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An aluminum extruded node for interconnecting a longitudinal frame rail and a lateral frame member of a vehicle frame. The extruded node having a pair of longitudinal side walls received within an interior volume defined by the longitudinal frame rail and a pair of transverse side walls received wit

An aluminum extruded node for interconnecting a longitudinal frame rail and a lateral frame member of a vehicle frame. The extruded node having a pair of longitudinal side walls received within an interior volume defined by the longitudinal frame rail and a pair of transverse side walls received within an interior volume defined by the lateral frame member. Interior wall portions extend between each of the pairs of longitudinal and transverse side walls to define closed cells for increasing the stiffness and structural integrity of the node. The longitudinal frame rail is peripherally welded around an end thereof to the node. The lateral frame member is peripherally welded around an end thereof to the node.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] An automotive frame assembly comprising:a node having a pair of longitudinal side walls, a pair of transverse side walls and a first interior wall extending obliquely between said pair of longitudinal side walls to define a first closed cell and a first open end portion;a lo

[ What is claimed:] [1.] An automotive frame assembly comprising:a node having a pair of longitudinal side walls, a pair of transverse side walls and a first interior wall extending obliquely between said pair of longitudinal side walls to define a first closed cell and a first open end portion;a longitudinal frame rail having a first inner wall, a first upper wall, a first outer wall and a first lower wall defining a first interior volume, said first open end portion being received within said first interior volume and secured to said longitudinal frame rail; anda lateral frame member having a second inner wall, a second upper wall, a second outer wall and a second lower wall defining a second interior volume, said pair of transverse side walls being received within said second interior volume and secured to said lateral frame member.