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Modular chassis with simplified body-attachment interface

  • US 20030164255A1
  • Filed: 12/04/2002
  • Published: 09/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle chassis comprising:

  • a structural frame;

    vehicular systems mounted with respect to the structural frame, the vehicular systems including a suspension system, a steering system, a braking system, an energy conversion system, and an energy storage system operatively connected to the energy conversion system;

    at least three wheels rotatably mounted with respect to the suspension system; and

    a plurality of preassembled modules having vehicular components at least partially forming at least one of the suspension system, the steering system, the braking system, the energy conversion system, and the energy storage system;

    wherein the steering system, braking system, and energy conversion system are responsive to nonmechanical control signals and operatively connected to at least one of the wheels.

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