Dinesh C. Seksaria - Novi MI John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA Robert P. Evert - Allison Park PA Walter R. Reichelt - Bloomfield Hills MI Jeffrey M. Shoup - Delmont PA Kirit N. Shah - Monroeville PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B60D 1300
US Classification:
280495, 280504
Abstract:
A vehicle trailer hitch including an aluminum tubular U-shaped strut and a cast aluminum receiver mounted thereto. Ends of the strut tube are flatted to form integral planar mounting flanges for mounting the hitch to a vehicle.
Dinesh C. Seksaria - Novi MI John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B60J 504
US Classification:
49502, 296 56, 2961465
Abstract:
A sliding door for vehicles including a space frame comprising a U-shaped extruded aluminum tube and a crossbeam to which inner and outer aluminum door panels are attached. Hardware for operation of the door is mounted on the exposed inside surface of the door. The overall weight of the door is about 20 pounds and the door is about 35 mm thick.
Dinesh C. Seksaria - Novi MI John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B23P 1100
US Classification:
29428, 29407, 29434, 295251, 296146
Abstract:
A sliding door for vehicles including a space frame formed from an extruded aluminum tube to which inner and outer aluminum door panels are attached. Hardware for operation of the door is mounted on the exposed inside surface of the door. The overall weight of the door is about 20 pounds and the door is about 35 mm thick.
John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA Robert P. Evert - Allison Park PA Walter R. Reichelt - Bloomfield Hills MI Jeffrey M. Shoup - Delmont PA Kirit N. Shah - Monroeville PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B60D 101
US Classification:
280495, 280504, 298972
Abstract:
A vehicle trailer hitch including an aluminum tubular U-shaped strut and a cast aluminum receiver mounted thereto. Ends of the strut tube are flatted to form integral planar mounting flanges for mounting the hitch to a vehicle.
Dinesh Seksaria - Novi MI John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA Romeo Pascasio - Beverly Hills MI Ed Timko - Jeannette PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B62D 33023
US Classification:
296 50, 2961468, 2961465, 2961466
Abstract:
A lightweight tailgate assembly for pickup trucks and other motor vehicles includes several metal panels that are made from a single metal sheet and a plastic reinforcing module between inner and outer metal panels. The side panels of the tailgate are formed as part of the plastic reinforcing module. A preferred assembly may also include a hinge device for connection with a truck body and a latch mechanism for locking the assembly between opposed rear corner posts in a truck body. The hinge device may be integrally molded into the plastic reinforcing module. A particularly preferred tailgate assembly made with AA 6022 aluminum alloy sheet and a reinforcing module containing polymer and glass fibers may weigh less than half as much as a conventional steel truck tailgate. Metal cover plates can be used to obscure visibility of the plastic side panels from the exterior.
Joint Structure And Method For Making A Joint Structure
Israel Stol - Pittsburgh PA John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B60R 1924
US Classification:
293133, 293155
Abstract:
An energy absorbing assembly for a vehicle including an elongated crash box having ends with circular cross-sections. One end of the crash box is received in a bumper beam and is friction welded to an inside surface of the beam. The other end of the crash box is friction welded to a bracket assembly.
Dinesh C. Seksaria - Novi MI Edward A. Timko - Jeannette PA John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA Todd L. Summe - Pittsburgh PA Kevin R. Pinegar - Ypsilanti MI Thomas J. Murphy - Jeannette PA
Assignee:
Aloca Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B62D 2508
US Classification:
29619304, 29619309, 29620302
Abstract:
The modular front end forms the front portion of a motor vehicle. The modular front end includes a bulkhead defining a plurality of integrally formed attachment mounts. A drive train assembly carrying at least an engine of the motor vehicle is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts. A crash energy absorption assembly is attached to the attachment mounts on the bulkhead and generally extends around the drive train assembly. An apron assembly is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts and is generally positioned above the drive train assembly and crash energy absorption assembly.
Dinesh C. Seksaria - Novi MI Edward A. Timko - Jeannette PA John W. Cobes - Lower Burrell PA
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B60J 700
US Classification:
296192, 296194, 29620302, 296188
Abstract:
The modular front end forms the front portion of a motor vehicle. The modular front end includes a bulkhead defining a plurality of integrally formed attachment mounts. A drive train assembly carrying at least an engine of the motor vehicle is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts. A crash energy absorption assembly is attached to the attachment mounts on the bulkhead and generally extends around the drive train assembly. An apron assembly is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts and is generally positioned above the drive train assembly and crash energy absorption assembly.