Patent ID: 6010155
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A joint for a vehicle frame assembly comprising;a first vehicle frame member formed having a closed cross sectional shape, said first vehicle frame member terminating in an end portion;a second vehicle frame member formed having an open cross sectional shape defined by a web portion, first and second flange portions extending from said web portion, and first and second lip portions extending from said first and second flange portions, respectively, said second vehicle frame member terminating in an end portion that is disposed telescopically about said end portion of said first vehicle frame member, said end portion of said second vehicle frame member having a notch formed therein that extends inwardly from an edge thereof; andwelds securing said first and second lip portions and said notch of said second vehicle frame member to said first vehicle frame member to form a joint for a vehicle frame assembly.