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US8960360B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8960360-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313741415-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A frame is disclosed for a vehicle having a vehicle body, a vehicle suspension, and a power-plant configured to generate torque and an exhaust gas stream. The frame includes a tubular frame rail in fluid communication with the power-plant, wherein the rail is defined by a fully-closed cross-section that provides a fluid passage. The frame rail is configured to support the vehicle body and the vehicle suspension. The fluid passage is configured to channel the exhaust gas stream through the frame rail and away from the vehicle body. A vehicle employing such a frame is also disclosed.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A frame for a vehicle having a vehicle body, a vehicle suspension, and a power-plant configured to generate torque and an exhaust gas stream, the frame comprising: a tubular frame rail in fluid communication with the power-plant, wherein the frame rail is defined by a fully-closed cross-section that provides a fluid passage; wherein: the frame rail is configured to support the vehicle body and the vehicle suspension; and the fluid passage is confi…
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- What does patent US8960360B2 cover?
- A frame is disclosed for a vehicle having a vehicle body, a vehicle suspension, and a power-plant configured to generate torque and an exhaust gas stream. The frame includes a tubular frame rail in fluid communication with the power-plant, wherein the rail is defined by a fully-closed cross-section that provides a fluid passage. The frame rail is configured to support the vehicle body and the v…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gm Global Tech Operations Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60K13/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).