Patent ID: 9211914
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A chassis for a vehicle, comprising; a framework of interconnected tubular sections having longitudinal members joined by cross-members, including at least one longitudinal member from which at least one cross-member extends in a first direction towards a second longitudinal member and at least one further cross-member extends in a second direction that is non-parallel to the first direction towards a third longitudinal member, thereby to define a three-dimensional structure; and at least one sheet which includes a concave section that extends into the framework wherein the at least one sheet has curved recesses formed to correspond to, follow and conform to the shape of the tubular sections in the framework, and which are bonded with an adhesive to the longitudinal members of the tubular structure so that the recesses each curve around a tubular section to which the recess is bonded to act as a structural part of the chassis, to add rigidity thereto and to form a complete chassis.