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Lower vehicle body structure and method of use therefor

  • US 20040163875A1
  • Filed: 02/26/2003
  • Published: 08/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lower body structure comprising:

  • a plurality of structural elements mounted with respect to one another in a predetermined spatial relationship and partially forming a vehicle body having an interior space that extends upward from a lower extent of the interior space, the plurality of structural elements sufficiently configured and positioned to receive a load at a point higher than the lower extent of the interior space from an impact to the vehicle body, thereby protecting the spatial integrity of the interior space;

    wherein the partially formed vehicle body is configured to operatively connect to a vehicle chassis having a structural frame, a steering system responsive to nonmechanical control signals and operatively connected to the structural frame, a braking system responsive to nonmechanical control signals and operatively connected to the structural frame, and an energy conversion system responsive to nonmechanical control signals and operatively connected to the structural frame.

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