Patent ID: 7469957
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A floor frame for an automotive vehicle comprising: three-substantially parallel longitudinal frame members including a center frame member having a W-shaped cross section and two side frame members; multiple-substantially parallel cross members including a front cross member, a rear cross member and a first pair of central cross members; multiple branch members including two side branch members and two center branch members, wherein each side branch member is operatively connected to a front frame whereby each side branch member extends from the front frame at a downward and outward angle and connects to each side frame member, wherein each center branch member is operatively connected to the front frame whereby each center branch extends from the front frame at a downward and inward angle and connects to a first end of the center frame thereby forming a first Y-joint, and wherein the connection of the side branch and the center branch to the front frame form a pair of second Y-joints.