A vehicle includes a cross-member and a hinge. The cross-member has a horizontal surface converging with a vertical surface. The vertical surface has a generally flat profile and defines at least one curved recess proximate to a hinge support area located on the horizontal surface. The cross-member has a yield strength that is greater proximate to the curved recess relative to the remaining generally flat profile. The hinge is secured to the hinge support area.
Vehicle frame structure
2017-05-02
Patent
Electronic Resource
English