VEHICLE FRAME Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B62D21/20 

FIELD: automotive industry.

SUBSTANCE: proposed frame comprises I-section side member and side joints, cross bars, load bearing element representing extra side members, sledge-like attachment element and variable-section lengthwise rigidity element. Said attachment element is rigidly attached to frame front and swivel joint plate to align their lower surface. Variable-section lengthwise rigidity element is arranged between side members, right behind the maximum load section. Said extra side members are mounted between side members arranged on maximum load section feature "П"-shaped section and variable height. Vertical walls of lengthwise side members feature variable height and thickness. Side members of frame front have vertical walls of the least height maximum thickness, while their upper shelves have -like section.

EFFECT: higher reliability.

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