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20-02-2015 дата публикации

Рама транспортного средства (варианты)

Номер: RU0000150671U1

1. Рама транспортного средства, которая включает в себя левый и правый лонжероны, проходящие вдоль направления движения транспортного средства, и первую поперечину, проходящую в поперечном направлении и соединяющую левый и правый лонжероны, а также содержит переднюю блокирующую конструкцию, соединенную с левым или правым лонжероном рядом передним колесом транспортного средства впереди него и проходящую в сторону от указанного лонжерона, и заднюю блокирующую конструкцию, соединенную с одним лонжероном рядом с передним колесом транспортного средства позади него, и проходящую в сторону от указанного лонжерона, причем передняя и задняя блокирующие конструкции выполнены с возможностью ограничивать перемещение переднего колеса в сторону кабины транспортного средства при фронтальном смещенном столкновении со смещением, составляющим менее 25% от ширины транспортного средства.2. Рама по п.1, в которой блокирующие конструкции расположены с водительской стороны транспортного средства.3. Рама по п.1, в которой продольная ось передней блокирующей конструкции ориентирована перпендикулярно к направлению движения транспортного средства, а указанный лонжерон имеет первое отверстие и второе отверстие, в которых расположена передняя блокирующая конструкция и приварена к ним.4. Рама по п.1, в которой продольная ось задней блокирующей конструкции ориентирована под острым углом к направлению, перпендикулярному направлению движения транспортного средства, а указанный лонжерон имеет третье отверстие и четвертое отверстие, в которых расположена задняя блокирующая конструкция и приварена к ним.5. Рама по п.3, которая также РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 150 671 U1 (51) МПК B62D 25/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014133453/11, 14.08.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.08.2014 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Форд Глобал ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

Полуприцеп

Номер: RU0000177901U1

Заявлен полуприцеп, имеющий грузовую платформу, сцепное устройство для сцепления с седельным тягачом и ходовую часть, на которую опирается грузовая платформа, причем ходовая часть включает в себя по меньшей мере три колесные оси. Полуприцеп характеризуется неравномерным распределением указанных колесных осей вдоль грузовой платформы, причем расстояние между наиболее удаленными соседними осями составляет более 2,5 метров. Технический результат состоит в получении максимально возможной грузоподъемности полуприцепа при минимально возможном воздействии на дорожную одежду, а также в повышенной маневренности и долговечности ходовой части. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 901 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01) B62D 63/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01); B62D 61/06 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017126715, 26.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): БОЧЕНКОВ Сергей Анатольевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 15.03.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 165111 U1, 10.10.2016. RU 2023617 C1 30.11.1994. RU 2012510 C1, 15.05.1994. US 4570967 A1, 18.02.1986. US 8935054 B2, 13.01.2015. (45) Опубликовано: 15.03.2018 Бюл. № 8 R U (54) ПОЛУПРИЦЕП (57) Реферат: Заявлен полуприцеп, имеющий грузовую платформу, сцепное устройство для сцепления с седельным тягачом и ходовую часть, на которую опирается грузовая платформа, причем ходовая часть включает в себя по меньшей мере три колесные оси. Полуприцеп характеризуется неравномерным распределением указанных колесных осей вдоль грузовой платформы, Стр.: 1 причем расстояние между наиболее удаленными соседними осями составляет более 2,5 метров. Технический результат состоит в получении максимально возможной грузоподъемности полуприцепа при минимально возможном воздействии на дорожную одежду, а также в повышенной маневренности и долговечности ходовой части. U 1 U 1 Адрес для ...

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25-02-2019 дата публикации

Ходовая рама мобильного крана

Номер: RU0000187203U1

Ходовая рама содержит поперечные (1, 2) и продольные (3, 4) балки. Базовый узел опорно-поворотного устройства расположен в центральной части продольных балок (3, 4) и включает в себя центральный элемент (5), кольцо (6) и упрочняющий лист (7). Продольные балки (3, 4) имеют в сечении пятиугольную форму, причем верхняя (16), нижняя (17) и боковая (18) наружные стенки каждой продольной балки выполнены из гнутого профиля, который замыкается приваренным к нему внутренним листом (19). Наружные боковые стенки (18) гнутого профиля выполнены с продольным гибом. В примыкающих к базовому узлу зонах продольные балки (3, 4) соединены сверху и снизу листами (8, 9). Продольные и поперечные балки соединены между собой косынками (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15). Центральный элемент (5) дополнительно соединен с продольными балками (3, 4) гнутыми косынками (20). Поперечный лист (21) соединяет внутренние стенки продольных балок (19) с листами (8). Предлагаемая конструкция обеспечивает повышение жесткости и несущей способности ходовой рамы при уменьшении ее веса. Кроме того, предлагаемая конструкция является более простой и технологичной. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 187 203 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/02 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018117224, 08.05.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 25.02.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 72929 U1, 10.05.2008. RU (45) Опубликовано: 25.02.2019 Бюл. № 6 1 8 7 2 0 3 R U (54) ХОДОВАЯ РАМА МОБИЛЬНОГО КРАНА (57) Реферат: Ходовая рама содержит поперечные (1, 2) и продольные (3, 4) балки. Базовый узел опорноповоротного устройства расположен в центральной части продольных балок (3, 4) и включает в себя центральный элемент (5), кольцо (6) и упрочняющий лист (7). Продольные балки (3, 4) имеют в сечении пятиугольную форму, причем верхняя (16), нижняя (17) и боковая ...

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17-12-2019 дата публикации

Передняя поперечина транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000194601U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению, а именно, к конструкции рамы грузового автомобиля. Передняя поперечина транспортного средства содержит основание (1) и установленные на ее концах кронштейны (2) и (3). Основание (1) поперечины выполнено из гнутого листа П-образного сечения. На концах основания (1) имеются отверстия для крепления симметричных кронштейнов (2) и (3), а также центральные отверстия (4) для облегчения ее веса. Кронштейны (2) и (3) также как и основание (1) выполнены из гнутых листов П-образного сечения. На концах кронштейнов (2) и (3) с одной стороны выполнены лапки (5) и (6) с отверстиями для крепления к основанию (1) поперечины, при этом лапки (5) охватывают боковую часть основания, а лапки (6) крепятся к верхней части основания (1). С другой стороны кронштейнов (2) и (3) выполнены лапки (7) и (8), расположенные в противоположные стороны друг от друга и, имеющие отверстия для крепления к раме (9). При этом кронштейны (2) и (3) лапками (5) и (6) закреплены к основанию (1) при помощи болтов (10) и гаек (11), а лапками (7) и (8) устанавливаются на раме (9) и фиксируются при помощи болтов (12) и гаек (13). Кроме того, у основания лапок (5), (7) и (8) для придания им жесткости установлены при помощи сварки ребра жесткости (14) и (15), выполненные треугольной формы с усеченными вершинами, а на лапках (6) приварено ребро жесткости (16), выполненное из металлического листа трапецеидальной формы. Была решена задача, которая позволила обеспечение технологичности сборки и разборки за счет упрощения конструкции. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 194 601 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/00 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019129999, 23.09.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) 17.12.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о ...

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11-02-2020 дата публикации

Передняя поперечина транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000195945U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению, а именно к конструкции рамы грузового автомобиля. Передняя поперечина транспортного средства содержит основание (1) с установленными на ее концах кронштейнами (2). Основание (1) поперечины выполнено из гнутых листов П-образного сечения и имеет для облегчения веса центральные отверстия (3). Кронштейны (2) выполнены из единой цельнолитой детали П-образной формы, на верхней горизонтальной площадке (4) которых выполнены отверстия (5) для соединения с нижней полкой лонжерона рамы (6) при помощи болтового соединения, а на боковых стенках (7) кронштейнов (2) с наружной части выполнены Н-образные ребра жесткости (8). Кроме того, в средней части на боковых стенках (7) кронштейнов (2) имеются отверстия (9) для установки в них рессоры (10) при помощи болтов (11). На концах кронштейнов (2), в нижней части их боковых стенок (7), имеются бобышки (12) с отверстиями для крепления через них к основанию (1) поперечины при помощи болтов (13) так, что загнутые края основания (1) направлены вверх в сторону кронштейнов (2). Была решена задача, которая позволила упростить конструкцию. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 195 945 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01) B62D 27/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/00 (2019.08); B62D 27/06 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019134541, 28.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 11.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 11.02.2020 Бюл. № 5 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) 1 9 5 9 4 5 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 172646 U1, 18.07.2017. RU 170999 U1, 17.05.2017. RU 130943 U1, 10.08.2013. DE 102004063936 A1, 04.05.2006. (54) ПЕРЕДНЯЯ ПОПЕРЕЧИНА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к кронштейнов (2) с наружной части выполнены автомобилестроению, а именно к конструкции Н-образные ребра жесткости (8). ...

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11-03-2020 дата публикации

Поперечина рамы транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000196675U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению, а именно к конструкции рамы грузового автомобиля. Поперечина рамы транспортного средства содержит противоположно выгнутые верхнюю балку (1) и нижнюю балку (2). Балки (1) и (2) выполнены одинаковыми и имеют полукруглую форму с отверстиями (3) для облегчения веса, при этом по контуру с одной стороны балок (1) и (2) для дополнительной жесткости выполнены загнутые борта (4). На концах балок (1) и (2) с двух сторон выполнены горизонтально отогнутые площадки (5) с отверстиями (6) для крепления через них к нижним и верхним полкам лонжеронам рамы (7) через проставки (8) при помощи болтов (9) и гаек (10). Верхняя балка (1) и нижняя балка (2) своими площадками (5) соединены с элементами крепления, которые выполнены в виде Г-образных уголков (11) и соединяют балки (1) и (2) между собой при помощи болтов (12) и гаек (13), кроме того, на уголках (11) имеются отверстия для соединения с боковыми стенками лонжеронов рамы (8) при помощи болтового соединения. Также для дополнительной жесткости на одной из внутренней сторон уголках (11) при помощи сварки размещены ребра жесткости (14). Была решена задача, которая позволила упростить конструкцию. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 675 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/00 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019137294, 19.11.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 11.03.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 11.03.2020 Бюл. № 8 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Публичное акционерное общество "КАМАЗ" (RU) 1 9 6 6 7 5 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 191031 U1, 22.07.2019. RU 2176606 C2, 10.12.2001. RU 130943 U1, 10.08.2013. DE 10300393 B3, 29.07.2004. (54) ПОПЕРЕЧИНА РАМЫ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к через проставки (8) при помощи болтов (9) и гаек автомобилестроению, а именно к конструкции (10). Верхняя ...

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01-12-2020 дата публикации

Крепежный узел

Номер: RU0000201178U1
Принадлежит: Хива Холдинг Б.В.

Изобретение относится к крепежному узлу для прикрепления топливного бака к шасси. Данный узел содержит пару установочных кронштейнов, предназначенных для расположения на них топливного бака и выполненных с возможностью крепления к шасси на противоположных сторонах шасси так, чтобы они были разнесены вдоль поперечной оси; и пару кронштейнов для крепления лент, причем кронштейны для крепления лент расположены на противоположных сторонах каждого установочного кронштейна так, чтобы они были разнесены вдоль продольной оси. Каждый кронштейн для крепления ленты прикреплен к соответствующему установочному кронштейну и предназначен для расположения на нем конца ленты и выполнен с возможностью удержания этого конца для удержания топливного бака на установочных кронштейнах. Каждый кронштейн для крепления ленты соединен с установочным кронштейном с помощью первой конструкции, состоящей из продолговатых отверстий и болтов, в которой продолговатое отверстие продолжается в направлении, имеющем составляющую вдоль поперечной оси. Также изобретение относится к крепежному узлу для крепления топливного бака к шасси, содержащему установочный кронштейн для расположения на нем топливного бака, причем установочный кронштейн содержит нижнюю стенку, при этом по меньшей мере часть нижней стенки выполнена с возможностью опираться на полку шасси. Крепежный узел содержит первую часть зажима, соединенную с нижней стенкой с помощью крепежного средства с возможностью перемещения в сторону нижней стенки для зажатия полки шасси между первой частью зажима и нижней стенкой с одной стороны крепежного средства, и вторую часть зажима, прикрепленную к нижней стенке и выполненную с возможностью взаимодействия с первой частью зажима для препятствования поворачиванию первой части зажима относительно нижней стенки, когда первая часть зажима перемещается в сторону нижней стенки и взаимодействует с полкой шасси для ее зажатия между первой частью зажима и нижней стенкой. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 ...

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15-01-2021 дата публикации

Рама мотовездехода

Номер: RU0000201849U1

Полезная модель относится к мотовездеходам, в частности к конструкциям рамы данной техники с электроприводом всех колес. Техническим результатом предлагаемой полезной модели является увеличение жесткости рамы. Рама мотовездехода состоит из труб круглого сечения, фрезерованных кронштейнов и листовых деталей, сваренных в единую силовую конструкцию. При этом в передней и задней частях рамы применены развитые фрезерованные кронштейны, на каждом из которых расположены крепления рычагов подвески соответствующих колес, и применены листовые мостовые сварные кронштейны в передней и задней частях (модулях) рамы, на которых расположены точки крепления упругодемпфирующих стоек оси и которые связывают развитые кронштейны рычагов подвески одной оси друг с другом. 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 849 U1 (51) МПК B62D 21/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 21/00 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020128775, 31.08.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.01.2021 2019145139 30.12.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 15.01.2021 Бюл. № 2 2 0 1 8 4 9 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Московский государственный технический университет имени Н.Э. Баумана (национальный исследовательский университет)" (МГТУ им. Н.Э. Баумана) (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 188964 U1, 30.04.2019. US 20190248405 A1, 15.08.2019. US 20190299737 A1, 03.10.2019. US 10189428 B1, 29.01.2019. US 20190300071 A1, 03.10.2019. (54) Рама мотовездехода (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к мотовездеходам, в частности к конструкциям рамы данной техники с электроприводом всех колес. Техническим результатом предлагаемой полезной модели является увеличение жесткости рамы. Рама мотовездехода состоит из труб круглого сечения, фрезерованных кронштейнов и листовых деталей, сваренных в единую силовую ...

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31-05-2021 дата публикации

Бортовая платформа хребтового типа для грузового автомобиля

Номер: RU0000204564U1

Полезная модель относится к транспортному машиностроению, в частности к конструкциям платформ транспортных средств, и может быть использована в грузовых автомобилях. Бортовая платформа хребтового типа для грузового автомобиля содержит основание (1), передний борт (2), откидывающиеся и съемные боковые борта (3) и задний борт (4), установленные в стойках (5), закрепленных на основании (1). Основание (1) платформы состоит из выполненного из профилированного листа настила (6) пола, установленного на поперечные балки (7) и продольную балку (8). Продольная балка (8) является центральной балкой, имеет замкнутый контур полигонального сечения и образует хребет основания (1) платформы, на который установлены и закреплены поперечные балки (7), связывающие центральную балку (8) и боковые швеллеры (9) основания. Бортовая платформа устанавливается на раму автомобиля посредством трехточечного шарнирного крепления, состоящего из передней опоры (10) с двумя шарнирами (11) и задней опоры (12) с шарниром (13), которыми они связаны с поперечными балками (7). Было создано устройство, которое позволило повысить надежность бортовой платформы. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 204 564 U1 (51) МПК B62D 33/02 (2006.01) B62D 21/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 33/02 (2021.02); B62D 21/04 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021103745, 15.02.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 31.05.2021 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1199693 A1, 23.12.1985. CN 109533028 B, 18.12.2020. US 5584510 A1, 17.12.1996. DE 102006056497 B3, 03.07.2008. (45) Опубликовано: 31.05.2021 Бюл. № 16 2 0 4 5 6 4 R U (54) БОРТОВАЯ ПЛАТФОРМА ХРЕБТОВОГО ТИПА ДЛЯ ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к транспортному замкнутый контур полигонального сечения и машиностроению, в частности к конструкциям образует хребет основания (1) платформы, на платформ ...

