Patent ID: 6158772
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B21D,B29C,B29K,B29L,B60G,B62D,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
A frame member for a motor vehicle to be joined to another structural component within said motor vehicle in shock absorbing relation, said frame member comprising:a hydroformed tubular member having a main tubular wall portion surrounding a hollow interior and a recessed portion extending from said main tubular wall portion inwardly toward said hollow interior, said recessed portion being formed integrally with said main tubular wall portion;mounting structure disposed within said recessed portion and being constructed and arranged to enable said frame member to be mounted to the structural component within the motor vehicle; andsolidified shock absorbing material disposed within said recessed portion and surrounding said mounting structure such that said mounting structure can be resiliently mounted to the aforesaid structural component in a manner that permits limited relative movement between said hydroformed tubular member and said mounting structure and hence between said hydroformed tubular member and the structural component.