Patent ID: 6299210
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A multi-piece siderail for use in a vehicle frame, comprising:a first section having a generally C-shaped cross section formed by a first web, a first stepped, lipped upper flange and a first stepped, lipped, lower flange, wherein the first web includes a first longitudinally extending rib;a second section having a generally C-shaped cross section formed by a second web, a second stepped, lipped upper flange and a second stepped, lipped, lower flange, wherein the second web includes a second longitudinally extending rib; anda third section formed from an elongated member having a first end and a second end and having a generally C-shaped cross section formed by a third web, a third stepped, lipped upper flange, and a third stepped, lipped lower flange, wherein the third web includes a third longitudinally extending rib, so that a portion of the first section abuts the third section at the first end in a nested manner and a portion of the second section abuts the third section at the second end in a nested manner.