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Floor structure of a motor vehicle body

Номер: US20120248822A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A floor structure of a motor vehicle body is provided that has two side member arrangements substantially extending in vehicle longitudinal direction, which are interconnected by way of at least one front cross member and one rear cross member, and with a floor panel arranged above the cross members, which is provided with a reinforcing element substantially extending in vehicle longitudinal direction and arranged above the floor panel, which is structurally connected to at least one front cross member and to one rear cross member.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Method for Producing a Body Shell of a Motor Vehicle and Body Shell for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20120280534A1
Автор: Konrad Eipper
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A method for producing a body-in-white of a passenger car is provided. A support structure assigned to the body-in-white of the motor vehicle and which includes at least one support part is produced. The support part of the support structure is, depending on a variant of the motor vehicle, at least in some regions provided with at least one reinforcing part.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Bump stopper

Номер: US20120319336A1

In a bump stopper ( 115 ) attached to a main frame ( 10 ) of a chassis frame ( 9 ) of a vehicle ( 1 ), a stopper body ( 116 ) is a panel which is, as viewed in a cross section along a horizontal direction, formed in a bag shape having an opening on an inner side in a vehicle width direction and formed so as to have openings at upper and lower ends. The stopper body ( 116 ) is attached to an outer surface of the main frame ( 10 ) at front and rear attachment parts ( 116 c, 116 d ) which are end parts of the panel positioned at sides of the opening on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. A contact member ( 118 ) contacting an arm ( 92 ) is attached to the stopper body ( 116 ) so as to be positioned in the vicinity of a lower opening ( 116 ) of the stopper body ( 116 ).

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Center floor panel assembly for vehicle

Номер: US20130038090A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A center floor panel assembly for a vehicle may include a first center floor panel and a second center floor panel mutually engaged to form a tunnel portion of a closed section in which a center muffler unit that may be provided in a vertical direction of a vehicle body may be accommodated, and provided in a continuous shape along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a support member provided in the tunnel portion between the first center floor panel and the second center floor panel and enclosing the center muffler unit to support the center muffler unit against the tunnel portion.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCING PANEL OF CAR BODY

Номер: US20130076077A1
Автор: Hirooka Yasurou
Принадлежит:

A structure for reinforcing a vehicle body panel that constructs a vehicle body, including a keyhole-shaped embossed portion formed by combination of a circular embossed portion and an elongated embossed portion extending from an outer circumference of the circular embossed portion in a radially outward direction of the circular embossed portion. The keyhole-shaped embossed portion is formed to project from one side of the vehicle body panel in a thickness direction of the vehicle body panel toward the other side thereof in the thickness direction thereof. 17-. (canceled)8. A structure for reinforcing a vehicle body panel that constructs a vehicle body , comprising:a keyhole-shaped embossed portion formed by combination of a circular embossed portion and at least one elongated embossed portion extending from an outer circumference of the circular embossed portion in a radially outward direction of the circular embossed portion, the circular embossed portion and the elongated embossed portion being combined such that top surfaces thereof are connected with each other so as to form a continuous flat surface,the keyhole-shaped embossed portion being formed to project from one side of the vehicle body panel in a thickness direction of the vehicle body panel toward the other side thereof in the thickness direction thereof.9. The structure for reinforcing a vehicle body panel as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the keyhole-shaped embossed portion is formed such that the elongated embossed portion has a width smaller than a diameter of the circular embossed portion.10. The structure for reinforcing a vehicle body panel as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the keyhole-shaped embossed portion is arranged such that the elongated embossed portion extends substantially parallel to a short side of the vehicle body panel.11. The structure for reinforcing a vehicle body panel as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the keyhole-shaped embossed portion has an entire length as measured in an ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF UNDERCOATING A SUSPENSION AND UNDERCARRIAGE AREA

Номер: US20130078380A1
Принадлежит: Great Dane Limited Partnership

A method of coating an undercarriage of a cargo carrying vehicle, the method comprising the steps of applying primer to at least a portion of the suspension or the undercarriage, wherein the primer is either epoxy, alkyd or modified alkyd, and applying polyurea/polyurethane blend to at least a portion of the primer. 1. A method of coating an undercarriage of a cargo carrying vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:applying a primer to a surface of the undercarriage; andapplying a coating to a surface of the primer, the coating including a blend of polyurea and polyurethane,wherein the minimum pull off adhesion value of the coating is 650 pounds per square inch.2. The method of wherein the primer is an epoxy.3. The method of wherein the coating is applied to a layer of the primer.4. The method of wherein the primer is applied to bare metal of the undercarriage.5. The method of wherein the bare metal is prepared for priming.6. The method of wherein the coating is applied in a layer that is 20 mils to 50 mils in thickness.7. The method of wherein the coating has an average peel strength of at least 26 inch-pounds per inch. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/141,350, filed Jun. 18, 2008, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/970,113, filed Sep. 5, 2007, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.The subject application relates to a method for undercoating vehicles and particularly cargo carrying vehicles, such as parts of trailers.Cargo carrying vehicles, including straight trucks and semi-trailer trucks, have utility for transporting various materials and objects. Axles of a straight truck are attached to a single frame. A semi-trailer includes a plurality of frames releasably coupled together. Cargo carrying vehicles may carry the various materials and objects in either trailers or containers.Trailers, including flatbed type trailers, containers, chassis and other similar cargo ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Cross member of a motor vehicle body

Номер: US20130118823A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A cross member of a motor vehicle body is provided. The cross member is designed for forming a load-transmitting connection between two side members of the body and can be structurally connected to these. The cross member includes at least one floor portion that is depressed relative to a marginal rim, which together with at least one side wall adjoining thereon forms at least one stowage space for receiving items.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY LOWER PORTION

Номер: US20130118824A1
Принадлежит:

A structure for a vehicle body lower portion according to the present invention includes: a side sill () located on each side in a vehicle width direction and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; a side member () joined to a lower face () of a floor panel () and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction at a position above the side sill () and inside the side sill () in the vehicle width direction; a brace member () connecting a lower part of the side member () to an upper side of the side sill (); and an outer cross member () connecting the lower part of the side member () to a lower side of the side sill (). 1. A structure for a vehicle body lower portion comprising:a side sill located on each side in a vehicle width direction and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction;a side member joined to a lower face of a floor panel and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction at a position above the side sill and inside the side sill in the vehicle width direction;a first connection member connecting a lower part of the side member to an upper side of the side sill; anda second connection member connecting the lower part of the side member to a lower side of the side sill.2. The structure for a vehicle body lower portion according to claim 1 , further comprising:a battery support member located below the side member and configured to support a battery; anda third connection member connecting the side member to an outer side in the vehicle width direction of an outer peripheral portion of the battery support member.3. The structure for a vehicle body lower portion according to claim 2 , wherein the outer peripheral portion of the battery support member is a tubular body formed into a hollow closed cross-sectional structure. The present invention relates to a structure for a lower portion of a vehicle body having a battery mounted below a floor.In an electric vehicle such as an electric automobile, a battery serving as a power source for a motor is ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

SUPPORT MOUNT BRACKET, METHOD FOR MOUNTING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR UNIT, AND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR UNIT

Номер: US20130127146A1
Принадлежит:

A support mount bracket () provided on a vehicle frame () and configured to support a mount part () of a front differential gear unit () is arranged on part of a cross-member () connecting a pair of right and left main frames () so as to be, in a vehicle width direction, displaced from the center of a vehicle () in a width direction thereof. The support mount bracket () includes a base part () to be connected to the cross-member (), and a pair of fixing parts () protruding from the base part () and sandwiching the mount part () from sides thereof in the vehicle width direction. One () of the fixing parts () on a side closer to the center of the vehicle () in the width direction thereof is detachably attached to the base part (). 1. A support mount bracket which is provided on a vehicle frame including a pair of right and left main frames extending in a vehicle length direction and a cross-member connecting the main frames , to support a mount part of a front differential gear unit , and which is arranged on part of the cross-member which is , in a vehicle width direction , displaced from a center of a vehicle in the vehicle width , the support mount bracket comprising:a base part to be connected to the cross-member; anda pair of fixing parts protruding from the base part and sandwiching the mount part from sides of the mount part in the vehicle width direction,wherein one of the fixing parts on a side closer to the center of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction is detachably attached to the base part.2. The support mount bracket of claim 1 , whereineach of the fixing parts is a plate-shaped member,the base part includes an attachment part configured to detachably attach and fix a detachable fixing part and protruding from the cross-member toward the detachable fixing part, anda first hole into which a fixing part fastening bolt configured to fasten the detachable fixing part to the attachment part is inserted, and a second hole into which a mount part ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Structure In Which Exhaust Heat Recovery Apparatus Is Installed

Номер: US20130127209A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An exhaust heat recovery apparatus () is installed below a floor supported by both side members () of a vehicle to recover heat from exhaust gas passing through an exhaust pipe () of an internal combustion engine. Assistance members (), which extend in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, are provided between the both side members () of the vehicle. The exhaust heat recovery apparatus () is installed close to one of the assistance members (). 1. A vehicle structure , in which an exhaust heat recovery apparatus is installed , the vehicle structure comprising:a first side member;a second side member that is substantially parallel to the first side member;a first cross member that is directly connected to each of the first and second side members; and i) the rear portion, when in use, is closer to a rear end of a vehicle than is the front portion,', 'ii) the rear portion is directly connected to the first cross member,', 'iii) the rear portion is substantially parallel to the first and second side members, and', 'iv) the front portion is directly connected to one of the first and second side members., 'a first assistance member having a front portion and a rear portion, wherein'}2. The vehicle structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a second cross member claim 1 , whereinthe second cross member, when in use, is closer to a front end of the vehicle than is the first cross member,the second cross member is directly connected to the first and second side members, andthe second cross member is substantially parallel to the first cross member.3. The vehicle structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a second assistance member claim 1 , the second assistance member having a front portion and a rear portion claim 1 , whereini) the rear portion, when in use, is closer to the rear end of the vehicle than is the front portion,ii) the rear portion is directly connected to the first cross member,iii) the rear portion is substantially parallel to the ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

CHASSIS STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130140853A1
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A chassis structure for a motor vehicle includes an extruded base member made of light metal and a reinforcing member made of steel to reinforce the base member. The base member has two walls which are spaced from one another by a distance, with the reinforcing member connecting free ends of the walls. The reinforcing member and the base member are joined to one another using electromagnetic pulse welding. 1. A chassis structure for a motor vehicle , comprising:an extruded base member made of light metal, said base member having two walls arranged in spaced-apart relationship and having free ends; anda reinforcing member made of steel to reinforce the base member and connecting the free ends of the walls in at least one region of the base member,wherein the reinforcing member and the base member are joined to one another using electromagnetic pulse welding.2. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is made from a steel sheet.3. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein each end of the walls is formed with an indentation to receive material from the end deformed as a result of pulse welding.4. The chassis structure of claim 3 , wherein the indentation has a depth between 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.5. The chassis structure of claim 3 , wherein the indentation has a depth between 1.2 mm to 1.7 mm.6. The chassis structure of claim 3 , wherein the indentation has a depth about 1.5 mm.7. The chassis structure of claim 3 , wherein the indentation is bounded by two side faces that extend at an incline in relation to one another to define an angle in a range between 120° and 160°.8. The chassis structure of claim 3 , wherein the indentation is bounded by two side faces that extend at an incline in relation to one another to define an angle of about 150°.9. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the ends of the walls are each formed with a flange projecting laterally out from the walls.10. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Structure of vehicle subframe

Номер: US20130147145A1
Принадлежит: Hwashin Co Ltd, Hyundai Motor Co

A structure of a vehicle subframe mounted to a vehicle, in which a wheel hub may be connected to a vehicle body through a lower arm and an upper arm disposed below and above one another, and in which the lower arm may be coupled in a traverse direction of the vehicle may include a plate-shaped body mounted to a lower portion of the vehicle body, and having the lower arm mounted thereon in the traverse direction of the vehicle, and a mounting bracket protruding from the body upwards wherein the upper arm may be pivotally coupled to an upper portion of the mounting bracket.

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Crossmember assembly for vehicles

Номер: US20130147236A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A crossmember assembly for a vehicle may include an upper panel; a pair of lower panels assembled at a lower side of both end portions of the upper panel to form a first box, a center lower panel, a middle portion of which is assembled to a lower middle portion of the upper panel, and a front side lower arm mounting panel and a rear side lower arm mounting panel that are disposed at a lower front side and a lower rear side of the crossmember assembly, respectively, and mounted to the both end portions of the upper panel to house a lower arm.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

CHASSIS STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130154310A1
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A chassis structure for a motor vehicle includes a forged base body of light metal and a reinforcement body made of fiber material. The base body and the reinforcement body are bought into forced engagement by an adhesive layer, wherein the base body has at least one first region which is plastically deformed and partially encompasses the reinforcement body by a form fit. 1. A chassis structure for a motor vehicle , comprising:a forged base body of light metal;a reinforcement body made of fiber material; andan adhesive layer connecting the base body and the reinforcement body by a force fit,wherein the base body has at least one first region which is plastically deformed and partially encompasses the reinforcement body by a form fit.2. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is applied across an entire contact area between the base body and the reinforcement body.3. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement body is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).4. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is made of a material on the basis of epoxy resin5. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first region extends at a marginal zone of the reinforcement body.6. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the base body has at least one second region which extends through an opening in the reinforcement body and is plastically deformed.7. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement body is arranged in a stiffness-relevant portion of the base body.8. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the base body is made of a material defined by a first modulus of elasticity claim 1 , and the reinforcement body is made of a material defined by a second modulus of elasticity claim 1 , wherein the first modulus of elasticity and the second modulus of elasticity are defined at a ratio between 1:3 and 1:7.9. The chassis structure of claim 1 , wherein the base body and the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

FRAME RAIL FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130161933A1
Принадлежит:

A frame rail for a vehicle has a pair of elongated structural members, each one of the pair of elongated structural members having flanges protruding from lateral edges thereof. The flanges of one of the pair of elongated structural members extend in a direction toward the flanges of the other one of the pair of elongated structural members. The frame rail also has first and second metallic web panels interconnecting the pair of elongated structural members. Overall, the frame rail has a box beam structure, wherein at least a major portion of each one of the first and second metallic web panels has a material thickness that is less than a material thickness of at least a major portion of each one of the pair of elongated structural members. 1. A frame rail for a vehicle , comprising:a pair of elongated structural members, each one of said pair of elongated structural members having flanges protruding from lateral edges thereof, said flanges of one of said pair of elongated structural members extending in a direction toward the flanges of the other one of said pair of elongated structural members; and,first and second web panels interconnecting the pair of elongated structural members so as to form a box beam structure, at least a major portion of each one of the first and second metallic web panels having a material thickness that is substantially less than a material thickness of at least a major portion of each one of the pair of elongated structural members.2. The frame rail for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein each one of the first and second web panels is substantially planar.3. The frame rail for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the first web panel is attached to the flanges of the pair of elongated structural members on a first side of the box beam structure via peripheral regions of the first web panel claim 1 , and wherein the second web panel is attached to the flanges of the pair of elongated structural members on a second side of the box ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

UNDERBODY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20130175829A1
Принадлежит: POSCO

An underbody for an electric vehicle configured as an electric vehicle lower body includes a multiply divided battery mounting portion and an underbody portion. The multiply divided battery mounting portion enables multiply divided and selective mounting of batteries, and forms a portion of the underbody. The underbody portion is connected to the battery mounting portion and forms another portion of the underbody. 1. An underbody for an electric vehicle , comprising:a multiply divided battery mounting portion enabling multiply divided and selective mounting of batteries, and forming a portion of the underbody; andan underbody portion connected to the battery mounting portion and forming another portion of the underbody.2. (canceled)3. The underbody of claim 1 , wherein the underbody portion is a reinforcing underbody portion comprising at least a partial extending portion.4. (canceled)5. The underbody of claim 1 , wherein the multiply divided battery mounting portion comprises:an upper floor member and a lower floor member defining a battery sliding mounting space; anda plurality of floor cross members bonded between the upper and lower floor members with predetermined intervals therebetween, and defining at least one battery mounting space, for maintaining strength.6. The underbody of claim 5 , wherein the floor cross members bonded between the upper and lower floor members are formed to have at least four sides in a cross-section thereof claim 5 , for maintaining strength.7. The underbody of claim 5 , further comprising a guide portion for guiding a battery sliding mount on at least one of the upper and lower floor members or the floor cross members.8. The underbody of claim 5 , wherein the upper and lower floor members are formed as divided body portions or integrated body portions.9. The underbody of claim 8 , further comprising a connecting member bonded between the divided body portions.10. The underbody of claim 5 , wherein the battery mounting space is ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Motor vehicle chassis

Номер: US20130180790A1
Принадлежит: RENAULT SAS

A motor vehicle chassis including two valance lateral flanks including a horizontal portion for attachment to a central floor situated between the two lateral flanks, at least one horizontal beam for accepting seats which is mounted on the raised central floor of the vehicle, and a housing for an energy reservoir situated under a horizontal main surface of the central floor, the horizontal portions of the valance and the main surface of the central floor having a height difference. The chassis further includes connecting elements arranged on each side of the chassis and including a flat portion fixed to the central floor and an inclined portion fixed to one end of the horizontal beam, the inclined and flat portions being joined together and produced as a single piece, and the connecting element being fixed to the horizontal beam and to the central floor respectively, using welding.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE CHASSIS HAVING A PART FOR ATTACHING BODYWORK ELEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL CABLES TO THE CENTRAL FLOOR

Номер: US20130187371A1
Принадлежит: RENAULT S.A.S.

