Patent ID: 6193306
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A support assembly for use within a vehicle of the type having an underbody and a body assembly which is coupled to said underbody and which includes a front wheel well and a rear wheel well, said support assembly comprising:a support member extending substantially between said rear wheel well and said front wheel well;an upper flange which projects orthogonally from said support member, which is substantially longitudinally coextensive with said support member, which is fixedly connected to said support member, and which is shaped for selective attachment to said body assembly and to said underbody; anda lower flange which projects orthogonally from said support member, which is substantially longitudinally coextensive with said support member, which is fixedly connected to said support member, and which is shaped for selective attachment to said body assembly and to said underbody, said lower flange cooperating with said upper flange to selectively secure said support member to said body assembly and to said underbody, thereby providing support to said body assembly and to said underbody between said front wheel well and said rear wheel well.