Patent ID: 6554176
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B23K,B62D

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame assembly comprising the steps of:(a) forming a crush box by: (1) providing a first member including a web portion having first and second flange portions extending therefrom that terminate in respective edges; (2) providing a second member including a web portion having first and second flange portions extending therefrom that terminate in respective edges; (3) orienting the first and second members such that the edge of the first flange portion of the first member is aligned with and abuts the edge of the first flange portion of the second member in a non-overlapping relationship, and such that the edge of the second flange portion of the first member is aligned with and abuts the edge of the second flange portion of the second member in a non-overlapping relationship; (4) performing a butt welding process to secure the first flange portion of the first member with the first flange portion of the second member and to secure the second flange portion of the first member with the second flange portion of the second member; and (b) providing a vehicle frame assembly; and (c) securing the crush box to a portion of the vehicle frame assembly.