A motor vehicle chassis including two side skirt lateral flanks comprising a horizontal portion. The motor vehicle chassis also includes a central floor situated between the two side skirt lateral flanks and including a horizontal main surface and horizontal secondary surfaces for attachment to the horizontal portion of the lateral flanks. The horizontal surfaces exhibit a height difference. The motor vehicle chassis also includes at least one fixing piece on each side of the central floor, between the horizontal main surface of the central floor and one of the side skirt lateral flanks. The at least one fixing piece includes two horizontal parts for fixing to the central floor, which are respectively fixed to the horizontal main surface and to a horizontal lateral surface of the central floor. One of the horizontal parts includes a first passage to accept a fixing lug of a bodywork element. 17-. (canceled)8. A motor vehicle chassis , comprisingtwo side skirt lateral flanks comprising a horizontal portion;a central floor situated between the two side skirt lateral flanks and comprising a horizontal main surface and horizontal secondary surfaces for attachment to the horizontal portion of the lateral flanks, said horizontal surfaces exhibiting a height difference, and a housing for a reserve of energy situated under the horizontal main surface of the central floor situated above said horizontal portions of the side skirt lateral flanks; andat least one fixing piece on each side of the central floor, between said horizontal main surface of the central floor and one of the side skirt lateral flanks, the at least one fixing piece comprising two horizontal parts for fixing to the central floor, which are respectively fixed to the horizontal main surface and to a horizontal lateral surface of the central floor, one of said horizontal parts comprising a first passage to accept a fixing lug of a bodywork element.9. The chassis as claimed in claim 8 , in which the fixing ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

TRACTOR

Номер: US20130189066A1
Автор: Kim Joong-Ho
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a tractor which includes a body frame configured such that a front portion thereof adjacent to a front wheel axle is at a raised position to prevent interference with front wheels, and a medial portion thereof is depressed so that an engine can be located in the medial portion. Thereby, the front wheels can be turned to maximum angles without being impeded by the front wheel axle, and a driver cab provided with a driver seat can be located above an area where the engine is disposed. 1. A tractor , comprising a body frame configured such that a front portion thereof adjacent to a front wheel axle is at a raised position to prevent interference with front wheels , and a medial portion thereof is depressed so that an engine can be located in the medial portion.2. The tractor according to claim 1 , wherein a differential device claim 1 , a front wheel propulsion shaft and a rear wheel propulsion shaft are located at positions displaced to one side from a central portion of the body frame claim 1 , and an engine is disposed at the other side of the body frame where the differential device claim 1 , the front wheel propulsion shaft and the rear wheel propulsion shaft are not located.3. The tractor according to claim 2 , wherein a driver cab provided with a driver seat is disposed above an area where the engine is disposed.4. The tractor according to claim 2 , wherein the body frame further comprises a through-hole defining part extending a predetermined length and having a through hole through which the front wheel propulsion shaft passes claim 2 , the through-hole defining part preventing a foreign substance claim 2 , cast by the front wheels when the tractor is being operated claim 2 , from entering the body frame.5. The tractor according to claim 1 , wherein a rear portion of the body frame adjacent to rear wheels is configured such that a rear frame provided with a rear link is directly fixed to the body frame.6. The tractor according to ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Chassis Frame of Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle

Номер: US20130206496A1
Автор: HASHIMOTO Hiroaki
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A chassis frame includes: a pair of suspension frames on a front side and a rear side, which are formed by a metal material; and a center frame formed by a fiber reinforced plastic material, with the suspension frames on the front and on the rear side respectively connected to a front-side and a rear-side end thereof, wherein: the suspension frames include side members extending in a front/rear direction, a cross-member connecting the side members and a suspension mounting portion; the center frame includes side members with a hollow section, and a cross-member connecting the side members; and a front-side and a rear-side end of the side members at the center frame are used as connecting portions where side members of the suspension frames are inserted through the two ends, and the side member of the center frame is fastened to the side members of suspension frames with fastening members. 1. A chassis frame , comprising:a pair of suspension frames disposed on a front side and a rear side, which are formed by using a metal material; anda center frame formed by using a fiber reinforced plastic material, with the suspension frame disposed on the front side and the suspension frame disposed on the rear side respectively connected to a front-side end and a rear-side end thereof, wherein:the pair of suspension frames each include side members extending in a front/rear direction running frontward and rearward along a vehicle on two sides of the vehicle, a cross-member connecting the side members with each other and a suspension mounting portion at which a suspension is mounted;the center frame includes side members with a hollow section extending in the front/rear direction running frontward and rearward on the two sides of the vehicle, and a cross-member connecting the side members with each other; anda front-side end and a rear-side end of each of the side members at the center frame are used as connecting portions at which side members of the pair of suspension frames ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

SIDE MEMBER FOR A REAR FRAME OF A VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20130221709A1
Автор: MILDNER Udo
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

The present invention relates to a side member in shell design for a rear frame of a self-supporting body of a motor vehicle, having a lower shell and an upper shell which are connected to each other in a fixed manner and at least in portions for a closed hollow member, wherein the lower shell is assembled from three shell parts, which in extension direction of the side member are arranged one after the other, wherein a middle shell part arranged between the two other shell parts at least in portions is formed as metal cast component, in particular steel cast component. 1. A side member in shell configuration for a rear frame of a self-supporting body of a motor vehicle , the side member comprising:a lower shell having three shell parts that, in an extension direction of the side member, are arranged one after the other, wherein a middle shell part of the three shell parts is arranged at least in portions between the other two of the three shell parts and is configured as a metal cast component; andan upper shell connected to the lower shell in a fixed manner and at least in portions forms a closed hollow member with the lower shell.2. The side member according to claim 1 , wherein the middle shell part is configured as a steel cast component.3. The side member according to claim 1 , wherein the middle shell part has a maximum wall thickness of about 2.5 mm.4. The side member according to claim 3 , wherein the middle shell part has the maximum wall thickness in the range of from about 1.5 mm to about 2.5 mm.5. The side member according to claim 1 , wherein the middle shell part comprises an integrated connecting region for connecting non-body vehicle parts.6. The side member according to claim 5 , wherein the middle shell part comprises a connecting region for connecting an axle swingarm claim 5 , wherein the connecting region is configured as a box-shaped hollow profile.7. The side member according to claim 1 , wherein a front shell part of the three shell parts is ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Cross-Member Assembly with Adhesive Reservoirs

Номер: US20130229005A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A method of manufacturing a vehicle cross-member assembly includes: adding adhesive to an adhesive reservoir in an interconnecting member composed of a first material; overlapping a first rail composed of a second material with the interconnecting member; and welding the interconnecting member to a second rail in a position perpendicular with respect to the second rail. The second rail is composed of a different material than the first rail.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Chassis frame assembly structure for electrical vehicle for disabled person

Номер: US20130249203A1
Автор: Jin Hong JUNG
Принадлежит: DUCKWONENT CO Ltd

The present invention relates to a chassis frame assembly structure for an electrical vehicle, wherein welding assembly units are formed by attachment and welding at respective portions in each of which channel-shaped frames made of aluminum and each configured to have a hollow structure are coupled. The chassis frame assembly structure includes a plurality of fastening holes formed at proper interval close to the welding assembly unit of the chassis frames; reinforcement members each configured to have a channel shape, surround the periphery of the welding assembly unit of the chassis frame, and have a plurality of assembly holes, corresponding to the respective fastening holes, formed at proper intervals in one face of the reinforcement member; and fastening members assembled with the assembly holes and the fastening holes, wherein the reinforcement member is positioned at the outside of the chassis frame.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

DIAGONAL STRUT DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND MOTOR VEHICLE UNDERFLOOR REINFORCED BY MEANS OF DIAGONAL STRUCTURE DEVICE

Номер: US20130249249A1
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A diagonal strut device () for reinforcing arrangement on an undercarriage of a motor vehicle. The diagonal strut device () has a plurality of struts () made from a fibre-reinforced plastic composite material, which extend away from a central joint element (). Each strut () can be connected to the undercarriage via it's end facing away from the central joint element (). For this, a connecting joint element () is arranged on the end of each strut () facing away from the central joint element (). The central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are formed from a light metal material. The central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are then connected to the struts () by an at least firmly bonded cast joint. Further, a method for the production of a diagonal strut device (), as well as a motor vehicle undercarriage, which uses the diagonal strut device () for reinforcement. 111. A diagonal strut device () for reinforcing arrangement on an undercarriage of a motor vehicle , wherein the diagonal strut device () comprises:{'b': '3', 'a central joint element (),'}{'b': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'a plurality of struts () made from a fibre-reinforced plastic composite material, which extend away from the central joint element (), wherein each strut () has an end facing the central joint element and an end facing away from the central joint element, and can be connected to the undercarriage via the end facing away from the central joint element (), and'}{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'a connecting joint element () arranged on the end of each strut () facing away from the central joint element () to provide the connection to the undercarriage, that'}{'b': 3', '4', '2, 'wherein the central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are formed from a light metal material and are connected to the struts () by an at least firmly-bonded cast joint.'}21342234234. The diagonal strut device () according to claim 1 , wherein the central joint element () and/or ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Subframe structure

Номер: US20130249250A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

The present invention comprises: a front subframe consisting of steel and divided in the front-rear direction of the vehicle; and a rear subframe consisting of light metal such as an aluminum alloy. The front subframe comprises a press-formed body formed by pressing. The rear subframe comprises a die-cast body formed by die-casting. The front subframe and the rear subframe are joined together by friction stir welding while the left and right rear side sections of the rear subframe are superposed on the upper surfaces of the thin plate sections of the front subframe.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle Frame Assemblies with Threaded Connections

Номер: US20130264842A1
Принадлежит:

A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame, includes: forming compatible threads on a first rail composed of a first material and a second rail composed of a second material; forming a pair of locators on the first and second rails, said locators configured to indicate an alignment condition of the first rail and second rail when screwed together; and screwing together the first rail and second rail. 1. A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame , comprising:forming compatible threads on a first rail composed of a first material and a second rail composed of a second material;forming a pair of locators on the first and second rails, said locators configured to indicate an alignment condition of the first rail and second rail when screwed together; andscrewing together the first rail and second rail.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming compatible threads on the first rail and second rail includes forming a well in the threads configured to hold adhesive therein.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:adding adhesive to the threads between the first and second rails.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:forming a bolt;forming compatible threads on the bolt and the locators; andthreading the bolt through locators.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the first rail to have a first cross-sectional configuration in a first section and a second cross-sectional configuration in a second section;wherein the first rail includes compatible threads in the second section.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:forming a mechanical stop on an outer surface of the first rail configured to distribute a clamp load on the second rail to the outer surface of the first rail.7. A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame claim 5 , comprising:forming compatible threads on an interconnecting member (ICM) and a first rail composed of a first material;screwing together the ICM and first rail; andwelding the ICM to a second rail composed of a second ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Front portion structure of vehicle body

Номер: US20130264843A1
Автор: Yoshiyuki Toba
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A front portion structure of a vehicle body includes: a dashboard lower panel extending in a vehicle width direction; an outrigger provided under the dashboard lower panel and extending outwards from the front side frame in the vehicle width direction; and a side sill extending from the outer portion of the outrigger in the vehicle width direction, toward the back of the vehicle; a footrest portion for a passenger, formed to the dashboard lower panel; and a reinforcing plate to reinforce the footrest portion, joined to the dashboard lower panel and covering the footrest portion from the passenger space side. A flange is formed to the reinforcing plate, and is joined to a side face of a side sill inner panel of the side sill.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

BODYWORK ARRANGEMENT FOR A FRONT END AND A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130270869A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Bodywork arrangement comprising longitudinal members and cross-members that are connected at node points to other lateral structural elements to form part of a passenger compartment and part of a vehicle front end. Longitudinal members are provided at the lower side of the passenger compartment. Front-end longitudinal members are arranged on the vehicle front end. A front region of the passenger compartment has a floor cross-member, a splashboard cross-member, an armature cross-member and laterally arranged A-column elements. The floor cross-member together with the splashboard cross-member and two lateral structural elements form a lower trapezoidal structure. The splashboard cross-member together with the armature cross-member () and two lateral structural elements forms an upper trapezoidal structure. The space between the upper trapezoidal structure and the lower trapezoidal structure defines the foot space of the passenger compartment. 1. A symmetrical bodywork arrangement for a passenger compartment and a front end of a vehicle having on each side of the vehicle structural components comprising:a first longitudinal member provided at a lower portion of the passenger compartment;a second longitudinal member arranged in the front end;a third longitudinal member arranged in the front end and disposed above the second longitudinal member;a floor cross-member provided in a front region of the passenger compartment;a splashboard cross-member provided in a front region of the passenger compartment;an armature cross-member provided in a front region of the passenger compartment;an A-column beam laterally arranged in a front region of the passenger compartment;a lower lateral structural element that joins the floor cross-member and the splashboard cross-member to form a lower trapezoidal sub-assembly;an upper lateral structural element that joins the splashboard cross-member and the armature cross-member to form an upper trapezoidal sub-assembly, wherein the upper ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Semi-Generic Underframe Assembly for a Vehicle

Номер: US20130277928A1
Принадлежит: Soucy International Inc.

