Patent ID: 8967669
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A61G,B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicle for transporting passengers comprising: a chassis comprising a front axle, a rear axle that is offset from the front axle by an axle distance and a frame that supports the front axle and the rear axle, wherein the frame comprises a frame rail having a recessed section and a standard section such that the frame rail spans at least a portion of the axle distance and the recessed section is lowered compared to the standard section; a support member rigidly engaged to the frame rail, wherein the support member projects from the frame rail; and a labyrinthine girder comprising a coupling platform that is coupled to the support member, wherein the labyrinthine girder forms a partial enclosure that surrounds a portion of the frame rail and an offset distance is disposed between the labyrinthine girder and the frame rail.