US Patent Application 18365043. VEHICLE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH BUCKLING AVOIDANCE FEATURES simplified abstract

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VEHICLE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH BUCKLING AVOIDANCE FEATURES

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Yalla Mussa Abushawashi of Canton MI (US)

Marwan Ahmad Elbkaily of Canton MI (US)

Muhsin M. Hamdoon of Windsor (CA)

Alexander Morgan of Canton MI (US)

VEHICLE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH BUCKLING AVOIDANCE FEATURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18365043 titled 'VEHICLE FRAME CROSS MEMBERS WITH BUCKLING AVOIDANCE FEATURES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes vehicle frames with buckling avoidance features.

  • The invention includes a cross member that connects two side rails of a vehicle frame.
  • A battery is attached to the cross member and one of the side rails.
  • A bracket is also attached to the cross member and the other side rail at two different locations.
  • The purpose of these features is to prevent buckling and improve the structural integrity of the vehicle frame.
  • This innovation aims to enhance the safety and performance of vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

Vehicle frames with buckling avoidance features are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a cross member extending between a first side rail and a second side rail, a battery coupled to the cross member and the second side rail, and a bracket opposite to the battery, the bracket coupled to the first side rail and the cross member at a first location and a second location.