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A frame assembly is provided for a vehicle. The frame assembly includes a pair of frame rails and a subframe disposed between the frame rails. The subframe includes a unitary, generally U-shaped cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from the front cross member. A

A frame assembly is provided for a vehicle. The frame assembly includes a pair of frame rails and a subframe disposed between the frame rails. The subframe includes a unitary, generally U-shaped cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from the front cross member. A pair of front attachment members extend from a front portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails. A pair of rear attachment members extend from a rear portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A frame assembly of a vehicle comprising:a pair of frame rails, said frame rails each having a mid section and front and rear sections, said front section being connected to said mid-section by a downwardly sloping intermediate section such that said front section is disposed in a generally horiz

1. A frame assembly of a vehicle comprising:a pair of frame rails, said frame rails each having a mid section and front and rear sections, said front section being connected to said mid-section by a downwardly sloping intermediate section such that said front section is disposed in a generally horizontal plane that is higher than said mid-section; a subframe having a generally U-shaped unitary cradle, said generally U-shaped unitary cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from said front cross member; a pair of front attachment members extending in a generally vertical direction from a front portion of said unitary cradle, said front attachment members being attached to the vehicle frame rails; a pair of rear attachment members extending in a generally vertical direction from a rear portion of said side members, said rear attachment members being attached to the downwardly sloping intermediate section of said vehicle frame rails.