
CHERNOFF ADRIAN B
SHABANA MOHSEN D
VITALE ROBERT LOUIS
CHERNOFF ADRIAN B
SHABANA MOHSEN D
VITALE ROBERT LOUIS
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/026146
Publication Date:
February 10, 2005
Filing Date:
August 16, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GEN MOTORS CORP (US)
International Classes:
B60G3/18; B60G7/00; B60G13/14; B60G17/015; B60G17/0195; B60H1/00; B60K1/00; B60K1/04; B60K15/07; B60N2/14; B60N2/90; B60T1/06; B60T1/10; B60T7/00; B60T7/04; B60T8/00; B60T13/66; B60T13/74; B62B3/12; B62D5/00; B62D7/18; B62D21/00; B62D65/00; B62D65/04; G06Q30/00; (IPC1-7): B62D21/00
Foreign References:
| US4216839A | 1980-08-12 | |||
| US4165794A | 1979-08-28 | |||
| US6059058A | 2000-05-09 |
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