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US 7,651,133 · App. 11/741,958 · Granted Jan 26, 2010

Frame extender

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Patent No.
US 7,651,133
App. No.
11/741,958
Granted
Jan 26, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A frame extender ( 10 ) for attachment to a siderail ( 14 ) and to a front cross member ( 16 A) of a vehicle frame ( 12 ) having a centerline (C) includes a first portion ( 52 ) generally parallel with and attached to the siderail. The frame extender ( 10 ) also includes a second portion ( 66 ) extending generally transversely from the first portion ( 52 ) and outwardly from the centerline (C), and a third portion ( 80 ) extending from the second portion and generally parallel to the siderail ( 14 ). The first portion ( 52 ), the second portion ( 66 ) and the third portion ( 80 ) are formed as a single component.

Claims (50)

1. A frame extender for attachment to a siderail and to a front cross member of a vehicle frame having a centerline, comprising:

a first portion generally parallel with and attached to the siderail;

a second portion extending generally transversely from the first portion and outwardly from the centerline;

a third portion extending from the second portion and generally parallel to the siderail;

wherein the first portion, the second portion and the third portion are formed as a single component;

wherein the first portion, the second portion and the third portion are cast as a single component; and

wherein the first portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top flange and the bottom flange.

2. The frame extender of claim 1 wherein the top flange extends outwardly from the centerline of the frame and the bottom flange extends inwardly towards the centerline of the frame.

3. The frame extender of claim 1 wherein the second portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top and the bottom flange, wherein the top and bottom flange are outwardly disposed with respect to the centerline of the frame.

4. The frame extender of claim 1 wherein the third portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top and the bottom flange, wherein the top and the bottom flanges extend outwardly away from the centerline of the frame.

5. The frame extender of claim 4 wherein the third portion further comprises a rib disposed on the web and extending between the top and the bottom flanges outwardly away from the centerline of the frame.

6. The frame extender of claim 4 wherein the third portion further comprises a cross member portion configured for engaging the front cross member across a web of the cross member portion.

7. The frame extender of claim 1 further comprising at least one of:

a splash panel attachment structure disposed on the second portion;

a front cross member attachment structure disposed the third portion;

an engine cross member attachment structure on the first portion;

a radiator isolator attachment structure disposed on the third portion;

a radiator module attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

a front spring suspension attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

an air horn bracket attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

a tow hook attachment structure disposed on the third portion;

a washer bottle attachment structure disposed on the third portion; and

an extension bracket attachment structure disposed on the third portion.

8. The frame extender of claim 1 further comprising:

a splash panel attachment structure disposed on the second portion;

a front cross member attachment structure disposed the third portion;

an engine cross member attachment structure on the first portion;

a radiator isolator attachment structure disposed on the third portion;

a radiator module attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

a front spring suspension attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

an air horn bracket attachment structure disposed on the first portion;

a tow hook attachment structure disposed on the third portion;

a washer bottle attachment structure disposed on the third portion; and

an extension bracket attachment structure disposed on the third portion.

9. A frame extender for attachment to a siderail and to a front cross member of a vehicle frame having a centerline, comprising:

a first portion generally parallel with and attached to the siderail, the first portion having a web, a bottom flange and a front apron, wherein the front apron extends downwardly;

an engine cross member attachment structure on the web and on the apron of the first portion, the engine cross member attachment structure configured to be attached to an engine cross member.

10. The frame extender of claim 9 , further comprising a front spring suspension attachment structure disposed on a rear apron of the first portion.

11. The frame extender of claim 9 further comprising a radiator module attachment structure disposed on a recessed portion of the first portion.

12. The frame extender of claim 9 further comprising a second portion extending generally transversely from the first portion and outwardly from the centerline.

13. The frame extender of claim 12 further comprising a splash panel attachment structure disposed on a top flange of the second portion.

14. The frame extender of claim 12 further comprising a third portion extending from the second portion and generally parallel to the siderail.

15. The frame extender of claim 14 further comprising a front cross member attachment structure disposed on the third portion.

16. The frame extender of claim 14 further comprising a radiator isolator attachment structure disposed on the third portion.

17. The frame extender of claim 14 further comprising an extension bracket attachment structure disposed on the third portion.

18. A frame extender for attachment to a siderail and to a front cross member of a vehicle frame, comprising:

a first portion generally parallel with and attached to the siderail, wherein the first portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top flange and the bottom flange, wherein the top flange extends outwardly from the centerline of the frame and the bottom flange extends inwardly towards the centerline of the frame;

a second portion extending generally transversely from the first portion and outwardly from the centerline, wherein the second portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top and the bottom flange, wherein the top and bottom flanges are outwardly disposed with respect to the centerline of the frame;

a third portion extending from the second portion and generally parallel to the siderail wherein the third portion comprises a top flange, a bottom flange, and a web disposed between the top flange and the bottom flange, wherein the top and the bottom flanges extend outwardly away from the centerline of the frame;

wherein the first portion, the second portion and the third portion are formed as a single component.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 53545/443 Recorded Jul 15, 2021
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
To: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC.
Reel/Frame 057441/0404 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 2, 2021
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC. (F/KA/ INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION); INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 056757/0136 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CONVEYING PARTY DATA PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 052483 FRAME: 0742. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST.. Recorded Apr 27, 2020
From: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC. (F/K/A INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION)
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 053457/0001 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 27, 2020
From: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC. (F/K/A INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION)
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 053545/0443 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 23, 2020
From: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC. (F/K/A INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION)
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 052483/0742 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2017
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 044780/0456 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2017
From: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; NAVISTAR, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 044418/0310 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2017
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC.; NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 044416/0867 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 15, 2015
From: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 036616/0243 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 12, 2012
From: INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; NAVISTAR, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 028944/0730 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 1, 2007
From: BRANNING, ISAAC D.; MILLER, STEVE O.; SORVARI, PAUL N.; JOHNSTON, MICHAEL W.; LI, XIAO-MING; RICHARDS, BRYCE
To: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 019232/0893 →