The invention relates to a chassis 10 for a vehicle, the chassis 10 including a first chassis sub structure 12 that is suitable for mounting at least one of an operator's cab, an engine and a front suspension, and a second chassis sub structure 14 having at least one longitudinal member fixed to its body; wherein the first chassis sub structure 12 is mounted to the second chassis sub structure 14. Three independent pairs of plates 32, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43 provide a connection means between the two structures. The mounting is preferably achieved by welding, adhesives, or a plurality of fasteners and holes. The first sub structure may include a pair of chassis rails 16, 18 with a plurality of cross members 22, 24 connected perpendicularly below, on which an engine could be mounted. Also claimed is a method of assembling said chassis.
Improved vehicle chassis and chassis assembly method
2016-10-19
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
Chassis assembly for vehicle and vehicle with chassis assembly
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