Patent ID: 6098870
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B62D,E02F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a frame assembly, comprising the steps:(a) welding the first side wall portion and a second side wall portion to a back wall portion so as to create a central tower portion, wherein the first side wall portion has a first leg and a first arm each extending therefrom, and the second side wall portion has a second leg and a second arm each extending therefrom;(b) welding an upper plate and a lower plate to a connecting member so as to create a hitch support assembly, wherein (1) the connecting member is interposed between the upper plate and the lower plate, and (2) the hitch support assembly is secured to the central tower portion such that a lower end of both said first leg and said second leg are supported on the lower plate;(c) welding a first axle plate and a second axle plate to a support member so as to create an axle mount assembly, wherein both said first arm and said second arm are secured to said support member; and(d) welding the central tower portion, the hitch support assembly, and the axle mount assembly together so as to create the frame assembly, wherein step (d) is performed after steps (a), (b), and (c) are performed.