Patent ID: 9522424
Filing Date: 2016-12-20
CPC Classification: B22D,B60B,B60G,B60K,B60R,B62D,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An engine cradle for a motor vehicle, comprising: a frame assembly having a pair of spaced rails secured by spaced cross members; at least one of the spaced rails and the spaced cross members including a composite casting, including: a steel member; an end cap fastened to an end portion of the steel member, the end cap including a flange; the flange of the end cap including one of a circular and a non-circular configuration and notches for providing a mechanical interlock surface, or the flange of the end cap including a polygonal shape for providing a mechanical interlock surface; and a cast coupling member cast about the end portion of the steel member including the end cap, thereby positively and rigidly securing the cast coupling member to the steel member.