A semi-generic underframe assembly configured to be mounted to an underside of a vehicle is disclosed. The underframe assembly provides preconfigured mounting locations where track systems used to replace wheels can be properly mounted. The underframe assembly comprises at least one customized adapter frame particularly configured to be mounted at specific locations on the underside of a specific model of vehicle, and at least one generic adapter frame configured to be mounted to the customized adapter frame, the at least one generic adapter frame generally comprising the preconfigured mounting locations. The underframe assembly generally allows track systems to be mounted to the vehicle while avoiding attachment at inconvenient and/or weak locations. 2) A semi-generic underframe assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the generic adapter frame comprises a central portion claim 1 , a first lateral portion claim 1 , and a second lateral portion.3) A semi-generic underframe assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second generic mating portion is located on the central portion.4) A semi-generic underframe assembly as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a second customized adapter frame and a third customized adapter frame claim 2 , the second customized adapter frame being configured to be mounted to the underside of the vehicle at a second location and to the generic adapter frame claim 2 , the third customized adapter frame being configured to be mounted to the underside of the vehicle at a third location and to the generic adapter frame.5) A semi-generic underframe assembly as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the generic adapter frame comprises a third generic mating portion located on the first lateral portion claim 4 , and a fourth generic mating portion located on the second lateral portion claim 4 , wherein the second customized adapter frame comprises a second customized mating portion configured to be attached at the second location on the underside of ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Support Of An Axle Transmission In The Rear Region Of A Passenger Vehicle

Номер: US20130292932A1
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A support of an axle transmission in the rear region of a passenger vehicle on a rear axle carrier and on the floor panel structure of the vehicle body in a further connecting point with the interposition of elastic supports is provided. On the output side, the transmission is supported on the sole transverse member of the rear axle carrier, which includes two longitudinal members, and on the input side the transmission is fixed to the floor panel structure via a serial connection of two elastic supports with a mass body arranged therebetween. The transmission may be fixed to two connecting points on the floor panel structure, the connecting points lying next to each other substantially in the transverse direction. Two such serial connections of elastic supports may be provided with a common mass body with a weight ranging from 3 to 7 kilograms.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Modular frame structure for off road vehicle

Номер: US20130300096A1
Принадлежит: Club Car LLC

A frame assembly for an off-road vehicle including a left frame rail and a right frame rail that are identical to each other, a front frame module that includes at least one left toot and at least one right foot, an occupant frame module that includes at least one left foot and at least one right foot, a rear frame module that includes at least one left foot and at least one right foot, and a plurality of identical adapters mounting the components to the left and right frame rails.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

DIAGONAL STRUT DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND MOTOR VEHICLE UNDERFLOOR REINFORCED BY MEANS OF THE DIAGONAL STRUT DEVICE

Номер: US20130300158A1
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A diagonal strut device () for reinforcing arrangement on an undercarriage of a motor vehicle. A plurality of struts () made from a fibre-reinforced plastic composite material extend away from a central joint element (). Each strut () can be connected to the undercarriage via this from the end facing away from the central joint element (). For this, a connecting joint element () is arranged on the end of each strut () facing away from the central joint element (), wherein the central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are formed from a light metal material. The central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are then connected to the struts () by an at least positive connection. The central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are each formed from several individual elements joined together. 112-. (canceled)1311. A diagonal strut device () for reinforcing arrangement on an undercarriage of a motor vehicle , wherein the diagonal strut device () comprises:{'b': '3', 'a central joint element (), and'}{'b': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'a plurality of struts () made from a fibre-reinforced plastic composite material, which extend away from the central joint element (), wherein each strut () can be connected to the undercarriage via this from the end facing away from the central joint element (),'}{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'wherein a connecting joint element () is arranged on the end of each strut () facing away from the central joint element () to provide the connection to the undercarriage,'}{'b': 3', '4, 'wherein the central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are formed from a light metal material, and'}{'b': 3', '4', '2, 'wherein the central joint element () and the connecting joint elements () are formed respectively from several joined individual elements, and are connected to the struts () by an at least positive connection.'}14134. The diagonal strut device () according to claim 13 , wherein the joined individual ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL CHASSIS APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20130306394A1
Автор: Theodore Chris P.
Принадлежит: Theodore & Associates LLC

A universal chassis apparatus for an automotive vehicle includes a battery and/or fuel storage compartment in a rigid backbone structure. In another aspect, a vehicle chassis that incorporates the engine structure, transaxle structure and a backbone structure provided as a unitary structure onto which other components of a vehicle, such as suspension, steering, body and crash absorbers may be attached. The backbone structure is a closed tubular structure in which a relatively rigid drive shaft can be supported for rotational power delivery between the engine and the transaxle. 1. An automotive vehicle chassis apparatus comprising:a central backbone structure enclosing an energy storage compartment therein;an engine;a first structure coupled adjacent to one end of the backbone structure and including the engine;a second structure coupled adjacent to an opposite end of the backbone structure and including at least one of: a transaxle and a wheel suspension;the central backbone structure being rigidly attached to the first and second structures such that ride, handling and impact crash loads are primarily transmitted between the first and second structures by the central backbone structure; anda middle of the central backbone structure has a smaller lateral width than do either of the first and second structures.2. The chassis apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the central backbone structure further comprises a longitudinally elongated section and a laterally crossing section claim 1 , defining a substantially T-shape as viewed from above.3. The chassis apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal and laterally crossing sections of the backbone structure are contiguously hollow and include the energy storage compartment in both sections thereof.4. The chassis apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a seat assembly claim 2 , wherein the laterally crossing section of the backbone structure is located under the seat assembly.5. The chassis apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

CHASSIS PART, IN PARTICULAR JUNCTION ELEMENT OR SUB-FRAME CONTAINING AN ALUMINUM SECONDARY ALLOY

Номер: US20130320715A1
Принадлежит: KSM CASTINGS GROUP GMBH

The invention relates to a chassis part, in particular a junction element for connecting a plurality of hollow sections in a frame construction, in particular for a motor vehicle, or in particular on a sub-frame for a motor vehicle. 1: Chassis part , particularly a node element for connecting multiple hollow profiles in a frame construction , particularly for a motor vehicle , or a subframe for a motor vehicle , wherein the chassis part , particularly the node element or the subframe , has a cast piece that consists of at least one Al secondary alloy.2: Chassis according to claim 1 , wherein the chassis part claim 1 , particularly the node element or the subframe claim 1 , consists of a cast piece that consists of at least one Al secondary alloy.3: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy is an Al—Si secondary alloy.4: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has a Si content of maximally 12 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of maximally 11 wt.-%.5: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has a Si content of at least 3 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of at least 5 wt.-% claim 1 , particularly preferably of at least 7 wt.-%.6: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has a Mg content of maximally 0.6 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of maximally 0.5 wt.-% claim 1 , particularly preferably of maximally 0.4 wt.-%.7: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has a Mg content of at least 0.2 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of at least 0.25 wt.-%.8: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has an Fe content of maximally 0.8 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of maximally 0.7 wt.-% claim 1 , particularly preferably of maximally 0.6 wt.-%.9: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al secondary alloy has an Fe content of at least 0.2 wt.-% claim 1 , preferably of at least 0.3 wt.-%.10: Chassis part according to claim 1 , wherein the Al ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

BOTTOM CHASSIS, METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20140033536A1
Автор: Park Sang-Joon
Принадлежит: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Provided are a bottom chassis, a method of fabricating the same, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) including the same. The bottom chassis is fabricated using an aluminum alloy plate including, by weight, 0.5 to 1.5% manganese, 0.8 to 1.5% magnesium, 0.01 to 0.03% titanium, less than 0.02% molybdenum, and 96% or more aluminum. 1. A method of fabricating a bottom chassis , the method comprising:fabricating an aluminum alloy plate by preparing an aluminum alloy material, rolling the aluminum alloy material at a reduction ratio of 50% or more, and annealing the rolled aluminum alloy material for at least 13 hour; andfabricating the bottom chassis by processing the aluminum alloy plate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy plate comprises claim 1 , by weight claim 1 , 0.5 to 1.5% manganese claim 1 , 0.8 to 1.5% magnesium claim 1 , 0.01 to 0.03% titanium claim 1 , less than 0.02% molybdenum claim 1 , and 96% or more aluminum.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the aluminum alloy plate further comprises claim 2 , by weight claim 2 , 0.1 to 0.3% silicon claim 2 , 0.4 to 0.6% iron claim 2 , 0.1 to 0.2% copper claim 2 , less than 0.03% chrome claim 2 , and less than 0.05% zinc.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rolling of the aluminum alloy material is performed such that the aluminum alloy plate has a thickness of 0.6 to 1.2 mm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the rolling of the aluminum alloy material claim 1 , the aluminum alloy material is cold-rolled.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annealing of the rolled aluminum alloy material comprises heat-treating the rolled aluminum alloy material for at least 7 hours and then performing furnace cooling for at least 5 hours.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the heat-treating of the rolled aluminum alloy material is performed at a temperature ranging from 400 to 420° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabricating of the aluminum alloy plate further comprises performing tension leveling after ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

BEAM MEMBER

Номер: US20140049030A1
Принадлежит: F-TECH INC.

In a beam member having a cylindrical beam main body with a first end portion and a second end portion in which respective end surfaces oppose and partially abut to each other in a circumferential direction of the beam main body to define a slit portion, a bracket member straddles the first end portion and the second end in the circumferential direction to be welded to an outer surface of the beam main body so as to cover the slit portion between a first welding portion and a second welding portion that weld abutting portions of the respective end surfaces of the first end portion and the second end portion. 1. A beam member comprising:a cylindrical beam main body that is formed by rolling a plate-shaped member;a first end portion and a second end portion of the beam main body in which respective end surfaces oppose and partially abut to each other in a circumferential direction of the beam main body;a slit portion of the beam main body that is formed by causing the first end portion and the second end portion to be spaced away from each other in the circumferential direction at a central portion of the beam main body in an axial direction of the beam main body;a first welding portion and a second welding portion of the beam main body that weld abutting portions of the respective end surfaces of the first end portion and the second end portion to each other so as to sandwich the slit portion therebetween in the axial direction; anda bracket member that straddles the first end portion and the second end in the circumferential direction to be welded to an outer surface of the beam main body so as to cover the slit portion between the first welding portion and the second welding portion in the axial direction.2. The beam member according to claim 1 , wherein the slit portion is defined by causing a first half-slit portion that is formed at the first end portion to cooperate with a second half-slit portion that is formed at the second end portion and has a size equal to ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Chassis Frame

Номер: US20140049032A1
Принадлежит: Hiruta Kogyo Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Motors Corp

A chassis frame ( 1 ) including connection members ( 13 ) each configured by a pipe that is connected to a vehicle body frame. Each connection member ( 13 ) is provided with an attachment part ( 2 ) at an end of the pipe. The attachment part ( 2 ) includes a flat attachment face ( 21 ) formed by flatly crashing an end of the pipe to form the overlapped portion where a plate of the pipe is overlapped. The flat attachment face ( 21 ) is provided on a center in left and right direction of the overlapped portion. A shape of the end of the pipe is a substantially gate shape in its cross section. The attachment part ( 2 ) further includes longitudinal ribs ( 22 ) bending from the flat attachment face ( 21 ) to both left and right sides of the overlapped portion. Each longitudinal rib ( 22 ) is formed with a through hole ( 221 ) communicating an outside and an inner side of each connection member ( 13 ) by expanding a folded edge of the overlapped portion, the through hole is shortened by cutting the plate of the pipe surrounding an opening of the through hole ( 221 ).

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND CROSSMEMBER

Номер: US20140049075A1
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A connection arrangement for connecting two tube pieces of a crossmember for a vehicle has a first attachment element made of a first material, wherein the first attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to at least a first tube piece which comprises the first material. Furthermore, the first attachment element has a second attachment element which is fastened to the first attachment element, wherein the second attachment element consists essentially of a second material differing from the first material, wherein the second attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to a second tube piece which comprises the second material. Furthermore, a crossmember has such a connection arrangement. 1. A connection arrangement for connecting two tube pieces of a crossmember for a vehicle , comprisinga first tube having a first material,a first attachment element essentially made of the first material and arranged to be solidly connected to the first tube piece in material-bonded manner,a second tube having a second material different from the first material,a second attachment element essentially made of the second material and fastened to the first attachment element, the second attachment element arranged to be solidly connected to the second tube piece in material-bonded manner.2. The connection arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element are arranged in succession aligned in the longitudinal direction.3. The connection arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element are tubular.4. The connection arrangement according to claim 3 , wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element have different wail thicknesses.5. The connection arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first attachment element and the second attachment element have different cross sections.6. The connection ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Support structure for a vehicle wheel suspension

Номер: US20140062047A1
Принадлежит: DAF Trucks NV

A support assembly for receiving a vehicle wheel suspension and adapted for mounting to a vehicle structure, is disclosed that includes: a transverse body ( 3, 203, 303 ) having opposite ends; a left hand anchoring strut ( 9, 209, 309 ) extending downwardly from the transverse body ( 3, 203, 303 ) to define a distal left hand lower end; a right hand anchoring strut ( 7, 207, 307 ) extending downwardly from the transverse body ( 3, 203, 303 ) to define a distal right hand lower end. Separately attached left hand and right hand external reinforcing elements ( 31, 33; 231, 233, 333 ) each extend from an adjacent one of the opposite ends of the transverse body ( 3, 203, 303 ) to a connecting area ( 35, 37; 235, 335, 337 ) adjacent the respective one of the left and right hand distal lower ends of the downwardly extending anchoring struts ( 7, 9; 207, 209, 307, 309 ).

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Working Vehicle

Номер: US20140097591A1
Принадлежит: Kubota Corp

The cover member has an outer edge portion configured by the upper end extending portion, the front end extending portion, and the rear end extending portion in which a front end of the upper end extending portion and an upper end of the front end extending portion are connect to each other, and a rear end of the upper end extending portion and an upper end of the rear end extending portion are connected to each other.

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Connecting structure for heavy vehicle

Номер: US20140097635A1
Автор: Munjin Kim
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A connecting structure for a heavy vehicle may include a floor frame, a side pillar, and a skirt rail having a side rail to be selectively connected with the floor frame and an upper rail to be selectively connected with the side pillar, wherein the floor frame and the side rail may be joined together by a first fastening member and the side pillar and the skirt rail may be joined to each other by a second fastening member.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

Номер: US20220001925A1
Автор: NOGUCHI Satoru
Принадлежит:

A subframe structure includes: a pair of right and left vehicle body side frames disposed at side portions of a vehicle body; a vehicle body cross-member extending in a vehicle width direction between the vehicle body side frames; and a pair of right and left longitudinal members extending along the vehicle body side frames. Each longitudinal member includes: a first bent portion disposed in a middle of the longitudinal member at which the longitudinal member extending in the longitudinal direction is bent toward outside in the vehicle width direction; a front end portion extending outward in the vehicle width direction from the first bent portion toward the vehicle body side frame; a first attachment portion provided in proximity to the first bent portion and attached to the vehicle body cross-member; and a second attachment portion provided on the front end portion and attached to the vehicle body side frame. 1. A subframe structure comprising:a pair of right and left vehicle body side frames disposed at side portions of a vehicle body and extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle;a vehicle body cross-member extending in a vehicle width direction between the vehicle body side frames; anda pair of right and left longitudinal members extending along the vehicle body side frames at positions centrally spaced apart in the vehicle width direction for a predetermined distance from the vehicle body side frames, a first bent portion disposed in a middle of the longitudinal member at which the longitudinal member extending in the longitudinal direction is bent toward outside in the vehicle width direction;', 'a front end portion extending outward in the vehicle width direction from the first bent portion toward the vehicle body side frame;', 'a first attachment portion provided in proximity to the first bent portion and attached to the vehicle body cross-member; and', 'a second attachment portion provided on the front end portion and attached to the vehicle body ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

CAST DATUMS FOR WHEELBASE TUNING

Номер: US20150001893A1
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A product comprising a rear rail having multiple pre-determined datum features or holes which may be used in determining the length of the wheelbase of a vehicle and a method for making the same. 1. A product comprising:a rear rail;wherein the rear rail includes a planar base portion; andwherein the planar base portion includes multiple pre-determined datum features.2. A product of wherein the multiple pre-determined datum features include a front hole and a rear hole.3. A product of wherein the front hole and the rear hole are each constructed and arranged to engage a pin on a pallet.4. A product of wherein the front hole is a datum point for a long wheelbase and wherein the rear hole is a datum point for a short wheelbase.5. A product of wherein the pallet is attached to a geo-pallet conveyor system.6. A product of wherein the rear rail is high pressure die cast.7. A method comprising:providing a first design or a first reusable casting die for producing a vehicle rear rail having multiple pre-determined datum features;producing a first vehicle rear rail and a second vehicle rear rail from the first design or the first reusable casting die;wherein the first vehicle rear rail and the second vehicle rear rail are identical;using the first vehicle rear rail to make a first vehicle having a first wheelbase and using the second vehicle rear rail to make a second vehicle having a second wheelbase; andwherein the second wheelbase is longer than the first wheelbase.8. A method of wherein at least one of the multiple pre-determined datum features engage a pin on a pallet.9. A method as set forth in wherein the multiple pre-determined datum features include a front hole and a rear hole.10. A method as set forth in wherein the front hole and the rear hole are each constructed and arranged to engage a pin on a pallet.11. A method as set forth in wherein the front hole is a datum point for a long wheelbase and wherein the rear hole is a datum point for a short wheelbase.12. A ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

