Patent ID: 7765699
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B21D,B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a space frame for a cab, comprising: forming each of a pair of hydroformed, longitudinally extending inner side rails, each of a pair of hydroformed, longitudinally extending outer side rails, a hydroformed connecting member, a hydroformed first upper cross member, each of a pair of hydroformed upper longitudinal members, and each of a pair of hydroformed A-pillar members by a method comprising, mounting the connecting member to each of the inner side rails and to each of the outer side rails, wherein the inner side rails are in laterally spaced relation to the outer side rails; mounting the first upper cross member to said connecting member; mounting each of the upper longitudinal members to the first upper cross member; and mounting each of the A-pillar members to one of the upper longitudinal members.