A joint design to connect tubes for a space frame, where a space frame may be a vehicle chassis, is provided. The joint may connect carbon fiber tubes and may be designed with different shapes and configurations. The joint may include acceptor ports that may mate with a tube and simultaneously contact an inner surface and outer surface of the tube for a strong connection. The joint may also include centering features which may create a space between a surface of the tube and a surface of the joint through which adhesive may flow.


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    Title :

    MODULAR FORMED NODES FOR VEHICLE CHASSIS AND THEIR METHODS OF USE


    Additional title:

    NOEUDS FORMES MODULAIRES POUR UN CHASSIS DE VEHICULE ET LEURS PROCEDES D'UTILISATION



    Publication date :

    2015-11-19


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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