CROSS MEMBER FOR A FRAME OF A VEHICLE AS WELL AS FRAME FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20150001894A1
Принадлежит:

A cross member for a frame of a vehicle. The cross member provides a particularly high stiffness of the frame and has a particularly low weight. A a first support arrangement () having 4, 5, 6 or more support legs connects a cross member () to a first frame rail () of the frame (), and a second support arrangement () having 4, 5, 6 or more further support legs (-) connect the cross member () to a second frame rail () of the frame (). At least two of the four support legs of the respective first and second support arrangement are bent upwards from the base portion, the other support legs () being bent downwards. 210142026adad. The cross member () according to wherein the base portion () and the support legs (- claim 1 , -) are formed in one piece.31010142026adad. The cross member () according to claim 1 , wherein the cross member () with the base portion () and the support legs (- claim 1 , -) is formed in one piece by stamping.41010. The cross member () according to claim 1 , wherein the cross member () is made from aluminum or aluminum alloy.51010. The cross member () according to wherein the cross member () is made from 6013-T6 aluminum alloy.610142026adad. The cross member () according to claim 1 , wherein the base portion () and/or the support legs (- claim 1 , -) have a wall thickness of ⅜ inch or less.710202026262020262620202626a,d,a,db,c,b,ca,d,a,d. The cross member () according to claim 1 , wherein the respective support legs () bent upwards are spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle claim 1 , the respective other two support legs () being arranged between the respective support legs () bent upwards.810202630101612adadahab. The cross member () according to claim 1 , wherein the support legs (- claim 1 , -) each have a flange (-) via which the cross member () is capable of being connected to respective lateral frame rails (-) of the frame ().91030303030202026263030303020202626a,d,e,ha,d,a,db,c,f,gb,c,b,c. The cross member () ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Underbody for a Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20170001507A1
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Underbodies for motor vehicles are provided herein. An example underbody is configured to form a hybrid uni-body with an upper body of an electric motor vehicle and the like. The underbody provides a configurable platform for use in multiple motor vehicle product lines, accommodating vehicles of various sizes having various upper bodies. 1. A motor vehicle underbody comprising:a battery sub-assembly, the battery sub-assembly comprising a cover and body, the body comprising a sidewall forming a battery cavity;a scaleable outer peripheral frame forming an opening configured to receive the battery sub-assembly;a front end configured to receive a front drivetrain;a rear end configured to receive a rear drivetrain, the scaleable outer peripheral frame being disposed between the front end and the rear end; andjoints disposed along the scaleable outer peripheral frame for coupling the underbody to an upper body of the motor vehicle.2. The underbody according to claim 1 , wherein the front end comprises a pair of front rails and a front bumper claim 1 , further wherein the pair of front rails extend from a first transition section and a second transition section.3. The underbody according to claim 2 , wherein the front end further comprises a first front cross member and a second front cross member claim 2 , further wherein a front panel extends between the front cross members and the transition sections.4. The underbody according to claim 2 , wherein the rear end comprises a pair of rear rails and a rear bumper claim 2 , further wherein the pair of rear rails extend from a third transition section and a fourth transition section.5. The underbody according to claim 4 , wherein the pair of front rails claim 4 , the pair of rear rails claim 4 , or the battery sub-assembly is configured to be selectively lengthened or shortened.6. The underbody according to claim 4 , wherein the outer peripheral frame is defined by the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , third claim 4 , and ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE CHASSIS COMPRISING TWO REINFORCED SIDE MEMBERS

Номер: US20170001509A1
Принадлежит: RENAULT S.A.S.

A motor vehicle chassis comprises two side members that are at least partially hollow and have an approximately rectangular cross-section, and two identical reinforcement parts each capable of engaging with a side member to support a power train in an engine compartment of the motor vehicle. Each reinforcement part comprises a substantially parallelepipedic stamped metal sheet open on one face. Each reinforcement part is disposed entirely inside one of the side members and comprises two orifices in a first face and two orifices in a second face, which is separate from and orthogonal to the first face. The four orifices are tapped so as to define four identical nuts. 1. A motor vehicle chassis comprising two side members that are at least partially hollow and have an approximately rectangular cross-section , and two identical reinforcement parts each capable of engaging with a side member to support a power train in an engine compartment of the motor vehicle , characterized in that each reinforcement part comprises a substantially parallelepipedic stamped metal sheet open on one face , each reinforcement part being disposed entirely inside one of the side members , each reinforcement part comprising two orifices in a first face and two orifices in a second face , which is separate from and orthogonal to the first face , the four orifices being tapped so as to define four identical nuts.2. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , in which each reinforcement part is made in one piece.3. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , in which the stamped metal sheet of each reinforcement part comprises tabs folded one on top of the other and welded by welding points.4. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , in which each reinforcement part comprises grooves formed on at least one of its outer faces and able to define ribs on the corresponding inner faces.5. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , in which each reinforcement part is fixed by welding points to the inside of the side member.6. ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

MOBILE STRUCTURE HAVING SUFFICIENT INTERNAL STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY TO ELIMINATE LOAD-BEARING PERIMETER SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Номер: US20160001691A1
Автор: Andretich Micah F.
Принадлежит:

A mobile structure includes first and second rigid frames and first and second horizontal roof supports supported by the rigid frame. Each of the rigid frames includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a lateral rigid frame support extending perpendicularly at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support. The mobile structure further includes a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, a wheel-axle assembly under the floor, and leveling assemblies that are extendable away from the floor. Each leveling assembly is in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first rigid frame. 1. A mobile structure with ample interior space unobstructed by structural members , the mobile structure comprising: a first vertical support;', 'a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support; and', 'a lateral rigid frame support extending at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support;, 'first and second rigid frames each includingfirst and second horizontal roof supports, the first and second horizontal roof supports being supported by the first and second rigid frames, and being mutually parallel;a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, each of the vertical supports of the rigid frames extending through the floor;a wheel-axle assembly disposed under the floor,leveling assemblies that are extendable down from the floor, each leveling assembly being in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first and second rigid frames;a hitch in towing relationship with the floor; and a first longitudinal eave support;', 'a second longitudinal eave support substantially parallel to the first longitudinal eave support; and, 'an eave support assembly disposed above and supported by the first and second horizontal ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Utility Work Vehicle

Номер: US20170001549A1
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Provided is a utility work vehicle including an engine section, a speed changer device and a belt type stepless speed changer device, a rear frame supporting the engine section, and a main frame supporting the rear frame. The rear frame includes right and left rear wheel supporting portions, each of which has a front supporting member and a rear supporting member extending upwards from the rear frame. The rear supporting member disposed on more rear side of the vehicle body than the belt type stepless speed changer device has its upper end connected to a rear frame portion of the main frame. The front supporting member is disposed on more laterally outer side of the vehicle body than the belt type stepless speed changer device. Between an upper end of the front supporting member and the rear frame portion, there is formed a space that allows attachment/detachment of a speed changer cover detachably attached to the belt type stepless speed changer device from a laterally outer side of the vehicle body. 1. A utility work vehicle comprising:an engine section including an engine having its output shaft oriented laterally along a right/left direction of a vehicle body, a speed changer device having its input shaft oriented laterally along the right/left direction of the vehicle body, the speed changer device being disposed rearwardly of the engine, and a belt type stepless speed changer device disposed on one right/left side of the engine and the speed changer device and configured to transmit power from the engine to the speed changer device;a rear frame supporting the engine section, the rear frame including right and left rear wheel supporting portions provided at right and left end portions disposed on more laterally outer sides of the vehicle body than the engine section and configured to support right and left rear wheels via right and left rear suspensions, each one of the right and left rear wheel support portions having a front supporting member and a rear ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY LOWER PART STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210001926A1
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A vehicle body lower part structure includes: a floor panel; and a vehicle body frame member including a frame body, an inner side wall, a joint flange projecting inward in a vehicle width direction from an inner surface of the inner side wall in the vehicle width direction, and having a joining surface on which an end of the floor panel in the vehicle width direction is stacked and to which the end of the floor panel in the vehicle width direction is joined, and a recess provided to the frame body, recessed outward in the vehicle width direction from the inner surface of the inner side wall in the vehicle width direction, and having a surface that is continuous and flush with the joining surface of the joint flange. 1. A vehicle body lower part structure comprising:a floor panel disposed in a lower part of a vehicle body; and a frame body provided on a side of the floor panel in a vehicle width direction, extending along a vehicle front-rear direction, and having an open cross section or a closed cross section,', 'an inner side wall provided at an inner end of the frame body in the vehicle width direction and extending along a vehicle up-down direction and the vehicle front-rear direction,', 'a joint flange projecting inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner surface of the inner side wall in the vehicle width direction, having a thickness in the vehicle up-down direction, and having a joining surface on which an end of the floor panel in the vehicle width direction is stacked and to which the end of the floor panel in the vehicle width direction is joined, and', 'a recess provided to the frame body, recessed outward in the vehicle width direction from the inner surface of the inner side wall in the vehicle width direction, and having a surface that is continuous and flush with the joining surface of the joint flange., 'a vehicle body frame member including'}2. The vehicle body lower part structure according to claim 1 , wherein a non-joining surface that ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle suspension cradle structure

Номер: US20170001666A1
Автор: Vincent Lavilluniere
Принадлежит: RENAULT SAS

A front unit of a motor vehicle includes a transverse beam forming a casing with a steering rack and having, at ends of the transverse beam, protuberances arranged to be fixed to a receiving structure of the vehicle. The front unit also includes two suspension arms, each positioned at one of the ends of the transverse beam and each having at least one first and one second pivot joint. The transverse beam includes a fixing interface to receive a single pivot joint of each of the suspension arms.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

JOINT FOR AN UNDERBODY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001667A1
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A joint for a vehicle can direct forces away from an interior of the vehicle and along a frame rail. The joint can pivot when subjected to a high force, and the pivoting action can redirect and redistribute the force away from a passenger compartment. The joint can comprise multiple pivot points. 1. A scalable vehicle frame for a vehicle , the scalable vehicle frame comprising: a first transition section, a second transition section, a third transition section and a fourth transition section,', the first transition section is coupled to the second transition section via a first scalable center frame section,', 'the third transition section is coupled to the fourth transition section via a second scalable center frame section,', 'the first transition section is coupled to the third transition section via a first scalable cross member, and', 'the second transition section is coupled to the fourth transition section via a second scalable cross member; and, 'wherein], 'an underbody including a first scalable mounting rail coupled to the first scalable center frame section; and', 'a second scalable mounting rail coupled to the second scalable center frame section,, 'an upper body including a length of the vehicle frame is adjustable based on adjustment of the first scalable center frame section, the second scalable center frame section, the first scalable mounting rail and the second scalable mounting rail, and', 'a width of the vehicle frame is adjustable based on adjustment of the first scalable cross member and the second scalable cross member., 'wherein2. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein the first transition section is positioned at a front-left of the vehicle claim 1 , the second transition section is positioned at a rear-left of the vehicle claim 1 , the third transition section is positioned at a front-right of the vehicle claim 1 , and the fourth transition section is positioned at a rear-right of the vehicle.3. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , further ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

CROSS MEMBER WITH INNER FLANGES

Номер: US20180001931A1

A cross member including a base including a first side wall inclined at a first angle with the base and a second side wall inclined at a second angle with the base creating a hollow portion between the first side wall and a second side wall, a first outer flange and a second outer flange projecting from the first side wall and the second side wall, respectively, in a direction away from the hollow portion, and a first inner flange projecting from a top side of the first side wall into the hollow portion, wherein the base, the first side wall and the second side wall, the first outer flange and the second outer flange, and the first inner flange form an open cross-section. 1. A cross member comprising:a base including a first side wall inclined at a first angle with the base and a second side wall inclined at a second angle with the base creating a hollow portion between the first side wall and a second side wall;a first outer flange and a second outer flange projecting from a top side of the first side wall and the second side wall, respectively, in a direction away from the hollow portion; anda first inner flange projecting from the top side of the first side wall into the hollow portion, wherein the base, the first side wall and the second side wall, the first outer flange and the second outer flange, and the first inner flange form an open cross-section, whereinthe first inner flange is offset from the first outer flange towards the base to avoid contact with a floor attached to the first outer flange.2. The cross member according to claim 1 , further comprising a second inner flange projecting from the second side wall into the hollow portion forming a symmetric cross-section.3. (canceled)4. The cross member according to claim 2 , wherein the second inner flange is offset from the second outer flange towards the base to avoid contact with the floor attached to the second outer flange.5. A cross member comprising:a base including a first side wall inclined at a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Structural Member and Structural Member for Vehicle

Номер: US20200001924A1
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A structural member includes a hat member and a closing plate . The length LY of the tubular portion formed by the hat member and the closing plate is 6 or more times the height H of a pair of side walls and . Each of the side walls and includes a high-strength portion A or A and low-strength portions B or B. The high-strength portion has a yield strength not less than 500 MPa. The low-strength portions have a yield strength of 60 to 85% of that of the high-strength portion. Each high-strength portion extends a distance not less than (⅔)H and not more than 3H as measured in the direction in which the ridges extend, and is provided such that the high-strength portions of the pair of side walls face each other. A pair of low-strength portions sandwich the associated high-strength portion. 1. A structural member comprising at least one closing plate and a hat member ,the hat member including:a top portion;two first ridges located on both edges of the top portion;two flanges joined to the closing plate;two second ridges located on edges of the two flanges; andtwo side walls each located between one of the two first ridges and one of the two second ridges,a length of a tubular portion formed by the hat member and the closing plate as measured in a direction in which the first ridges extend is 6 or more times a larger one H of dimensions of the two side walls as measured in a direction perpendicular to the top portion, andeach of the two side walls includes a high-strength portion and low-strength portions, the high-strength portions of the two side walls facing each other, each high-strength portion extending a distance not less than ⅔ times the dimension H and not more than 3 times the dimension H as measured in the direction in which the first ridges extend, the high-strength portion having a yield strength not less than 500 MPa, the low-strength portions sandwiching the high-strength portion as determined along the direction in which the first ridges extend, the low- ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Galvanized Vehicle Frame Assemblies and Methods for Forming the Same

Номер: US20200001925A1
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The present invention relates to a vehicle frame assembly and methods of forming such assemblies as well as bracket for use in such assemblies. The assemblies include crossmembers arranged transversely and one or more rails extending longitudinally with respect to the crossmembers. Brackets are provided for connecting the crossmembers to the rail, and each bracket includes a first plate, a second plate and a connection section connecting the first plate to the second plate and bridging an area between the first and second plates. The first plates and the second plates of the brackets are configured to engage and be secured to either a surface of the at least one rail or a surface of the plurality of crossmembers. The brackets are configures so that when the first plates are secured to the surface of a rail, the second plates are secured to the surface of a crossmember and when the first plates are secured to the surface of a crossmember, the second plates are secured to the surface of a rail. The plurality of crossmembers or the at least one rail or both are galvanized, and may be galvanized before assembly of the frame. The brackets may also be galvanized. 1. A vehicle frame assembly , comprising:a plurality of crossmembers arranged generally transversely and at least one rail extending generally longitudinally with respect to the plurality of crossmembers;a plurality of brackets each for connecting the plurality of crossmembers to the at least one rail, wherein each bracket comprises a first plate, a second plate and a connection section connecting the first plate to the second plate, the connection section configured to bridge an area between the first plate and the second plate;wherein the first plates and the second plates of the plurality of brackets are configured to engage and be secured to either a surface of the at least one rail or a surface of the plurality of crossmembers;wherein the plurality of brackets are configured such that when the first plates ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

