PASSENGER CAR Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed unitized body car contains at least two sidemembers 1 interconnected on middle section by torsional rigid crossmember 2 made in form of large volume tubular section on which at least parts of drive are secured. Sidemembers 1 are made in form of V-shaped taps of bottom 5 at side being pointed upwards. To increase strength of sidemembers 1 at bending around cross axis, vertical space to sidemembers 1 is made such that upper edge is located at height of support surface of driver's seat 7. EFFECT: improved safety of passengers and increased rigidity of body. 12 cl, 6 dwg