US Patent:
20170305471, Oct 26, 2017
Inventors:
- Peoria IL, US
Ajay Dnyandeo Yadav - Aurora IL, US
Richard K. Huff - Germantown Hills IL, US
Jarrod Delane Neal - Peoria IL, US
Matthew M. Robinson - Peoria IL, US
Tad W. Miller - Oreana IL, US
Brandon C. Brenner - Decatur IL, US
David William Holthaus - Monticello IL, US
Jacob Warner Bell - Decatur IL, US
Michael H. Noble - Peoria IL, US
Edward Patrick Ormiston - Sullivan IL, US
Hemant Prasad Mallampalli - Forsyth IL, US
Thierry A. Marchione - Heber City UT, US
Michael R. Spengler - Stonington IL, US
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
B62D 27/02
B62D 25/00
B62D 65/02
E04B 1/19
Abstract:
A node is disclosed. The node may have a core. The node may also have a projection extending from the core. Further the node may have a structural member attached to the projection. The node may also have a top cover having a top recess. The top recess may be configured to receive the structural member. Additionally, the node may have a bottom cover having a bottom recess. The bottom recess may be configured to receive the structural member. In addition the node may have a fastener to connect the top cover and the bottom cover.