BEARING PLATE FOR A VEHICLE BEARING

Номер: US20200001926A1

A bearing plate for a chassis bearing of a vehicle, having a main body with a bearing section for making full-area contact with a complementary bearing face of a component to be mounted, and having a receiving section for being received in a force-transmitting manner on a complementary receiving section of a chassis component. The bearing section is connected to the receiving section via at least two spring sections which have a spring structure or a sprung relative movability in the radial direction and a stabilization in the axial direction. 1. A bearing plate or a chassis bearing of a vehicle , said bearing plate comprising:a main body with a bearing section or making full-area contact with a complementary bearing face of a component to be mounted, anda receiving section for being received in a force-transmitting manner on a complementary receiving section of a chassis component,said bearing section being connected to the receiving section via at least two spring sections which have a spring structure for relative movability in a radial direction and a stabilization in an axial direction.2. The bearing plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two spring sections are arranged axially symmetrical about a bearing axis of the bearing section.3. The bearing plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two spring sections have identical or substantially identical spring structures.4. The bearing plate s claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two spring sections and the entire main body have a continuous or substantially continuous cross section in the axial direction.5. The bearing plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main body has support sections for full-area support against corresponding support sections of main bodies of adjacent bearing plates.6. The bearing plate as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two spring sections are arranged in an overlap-free manner with respect to one another.7. The bearing plate as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200001927A1
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A vehicle body structure includes a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction and a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The second structural member is connected to the first structural member. An off-center impact structure is connected to at least one of the first structural member and the second structural member. The off-center impact structure has a curved contact surface. The curved contact surface is laterally spaced from the other of the first structural member and the second structural member. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction;a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, the second structural member being connected to the first structural member; andan off-center impact structure connected to at least one of the first and second structural members, the off-center impact structure having a contact surface,the contact surface being spaced from the other of the first and second structural members.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 ,whereinthe contact surface is curved.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe second structural member is disposed between the off-center impact structure and a longitudinal center line of the vehicle in a lateral direction.4. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereina first height of the off-center impact structure is at least as large as a second height of the second structural member.5. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereina load distributing member is connected to the off-center impact structure.6. The vehicle body structure according to claim 5 , whereinthe load distributing member extends further rearwardly in the vehicle longitudinal direction then the off-center impact structure.7. The vehicle body structure according to claim 5 , whereinthe load distributing member is disposed between the off- ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190002033A1
Автор: VREEDE Robert Jacobus
Принадлежит: DAF Trucks N.V.

A commercial motor vehicle having a chassis, an engine compartment defined between parallel elongate beams of the chassis, and a driver cabin positioned at least partially over the engine compartment. The driver cabin being supported on the chassis by spaced resilient suspension devices, and includes an upper cabin part and a lower cabin part. The upper cabin part is tiltable to allow access to the engine compartment by being hinged about a lower edge, while the lower cabin part remains associated with the chassis when the upper cabin part is tilted. The lower part of the driver cabin is supported by the resilient suspension devices. 1. A commercial motor vehicle having a chassis , an engine compartment defined between parallel elongate beams of the chassis , and a driver cabin at least partially positioned over the engine compartment , the driver cabin being supported on the chassis by spaced resilient suspension devices , and includes an upper cabin part that is tiltable to allow access to the engine compartment by being hinged about a lower edge and a lower cabin part that remains associated with the chassis when the upper cabin part is tilted , wherein the lower part of the driver cabin is supported by the resilient suspension devices.2. The commercial motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the spaced resilient suspension devices include a pair of forward spring elements operatively interposed between the chassis and the upper and lower cabin parts claim 1 , and wherein the tiltable upper cabin part is pivotally hinged to upper ends of the pair of forward spring elements.3. The commercial motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the spaced resilient suspension devices include a pair of rearward spring elements operatively interposed between the chassis and the upper and lower cabin parts claim 1 , and wherein the tiltable upper cabin part is releasably latched to upper ends of the pair of rearward spring elements.4. The commercial motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

CAST STEEL MEMBER

Номер: US20190003022A1
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A cast steel member, comprising: 0.10 to 1.00% of C, greater than 0.7% to 2.0% or less of Si, 0.3 to 2.0% of Mn, 2.0% or less of Cu, residual Fe and inevitable impurities, as represented by weight %, wherein Si (%)<=C (%)×10. 1. A cast steel member , comprising: {'br': None, 'Si (%)<=C (%)×10.'}, '0.10 to 1.00% of C, greater than 0.7% to 2.0% or less of Si, 0.3 to 2.0% of Mn, 2.0% or less of Cu, residual Fe and inevitable impurities, as represented by weight %, wherein'}2. The cast steel member according to claim 1 , comprising:0.15 to 0.40% of C, 1.1% to 2.0% of Si, 0.5 to 1.5% of Mn, 0.5 to 1.5% of Cu, residual Fe and inevitable impurities, as represented by weight %.3. The cast steel member according to claim 1 , wherein{'sup': '2', 'an impact value (normal temperature) is 15 J/cmor more, a tensile strength is 680 MPa or more to less than 1000 MPa, a 0.2% yield strength is 450 MPa or more, and an elongation is 12% or more.'}4. The cast steel member according to claim 2 , wherein{'sup': '2', 'an impact value (normal temperature) is 15 J/cmor more, a tensile strength is 680 MPa or more to less than 1000 MPa, a 0.2% yield strength is 450 MPa or more, and an elongation is 12% or more.'}5. The cast steel member according to claim 1 , having a minimum thickness of 10 mm or less.6. The cast steel member according to claim 2 , having a minimum thickness of 10 mm or less.7. The cast steel member according to claim 3 , having a minimum thickness of 10 mm or less.8. The cast steel member according to claim 4 , having a minimum thickness of 1 to 6 mm or less.9. The cast steel member according to claim 1 , which is as-cast.10. The cast steel member according to claim 2 , which is as-cast.11. The cast steel member according to claim 3 , which is as-cast.12. The cast steel member according to claim 5 , which is as-cast.13. The cast steel member according to claim 8 , which is as-cast.14. The cast steel member according to claim 1 , which is for an undercarriage.15. The cast ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

FRAME STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20220009301A1
Автор: Moon Yong Woo
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A frame structure of a commercial vehicle having an independent suspension system may include: a front outrigger mounted at lower front ends of wheel housings along a wide direction of a vehicle; a rear outrigger mounted at lower rear ends of the wheel housings along the width direction, wherein the wheel housings are arranged between the front and rear outriggers in a vehicle body length direction; a center reinforce unit mounted on an inner lower side of the wheel housing and disposed between the wheel housings, the center reinforce unit configured to connect the front and rear outriggers along the vehicle body length direction; a side reinforce unit mounted on an inner side of the wheel housing and connected to the center reinforce unit; and a lower reinforce unit configured to be connected to the center reinforce unit and coupled to the first suspension mounting assembly through the rear outrigger. 1. A frame structure of a commercial vehicle having an independent suspension system , the frame structure comprising:a front outrigger mounted at lower front ends of wheel housings along a width direction of a vehicle;a rear outrigger mounted at lower rear ends of the wheel housings along the width direction of the vehicle, wherein the wheel housings are arranged between the front outrigger and rear outrigger in a vehicle body length direction;a center reinforce unit mounted on an inner lower side of the wheel housings and disposed between the wheel housings, the center reinforce unit is configured to connect the front and rear outriggers along the vehicle body length direction;a side reinforce unit mounted on an inner side of the wheel housings and connected to the center reinforce unit; anda lower reinforce unit configured to be connected to the center reinforce unit and coupled to the first suspension mounting assembly through the rear outrigger.2. The frame structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a front reinforce unit mounted on an inner front side of the ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

CHASSIS FRAME MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20220017146A1
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A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame; a front frame connected to the front of the main frame; and a rear frame connected to the rear of the main frame. The front frame may include: a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame; a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; and a front joint part configured to connect the main frame and the second front frame. 1. A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle , comprising:a main frame;a front frame connected to a front of the main frame; anda rear frame connected to a rear of the main frame,wherein the front frame comprises:a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame;a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; anda front joint part configured to connect the main frame to the second front frame.2. The chassis frame module of claim 1 , wherein the front joint part comprises:a front joint body part;a main frame support part protruding from the front joint body part and covering an outer surface of the main frame; anda front frame insertion part protruding from the front joint body part and inserted into the second front frame.3. The chassis frame module of claim 2 , wherein the front frame insertion part has a width that decreases toward the second front frame.4. The chassis frame module of claim 2 , wherein the front frame insertion part has a front tap hole formed therethrough claim 2 ,wherein the front tap hole is connected to a front processing hole formed through the second front frame.5. The chassis frame module of claim 2 , wherein the front joint body part has a hollow structure claim 2 , and includes a plurality of front auxiliary reinforcement parts formed therein.6. The chassis frame module of claim 1 , wherein the rear frame comprises:a first rear frame disposed at the rear of the main frame;a second rear frame mounted on the first rear frame; anda rear joint part having a ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

FIFTH WHEEL HITCH SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150008658A1
Автор: Keatley Justin D.
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A fifth wheel mounting assembly comprises first and second support members adapted to couple to frame members and support assembly that comprises first and second portions slidably engaging the first and second support members and adjustable along a length thereof, the first and second portions including an upwardly-opening recess, first and second mounting members coupled to the first and second portions and configured to pivotably support the fifth wheel hitch plate, and a center portion having a first and second end received within the recesses of the first and second portions, wherein the recesses of the first and second portions are configured to receive the ends of the center portion subsequent to the first mounting member being coupled to the first mounting portion and the second mounting member being coupled to the second mounting portion. 1. A fifth wheel mounting assembly for mounting a fifth wheel hitch plate to a vehicle frame assembly including a first frame member and a second frame member , the fifth wheel mounting assembly comprising:a first support member adapted to couple to the first frame member of the vehicle frame assembly;a second support member adapted to couple to the second frame member of a vehicle frame assembly; and a first portion slidably engaging the first support member and adjustable along a length of the first support member, the first portion including an upwardly-opening recess;', 'a first mounting member coupled to the first portion and configured to pivotably support the fifth wheel hitch plate;', 'a second portion slidably engaging the second support member and adjustable along a length of the second support member, the second portion including an upwardly-opening recess;', 'a second mounting member coupled to the second portion and configured to pivotably support the fifth wheel hitch plate; and', 'a center portion having a first end received within the upwardly-opening recess of the first portion and second end received ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

MOUNTING BOLT FOR SUB-FRAME

Номер: US20170008564A1
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A mounting bolt for a sub-frame is disclosed. A mounting bolt for a sub-frame that is configured to a sub-frame to a front side member of a vehicle according to one or a plurality of exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include a bolt body that is inserted into a through-hole of a mounting bracket that is fixed to the front side member and joined to the mounting bracket through a head portion, and a support body that has a cylindrical shape, is friction-welded to a center of an upper surface of a head portion of the bolt body along one line, and of which an upper end is joined to the front side member. 1. A mounting bolt for a sub-frame that is configured to a sub-frame to a front side member of a vehicle , comprising:a bolt body that is inserted into a through-hole of a mounting bracket that is fixed to the front side member and joined to the mounting bracket through a head portion; anda support body that has a cylindrical shape, is friction-welded to a center of an upper surface of a head portion of the bolt body along one line, and of which an upper end is joined to the front side member.2. The mounting bolt for a sub-frame of claim 1 , whereinthe support body is friction-welded to be joined in a condition in which a front end thereof is inserted into a groove that is formed at a center of an upper surface of the head portion.3. The mounting bolt for a sub-frame of claim 1 , whereinthe support body is friction-welded to the head portion in a condition in which a front end thereof is inserted into a protruded portion that is formed at a center of an upper surface of the head portion.4. The mounting bolt for a sub-frame of claim 3 , whereinthe head portion has an insertion groove into which a front end of the support body is inserted at a circumference of the protruded portion.5. The mounting bolt for a sub-frame of claim 4 , whereinthe support body is friction-welded to be joined in a condition in which a front end thereof is inserted into the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

JOINING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE FRAME

Номер: US20170008565A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A joining structure of a vehicle frame that includes: a vehicle frame including a tubular first frame and a second frame, the first frame being formed in a closed cross section shape by extrusion molding of a lightweight metal, the second frame being formed in an open cross section shape of which one side is open by die-casting of a lightweight metal, and the second frame being superposed with the first frame in a state of contact therewith; a slit portion formed in the second frame, the slit portion extending along a marginal edge portion at an opening direction side of the second frame; a first welded portion structured by welding the marginal edge portion of the second frame to the first frame; and a second welded portion structured by welding a periphery edge portion of the slit portion to the first frame. 1. A joining structure of a vehicle frame , comprising:a vehicle frame including a tubular first frame and a second frame, the first frame being formed in a closed cross section shape by extrusion molding of a lightweight metal, the second frame being formed in an open cross section shape of which one side is open by die-casting of a lightweight metal, and the second frame being superposed with the first frame in a state of contact therewith;a slit portion formed in the second frame, the slit portion extending along a marginal edge portion at an opening direction side of the second frame;a first welded portion structured by welding the marginal edge portion of the second frame to the first frame; anda second welded portion structured by welding a periphery edge portion of the slit portion to the first frame.2. The joining structure of a vehicle frame according to claim 1 , wherein:a first neutral plane includes a first neutral axis of the first frame when the first frame deforms by bending toward a side thereof at which the second frame is disposed, the opening direction of the second frame being a normal direction of the first neutral plane,a second neutral ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Welding structure of press formed part, structural part for automotive body including the welding structure, and method for manufacturing welding part (as amended)

Номер: US20180009050A1
Принадлежит: JFE Steel Corp

A welding structure of a press-formed part made by combining and joining two parts formed by press-forming and each having an opening portion on at least one side of a cross-section, while the opening portions face each other, and includes a step portion that is provided by forming a bent projection projecting outwardly on a tip end portion of a side wall portion of a lower side part, partially or entirely on a joining surface. A tip end side of the step portion is fitted into the opening portion of an upper side part, and the step portion of the lower side part and the tip end of a side wall portion of the upper side part are linearly joined by arc welding.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210009206A1
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A subframe structure includes a subframe disposed below a vehicle body structure of a vehicle, and an extension frame extending forward from the subframe and configured to absorb an impact load from forward of a vehicle body. The subframe has a body part extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction and a mount support part supporting a power train through a mount. The body part is fixed to the vehicle body structure through the mount support part. 1. A subframe structure , comprising:a subframe disposed below a vehicle body structure of a vehicle; andan extension frame extending forward from the subframe and configured to absorb an impact load from forward of a vehicle body,wherein the subframe has a body part extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction and a mount support part supporting a power train through a mount, andwherein the body part is fixed to the vehicle body structure through the mount support part.2. The subframe structure of claim 1 , wherein the mount support part and the vehicle body structure are rigidly coupled claim 1 , without having an attenuating element therebetween.3. The subframe structure of claim 1 , wherein the mount support part is provided with:an accommodating part configured to permit a connection of the mount with a bracket provided to the power train side and accommodate the mount therein from below;a vehicle body attaching part extending upward from near the accommodating part; anda reinforcement part disposed between the accommodating part and the vehicle body attaching part, and reinforcing between the accommodating part and the vehicle body attaching part.4. The subframe structure of claim 3 , wherein the reinforcement part is a rib connecting the vehicle body attaching part and a part of the accommodating part below the vehicle body attaching part claim 3 , between the vehicle body attaching part and the part of the accommodating part.5. The subframe structure of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle body attaching part is ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE

Номер: US20190009661A1
Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

An automobile vehicle includes a vehicle body that includes a floor panel and a pair of left and right cross members, and a battery pack. The pair of left and right cross members are coupled to the floor panel and extend in a left-right direction. The battery pack is disposed below the floor panel. The battery pack includes a lower battery, an upper battery disposed above the lower battery, and a coupling member that is disposed above the lower battery at the center of the automobile vehicle in the left-right direction in a front view, that extends in the left-right direction, and that is coupled on both end sides to the respective left and right cross members. 1. An automobile vehicle comprising:a vehicle body that comprises a floor panel and a pair of left and right cross members that are coupled to the floor panel and that extend in a left-right direction; anda battery pack disposed below the floor panel,wherein the battery pack comprises a lower battery, an upper battery disposed above the lower battery, and a coupling member that is disposed above the lower battery at a center of the automobile vehicle in the left-right direction in a front view, that extends in the left-right direction, and that is coupled on both end sides to the respective left and right cross members.2. The automobile vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the floor panel comprises a tunnel member extending in a front-rear direction, and a center of the tunnel member in the left-right direction projects upward,wherein the upper battery is disposed in the tunnel member, andwherein the coupling member is coupled to the left and right cross members at locations outside the tunnel member in the left-right direction.3. The automobile vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the battery pack is attachable to and detachable from the vehicle body from a lower side of the automobile vehicle and is fastened to the vehicle body by using bolts and nuts.4. The automobile vehicle according to claim 2 , ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Anchor for removably attaching a component to a frame member and method for using same

Номер: US20190009732A1
Принадлежит: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC

An anchor for removably attaching an accessory to a frame member having an outer surface and a slot defined in the outer surface. The anchor comprises a body that has a surface that is generally complementary in shape to a portion of the outer surface of the frame member that surrounds the slot, a shank that from the surface, the shank being sized to be received in the slot and defining an aperture extending from a free end of the shank toward the surface. The aperture is adapted to receive a fastener. The anchor also includes at least one projection extending from a side of the shank. A vehicle having the frame member and the anchor is provided. A method of attaching a component to a frame member using the anchor is provided.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190009820A1
Автор: Kondo Takehiro
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A side frame is arranged outward of a front side frame in a vehicle width direction. The side frame includes an upper member, and a lower member connected to a front end of the upper member and extending frontward and downward. An upper bent part bent frontward and upward is formed in a connection part between the upper member and the lower member. A bulkhead is provided frontward of the upper bent part so as to separate a closed cross section part of the lower member. 1. A vehicle front structure , comprising:a front side frame; anda side frame arranged outward of the front side frame in a vehicle width direction, wherein an upper member, and', 'a lower member connected to a front end of the upper member, and extending frontward and downward,, 'the side frame includes'}a bent part bent frontward and upward is formed in a connection part between the upper member and the lower member, anda bulkhead is provided frontward of the bent part so as to separate a closed cross section part of the lower member.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein an upper flange extending in an extending direction of the lower member is formed in an upper part of the bulkhead.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 ,further comprising a bracket member which is arranged on the bent part such thata front end part of the bracket member is located near the upper part of the bulkhead,a rear end part of the bracket member is connected to an upper surface of the upper member, andthe bracket member includes a protrusion part projecting frontward and upward.4. The vehicle front structure according to claim 3 , wherein a fragile part of the upper member is provided under the bracket member.5. The vehicle front structure according to claim 3 , wherein a bead extending toward the front end part in an up-down direction is provided to the protrusion part of the bracket member. The present invention relates to a vehicle front structure of an automobile and the like. ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE REAR PORTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190009828A1

[Object] To achieve a weight reduction of a car body structure while maintaining collision safety to impacts from the rear side of the vehicle. 130-. (canceled)31. A vehicle rear portion structure comprising:a pair of rear frames provided in a vehicle length direction; anda rear floor panel joined to the pair of rear frames,wherein the rear floor panel has a concave section,the concave section extends from a rear side of a vehicle toward a front side of the vehicle,the concave section being formed of a metal sheet, andthe metal sheet having a tensile strength more than a tensile strength of the pair of rear frames.32. The vehicle rear portion structure according to claim 31 ,wherein the rear floor panel has a pair of flat surface sections at both ends in a vehicle width direction and is joined to the pair of rear frames via the pair of flat surface sections, andthe concave section is provided between the pair of flat surface sections.33. The vehicle rear portion structure according to claim 32 ,wherein each of the pair of flat surface sections has a frame shape section extending in a vehicle length direction, andat least parts of the frame shape sections of the pair of flat surface sections are joined to the pair of rear frames.34. The vehicle rear portion structure according to claim 33 ,wherein a side wall of at least a part of each of the frame shape sections and a side wall of each of the pair of rear frames are joined together via a joint section.35. The vehicle rear portion structure according to claim 33 ,wherein a side wall of at least a part of each of the frame shape sections is provided with a first fitting groove extending in a vehicle height direction,a side wall of each of the pair of rear frames is provided with a second fitting groove corresponding to the first fitting groove, andthe first fitting groove is fitted into the second fitting groove.36. The vehicle rear portion structure according to claim 33 ,wherein a contact member in contact with both ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190009829A1

[Object] To achieve a weight reduction of a car body structure while maintaining collision safety to collisions from the front side of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:a framework member in a gutter shape provided in a vehicle length direction from a front box to a cabin and having a side wall; anda dash lower panel that includes a gutter section having a side wall and fitted into an inside of the framework member and in which the side wall of the gutter section and the side wall of the framework member are joined together.2. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the side wall of the gutter section and the side wall of the framework member are joined together by a joint section, andthe joint section is at least one of a weld, a fastening section, an adhesion section, and a sticking joint section.3. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the weld is formed in a line continuing while winding in the vehicle length direction.4. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the weld is formed by laser welding and/or arc welding.5. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the weld is formed by spot welding or arc spot welding.6. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 ,wherein at least a part of the side wall of the gutter section is provided with a first fitting groove extending in a vehicle height direction,the side wall of the framework member is provided with a second fitting groove corresponding to the first fitting groove, andthe first fitting groove is fitted into the second fitting groove.7. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a contact member in contact with the side walls that mutually face each other of the gutter section is provided inside the gutter section.8. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 7 ,wherein the contact member is formed of a resin or a metal.9. The ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

LOWER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20190009832A1
Автор: Kageyama Kazuhiro
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

In a lower vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle which comprises a third tunnel reinforcement provided at a lower-face side of a floor tunnel and a first seat-attaching bracket connecting the floor tunnel and a floor panel, the third tunnel reinforcement comprises a front-side contact portion, a middle contact portion, and a rear-side contact portion which respectively contact the floor tunnel, and a first protrusion portion and a second protrusion portion which respectively protrude in a direction leaving from a lower face of the floor tunnel, which are formed integrally. Further, a flange portion of the first seat-attaching bracket is connected to the front-side contact portion, the middle contact portion, and the rear-side contact portion of the third tunnel reinforcement through the floor tunnel. 1. A lower vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle comprising:a floor tunnel extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction;a floor panel provided at a lower portion of the vehicle on both outward sides, in a vehicle width direction, of the floor tunnel;a tunnel reinforcement provided at a lower-face side of the floor tunnel; anda seat-attaching bracket connecting the floor tunnel and the floor panel and supporting a seat where a passenger is seated,wherein said tunnel reinforcement comprises a front-side contact portion, a middle contact portion, and a rear-side contact portion which respectively contact said floor tunnel, and a first protrusion portion and a second protrusion portion which respectively protrude in a direction leaving from a lower face of the floor tunnel, the front-side contact portion, the first protrusion portion, the middle contact portion, the second protrusion portion, and the rear-side contact portion being positioned in order from a vehicle forward side and formed integrally, andsaid seat-attaching bracket comprises a flange portion which contacts said floor tunnel, the flange portion being connected to the front-side contact ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Lower vehicle-body structure of automotive vehicle

Номер: US20190009834A1
Принадлежит: Mazda Motor Corp

In a lower vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle comprising a pair of right-and-left side sills, a floor panel, and a first seat-attaching bracket supporting a front seat, an upper wall portion of the first seat-attaching bracket comprises an attachment portion to which the front seat is attached, a slant portion (connection portion) which extends downward from an outward-side edge side of the attachment portion, and a stepped-down portion which extends from the slant portion toward the side sill, and a bead which protrudes upward and extends from the slant portion toward the side sill in the vehicle width direction is provided at the stepped-down portion.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190009837A1
Автор: TAKII Shunsuke
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

There is provided a vehicle framework structure including: a left and right pair of side members that each extend in a vehicle front-rear direction; a support member that is disposed in close proximity to the pair of side members in the vehicle front-rear direction, and that extends in a vehicle width direction; projections that are each provided at the support member so as to project toward one or other of the side members; joint members, an end at a support member side of each of the side members being inserted into a respective one of the joint members and the joint members being joined to the support member; and first bolts that fasten joint members that are abutted against the projections in the vehicle width direction, and fasten the side members inserted into the joint members, to the projections. 1. A vehicle framework structure , comprising:a left and right pair of side members that each extend in a vehicle front-rear direction;a support member that is disposed in close proximity to the pair of side members in the vehicle front-rear direction, and that extends in a vehicle width direction;projections that are each provided at the support member so as to project toward one or other of the side members;joint members, an end at a support member side of each of the side members being inserted into a respective one of the joint members and the joint members being joined to the support member; andfirst bolts that fasten joint members that are abutted against the projections in the vehicle width direction, and fasten the side members inserted into the joint members, to the projections.2. The vehicle framework structure of claim 1 , wherein:the support member includes a body section that acts as a base for the projections in a direction opposite to a projection direction of the projections; and an insertion portion into which the respective side member is inserted, and', 'an extension portion that extends from the insertion portion toward the body section side and ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Suspension device for tracked vehicles

Номер: US20200009932A1
Принадлежит: Komatsu Forest AB

The invention concerns a suspension device for a tracked vehicle, comprising a track assembly ( 10 ) at the side of a centre beam ( 14 ), comprising a track support beam ( 20 ), two wheels ( 21, 22 ), several support wheels ( 23 ) and an endless track ( 11 ) that runs in a plane of rotation (A, A), a first suspension mounting with which the support wheels ( 23 ) are suspended at the track support beam ( 20 ) in a manner that allows pivoting, a second suspension mounting comprising a combination of a first spring strut ( 25 A) and a first pendulum arm ( 26 A) and a second spring strut ( 25 B) and a second pendulum arm ( 26 B) with which combinations the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis is spring-damped at a forward and rear end of the track support beam ( 20 ). According to the invention, a first pendulum arm ( 26 A) is located in front of the second pendulum ( 26 B), each pendulum arm ( 26 A, 26 B) is fixed at its first end in a manner that allows pivoting at a first joint ( 27, 27 ) the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis and at its second end at a second joint ( 28, 28 ) at the track support beam ( 20 ), each spring strut ( 25 A, 25 B) is fixed at one of its ends ( 30, 30 ) in a jointed manner at the centre beam ( 14 ) of the chassis and at its second end ( 31, 31 ) is fixed in a jointed manner at a pendulum arm ( 26 A, 26 B), the pendulum arms ( 26 A, 26 B) pivot in a plane-parallel manner with the planes of rotation (A, A) of the track ( 11 ).

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle front-part structure

Номер: US20200010123A1
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A battery unit is positioned under the floor of a vehicle chamber. A battery-side extension is provided on the lower surface of the front part of the battery unit case. A member-side extension member is provided, on the rear part of a suspension member, at a position facing the battery-side extension in the vehicle front-and-rear direction.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle body structure

Номер: US20220032758A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In a vehicle body structure configured to place a battery in a lower part of a cabin, the loading of a frontal crash and a rear end crash that may be applied to the battery is minimized. The vehicle body structure (1), comprises a pair of side sills (3) extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle (2), a pair of front side frames (4) extending in the fore and aft direction along either side of a front part of the vehicle, and connected to front ends of the side sills at rear ends thereof, respectively, a pair of rear side frames (71) extending in the fore and aft direction along either side of a rear part of the vehicle, and connected to rear ends of the side sills at front ends thereof, respectively, a front subframe (6) attached to the front side frames, a rear subframe (72) attached to the rear side frames, and a battery (140) positioned in a region surrounded by the side sills, the front subframe and the rear subframe in plan view.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160016609A1
Автор: Kurokawa Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A frame structure of a vehicle, including a frame member with a closed cross-section structure including plural wall portions configuring the frame, and a reinforcement member made of a fiber reinforced plastic and provided to an inner portion of the closed cross-section structure of the frame member. The reinforcement member includes a fan shaped longitudinal wall portion, and a bottom wall portion from which the longitudinal wall portion protrudes out, and the bottom wall portion joins one end portion and another end portion of an arc of the longitudinal wall portion that are oriented in a row along a length direction of the frame member to an inner face of a wall portion at a compression deformation side of the frame member that undergoes bending deformation due to the front side member being input with load.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Robotic Personal Assistant

Номер: US20180015952A1
Принадлежит:

A robot assembly includes a drive system attached to a frame. The robot drive system includes a base platform, a driver motor base assembly attached to the platform and an adjustment device that adjustably attaches the base platform to the drive motor assembly. The robot frame includes a top horizontal beam assembly that defines a first rectangle, a bottom horizontal beam assembly that defines a second rectangle and a set of main support beams that join the first rectangle to the second rectangle to define a shape of an isosceles trapezoid. 1. A robot drive system , comprising:a base platform;a driver motor base assembly attached to the platform; andan adjustment device that adjustably attaches the base platform to the drive motor assembly.2. The robot drive system of claim 1 , wherein the drive motor assembly comprises:a base;a bearing support connected to the base;a bracket attached to the base;a motor attached to the bracket;a shaft coupler attached to the motor; anda shaft connected between the bearing support and the shaft coupler;wherein the adjustment device attaches the base platform to the base of the drive motor assembly.3. The robot drive system of claim 2 , further comprising a wheel attached to the shaft and wherein the wheel extends through an opening in the base platform and the adjustment device varies the height that the wheel extends through the opening.4. The robot drive system of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment device comprises one or more bolts passing through the base platform and the driver motor base assembly claim 1 , each bolt having a pair of adjustment nuts that vary the distance between the base platform and the drive motor assembly.5. The robot drive system of claim 4 , wherein each bolt has a head and a shaft wherein the shaft passes through a first slot in the drive motor assembly and a second slot in the base platform.6. The robot drive system of claim 5 , further comprising a securing nut wherein the head of the bolt and the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

CHASSIS & METHOD

Номер: US20180015955A1
Автор: Isaksson Anders
Принадлежит:

Chassis () comprising at least one wheel (), and a plurality of side members () each comprising an upper flange () and a lower flange () that extend in a longitudinal direction of the chassis (). The chassis () comprises a centre flange () that is located between the upper flange () and the lower flange () and extends in the longitudinal direction of the chassis (), and at least one cross member () that extends in a lateral direction of the chassis () which is connected between a centre flange () of a first side member () of the plurality of side members () and a centre flange () of a second side member () of the plurality of side members (). 1. Chassis comprising at least one wheel , and a plurality of side members each comprising an upper flange and a lower flange that extend in a longitudinal direction of the chassis , whereby the chassis comprises a centre flange that is located between the upper flange and the lower flange and extends in the longitudinal direction of the chassis , and at least one cross member that extends in a lateral direction of the chassis wherein said at least one cross member is connected only between a centre flange of a first side member of the plurality of side members and a centre flange of a second side member of the plurality of side members.2. Chassis according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upper flange claim 1 , the lower flange and/or the centre flange have a continuous extension along the whole of a side member's length.3. Chassis according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one cross member comprises a rib claim 1 , a plate or a lattice structure.4. Chassis according to claim 1 , wherein said centre flange of a side member extends in parallel with at least one of the upper flange or the lower flange.5. Chassis according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one cross member is arranged to be clamped between a centre flange of a first side member of the plurality of side members and a centre flange of a second side ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Bearing Arrangement for a Driver's Cab of a Lorry

