摘要 |
An integral tubular metal cradle (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a tubular central portion (2) with two arms (5, 6 or 7, 8) extending from each end (3, 4) thereof and having a substantially open, semi-tubular cross-section, said arms being at a dihedral angle of less than 180 DEG at the point of connection to the central portion (2). Said arms (5, 6, 7, 8) provide a connection both to the vehicle bodywork and to either a front wheel wishbone or the rear axle of the vehicle. A method for making said integral tubular metal cradle is also provided. |