NETWORK STRUCTURE FOR A BUS CHASSIS,PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR AIRPORT SERVICE BUSES

摘要

A network structure for a bus chassis, in particular for airport service buses, said structure comprising a pair of closed truss-centres (6) for each one of the openings (3,3 min ,4, 4 min , 5) provided laterally in the body sides; at least two longitudinal members (9, 10) on the floor (7) which are joined by first transverse members (8) which are interposed in a parallel direction to said pairs of closed truss-centres (6); first vertical and horizontal members arranged on the body sides (11) and interconnected to each other and to the vertical members of said closed truss-centres (6) by means of first reinforcement diagonal members (10); two wheelhouse zones (25) for each one of said body sides, said zones being each one made up of second vertical (27) and horizontal (26) members as well as of second reinforcement diagonal members (28); two upper lateral beams (15, 16, 17) defining the roof (14) which are connected by trusses (18) parallel to the upper side of said closed truss-centres (6) and joined to each other through longitudinal members (20) and third diagonal members (19); and two open truss-centres (21) in a position which is transverse and central on said roof (14) for supporting the motor and the relative equipment; the two head parts (22) of said structure being each one provided with an opening (23) for the entrance/exit door and with a seat for housing a overhanging or an inner driver's cab in a position which is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the structure.