Номер: US20180015965A1
Автор: Martin Gerd
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A bearing arrangement for a driver's cab of a lorry is disclosed. The bearing arrangement has a respective frame-side bracket which is fastened to a laterally associated frame element of a support frame of the lorry and which has a guide, along which an allocated bearing element of a driver's cab bearing can be displaced in the event of an accident-induced application of force. The bearing element is connected to the laterally allocated frame element of the support frame via a weakening device by which the laterally allocated frame element of the support frame can be weakened in a targeted manner in the event of an accident-induced displacement of the bearing element. 110.-. (canceled)11. A bearing arrangement for a driver's cab of a lorry , comprising:a frame-side bracket which is fastened to a frame element of a support frame of the lorry and which includes a guide; anda bearing element of a driver's cab bearing, wherein the bearing element is displaceable along the guide in an event of an accident-induced application of force;wherein the bearing element is connected to the frame element of the support frame via a weakening device, wherein the frame element of the support frame is weakened by the weakening device when the bearing element is displaced along the guide.12. The bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the weakening device is connected to an upper flange of the frame element and wherein the upper flange is weakened when the bearing element is displaced along the guide.13. The bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the frame element has a leg which has a material weakening in a fastening region of the weakening device.14. The bearing arrangement according to claim 13 , wherein the material weakening is an opening.15. The bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein the weakening device includes a profile element which is connected to the bearing element and extends at least substantially in a direction of the guide.16. The ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRAME

Номер: US20190016387A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle frame includes two frame rails fixed relative to each other and each having a tubular shape defining an exterior surface and an interior surface, a crush-initiating notch on each exterior surface, and a reinforcement extending along each interior surface and positioned in a vehicle-rearward direction from the notches. 1. A vehicle frame comprising:two frame rails fixed relative to each other and each having a tubular shape defining an exterior surface and an interior surface;a crush-initiating notch on each exterior surface; anda reinforcement extending along each interior surface and positioned in a vehicle-rearward direction from the notches.2. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein the frame rails each have a rounded rectangular cross-section including a top side claim 1 , a bottom side claim 1 , an inboard side claim 1 , an outboard side claim 1 , and corners connecting the sides.3. The vehicle frame of claim 2 , wherein each notch is disposed on one of the corners.4. The vehicle frame of claim 3 , wherein each notch is disposed on one of the corners bordering the outboard sides.5. The vehicle frame of claim 4 , wherein each reinforcement extends along one of the corners.6. The vehicle frame of claim 5 , wherein each reinforcement extends along one of the corners bordering the top sides.7. The vehicle frame of claim 6 , wherein the notches are first notches claim 6 , further comprising a second notch on the exterior surface of both frame rails.8. The vehicle frame of claim 7 , wherein each first notch is disposed on one of the corners bordering the corresponding top side and the corresponding outboard side claim 7 , and each second notch is disposed on one of the corners bordering the corresponding bottom side and the corresponding outboard side.9. The vehicle frame of claim 8 , wherein each first notch is positioned in a vehicle-forward position from the second notch on the corresponding frame rail.10. The vehicle frame of claim 9 , wherein the ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190016388A1
Автор: SHIMIZU Kazuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle front portion structure that includes: a first vehicle body frame that extends in a vehicle transverse direction at a vehicle front portion; a second vehicle body frame that is positioned at a rear side of the first vehicle body frame, and that extends in the vehicle transverse direction at the vehicle front portion; and a non-contact charger having a front side part that is joined to the first vehicle body frame and having a rear side part that is joined to the second vehicle body frame, wherein the non-contact charger includes: a power receiving coil, a cover having a charger bottom surface that is positioned beneath the power receiving coil, and a pair of left and right longitudinal direction frames that respectively extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction at left and right sides of the power receiving coil. 1. A vehicle front portion structure , comprising:a first vehicle body frame that extends in a vehicle transverse direction at a vehicle front portion;a second vehicle body frame that is positioned at a rear side of the first vehicle body frame, and that extends in the vehicle transverse direction at the vehicle front portion; anda non-contact charger having a front side part that is joined to the first vehicle body frame and having a rear side part that is joined to the second vehicle body frame,wherein the non-contact charger comprises:a power receiving coil,a cover having a charger bottom surface that is positioned beneath the power receiving coil, anda pair of left and right longitudinal direction frames that respectively extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction at left and right sides of the power receiving coil.2. The vehicle front portion structure of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal direction frames are closed cross-sectional structures.3. The vehicle front portion structure of claim 1 , wherein:the non-contact charger further comprises a pair of front and rear transverse direction frames that respectively extend in the vehicle ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20190016389A1
Принадлежит: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

There are provided a front side frame having a closed cross section extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and including a mount-bracket attachment part for attaching a PT mount bracket provided at a PT mount for supporting a powertrain and a crash can attached to a front end of the front side frame. The front side frame includes a compressive-deformation part which is configured to be compressively deformed in a vehicle frontal collision and extend rearward from the front end, having substantially the same sectional shape as the crash can. A gusset member for preventing shearing deformation of the closed cross section of the front side frame is provided at a portion of the front side frame between the mount-bracket attachment part and the compressive-deformation part. 1. A front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a front side frame having a closed cross section extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and including a mount-bracket attachment part for attaching a mount bracket provided at a powertrain mount for supporting a powertrain; anda crash can attached to a front end of the front side frame,wherein said front side frame includes a compressive-deformation part which is configured to be compressively deformed in a vehicle frontal collision and extend rearward from the front end thereof, having substantially the same sectional shape as said crash can, anda reinforcing member for preventing shearing deformation of the closed cross section of said front side frame is provided at a portion of the front side frame between said mount-bracket attachment part and said compressive-deformation part.2. The front vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a bending-deformation causing portion which causes bending deformation claim 1 , in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , of said front side frame when receiving a frontal-collision load is provided at a portion of the front side frame between said reinforcing member and said mount- ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE-BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190016390A1
Принадлежит: SUBARU CORPORATION

A vehicle-body front structure includes a pair of left and right side frames, a cross member, a pair of sub-frames, projections, and buckling structures. The pair of left and right side frames extend in a front-rear direction. The cross member is coupled to a lower side of the pair of left and right side frames and extends in a left-right direction. The pair of sub-frames are coupled to a lower side of the cross member and extend in the front-rear direction. Each projection is disposed on a front end side of the corresponding sub-frame and projects from the corresponding side frame outward in the left-right direction in a plan view. Each buckling structure is formed in the corresponding sub-frame and causes the sub-frame to buckle such that the corresponding projection comes into contact with the cross member when an impact load is applied to the projection from a front side. 1. A vehicle-body front structure comprising:a pair of left and right side frames extending in a front-rear direction;a cross member that is coupled to a lower side of the pair of left and right side frames and that extends in a left-right direction;a pair of sub-frames that are coupled to a lower side of the cross member and that extend in the front-rear direction;projections each of which is disposed on a front end side of the corresponding sub-frame and projects from the corresponding side frame outward in the left-right direction in a plan view; andbuckling structures each of which is formed in the corresponding sub-frame and causes the sub-frame to buckle such that the corresponding projection comes into contact with the cross member when an impact load is applied to the projection from a front side.2. The vehicle-body front structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a width of each projection gradually decreases toward a rear side in a plan view.3. The vehicle-body front structure according to claim 2 ,wherein each projection has a substantially triangle shape in a plan view.4. The vehicle- ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190016391A1
Автор: INOUE Shin
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle body structure includes a load transmission member, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. The load transmission member is disposed at a position overlapping with the power unit in a vehicle front view. The first engagement portion is provided between the load transmission member and the power unit. The second engagement portion is provided between the suspension member and the power unit. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a suspension member that is attached to a left and right pair of side members that are provided extending along a vehicle front-rear direction;a power unit that is attached to the suspension member;a battery unit that is disposed at a position overlapping with the power unit in a vehicle front view, and that is provided spaced apart from the power unit at an inner side in the vehicle front-rear direction with respect to the power unit;a load transmission member that is disposed at a position overlapping with the power unit in a vehicle front view, and that is provided spaced apart from the power unit at an outer side in the vehicle front-rear direction with respect to the power unit;a first engagement portion that is provided between the load transmission member and the power unit, and that is configured to transmit collision load to the power unit when input with collision load from the load transmission member substantially toward the vehicle front-rear direction inner side; anda second engagement portion that is provided between the suspension member and the power unit, and that is configured to transmit collision load to the suspension member when input with collision load from the power unit substantially toward the vehicle front-rear direction inner side.2. The vehicle body structure of claim 1 , wherein the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are normally disposed spaced apart from the power unit.3. The vehicle body structure of claim 1 , wherein:the load transmission member is ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method For Attaching A Leveling System

Номер: US20210016750A1
Принадлежит:

A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature. 1. A method for attaching a leveling system to a vehicle frame , said method comprising:providing a first jack having an upper portion and a lower portion extendable with respect to said upper portion;providing a first mounting structure defining an aperture;providing a fastener;coupling said first mounting structure to said first jack;aligning said aperture of said first mounting structure with a manufacturer-provided aperture of said vehicle frame;disposing said fastener through said aperture of said first mounting structure and said manufacturer-provided aperture of said vehicle frame; andsecuring said fastener to said first mounting structure and said member of said vehicle frame.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of aligning said aperture of said first mounting structure with a manufacturer-provided aperture of said vehicle frame includes simultaneously abutting a first horizontal surface of said mounting structure against a bottom surface of said vehicle frame.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said step of aligning said aperture of said first mounting structure with a manufacturer-provided aperture of said vehicle frame includes simultaneously abutting a first vertical surface of said mounting structure against a first side surface of said vehicle frame.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said step of aligning said aperture of said first mounting ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE PLATFORM

Номер: US20200017147A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a vehicle frame elongated along a longitudinal axis. The vehicle frame includes a first rail and a second rail spaced from each other and each elongated along the longitudinal axis. The vehicle frame includes a longitudinal beam between the first and second rails and elongated along the longitudinal axis. The vehicle includes a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a cross-beam directly connected to the longitudinal beam and to the first and second rails. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle frame elongated along a longitudinal axis, the vehicle frame including a first rail and a second rail spaced from each other and each elongated along the longitudinal axis, and the vehicle frame including a longitudinal beam between the first and second rails and elongated along the longitudinal axis; anda vehicle body including a cross-beam directly connected to the longitudinal beam and to the first and second rails.2. The vehicle as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a fastener engaging the cross-beam and the first rail claim 1 , a fastener engaging the cross-beam and the second rail claim 1 , and a fastener engaging the cross-beam and the longitudinal beam.3. The vehicle as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the first and second rails and the longitudinal beam each include a top surface claim 2 , and wherein the fasteners extend through the top surfaces claim 2 , respectively.4. The vehicle as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the vehicle body includes a first rocker and a second rocker each elongated along the longitudinal axis claim 2 , and the cross-beam is welded to the first rocker and the second rocker.5. The vehicle as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the first and second rails each include a top surface claim 4 , and wherein the first rocker and the second rocker are supported by the top surfaces.6. The vehicle as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising a floor claim 2 , the fasteners extending through the floor.7. The vehicle as set forth in claim ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

FRAME VEHICLE

Номер: US20210016831A1
Автор: Sasaoka Hiroyuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a frame vehicle including: a ladder-shaped frame skeleton including side rails and first to ninth crossmembers provided so as to stretch over the side rails; and a body fastened onto cab mounts attached to the side rails. The sixth and seventh crossmembers placed near the cab mounts have curved parts in central parts of the sixth and seventh crossmembers in the vehicle width direction, the curved parts being curved to project upward in the vehicle up-down direction. 1. A frame vehicle comprising: a pair of right and left side rails extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, and', 'a plurality of crossmembers extending in a vehicle width direction so as to stretch over the side rails; and, 'a ladder-shaped frame skeleton including'}a body fastened by fastening members onto cab mounts attached to the side rails, the fastening members being configured to break and release the fastening at a time of a collision, wherein, among the crossmembers, crossmembers placed near the cab mounts have curved parts in central parts of the crossmembers in the vehicle width direction, the curved parts being curved to project upward in a vehicle up-down direction.2. The frame vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the crossmembers placed near the cab mounts are hat-shaped sectional members claim 1 , groove-shaped sectional members or closed-section members opened upward in the vehicle up-down direction.3. The frame vehicle according to claim 1 , comprising a battery provided on a floor panel of the body claim 1 , wherein the crossmembers placed near the cab mounts are placed near the cab mounts and below the battery. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-132827 filed on Jul. 18, 2019, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-081809 filed May 7, 2020, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety including the specifications, drawings and abstracts.The present disclosure relates to a structure of a frame vehicle, more ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY-VARIANT ADAPTABLE SHOCK TOWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016833A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having an axis, a vehicle frame rail arranged along the axis, a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the frame rail. The system includes a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the frame rail. The system also includes a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers and a plurality of braces, wherein the number of braces corresponds to the body-variant. Each brace extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead. The system additionally includes an adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure. 1. A vehicle body-variant adaptable shock tower system for a vehicle body structure having a vehicle body axis , a vehicle frame rail arranged along the vehicle body axis , and a bulkhead arranged orthogonally relative to the vehicle frame rail , the shock tower system comprising:a shock tower spaced apart from the bulkhead and fixed to the vehicle frame rail;a shock tower cap defining a plurality of receivers;a plurality of braces, wherein a number of the braces corresponds to the vehicle body-variant, and wherein each of the braces extends from the shock tower through a respective one of the plurality of receivers to the bulkhead, and is fixed to the shock tower and the bulkhead; andan adhesive applied between the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to thereby bond the shock tower cap, the plurality of braces, and the shock tower to each other and reinforce the vehicle body structure.2. The shock tower system of claim 1 , wherein:the vehicle body-variant is a coupe;the plurality of braces is two braces; andeach of the two braces extends at an angle equal to or greater than 20 degrees ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

FOUR RAIL FRONT CRUSH STRUCTURE WITH LOAD DISSEMINATION INTO EIGHT ELEMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210016835A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment. The system further includes two vehicle body side members spanning an outer lateral edge of the passenger compartment. The system further includes four rails parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body. The system further includes four inner diagonal support members, each inner diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and on the second end to the elongated single member torsional box and being configured to transmit force from the one of the four rails to the single member torsional box. The system further includes four outer diagonal support members, each outer diagonal support member being configured to transmit force to one of the vehicle body side members. 1. A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle , comprising:an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment from a vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to a vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment, parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and laterally centered upon a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle body;two vehicle body side members parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body and spanning an outer lateral edge of the passenger compartment from the vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to the vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment;four rails in a vehicle-forward position relative to the elongated single member torsional box, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and offset from the elongated single member torsional box; and four inner diagonal support members, each inner diagonal support member being connected at a respective first end to a respective one of the four ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

CLOSE COUPLED FOUR RAIL FRONT STRUCTURE SYSTEM TRANSFERRING COMPRESSIVE LOADS INTO A SINGLE CENTER TORSION/COMPRESSION MEMBER

Номер: US20210016836A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle is provided. The system includes an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment from a vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to a vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment, parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and laterally centered upon a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle body. The system further includes four rails in a vehicle-forward position relative to the elongated single member torsional box, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and offset from the elongated single member torsional box. The system further includes four diagonal support members, each diagonal support member being connected at a first end to one of the four rails and at a second end to the elongated single member torsional box. 1. A system for providing structural transmittal of force through a vehicle body of a mid-engine vehicle , comprising:an elongated single member torsional box spanning a passenger compartment from a vehicle-forward portion of the passenger compartment to a vehicle-rearward portion of the passenger compartment, parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and laterally centered upon a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle body;four rails in a vehicle-forward position relative to the elongated single member torsional box, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle body, and offset from the elongated single member torsional box; andfour diagonal support members, each diagonal support member being connected at a respective first end to a respective one of the four rails and at a respective second end to the elongated single member torsional box.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the four rails are each constructed witha relatively low strength aluminum; andwherein the four diagonal support members are each constructed with a relatively high strength aluminum.3. The ...

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