Patent ID: 8684450
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A structure for a vehicle comprising: first and second members being spaced apart from each other; first and second internally-threaded members connected to said first and second members, respectively; a module positioned between said first and second members for a predetermined alignment relative to said first and second members; first and second connecting members each including an outer circumferential surface having external threads and an inner circumferential surface having internal threads, said outer circumferential surface threadably engaging a corresponding one of said first and second internally-threaded members, said external threads and said internal threads having opposite thread-handedness; first and second fasteners threadably engaging said internal threads of said first and second connecting members, respectively, said first and second fasteners being configured to move said first and second connecting members toward said module to clamp said module relative to said first and second members and maintain said predetermined alignment between said module and said first and second members; a first bracket secured to said first member and a first portion of said module; a second bracket secured to said second member and a second portion of said module; a first pin engaging said first bracket and said first portion of said module and aligning said first portion relative to said first member; and a second pin engaging said second bracket and said second portion of said module and aligning said second portion relative to said second member.