A vehicle chassis rail 1 of substantially C-shaped cross-section, typically of sheet steel, includes a pair of lips 6a, 6b substantially parallel to a web 2 defining oppositely facing rail edges 8a, 8b. At least one lip 6a, 6b includes at least one pre-formed fixing hole 10a, 10b; preferably both lips 6a, 6b comprise a plurality of fixing holes 10a, 10b. Web 2 may comprise openings 14a defining structural elements 16 forming a criss-cross pattern, and fixing holes 18c. Lips 6a, 6b may be carried on flanges 4a, 4b having elongate openings (20, Figure 4). Reinforcements (40, Figure 11) may be secured to lips 6a, 6b by holes 10a, 10b. Rail 1 may be lightweight and may be suitable for use in a ladder chassis of a military vehicle.


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    Title :

    Vehicle Chassis rails and vehicle chassis incorporating the same


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-10-26


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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