| 摘要 |
PCT No. PCT/EP90/00450 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 20, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 20, 1991 PCT Filed Mar. 19, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/11369 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 4, 1990.A vehicle chassis constructed of metal frame elements which are joined together by connecting node elements (connectors). The node elements are configured as upwardly open molded pieces (shells) When assembled, a bottom surface portion of each node element is received in conforming notches disposed adjacent the outwardly facing end surfaces of the joining ends of abutting frame elements in such a manner that no part of the node element forms the inward facing regions of the vehicle frame defining the windscreens and door openings. Each node element is provided with side projections (tangs) which extend beyond the notch portions of the adjoining frame elements to increase surface contact area between the node element and each frame element. A cover plate or the vehicle body skin is provided to cover the upward facing end of the node element. |
