Patent ID: 9643651
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: B22D,B62D

Claim:
1. A vehicular frame assembly defining a substantially horizontal longitudinal axis and comprising: at least one hollow interconnecting member for connecting vehicular frame members, the at least one hollow interconnecting member being formed of a metal material, the at least one hollow interconnecting member comprising: a deformation feature; and a first suspension mount configured to support at least a portion of a vehicular suspension assembly, wherein the plurality of walls includes an inboard wall and an outboard wall, and wherein the first suspension mount is positioned on an exterior surface of the outboard wall rearward of the deformation feature along a length of the vehicle; and at least one forward frame member coupled to the front end of the at least one hollow interconnecting member and cooperating with the at least one hollow interconnecting member to define a centerline; wherein: