НЕСУЩАЯ РАМНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ С УСТРОЙСТВОМ ОХЛАЖДЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Несущая рамная конструкция для автомобиля промышленного назначения включает в себя первую и вторую продольные несущие конструкции, устройство охлаждения, крепежные места для передних колес автомобиля и двигательное устройство для привода автомобиля. Первая и вторая продольные несущие конструкции находятся на расстоянии друг от друга в поперечном направлении несущей рамной конструкции. Устройство охлаждения включает в себя охладитель двигателя и охладитель наддувочного воздуха. Крепежные места для передних колес автомобиля включают в себя точки центров колес. Устройство охлаждения расположено позади точек центров колес в продольном направлении несущей рамной конструкции и/или сбоку на несущей рамной конструкции. Автомобиль промышленного назначения содержит упомянутую несущую рамную конструкцию. Достигается увеличение пространства для размещения устройств охлаждения. 2 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

РАМНАЯ ИЛИ РЫЧАЖНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Несущая конструкция рамной или рычажной конструкции для транспортного средства промышленного назначения содержит несущий кронштейн, с которым соединены поперечина и шпангоутная конструкция. Указанное соединение обеспечивает силовой поток, охватывающий несущий кронштейн, поперечину и шпангоутную конструкцию. Поперечина расположена ниже, чем шпангоутная конструкция, и за счет этого создается смещение по высоте. Достигается увеличение внутреннего пространства в транспортном средстве. 31 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

НЕСУЩИЙ КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ ВКЛЮЧАЮЩЕЙ В СЕБЯ ПОПЕРЕЧИНУ НЕСУЩЕЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Несущий кронштейн для несущей конструкции транспортного средства, включающей в себя поперечину, снабжен соединительным устройством для поперечины. Несущий кронштейн выполнен с возможностью установки на обеих сторонах поперечины. Несущий кронштейн содержит дополнительные соединительные устройства, которые имеют крепежную поверхность, ориентированную под прямым углом к продольной протяженности поперечины и проходящую вертикально. Дополнительные соединительные устройства проходят в различных направлениях. Соединительное устройство для лонжерона выполнено в виде крепежной поверхности, которая проходит под прямым углом к дополнительным соединительным устройствам. Несущая конструкция для транспортного средства снабжена двумя упомянутыми несущими кронштейнами, расположенными на двух сторонах одной поперечины. Достигается универсальность применения несущего кронштейна. 2 н. и 29 з.п. ф-лы, 16 ил.

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Изобретение относится к шасси транспортного средства и его узлу крепления и фиксирующей детали. Продольные балки (1) и поперечные балки (2) транспортного средства расположены на различных уровнях по отношению друг к другу, и, таким образом, в отличие от конструкций шасси известного уровня техники поперечные балки могут проходить в виде одной детали с постоянным сечением от первой стороны транспортного средства до второй его стороны. В местах пересечения продольных балок и поперечных балок установлены пластинчатые фиксирующие детали (5), отдельно закрепленные на обеих взаимно пересекающихся балках шасси и передающие силы между балками. Технический результат заключается в улучшении компоновки шасси, обеспечивающей удобство крепления балок рамы, расположенных на разных уровнях. 3 с. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

КРЕПЕЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАВЕШИВАЕМЫХ ЧАСТЕЙ

Изобретения относятся к области транспортного машиностроения. Крепежное устройство для крепления компонента на раме автомобиля, которая имеет первый замкнутый профиль поперечного сечения. На раме предусмотрен приемный элемент для крепежного средства, который имеет второй профиль поперечного сечения. Приемный элемент проходит от первой внутренней стороны рамы автомобиля до второй внутренней стороны рамы автомобиля и образует отверстие для приема крепежного средства. Рама и приемные элементы связаны между собой водо- и/или газонепроницаемо. Автомобиль промышленного назначения повышенной проходимости с рамой автомобиля, которая имеет замкнутый профиль поперечного сечения и упомянутое крепежное устройство. Достигается повышение герметичности между крепежным соединением и рамой автомобиля. 2 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КАРКАСНАЯ ЧАСТЬ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту каркасная часть для транспортного средства содержит стоечный компонент, балочный компонент и кронштейн. Балочный компонент имеет задний конец вблизи стоечного компонента. Кронштейн присоединен между стоечным компонентом и задним концом балочного компонента. Кронштейн располагает балочный компонент на расстоянии от стоечного компонента. Стоечный компонент включает выемку, ответную первому фланцу кронштейна. Выемка образована поперечно наружной поверхности стоечного компонента. По второму варианту каркасная часть для транспортного средства содержит кронштейн, присоединенный к стоечному компоненту или балочному компоненту соединительным компонентом. Соединительный компонент выполнен с порогом деформации меньшим, чем у стоечного компонента и балочного компонента. Достигается повышение жесткости каркасной части транспортного средства. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

РАМНАЯ НЕСУЩАЯ СТРУКТУРА С ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕМ В ВИДЕ БАКА

Группа изобретений относится к рамной несущей структуре для средства промышленного назначения и транспортному средству (1) промышленного назначения. Рамная структура содержит первую и вторую проходящие в продольном направлении несущие конструкции, расположенные на расстоянии друг от друга в поперечном направлении рамной несущей структуры, и одно приспособление в виде бака для приема текучей среды и/или приспособление в виде воздушного баллона для приема воздуха. Приспособление в виде бака расположено по меньшей мере на некоторых участках между первой и второй несущей конструкцией. Приспособление в виде бака расположено на некоторых участках между передними колесами транспортного средства и выступает вперед за средние точки этих колес. Транспортное средство содержит рамную несущую структуру. Достигается упрощение конструкции и монтажа топливных баков. 2 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

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Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения и может быть использована в конструкции магистральных полуприцепов и иных транспортных средств широкого спектра применения имеющих рамную компоновку шасси. Целями полезной модели являются: уменьшение числа сборочных единиц, повышение технологичности конструкции рамы магистрального полуприцепа, а также снижение себестоимости ее изготовления. Поставленные цели достигаются тем, что в предложенной конструкции рамы полуприцепа используются поперечные балки двутаврового профиля, представляющие собой сборку из двух швеллеров, имеющих специальные вырезы для размещения верхних полок лонжерона. Положительный эффект предложения заключается в повышении прочности конструкции рамы магистрального полуприцепа, увеличении его грузоподъемности и эксплуатационной долговечности рамы. Предложенная конструкция рамы может быть использована при реализации различных грузонесущих платформ транспортных средств для различного функционального предназначения ...

Несущий пространственный каркас кузова автомобиля

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению, а именно, каркасно-панельным автомобилям с несущим сварным пространственным каркасом и навесными панелями из термоформуемого пластика.Несущий пространственный каркас кузова автомобиля состоит из силовых элементов, изготовленных из металлических профилей различного сечения. Силовые элементы образуют нижнюю и боковые структуры. Нижняя структура состоит из двух продольных лонжеронов, расположенных по всей длине каркаса кузова и выполненных из неразьемно соединенных между собой гнутых деталей. Лонжероны соединены между собой поперечными элементами. Боковые структуры состоят из дверных проемов, выполненных из верхней Л-образной и нижней частей и порогов кузова, неразьемно соединенных между собой. Нижняя часть дверного проема и порог кузова имеют U-образную форму и выполнены в виде единой гнутой детали. Лонжероны соединены с порогами кузова соединительными элементами. Боковые структуры соединены между собой поперечными элементами, причем задние ...

ХОДОВАЯ РАМА МОБИЛЬНОГО КРАНА

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 ...

ХОДОВАЯ РАМА МОБИЛЬНОГО КРАНА

Ходовая рама мобильного крана содержит поперечные (1, 2) и продольную (3) балки. Базовый узел размещен в центральной части продольной балки и включает центральный элемент (4) цилиндрической формы, кольцо (5) с отверстиями для крепления опорно-поворотного устройства и упрочняющий лист (6), ширина которого соответствует ширине продольной балки в верхней части. Продольная балка в поперечном сечении имеет шестиугольную форму. Она образована боковыми лонжеронами, соединенными верхними (7, 8) и нижними (9, 10) листами. Каждый лонжерон образован из верхней (11), нижней (12) и боковой (13) наружных стенок и внутренней (14) стенки. Наружные боковые стенки (13) лонжеронов выполнены с продольным гибом. Ширина продольной балки и базового узла одинаковы. Верхняя, нижняя и боковая наружные стенки лонжеронов продольной балки могут быть выполнены из гнутого профиля, который замыкается приваренной к нему внутренней стенкой (14). Продольная и поперечные балки соединены между собой косынками (15, 16, 17, ...

РАМА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Полезная модель относится к транспортным средствам, в частности к конструкциям рамы автомобиля аэродромного обслуживания. Рама (1) транспортного средства содержит лонжероны (2), соединенные между собой поперечинами (3)-(8) и поперечиной буксирной (9), кронштейны (10) и (11), усилители (12) лонжеронов (2) П-образного сечения, передний (13) и задний (14) подрамники. Поперечина буксирная (9), выполнена трубчатой формы с резьбовыми гнездами для вворачивания буксирных вилок. В лонжеронах (2) в зоне между подрамниками (13) и (14) выполнены два горизонтальных ряда отверстий с одинаковым шагом. Передний подрамник (13) состоит из лонжеронов (15) П-образного сечения с вставленными в них усилителями (16) L-образного сечения, поперечин (17)-(19), часть из которых выполнены П-образного сечения, кронштейнов (20), (21) рессорной подвески и кронштейна (22). Задняя торцевая кромка лонжеронов (15) выполнена скошенной под углом. Кронштейны (22) выполнены П-образного сечения, гнутые из листовой стали, между ...

ОСНОВАНИЕ ДЛЯ САМОХОДНОЙ ТЕЛЕЖКИ

Изобретение относится к области конструктивных элементов транспортных средств, а именно к рамам. Шасси для тележки содержит раму, опору редуктора, ребро крепления опоры редуктора, редуктор, полуоси и муфты. Рама выполнена прямоугольной, а боковые части рамы и торцевые части рамы выполнены из металлических профилей, смонтированных друг к другу при помощи сварки. Ребро крепления опоры смонтировано при помощи сварки между боковыми частями рамы. Опора редуктора смонтирована таким образом, что одним концом при помощи сварки смонтирована к торцевой части рамы, а другим концом при помощи сварки смонтирована к ребру крепления опоры редуктора. Поверх опоры редуктора при помощи болтового соединения смонтирован редуктор. Полуоси содержат муфты и соединены с редуктором. Достигается повышение компактности шасси для самоходной тележки без усложнения кинематики. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил., 1 табл.

КУЗОВ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

... 1. Кузов (1) автомобиля, содержащий трубчатый, изготовленный из стали лонжерон (2) и изготовленный из легкого металла защитный короб (4), при этом защитный короб (4) закреплен на обращенном в направлении движения конце лонжерона (2), отличающийся тем, что защитный короб (4) и лонжерон (2) разделены переходным элементом (5, 5'), причем переходной элемент (5,5') соединен с лонжероном (2) и защитным коробом (4), и при этом переходной элемент (5) изготовлен из стали.2. Кузов автомобиля по п.1, отличающийся тем, что переходной элемент (5) имеет в поперечном сечении U-образный участок (7), при этом U-образный участок (2) введен в трубчатый лонжерон (2), причем один конец защитного короба (4) удерживается между плечами (8) U-образного участка (7).3. Кузов автомобиля по п.2, отличающийся тем, что переходной элемент (5) имеет выступающую из плеч U-образного участка (7) закраину (9), причем борт (9) опирается на открытый конец лонжерона (2).4. Кузов автомобиля по п.2, отличающийся тем, что переходной ...

ЛОНЖЕРОН, А ТАКЖЕ ШАССИ И ШАССИ ПРИЦЕПА, СНАБЖЕННЫЕ ТАКИМ ЖЕ ЛОНЖЕРОНОМ

Рама основания кузова-фургона

Изобретение относится к транспортному машиностроению. Рама основания кузова-фургона содержит лонжероны. Лонжероны соединены между собой шестью П-образными профилями, двумя прямоугольными трубами и балкой. Крайний слева П-образный профиль повернут полками наружу, следующий за ним и последний приварены полками вниз, а три средних - полками в противоположную сторону относительно крайнего. С двух сторон сзади и спереди к лонжеронам приварены по четыре консоли с ребрами, соединенные между собой по бокам ложем, а спереди и сзади поперечинами. Между внутренними консолями с каждой стороны от лонжеронов расположены поперечины, связанные с лонжеронами усилителями по три с каждой стороны. Между правым лонжероном и поперечиной сзади и спереди установлено по одной балке. Слева между полками лонжеронов вварены кронштейны от поперечного смещения. Справа между последним П-образным профилем и предыдущим, а также между вторым слева и следующим П-образными профилями к средним полкам лонжеронов вварены кронштейны ...

САМОХОДНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Изобретение относится к самоходному транспортному средству. Транспортное средство содержит раму корпуса транспортного средства, пару из правого и левого передних и задних гусеничных движущих устройств, переднее устройство подвески, которое подвешивает пару из правого и левого передних гусеничных движущих устройств на раме корпуса транспортного средства, и заднее устройство подвески, которое подвешивает пару из правого и левого задних гусеничных движущих устройств на раме корпуса транспортного средства. Переднее устройство подвески в виде единого целого подвешивает пару из правого и левого передних гусеничных движущих устройств на раме корпуса транспортного средства и предоставляет возможность колебания пары из правого и левого передних гусеничных движущих устройств в вертикальном направлении относительно рамы корпуса транспортного средства. Достигается повышение стабильности и плавности передвижения. 56 ил.

ПЕРЕДНЯЯ ПОПЕРЕЧНАЯ БАЛКА КОЛЕСНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Рама шасси колесного транспортного средства с передней поперечной балкой (2), служащей для соединения обоих лонжеронов (3), отличающаяся тем, что передняя поперечная балка (2) разделена по горизонтали на верхнюю и нижнюю половины (8; 5), по меньшей мере опосредованно закрепленные на лонжеронах (3) и по меньшей мере частично охватывающие вентилятор охлаждающей установки двигателя. !2. Рама по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что, исходя от продольной оси (24) транспортного средства, на внешней стороне лонжеронов (3) расположены многофункциональные опорные щиты (7), служащие для опосредованного закрепления верхней и нижней половин (8; 5) передней поперечной балки (2) на лонжеронах (3). ! 3. Рама по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что соединение многофункциональных опорных щитов (7) с верхней и нижней половинами (8; 5) передней поперечной балки (2) образует кольцеобразную раму (26). ! 4. Рама по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что рама (26) имеет многоугольную форму. ! 5. Рама по п.3 или 4, отличающаяся тем, что в ...

ШАССИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Изобретение касается шасси 1 балочного типа для автомобилей, включающего центральную балку 4, отличающегося тем, что оно включает в себя по крайней мере один удлиненный элемент 6, 8, прикрепленный к балке 4 и простирающийся по существу параллельно балке 4, а также тем, что концевые части элемента 6, 8 простираются за пределы концов 4a, 4b балки 4 впереди и позади шасси 1 и расположены так, чтобы деформироваться и поглотить энергию в случае столкновения.

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, УЗЕЛ ГРУЗОВОЙ ПЛАТФОРМЫ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ УСИЛИВАЮЩЕГО УЗЛА ДЛЯ ПЛАТФОРМЫ ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ

РАМНАЯ НЕСУЩАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ С ТРЕТЬЕЙ ПРОДОЛЬНОЙ НЕСУЩЕЙ КОНСТРУКЦИЕЙ

... 1. Рамная несущая конструкция (1) для транспортного средства промышленного назначения, содержащая:- первую продольную несущую конструкцию (10) и вторую продольную несущую конструкцию (20), которые в поперечном направлении (QR) рамной несущей конструкции (1) находятся на расстоянии друг от друга,- подвески (RA) передних колес (Rv) транспортного средства промышленного назначения, и/или- резервуар (Т) для приема текучей среды,отличающаяся тем, что рамная несущая конструкция (1) содержит третью продольную несущую конструкцию (30).2. Рамная несущая конструкция (1) по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что третья несущая конструкция (30) соединена с подвесками (RA) колес.3. Рамная несущая конструкция (1) по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что третья несущая конструкция (30) соединена с элементами управления подвесок (RA) колес.4. Рамная несущая конструкция (1) по п. 2, отличающаяся тем, что третья несущая конструкция (30) соединена с элементами управления подвесок (RA) колес.5. Рамная несущая конструкция (1) по ...

БЕЗРЕЛЬСОВОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО С РАМОЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Безрельсовое транспортное средство, прежде всего грузовой автомобиль (NKW), с рамой транспортного средства и/или вспомогательной рамой (2, 2а), которая имеет расположенные, прежде всего, поперек и/или вдоль направления (F) движения контактные поверхности (10, 10а) в качестве соединительных поверхностей к другим конструктивным узлам (6, 7, 8, 12), которые присоединены через пронизывающие контактные поверхности (10, 10а) соединительные средства (11), отличающееся тем, что ось (13) соответствующего соединительного средства (11) проходит через пронизываемую им контактную поверхность (10, 10а) под отличающимся от 90° углом (α).2. Безрельсовое транспортное средство (1) по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что соответствующая ось (13) соединительного средства (11) проходит через пронизываемую им контактную поверхность (10, 10а) под углом (α) от 30° до 60° по отношению к находящемуся на контактной поверхности (10, 10а) вектору.3. Безрельсовое транспортное средство (1) по п. 2, отличающееся тем, что соответствующая ...

Unterbau für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Ein Unterbau für ein Kraftfahrzeug hat einen eine obere Schale (23) und eine untere Schale (20) umfassenden ersten Längsträger, der eine hintere Achse (3) kreuzt und sich wenigstens bis unter eine Fahrgastzelle (5) erstreckt. In einem Übergangsbereich zwischen der hinteren Achse (3) und der Fahrgastzelle (5) weist der Längsträger wenigstens ein Wandungsteil (29; 30) auf, das an der oberen und der unteren Schale (23; 20) materialdoppelnd befestigt ist.

FAHRGESTELLRAHMEN FUER KRAFTFAHRZEUGE

HINTERACHSANORDNUNG FÜR EINEN LASTKRAFTWAGEN

Abdeckplattenbaugruppe eines hinteren Längsträgers und Karosserie mit der Abdeckplattenbaugruppe des hinteren Längsträgers

Abdeckplattenbaugruppe eines hinteren Längsträgers, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abdeckplattenbaugruppe umfaßt: einen Körper (10), der in seinem zentralen Bereich eine Öffnung (11) aufweist, wobei das Material aus der Öffnung zur Bildung einer ersten Verbindungsplatte (12) gebogen ist und sich die erste Verbindungsplatte (12) in einer von der ersten Oberfläche (13) des Körpers (10) abgewandten Richtung erstreckt; sowie ein Verbindungsteil (20), das sich um den Umfangsrand der Öffnung (11) erstreckt und mit der ersten Oberfläche (13) des Körpers (10) verbunden ist.

Fahrgestell mit einer Chassis-Baugruppe mit Federböcken für Straßenfahrzeuge

Chassis component for motor vehicle, comprises hollow body made of corrosion susceptible material, which has cavity, where cavity is closed in fluid-proof and moisture-proof manner

The chassis component (1) comprises a hollow body (4) made of a corrosion susceptible material, which has a cavity (5). The cavity is closed in fluid-proof and moisture-proof manner. The hollow body has an anti-corrosive coating, particularly formed on an external side turned away from the cavity. The hollow body has an axially opened pipe section (6) with an opening (7) closed with a closing plate (8). An independent claim is included for a method for attaching a corrosion protection to a chassis component of a motor vehicle, which involves galvanizing the chassis component and lacquering the galvanized chassis component, or by covering with zinc alloy for forming an anti-corrosive coating.

Road vehicle chassis, has axle placed in chassis frame, where axle is arranged with all functional elements as modular unit and fastened to longitudinal carriers of chassis frame in longitudinal direction

The chassis (3) has an axle (8) placed in a chassis frame. The axle is arranged with all functional elements as modular unit and fastened to longitudinal carriers (4) of a chassis frame in a longitudinal direction. The axle comprises two wheels (7) supported at swing arms (12), where a pneumatic spring element acts on the swing arms and a shock absorber that acts on the swing arms and brakes (15). The chassis frame or the carriers form sets of holes for fastening the axle.

Rahmenverstärkung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verstärkungsanordnung für einen Rahmen (20) eines Nutzfahrzeugs mit einem Verstärkungselement (1) und einer Rahmeneinlage (10), welche einen Basisabschnitt (12), der in einer vorgegebenen Ebene (E) verläuft, sowie wenigstens einen gegenüber dem Basisabschnitt (12) abgewinkelten Seitenabschnitt (17) aufweist. Dabei ist die Rahmeneinlage (10) als gegenüber dem Verstärkungselement (1) separates Bauteil ausgeführt und das Verstärkungselement (1) weist wenigstens eine Öffnung (7) für eine Befestigungseinrichtung (8) sowie wenigstens eine Verstärkungsrippe (5) auf. Die Rahmeneinlage (10) weist wenigstens eine Öffnung auf, um gemeinsam mit dem Verstärkungselement (1) mit der Befestigungseinrichtung (8) an dem Rahmen (20) befestigt zu werden.

Luftfederbock mit Lagerbohrungen

Luftfederbock (100; 100'), bestehend aus einem Federbockgehäuse (4) mit zwei beabstandet angeordneten Seitenwandungen (5, 6), die mit ihren Oberkanten (25) unterhalb eines zu einem Fahrzeugchassis gehörenden Trägers (2, 3) zu befestigen sind, wobei in die Seitenwandungen (5, 6) jeweils gegenüberliegende Lagerbohrungen (8, 9) eingebracht sind, in die Haltezapfen von Teilen der Achsfederung einzusetzen sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, - dass an der Außenseite der in Bezug auf das Fahrzeugchassis im Montagezustand innen liegenden Seitenwandung (6) des Federbockgehäuses (4) ein Winkelelement (10) mit zwei Winkelschenkeln (10.1; 10.2) angebracht ist, - von denen der eine Winkelschenkel (10.1) an der Außenseite der Seitenwandung anliegt und der andere Winkelschenkel (10.2) frei kragt und mit einem Querlenker (20) verbindbar ist, - dass der auf der Außenseite der Seitenwandung anliegende Winkelschenkel (10.1) eine Bohrung (16) aufweist, die von einem Gewindebolzen (11) durchsetzt ist, der für den ...

Elektrofahrzeug

Elektrofahrzeug, mit einer Bodengruppe (21) einer Karosseriestruktur (20), wobei die Bodengruppe (21) zumindest folgendes umfasst: seitliche Längsträger (24, 25), vordere und hintere Querträger (26, 27), einen sich zumindest abschnittsweise zwischen den Längsträgern (24, 25) und den Querträgern (26, 27) erstreckenden Fahrzeugunterboden (30) und einen sich oberhalb des Fahrzeugunterbodens (30) erstreckenden Insassenraumboden (31), wobei in einem rückwärtigen Abschnitt der Bodengruppe, in welchem oberhalb des Insassenraumbodens (30) am Insassenraumboden (30) Rücksitze (13) montiert sind, zwischen dem Insassenraumboden (30) und dem Fahrzeugunterboden (31) ein Technikraum (32) ausgebildet ist. Das Elektrofahrzeug umfasst weiterhin mindestens eine elektrischen Maschine (16) und eine Traktionsbatterie (17), die unterhalb der Bodengruppe (21) angeordnet und an der Bodengruppe montiert ist. Der hintere Querträger (27) erstreckt sich ausgehend vom Insassenraumboden (31) bis in den Bereich des Fahrzeugunterbodens ...

SATTELSCHLEPPERBODEN.

Fahrzeugvorderteilstruktur

Fahrzeugvorderteilstruktur, beinhaltend Verbindungselemente mit jeweils einem vorderseitigen Verbindungsabschnitt, der auf einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtungs-Vorderseite angeordnet ist und an dem ein erster Zusammenfügeabschnitt, der mit einem Kühlerträger zusammengefügt ist, sowie ein zweiter Zusammenfügeabschnitt, der mit einem unteren Element zusammengefügt ist, gebildet ist, einem rückseitigen Verbindungsabschnitt, der auf einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtungs-Rückseite angeordnet ist und an dem der erste Zusammenfügeabschnitt und der zweite Zusammenfügeabschnitt gebildet sind, und einem außenseitigen Ausnehmungsabschnitt, der aus einer Fahrzeugquerrichtungs-Außenseite ausgenommen ist und an einer Position gebildet ist, die sich in der Fahrzeuglängsrichtung zwischen den zweiten Zusammenfügeabschnitten sowohl eines vorderseitigen Verbindungsabschnitts als auch eines rückseitigen Verbindungsabschnitts befindet.

Kraftfahrzeug mit nach vorn ansteigendem Fahrzeugrahmen

Als Fahruntergestell dienender Rahmen fuer Kraftfahrzeuge

Mehrkammerprofil mit einem Einlegeteil zur Befestigung eines Anbauteils

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Hohlprofil (1) mit wenigstens einer innenliegenden Trennwand (2) zur Bildung von Kammern (3, 4), bei welchem zur Befestigung eines Anbauteils an dem Hohlprofil (1) ein Einlegeteil (10) in einer Montageposition innerhalb einer Kammer (3) angeordnet ist und das Einlegeteil (10) zur Herstellung einer Verbindung mit dem Anbauteil ein Verbindungsmittel (11) aufweist. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass das Einlegeteil (10) als Mehrkammerprofil mit einer senkrecht zur Profilrichtung (R1) des Hohlprofils (1) und senkrecht zur Trennwand (2) verlaufenden Profilrichtung (R2) ausgebildet ist, eine an einer äußeren Begrenzungswand (5) des Hohlprofils (1) anliegende Stirnfläche (12) des Einlegeteils (10) einen zapfenförmigen Anschlussflansch (13) aufweist, welcher zur Fixierung des Einlegeteils (10) in der Montageposition in eine Durchgangsöffnung (6) der Begrenzungswand (5) formschlüssig eingreift, und das Einlegeteil (10) in dessen Profilrichtung (R2) mit einer Länge ( ...

Fahrzeugkarosserieseitenstärkungsstruktur

Eine Fahrzeugkarosserieseitenverstärkungsstruktur ist vorgesehen, um die Effizienz der Lastübertragung und der Leistung gegen eine Fahrzeugkollision zu verbessern. Die Struktur weist eine mittlere Bodenplatte, die eine Bodenfläche einer Fahrzeugkarosserie ausbildet, und ein Batteriegehäuse, das mit einer unteren Oberfläche der Platte gekoppelt ist, auf. Ein Seitenschweller ist mit beiden Seiten der Platte in einer Breitenrichtung gekoppelt, um auf beiden Seiten des Batteriegehäuses angeordnet zu sein, und hat einen Querschnitt, der in einer Kastenform ausgebildet ist und sich in einer Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsrichtung einer Fahrzeugkarosserie erstreckt. Ein Sitzquerelement hat ein unteres Ende, das mit der Platte verbunden ist, und kreuzt die Platte in einer Breitenrichtung, um mit dem Seitenschweller verbunden zu sein. Eine Rohrmutter erstreckt sich vertikal, um nacheinander das Batteriegehäuse, den Seitenschweller, die Platte und das Sitzquerelement zu durchdringen, und ist an dem Batteriegehäuse ...

Fahrzeug-Karosseriestruktur

Ein vorderer Rahmenlängsträger, der sich über die längliche Richtung eines Fahrzeugs erstreckt, weist ein gekröpftes Teil und einen zylindrischen vorderen Rahmenlängsträgerkörper mit einem achteckigen Querschnitt, der sich von dem gekröpften Teil vom vorderen Ende bis zum hinteren Ende erstreckt, auf. Der gekröpfte Teil und der vordere Rahmenlängsträgerkörper sind miteinander integriert, indem sie mit einem inneren Teil und einem äußeren Teil verbunden werden. Die jeweiligen Bereiche des inneren Teils und des äußeren Teils zwischen dem gekröpften Teil und dem vorderen Rahmenlängsträger sind konkav, damit sie einander berühren, und werden so aneinander geschweißt, daß sie eine Verbindung bilden. Ein erster umnschlossener Bereich wird an der oberen Seite der Verbindung gebildet, und ein zweiter umschlossener Bereich wird an der unteren Seite der Verbindung gebildet. Dadurch wird eine Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur erreicht, die einen leichten vorderen Rahmenlängsträger mit verbessertem Aufprallwiderstand ...

FAHRZEUGRAHMEN UND SEIN HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN

LÄNGSTRÄGER

Vehicle bodywork and frame production process, involving building up object, dividing it into sections and fixing end sections of parts together

The production process includes the steps of: building up the object of the required initial form, e.g. one with a closed cross section, by producing a pair of end sectors on it, possibly by means of hydraulic deformation; dividing the object into first and second sectors; and firmly fixing the end sector of the first part to the end sector of the second part.

Cross member behind outer skin of bumper of motor vehicle has plastically deformable profile with upper and lower surfaces each having on end of cross member at least one cut-out located perpendicularly to direction of impact force

The cross member (1) for a motor vehicle is polygonal in cross section and constructed as a stable but plastically deformable profile (2) with an upper (12) and a lower (13) surface which yield above a predetermined load during an impact-like force action. The upper and lower surfaces of the profile each have on the end of the cross member at least one cut-out (3) located perpendicularly to the direction of force. The cut-outs are located close to the impact surface (14) of the profile.

Strebe zur Außenhautverstärkung für eine Blech-Außenhaut eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Offenbart ist eine Außenhautverstärkung für eine Außenhaut eines Kraftfahrzeuges, wobei die Außenhautverstärkung aus einer Strebe gebildet ist, welche sich parallel zu der Außenhaut erstreckt, und an Verbindungspunkten verdrehfest im Fahrzeug angeordnet ist, wobei die Strebe über eine Klebschicht mit der Außenhaut verbunden ist.

Kleintierfalle für Gebäudehohlräume, insbesondere für abgehängte Decken

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kleintierfalle zum Einbau in abgehängte Decken. Durch das Anbringen einer Schlagfalle auf der Grundfläche im inneren eines Zylinders, kann diese Konstruktion mit vorgesehenen Haltefedern oder Haltevorrichtungen in abgehängte Decken eingelassen werden. Die vorzugsweise kreisförmige Mantelfläche ermöglicht den Tieren Wandkontakt. Eine Öffnung im Mantel leitet die Tiere direkt zum Köder bzw. der Schlagfalle im Inneren. Durch Anbringung eines Signalgebers (Pin) am Auslösemechanismus, kann der Ladezustand der Falle an der Unterseite angezeigt werden. Zusätzlich kann zur vereinfachten Demontage eine Rückholvorrichtung an der Unterseite befestigt werden.

CHASSIS FÜR MOTORISIERTES FAHRZEUG

Motor vehicle frame with supplementary device joins these in friction using positioners as projection and recess on device and frame component for relative position holding.

The supplementary device (23) is supported on one of the several components completing the vehicle frame and includes a holder to work with several of the components, being made up of a second section (22) running off the first part (21). One of the frame components is curved and this is repeated by the first part (21) of the holder or, if the component is circular so the part (21) is similarly circular. When out of tension this first holder part (21) is slightly smaller in diameter than the associated frame component and is designed from flexible material. The holder can work with the frame component in friction, using co-operating positioners (21a) on holder part (21) and frame component. The positioners include a projection (21b) and allotted component recess.

Rear stiffening structure for motor vehicles has cross member with closed profile cross section so that upper profile section forming at least one step extends upwards over plane of rear floor pan, with rear floor pan supported on step

The especially rear stiffening structure for motor vehicles consists of a rear cross member and longitudinal support system, the cross member (1) of which has a closed profile cross section in such a way that an upper profile section (9) forming at least one step (8) extends upwards over the plane of the rear floor pan (5a), and the rear floor pan is supported on the thereby formed step. The upper profile section extends upwards by such a distance that in interaction with the lower profile section (11) it corresponds to a stiffening structure with at least two cross members separated from one another and located one above the other.

Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies

... 499,351. Vehicle bodies. AMBIBUDD PRESSWERK GES. Aug. 13, 1937, No. 12430/38. Convention date, Aug. 15, 1936. Divided out of 489,072. [Class 108 (i)] In a vehicle body having posts and body stampings secured, preferably directly e.g. by welding, to a floor unit which constitutes also the chassis frame, an inner reinforcement of each centre post 33 extends beyond the side walls of the post in the region of a chassis side member 30 and the post is secured to the member 30 by flanges on the post and intermediate flanges on the inner reinforcement. As shown the post comprises an inwardlyopening, deep channel-member 57 extending from the member 30 to the roof side panel, and a second inwardly-opening, inner channelmember 58 of less depth extending from the lower edge of the roof side panel to just above the member 30 and attached at its lower end to a channel-member 65 which tapers in depth towards the lower end. The channel 57, which diminishes in depth at its ends, engages at its upper end ...

Removable cross member for vehicle frame

Utility vehicles, in particular an agricultural tractor

Subframe for vehicle

Bi-metallic structural component for vehicle frame assembly

A rolling chassis assembly for a vehicle

Floor structure of a motor vehicle body

A floor structure of a motor vehicle body has two side member arrangements 12, 14, 16, 18 substantially extending in vehicle longitudinal direction x, which are interconnected by way of at least one front cross member 20, 22 and one rear cross member 24, 26, and with a floor panel 30 arranged above the cross members 20, 22, 24, 26, which is provided with a reinforcing element 32 substantially extending in vehicle longitudinal direction x and arranged above the floor panel 30, which is structurally connected to at least one front cross member 20, 22 and to one rear cross member 24.

Load carrying vehicles

Improvements in or relating to vehicle chassis construction

... 599,459. Vehicle underframes. ALLEY, S. E., and ALLEY TRAILERS, Ltd. Sept. 17, 1945, No. 23994. [Class 108 (ii)] A vehicle underframe comprises metal crossmembers 14 of angle, H, T, or channel crosssection secured by welding to a metal longitudinal member 12, 13 which is built up to a tubular cross-section by welding together the edges of the sides of two channels or angle bars, each cross-member 14 being notched at its under part only to fit on and around the upper part of the cross-section of the longitudinal member so as to be carried thereby in the form of two cantilevers. The ends of the cross bars are connected together at each side by a tie bar 16 in the form of a flat strip set edge wise and welded to the cross-members. When the longitudinal member is built up of two channels, these may be welded together along the neutral axis of the member, and the faces of the box member are set so as to be vertical and horizontal. The cross-members 14 are always arranged with a continuous un-notched ...

Improvements in or relating to vehicle frames

... 516,727. Vehicle bodies. ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CO., Ltd., and RACKHAM, G. J. June 21, 1938, No. 18469. [Class 108 (i)] A vehicle underframe having two longitudinal frame members extending along the major length of the vehicle and connected by cross-members at intervals, has a portion of a transverse bulkhead of a vehicle body extending across the longitudinal frame members and engaging directly therewith at a position where the longitudinal frame members are connected together. Two longitudinal frame members 10, 11 of an omnibus underframe. which may be constructed as described in Specification 516 434, have extensions 17, 18 secured to their rear ends to support a rear platform, flanges 22 being formed on the extensions to which is riveted a cross-member 12 forming part of the rear bulkhead of the body. The member 12 is of Z-section and is reinforced by a member 15 on which the floor 31 of the vehicle rests. The member 12 may be deeper at the near side so that the rear platform, which rests ...

Multiple use trailer or vehicle

Improvements in chassis framings for vehicles, more particularly for motor vehicles

... 225,316. Fejes, J. Sept. 18, 1923. Frame components, sections and forms of, and applying and combing.-The chassis framings of motor vehicles are formed by component girders built up of flat sheet metal plates or strips welded together, the components being welded to one another to build up a complete frame devoid of rivets, bolts, and like securing means. By this method of construction the cross section of the individual girders can be varied at different points in accordance with the distribution of the load on the girder. Fig. 2 shows closed-section boxshaped longitudinal girders built up of flanged vertical plates 8 welded to horizontal plates 10, 11. Flanged cross members 4 are welded to the longitudinal girders and to the welded engine framing 12. The component metal plates may be cut to size and shaped by a cold pressing operation, autogenous welding being used for making the connections.

Improvements in and relating to cantilever supports

... 510,576. Underframes for vehicles. KLIPIN, A. B. Sept. 3, 1938, No. 25849. [Class 108 (ii)] [Also in Groups XXXI and X] A bearer adapted to be' secured to and to project beyond the sides of the longitudinal side members of a chassis for a vehicle, comprises a hollow structural member of rectangular cross section; the sides of which are parallel between the side members, but converge towards the free ends of the projecting portions. The bearers are formed of channelsection bars b, c, united at their upper and lower portions by flat plates d, which may be provided with upstanding end portions n to which the body portion of the vehicle is secured. Alternatively, the channel bars may be disposed as the upper and lower members, and the plates as the side members, and in this construction, the plate may be corrugated. The projecting portions may also taper in the direction of depth towards their free ends, and the side members may also curve towards their free ends. Stiffeners s are disposed ...

Improvements relating to auxiliary frame mountings in motor vehicles

... 906,957. Spring suspensions for vehicles. DAIMLER-BENZ A.G. July 13, 1961 [July 22, 1960], No. 25448/61. Addition to 873,399. Class 108(2). In the auxiliary frame described in the parent Specification, the points of connection of the leaf spring 4 to the main frame 2 or body of the vehicle are located higher than the points of connection 6 thereof to the auxiliary frame 1. The springs 4 engage with the auxiliary frame 1 by way of rubber bearings 6 carried by brackets 7 fixed to the auxiliary frame which is connected to the main frame or body by means of two spaced rubber bearings 3.

Electric vehicle

Unbreakable joint welded for body adapted to the tracks including/understanding of the corrugated sheet sections.

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INFORMER

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR GARBAGE-COLLECT OR OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES VEHICLE, WITH AN LOW ENTRY DRIVING CAB

Chassis frame of a vehicle intended in particular for urban traffic

The chassis frame of a vehicle intended in particular for urban traffic has two longitudinal members 1. In order to make it possible to shift the loading area or the floor of the passenger compartment downwards using simple means, the two longitudinal members 1 have, at least in the region of an axle, a downwardly open cutout 3 giving the axle body or wheel body 4 freedom to penetrate through it. In the region of this cutout 3, the longitudinal members 1 are in each case reinforced by a plate 5 which has a similar cutout 3' that is extended downwards over the longitudinal member 1. The lower cutout opening 6 of the plate 5 is closed off by a screwed-on flange piece 7. ...

TRUCK WITH LOW ONE, EVEN ONE DRIVING CAB GROUND

SUBFRAME FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF A CRANE ON A CHASSIS

TRUCK WITH INCLINABLE DECK

CHASSIS FUR MOTORIZED VEHICLE

MODULAR PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE STRUCTURE TO THE PERSONENODER LOAD TRANSPORT AND FROM THIS RESULTIERENDE/S BODY AND CHASSIS

MOTOR VEHICLE BODY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION OF THE TYPE OF DOUBLE WISHBONE

COMPOUND CROSS BEAM

BUS WITH SPECIAL CHASSIS

PLATFORM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

BEFESTIGUNGSEINRICHTUNG FÜR ANBAUTEILE

The device (1) has a fastening unit provided with a receiver (7) that includes a cross sectional profile. The receiver extends from an inner side (8) of a vehicle frame (2) to another inner side (9) of the vehicle frame and forms an opening for receiving the fastening unit. The vehicle frame includes a closed cross section profile (5), where the receiver and vehicle frame are manufactured from various materials. The receiver and vehicle frame are water and/or gas tightly connected with each other by a pressing, welding or adhesive bonding unit.

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FRONTLENKER TRUCK

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FRONTLENKER TRUCK WITH ROUND AROUND CRUNCH ZONES

Vehicle frame for road or area load vehicles, in particular for crane vehicles

FRAMEWORK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DOUBLE TRAIN, TWO SIDE MEMBERS WITH OPENINGS FOR CROSS BEAM ATTACHMENT CONTAINING

STRUCTURE OF DUMP TRUCK

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CONNECTION OF FRAMEWORK SIDE MEMBERS

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Floor structure of a motor vehicle body

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.

Bump stopper

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 ).

Cross member of a motor vehicle body

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.

Structure of vehicle subframe

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.

Crossmember assembly for vehicles

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.

FRAME RAIL FOR A VEHICLE

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 ...

UNDERBODY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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 ...

Chassis Frame of Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle

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 ...

SIDE MEMBER FOR A REAR FRAME OF A VEHICLE BODY

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 ...

Vehicle Cross-Member Assembly with Adhesive Reservoirs

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.

Chassis frame assembly structure for electrical vehicle for disabled person

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.

Front portion structure of vehicle body

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.

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

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 ...

Modular frame structure for off road vehicle

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.

UNIVERSAL CHASSIS APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

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 ...

BEAM MEMBER

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 ...

Chassis Frame

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 ).

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND CROSSMEMBER

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 ...

Support structure for a vehicle wheel suspension

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 ).

Connecting structure for heavy vehicle

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.

SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

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 ...

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

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 () ...

MOTOR VEHICLE CHASSIS COMPRISING TWO REINFORCED SIDE MEMBERS

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. ...

VEHICLE BODY LOWER PART STRUCTURE

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 ...

Vehicle suspension cradle structure

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.

Galvanized Vehicle Frame Assemblies and Methods for Forming the Same

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 ...

FRAME STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

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 ...

CHASSIS FRAME MODULE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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 ...

JOINING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE FRAME

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 ...

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

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.

AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE

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 , ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

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. ...

VEHICLE REAR PORTION STRUCTURE

[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 ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

[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 ...

Vehicle front-part structure

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.

VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE

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.

CHASSIS & METHOD

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 ...

VEHICLE FRAME

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 ...

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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- ...

Method For Attaching A Leveling System

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 ...

Rail and method of making and using the same

A number of variations includes a rail and method of manufacture thereof wherein a rail may be fabricated from a first segment, a first node, and a second segment, wherein the first segment is attached to the first node, wherein the second segment is attached to the first node, and wherein the first node comprises a pre-machined hollow aluminum casting comprising at least one chassis component mounting point for attachment.

FULL HEIGHT TUNNEL SECTION WITH ENCLOSED EXHAUST

One variation may include a vehicle center tunnel which may include an enclosed exhaust system. 1. A product comprising:a tunnel structure, comprising a top surface;a first and a second side wall, wherein the first and the second side wall each extend downward from the top surface;a first and a second upper longitudinal section which each extend horizontally along a first and a second top corner of the tunnel structure; anda first and a second lower longitudinal section which each extend horizontally along a first and a second bottom corner of the tunnel structure.2. The product of wherein the upper longitudinal sections and the lower longitudinal sections are constructed and arranged to increase torsional stiffness of a center of a vehicle.3. The product of wherein the upper longitudinal sections and the lower longitudinal sections are constructed and arranged to increase bending stiffness of a center of a vehicle.4. The product of wherein the first upper longitudinal section extends from an inner surface of the first wall to an underside of the top surface and wherein the second upper longitudinal section extends from an inner surface of the second side wall to the underside of the top surface and wherein the first lower longitudinal section extends from an outer surface of the first side wall and is constructed and arranged to attach to a close-out panel claim 1 , and wherein the second lower longitudinal section extends from an outer surface of the second side wall and is constructed and arranged to attach to the close-out panel.5. The product of wherein the lower longitudinal sections are constructed and arranged to accommodate structural hardware to attach to a close-out panel.6. The product of further comprising a close-out panel attached to the lower longitudinal sections.7. The product of wherein the lower longitudinal sections are attached to the close-out panel via a plurality of mechanical fasteners.8. The product of further comprising an exhaust system ...

VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle lower portion structure has: a tunnel portion disposed at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of a floor portion; a front side member whose rear portion is disposed at a vehicle lower side of the floor portion and a vehicle transverse direction outer side of the tunnel portion; a first member including a first horizontal wall that extends from the rear portion toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side, and a first vertical wall bent toward a vehicle upper side from the first horizontal wall; and a second member spanning an opening portion of the tunnel portion. The second member includes a second horizontal wall, and a second vertical wall that is bent toward the vehicle upper side from the second horizontal wall, is disposed parallel to the first vertical wall, and is joined to the first vertical wall. 1. A vehicle lower portion structure comprising:a tunnel portion that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of a floor portion of a vehicle cabin, and opens toward a vehicle lower side as seen from the vehicle longitudinal direction;a front side member that is disposed such that a length direction thereof extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and whose rear portion is disposed at a vehicle lower side of the floor portion and a vehicle transverse direction outer side of the tunnel portion;a first member that is structured to include a first horizontal wall that extends from the rear portion of the front side member toward a vehicle transverse direction inner side and whose plate thickness direction is a vehicle vertical direction, and a first vertical wall that is bent toward a vehicle upper side from the first horizontal wall and that, as seen in a bottom view, is inclined toward a vehicle rear side while heading toward the vehicle transverse direction inner side;a second member that is disposed so as to span an opening portion of the tunnel portion, extends along a ...

A FUEL TO ELECTRIC REUSABLE CONVERSION KIT AND A METHOD OF CONVERTING AND REUSING THE CONVERSION KIT

Suitable for frame vehicles, the kit provides a frame to be mounted on the chassis with attachment devices at a head section and at a middle section of the frame that supports an electric motor, a transmission and at least one battery system. Replacement of the conventional engine and transmission by the frame-mounted unit can be fast. The frame can be attached at the middle section using shear bolts to avoid impeding a crumple of the chassis during a front impact. 1. A kit for converting an internal combustion vehicle into an electric vehicle , the combustion vehicle having a chassis originally adapted to support an original engine at a head section of said chassis and originally adapted to support an original transmission connected to said original engine at a middle section of said chassis , the chassis further adapted to support a fuel tank and an exhaust system at a tail section , the kit comprising:a frame adapted to be mounted on the chassis with vehicle model specific attachment devices at the head section of the chassis and at the middle section of the chassis;an electric motor and an electric motor mounting for attaching the electric motor to said frame;a replacement transmission adapted to the electric motor and a transmission mounting for attaching the transmission to said frame and connectable to the electric motor; andat least one battery system adapted to feed the electric motor and attachable to the frame.2. The kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said frame has a frontal portion that is attachable to the chassis in alignment with the head section.3. The kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said frame has a rear portion that is attachable to the chassis in alignment with the middle section.4. The kit at claimed in wherein the frontal portion is attachable to the chassis at an original engine mounting at the head section5. The kit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the rear portion is attachable to a cross member of the chassis at the middle section.6. ...

VEHICLE FRAME

A vehicle frame includes: a pair of right and left side frames; plural cross members connecting the pair of right and left side frames; and a pair of right and left push members obliquely extending forward and also toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, from right and left ends of one of the cross members in front of a cabin. The frame further includes: a pair of right and left first diagonal members obliquely extending backward from positions opposing the push members across one cross member to connect the one cross member with an intermediate portion of another cross member behind the one cross member; and a second diagonal member obliquely extending backward in V shape from a position opposing the first diagonal members across the other cross member to connect the other cross member with inner surfaces of the right and left side frames behind it. 1. A vehicle frame comprising:a pair of right and left side frames extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle;a plurality of cross members extending in a vehicle width direction to connect the pair of right and left side frames;a pair of right and left push members which obliquely extend forward and also toward the outside in the vehicle width direction, from right and left ends of one of the cross members that is positioned in front of a cabin, and which have tip ends protruding up to the outside of the side frames in the vehicle width direction;a pair of right and left first diagonal members that obliquely extend backward from positions opposing the push members across the one cross member to connect the one cross member with an intermediate portion of another cross member positioned behind the one cross member; anda second diagonal member obliquely extending backward in a V shape from a position opposing the first diagonal members across the other cross member to connect the other cross member with inner surfaces of the right and left side frames, which are positioned behind the other cross member.2. ...

REINFORCING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

There are provided a floor panel, a tunnel portion which is provided to protrude at the floor panel, a pair of right-and-left tunnel side frames, a pair of right-and-left floor frames, and a band plate which is made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic, an inward end portion which being connected to the tunnel side frame and an outward end portion of which being connected to the floor frame, wherein the band plate portion includes a first displacement following portion which is configured to be displaced, following displacement of the tunnel side frame and a second displacement following portion which is configured to be displaced, following displacement of the floor frame, and the first displacement following portion and the second displacement following portion are configured to be asymmetrical relatively to a longitudinal-directional axis. 1. A reinforcing structure of a vehicle body , comprising:a floor panel;a tunnel portion provided to protrude toward a cabin at a middle portion, in a vehicle width direction, of the floor panel;a pair of first frames provided to extend in a longitudinal direction on outward sides, in the vehicle width direction, of the tunnel portion;a pair of second frames provided to extend in the longitudinal direction on outward sides, in the vehicle width direction, of the pair of first frames; anda band plate which is made from synthetic resin and into which a reinforcing material is incorporated, an inward end portion, in the vehicle width direction, of which being connected to one of the first frames which is positioned on one side in the vehicle width direction and an outward end portion, in the vehicle width direction, of which being connected to one of the second frames which is positioned on one side in the vehicle width direction,wherein said band plate includes a first displacement following portion which is configured to be displaced, following displacement of an overlap portion of said first frame which overlaps said inward end ...

Audio system for a utility vehicle

An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door.

VEHICLE, RUNNING BOARD ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR RUNNING BOARD

A vehicle, a running board assembly, and a drive assembly for a running board are disclosed. The drive assembly includes: a mounting base, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a running board holder. The first connecting portion is rotatably connected with the mounting base and the running board holder. The second connecting portion is rotatably connected with the mounting base and the running board holder. The running board holder includes a third main body and a third hinged portion. The first connecting portion includes a first main body and a plurality of first hinged portions, and the third hinged portion is rotatably connected among the plurality of first hinged portions; and/or the second connecting portion includes a second main body and a plurality of second hinged portions, the third hinged portion being rotatably connected among the plurality of second hinged portions. 1. A drive assembly for a vehicle running board , comprising:a mounting base attachable to a vehicle;a running board holder configured to attach to a running board step at a first end of the running board holder and comprising a hinge linking portion disposed on a second end of the running board holder opposite the first end;a first connecting portion rotatably connected with the mounting base and with the running board holder, the first connecting portion comprising a first link rod, the first link rod having two hinge portions disposed at one end of the first link rod and spaced apart to rotatably couple to the hinge linking portion on opposing sides of the hinge linking portion to form a first hinge joint between the first connecting portion and the running board holder; anda second connecting portion rotatably connected with the mounting base and with the running board holder, the second connecting portion comprising a second link rod, the second link rod having two hinge portions disposed at one end of the second link rod and spaced apart to rotatably couple to ...

CROSS MEMBER OF VEHICLE BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CROSS MEMBER

A cross member includes a plate member. The plate member constitutes a portion of a vehicle body frame, extends in a vehicle width direction, and is formed of metal. The plate member is provided with a level difference portion on a first surface of the plate member, and a cut mark portion on a second surface of the plate member. The second surface is on the opposite side of the first surface of the plate member. The plate member is provided with a thick plate portion on a first side of the plate member in a direction in which the plate member extends, and a thin plate portion on a second side of the plate member in the direction in which the plate member extends, with the level difference portion interposed between the first and second sides. 1. A cross member comprising a plate member with a predetermined sectional shape , the plate member constituting a portion of a vehicle body frame , extending in a vehicle width direction , and being formed of metal , wherein:the plate member is provided with a level difference portion on a first surface of the plate member, and a cut mark portion on a second surface of the plate member, the second surface being on the opposite side of the first surface of the plate member; andthe plate member is provided with a thick plate portion on a first side of the plate member in a direction in which the plate member extends, and a thin plate portion on a second side of the plate member in the direction in which the plate member extends, with the level difference portion interposed between the first and second sides.2. The cross member according to claim 1 , wherein the cross member is positioned closest to a vehicle body rear side from among a plurality of cross members extending in the vehicle width direction and arranged at predetermined intervals in a vehicle body front-rear direction claim 1 , and the cross member is provided with the thick plate portion and the thin plate portion.3. The cross member according to claim 2 , wherein: ...

AUDIO SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE

An all-terrain or utility vehicle includes an audio system having at least one speaker. The at least one speaker is positioned at a forward portion of the operator area and is supported by a body panel. More particularly, the body panel may be configured to receive at least a portion of the speaker as well as at least a portion of an upper frame assembly. In this way, the speaker is positioned to direct sound towards the rider, is generally concealed from a front view of the vehicle, and is positioned within available space on the vehicle above at least a portion of the door. 1. A utility vehicle , comprising:a frame assembly having an upper frame assembly and a lower frame assembly coupled to each other at a coupling location;a body assembly supported by the frame assembly and including a dashboard assembly;an open-air operator area positioned generally below an upper extent of the upper frame assembly and rearward of the coupling location; andan audio system configured to project sound within the operator area, the audio system including at least one speaker positioned above the dashboard assembly;wherein the body assembly includes an enclosure configured to receive a portion of the upper frame assembly and the at least one speaker.2. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the upper frame assembly includes a longitudinally-extending member having a forward portion claim 1 , and a lower end of the forward portion is coupled to the lower frame assembly at the coupling location claim 1 , and the at least one speaker is positioned adjacent the coupling location.3. The utility vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the at least one speaker is positioned rearward of the coupling location.4. (canceled)5. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is positioned at the coupling location.6. The utility vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the enclosure conceals the coupling location.7. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure includes a first opening through which ...

METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AN OBSTACLE

A method is provided for identifying an obstacle during a work operation of a tractor and attached implement combination. The method includes detecting an object during the work operation, and identifying the detected object as an obstacle in dependence on the predefined classification parameter for classification of the detected object or a predefined work parameter of the tractor or the implement. 1. A method for identifying an obstacle during a work operation of a tractor and attached implement combination , comprising:detecting an object during the work operation; andidentifying the detected object as an obstacle based on a predefined classification parameter for classification of the detected object or a predefined work parameter of the tractor or the implement.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the classification parameter comprises a size of the object.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the work parameter comprises a working width of the tractor.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining a distance between the detected object and the tractor.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising emitting a warning signal in the event of an object being identified as an obstacle.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising adjusting a travel speed of the tractor in the event of an object being identified as an obstacle.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the adjusting step comprises reducing the travel speed of the tractor.8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising signaling a position of the detected objection in the event of an object being identified as an obstacle.9. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detecting step comprises detecting the object in a work area previously worked by the tractor and attached implement.10. The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the detecting step comprises detecting the objection in the work area behind the tractor.11. The ...

FRAME SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

An assembly includes a first frame rail and a second frame rail elongated along a longitudinal axis and spaced from each other along a lateral axis. The assembly includes a crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The assembly includes a first support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a first end fixed to the first frame rail. The assembly includes a second support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a second end fixed to the second frame rail. 1. An assembly , comprising:a first frame rail and a second frame rail elongated along a longitudinal axis and spaced from each other along a lateral axis;a crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail;a first support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a first end fixed to the first frame rail; anda second support member extending transversely from the crossbeam to a second end fixed to the second frame rail.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a battery above the crossbeam.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the battery is between the first frame rail and the second frame rail.4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first end of the first support member is forward of the battery.5. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a bracket fixing the first end of the first support member to the first frame rail.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the bracket defines a channel claim 5 , and the first end of the first support member is in the channel.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second crossbeam extending along the lateral axis and fixed under the first frame rail and the second frame rail claim 1 , and a third support member extending from the crossbeam to the second crossbeam.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the crossbeam is between the first support member and the second crossbeam.9. The assembly of claim 7 , ...

SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

A subframe structure includes a pair of left and right front-rear frames each mounted with a lower arm; and a transverse member connecting front portions of the front-rear frames. The front-rear frames each includes a rear horizontal portion formed substantially horizontally, an inclined portion extending frontward and upward from a front end of the rear horizontal portion, and a front horizontal portion extending horizontally frontward from a front end of the inclined portion. The transverse member is jointed at left and right ends thereof to the front horizontal portions respectively corresponding to the left and right ends, a rear end of the front horizontal portion is disposed to be positioned frontward of a front end of an engine, and the front-rear frames are deformed into a Z shape in vehicle side view in an event of a front-end collision and thereby energy of the front-end collision is absorbed. 1. A subframe structure for a front suspension , the subframe structure comprising:a pair of left and right front-rear frames each mounted with a suspension arm; anda transverse member connecting front portions of the front-rear frames, whereinthe front-rear frames each includes a rear horizontal portion formed substantially horizontally, an inclined portion extending frontward and upward from a front end of the rear horizontal portion, and a front horizontal portion extending horizontally frontward from a front end of the inclined portion,the transverse member is jointed at left and right ends thereof to the front horizontal portions respectively corresponding to the left and right ends,a rear end of the front horizontal portion is disposed frontward of a front end of a vehicle driving apparatus, andthe front-rear frames are deformed into a Z shape in vehicle side view in an event of a front-end collision and thereby energy of the front-end collision is absorbed.2. The subframe structure according to claim 1 , wherein a rear end of the inclined portion is disposed ...

Front body for vehicle

A front body for a vehicle includes: a front dash cross member disposed under a dash panel and having first and second ends respectively connected to front side members; a front lower cross member extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle; a front center support member extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and located under an engine room of the vehicle; and a center member having a front end connected to the front dash cross member, and extending rearward along a floor of the vehicle. In particular, the front center support member have a front end connected to the front lower cross member and a rear end connected to the front dash cross member.

OPPOSED-PISTON ENGINE IN A LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK

An opposed-piston engine is configured to fit in an engine compartment of a light-duty truck without compromising engine operations or the integrity of the engine compartment. The opposed-piston engine includes an air handling system and can be configured so that a cylinder assembly of the engine is tilted. The tilt of the cylinder assembly can allow for all of the components of the engine's air handling system to be located on one side of the opposed-piston engine. The air handling system of the opposed-piston engine can be configured with a cobra-head shaped intake duct assembly. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a chassis with spaced-apart frame rails running in a longitudinal direction of the chassis, between front and rear ends of the truck;an engine compartment comprising and bounded by a hood, a firewall, and at least one cowl panel;an opposed-piston engine supported on the frame rails and fitted in the engine compartment; a cylinder assembly with a longitudinal axis that is offset from a vertical plane of the engine by an angle;', 'two crankshafts positioned at respective exhaust end and intake end of the cylinder assembly; and', 'an air handling system that comprises an EGR loop., 'the opposed-piston engine comprising2. The vehicle of claim 1 , in which the vehicle either is a light-duty truck or has a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 8 claim 1 ,500 pounds.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , in which the air handling system comprises an intake duct assembly configured for delivering air to a compressor of the air handling system claim 1 , a portion of the intake duct assembly being located near the firewall.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , in which the intake duct assembly comprises a compressor inlet conduit that includes a tubular portion with a circular cross-section and flattened portion claim 3 , the flattened portion including an opening configured to receive a flexible fitting to connect the opening on the flattened portion to an inlet of the compressor.5. The ...

Subframe For a Passenger Vehicle

The invention relates to a subframe for a passenger vehicle. The subframe includes at least two longitudinal members, at least one crossmember which interconnects the longitudinal members, vehicle body connecting elements for connecting the subframe to a vehicle body, and at least one control arm connection for each side of the vehicle. The control arm connection has at least one insert part which is received in an interlocking manner in an opening of the subframe and is integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe. The insert part has a connecting portion for forming a screw connection and being chosen from a group comprising at least two different insert parts, the various insert parts differing from one another in terms of the vertical position of the connecting portion. 1. A subframe for a passenger vehicle , comprising at least two longitudinal members , at least one crossmember which interconnects the longitudinal members , vehicle body connecting elements for connecting the subframe to a vehicle body , and at least one control arm connection for each side of the vehicle , wherein the control arm connection has at least one insert part which is received in an interlocking manner in an opening in the subframe and is integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe , the insert part having a connecting portion for forming a screw connection and being chosen from a group comprising at least two different insert parts , the various insert parts differing from one another in terms of the vertical position of the connecting portion.2. The subframe according to claim 1 , wherein the control arm connection has at least two insert parts for each side of the vehicle claim 1 , which insert parts are received in an interlocking manner in openings in the subframe that are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle claim 1 , and are integrally and/or frictionally connected to the subframe claim 1 , each insert part having a connecting ...

TUBULAR REINFORCEMENT FOR VEHICLE

A tubular reinforcement for a vehicle including a tubular portion having a sheet metal rolled to have closed edges, and an integral attachment portion formed from the same sheet metal, the attachment portion extending longitudinally from a tubular portion end and having a planar attachment base. The attachment base is raised to bring forward the contact surface, forming a peripheral wall. The tubular reinforcement is disposed in the vehicle so that an attachment base contact surface closely contacts a mounting location in the vehicle. The attachment portion lateral edges have lateral flanges on the peripheral wall opposite sides extending along with the peripheral wall toward the contact surface plane. The peripheral wall and the lateral flanges form turnback portions on both sides of the attachment base, each turnback portions defining a concavity recessed from the contact surface and having a U- or J-shaped section perpendicular to a tubular portion centerline. 1. A tubular reinforcement for a vehicle , comprising:a tubular portion comprising a sheet metal rolled to have closed edges, and an integral attachment portion formed from the same sheet metal, the attachment portion extending longitudinally from an end of the tubular portion, the attachment portion having a planar attachment base,wherein the attachment base is raised to bring forward the contact surface, forming a peripheral wall, wherein the tubular reinforcement is disposed in the vehicle so that a contact surface of the attachment base closely contacts a mounting, location in the vehicle,wherein the lateral edges of the attachment portion comprise lateral flanges on the opposite sides of the peripheral wall, the lateral flanges extending along with the peripheral wall toward the plane of the contact surface, andwherein the peripheral wall and the lateral flanges together form turnback portions on both sides of the attachment base, each turnback portions defining a concavity recessed from the contact ...

AXLE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

An axle mounting system that includes a first axle bracket, an axle connected to the first axle bracket, a first wheel disposed on the axle, the first wheel defining a first contact region when in contact with a ground, a first upper bushing connected to the first axle bracket, and a first lower bushing connected to the first axle bracket. The first upper bushing and the first lower bushing are adapted to connect the first axle bracket to a chassis of a vehicle disposed on the ground. The first upper bushing is disposed apart from the first lower bushing, thereby forming a line that, in one embodiment, intersects the ground at or ahead of a first edge of the first contact region. In one contemplated embodiment, the line establishes an angle with the ground. 1. A front axle mounting system , comprising:a first front axle bracket;a front axle connected to the first front axle bracket;a first front wheel disposed on the front axle, the first front wheel defining a first front contact region when in contact with a ground;a first upper front bushing connected to the first front axle bracket; anda first lower front bushing connected to the first front axle bracket,wherein the first upper front bushing and the first lower front bushing are adapted to connect the first front axle bracket to a chassis of a vehicle disposed on the ground,wherein the first upper front bushing is disposed apart from the first lower front bushing, thereby forming a front line that intersects the ground at or ahead of a first forward edge of the first front contact region, andwherein the front line establishes a front angle with the ground.2. The front axle mounting system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second lower front bushing connected between the front axle and the chassis.3. The front axle mounting system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second front wheel disposed on the front axle, the second front wheel defining a second front contact region when in contact with the ground;a second ...

TRAILER FRAME

A trailer frame including an axle section having two spaced longitudinal frame members connected by at least one cross member, the longitudinal frame members each having a first end and a second end; a rear section attachable to the axle section; and a dimple assemble joining the axle section to the rear section, the dimple assembly including a dimple pattern formed on each frame member of the axle assembly, the dimple pattern on the axle assembly defining a first dimple axis, and a dimple pattern formed on one end of the rear section and nestable within the dimple pattern formed on the axle section, the dimple pattern on the rear section defining a second dimple axis offset relative to the first dimple axis to create a camber between the axle section and the rear section when the first dimple is nested within the second dimple pattern. 1. An axle frame for a trailer , the axle frame comprising:a first rail section having a sidewall, a top wall extending laterally from the sidewall at an upper junction, and a bottom wall extending laterally from the sidewall at a lower junction, wherein the top wall terminates at an end of the first rail section to define an exposed edge that has no top wall; anda second rail section having a sidewall, a top wall extending laterally from the sidewall, and a bottom wall extending laterally from the sidewall, wherein the end of the first rail section is attachable to the second rail section with a portion of the second rail section overlapping a portion of the first rail section at a joint;wherein upon attachment of the respective first and second rail sections to form the joint, the top wall of the second rail section extends over the exposed edge of the sidewall of the first rail section.2. The axle frame of claim 1 , wherein the top wall of the second rail section is attached to the top wall of the first rail section via a reinforcement member that is attached to the first rail section top wall along the first junction and is ...

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle comprises a front frame, an apron reinforcement, and a suspension housing, wherein the front frame includes a frame outer and a frame inner, the frame outer and the frame inner having respective upward projection portions which are joined together to form a flange portion of the front frame, the suspension housing includes an outward-side joint portion which is joined to an outer face of the front frame and an inward-side joint portion which is joined to an outward side face, in the vehicle width direction, of the flange portion, the outward-side joint portion and the inward-side joint portion being aligned in the longitudinal direction. 1. A front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a front frame extending in a longitudinal direction;an apron reinforcement positioned above and on an outward side, in a vehicle width direction, of the front frame and extending in the longitudinal direction; anda suspension housing provided to be laid between the front frame and the apron reinforcement and accommodating a suspension therein,wherein said front frame includes a frame outer which is positioned on the outward side in the vehicle width direction and a frame inner which is positioned on an inward side in the vehicle width direction, the frame outer and the frame inner having respective upward projection portions which are joined together to form a flange portion of the front frame,said suspension housing includes an outward-side joint portion which is joined to an outward side face, in the vehicle width direction, of said frame outer of the front frame and an inward-side joint portion which is positioned on the inward side, in the vehicle width direction, of said outward-side joint portion and joined to an outward side face, in the vehicle width direction, of said flange portion of the front frame, the outward-side joint portion and the inward-side joint portion being aligned in the longitudinal direction.2. The front ...

Vehicle chassis

We disclose a chassis for a vehicle, comprising an interconnected framework comprising a plurality of tubular sections, and at least one sheet bonded to the framework, wherein the tubular sections are of a non-ferrous metallic composition. The non-ferrous tubular sections have a very thin wall; generally, these sections are made by extrusion, which currently allows for wall thicknesses no thinner than about 2.5 mm. We prefer the wall thickness to be about this level, and ideally no greater than 3 mm. Such a thin-walled tube would usually imply a lower resistance to buckling, but as part of the structural element defined above, we have found that the tube does not buckle and in fact has an impact response that is superior to other alternatives. We therefore prefer that the tubular sections have a profile for which the ratio of the minimum area moment of inertia of its cross section to the square of the unsupported length of the section is less than 2 mm. Another way of expressing this approach is to consider the aspect ratio of the tubular section, i.e. the ratio of its length to its wall thickness. Sections with a high aspect ratio will be more prone to buckling. Given the low elastic modulus of Aluminium, a low aspect ratio has been preferred, but according to the present invention a higher aspect ratio of more than about 100 or 150 is feasible. 1. A chassis for a vehicle , comprising an interconnected framework comprising a plurality of tubular sections , and at least one sheet bonded to the framework , wherein the tubular sections are of a non-ferrous metallic composition.2. The chassis according to in which the non-ferrous tubular sections have a wall thickness no greater than 3 mm.3. The chassis according to in which the non-ferrous tubular sections have a profile for which the ratio of the minimum area moment of inertia of its cross section to the square of the unsupported length of the section is less than 2 mm.4. The chassis according to in which the non- ...

POWERTRAIN MOUNT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A powertrain mount structure of a vehicle which comprises mount support portions to attach a powertrain to a pair of right-and-left front side frames, wherein the mount support portions include mount rubbers and mount brackets, respective longitudinal distances between plural attaching points of the right-and-left vehicle-body-side mount brackets are set to be longer than those of the right-and-left mount rubbers, and the mount rubbers are configured such that longitudinal positions thereof are changeable in a range between the plural attaching points of the mount brackets. 1. A powertrain mount structure of a vehicle comprising:a pair of right-and-left front side frames extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction on right-and-left both sides of an engine room;a first mount including a first mount rubber and a first mount bracket which holds the first mount rubber and has plural attaching points to one of the front side frames which are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle longitudinal direction, the first mount being configured to attach the powertrain to the one of the front side frames with the first mount bracket via the first mount rubber; anda second mount including a second mount rubber and a second mount bracket which holds the second mount rubber and has plural attaching points to the other of the front side frames which are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle longitudinal direction, the second mount being configured to attach the powertrain to the other of the front side frames with the second mount bracket via the second mount rubber,wherein each of said first and second mount brackets is configured such that a longitudinal distance between the plural attaching points to the front side frame is longer than a longitudinal length of the mount rubber, andeach of said first and second mount rubbers is configured such that a longitudinal position thereof is changeable in a range between the plural attaching points of each of said first and ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

Provided is a vehicle front portion structure including: front side members that are disposed at right and left side portions of a vehicle front portion and extend in the vehicle front and rear direction; suspension towers that are disposed so as to project in the vehicle upward direction from the front side members; front joining portions that are provided on the suspension towers, join the suspension towers and the front side members to each other, and at which joining between the suspension towers and the front side members are cancelled at the time of a frontal impact; and rear joining portions that are provided on the vehicle rear sides of the front joining portions in the suspension towers and join the suspension towers and the front side members to each other. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:front side members that are disposed at right and left side portions of a vehicle front portion and that extend in a vehicle front and rear direction;suspension towers that are disposed so as to project in a vehicle upward direction from the front side members;front joining portions that are provided at the suspension towers and join the suspension towers and the front side members to each other, and at which joining between the suspension towers and the front side members is cancelled at a time of a frontal impact; andrear joining portions that are provided at vehicle rear sides of the front joining portions in the suspension towers and that join the suspension towers and the front side members to each other.2. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein a joining strength between the suspension towers and the front side members at the front joining portions is weaker than a joining strength between the suspension towers and the front side members at the rear joining portions.3. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein the front joining portions and the rear joining portions project in a vehicle downward ...

FRAME, UNDERCARRIAGE AND RADIO-CONTROLLED VEHICLE

A radio-controlled vehicle having a frame, a left undercarriage and a right undercarriage; wherein the frame has a front guide and a rear guide, each configured to house a respective cylinder; each undercarriage having a front slide and a rear slide, which are connected in a sliding manner to the front guide and to the rear guide, respectively; wherein each cylinder is configured to selectively vary the distance between the longitudinal axis of the frame and the longitudinal axis of each undercarriage; wherein each undercarriage comprises an anti-derailment plate. 1. A frame for a radio-controlled vehicle having a longitudinal axis and comprising a left longitudinal member , a right longitudinal member; wherein the frame comprises , furthermore , a front guide and a rear guide , which transversely connect said right longitudinal member and left longitudinal member to one another;wherein each guide is a tubular body having an inner cavity and a longitudinal axis; each guide is connected to the left longitudinal member and to the right longitudinal member so as to be transverse, substantially perpendicular, to said longitudinal axis of the frame; wherein each guide has a left opening and a right opening, which establish a communication between the respective cavity and the outside in the area of a right end and a left end, respectively, of each guide; wherein the frame comprises an adjustment unit, which comprises, in turn, a first cylinder housed inside the front guide and a second cylinder housed inside the rear guide; wherein each cylinder comprises a plurality of rods, each capable of sliding and selectively projecting outwards from the respective guide through said left opening or said right opening; wherein the frame has a first housing, which is configured to house a motor; wherein said first housing is interposed, along the longitudinal axis of the frame, between the front guide and the rear guide.2. A frame according to claim 1 , wherein each cylinder is a ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH ACCESSORY MODULE

A vehicle includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled to the chassis, an electric motor coupled to the chassis and coupled to the tractive elements such that the electric motor drives the tractive elements to propel the vehicle, an accessory module coupled to the chassis and coupled to an output of the electric motor. The accessory module is configured to receive mechanical energy provided by the electric motor and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a chassis;a plurality of tractive elements coupled to the chassis;an electric motor coupled to the chassis and coupled to the tractive elements such that the electric motor drives the tractive elements to propel the vehicle; andan accessory module coupled to the chassis and coupled to an output of the electric motor, wherein the accessory module is configured to receive mechanical energy provided by the electric motor and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the accessory module includes a compressor coupled to the output of the electric motor and configured to receive the mechanical energy from the electric motor and provide compressed gas.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the accessory module includes a pump coupled to the output of the electric motor and configured to receive the mechanical energy from the electric motor and provide pressurized liquid.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the accessory module includes an electrical energy generator coupled to the output of the electric motor and configured to receive the mechanical energy from the electric motor and provide the electrical energy.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the accessory module includes an input shaft coupling the compressor claim 4 , the pump claim 4 , and the electrical energy generator to the output of the electric motor claim 4 , and wherein at least two of the compressor claim 4 , the pump claim 4 , or the electrical energy ...

CROSS MEMBER STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

A cross member structure of a vehicle body includes a floor panel () provided below a vehicle interior in the vehicle body (); side sills () that are provided on both sides of the floor panel () in a vehicle width direction and extend in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body (); a cross member () that extends in the vehicle width direction and connects the side sills () to each other; and a reinforcement () that is provided between the cross member () and the floor panel () and extends in the vehicle width direction, wherein the cross member () includes a curved portion () that is curved to at least one side in a vertical direction of the vehicle body () outward from the reinforcement () in the vehicle width direction. 1. A cross member structure of a vehicle body , comprising:a floor panel provided below a vehicle interior in the vehicle body;side sills that are provided on both sides of the floor panel in a vehicle width direction and extend in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body;a cross member that extends in the vehicle width direction and connects the side sills to each other; anda reinforcement that is provided between the cross member and the floor panel and extends in the vehicle width direction,wherein the cross member includes a curved portion that is curved to at least one side in a vertical direction of the vehicle body outward from the reinforcement in the vehicle width direction.2. The cross member structure of a vehicle body according to claim 1 , wherein the lowermost portion of the reinforcement is disposed to be at the same height as a central portion of the cross member in the vertical direction.3. The cross member structure of a vehicle body according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcement is provided above the cross member,wherein the curved portion is curved to protrude upward, an extension portion that is connected to the curved portion and extends outward from the curved portion in the vehicle width direction, and', 'a main body ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A body structure includes: a bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction; a pair of front side frames separated from each other in the vehicle width direction; and a pair of bumper beam extensions provided between respective front ends of the pair of front side frames and the bumper beam. The bumper beam is connected to the pair of bumper beam extensions at positions lower than respective upper walls of the pair of front side frames; and each of front portions of the pair of bumper beam extensions includes a connection portion to which a rear wall of the bumper beam is connected, and an extension portion provided above the connection portion and extending toward the vehicle front above the bumper beam. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a pair of front side frames extending in a vehicle rear-front direction and located apart from each other in a vehicle width direction;a pair of bumper beam extensions having respective front sides and rear sides in the vehicle width direction and at the rear sides thereof connected to respective front ends of the pair of front side frames; anda bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction and having a rear wall that is connected to the pair of bumper beam extensions at the front sides thereof such that the pair of bumper beam extensions are located between the respective front ends of said pair of front side frames and said bumper beam, whereinpositions at which said bumper beam is connected to said pair of bumper beam extensions are lower than respective upper walls of said pair of front side frames in a vertical direction, and a connection portion to which the rear wall of said bumper beam is connected, and', 'an extension portion provided above said connection portion and extending in the vehicle rear-front direction toward a vehicle front side above said bumper beam., 'each of said pair of bumper beam extensions at their front sides comprises,'}2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinsaid ...

Vehicle body having rear side member

A vehicle body includes: rear side members disposed at both sides of the vehicle body; a rear cross member rear having both end portions fixed to the rear side members; a rear cross member front having both end portions fixed to the rear side members, and disposed in front of the rear cross member rear; and a rear cross panel having a lower surface that is supported on and joined to the rear side members, the rear cross member rear, and the rear cross member front.

LOWER VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle may include a side member extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle, disposed on both sides in a width direction of the vehicle and having a closed cross-section formed therein; a connecting member connected to the side member at a front or a rear based on front and rear directions of the vehicle and having a closed cross-section formed therein; and at least one pipe unit provided inside in the longitudinal direction of the side member or the connecting member to inflow a working fluid therein. 1. A lower vehicle body structure of a vehicle , the structure comprising:a side member extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle, disposed on a first side and a second side in a width direction of the vehicle, and having a closed cross-section formed therein;a connecting member connected to the side member at a front or a rear based on front and rear directions of the vehicle and having a closed cross-section formed therein; andat least one pipe unit provided in the longitudinal direction of the side member or inside the connecting member to inflow a working fluid therein.2. The lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pipe unit includes:at least one pipe member formed in a hollow shape and provided inside the side member or the connecting member;a pipe connecting member mounted at a position to which the at least one pipe member is connected; anda length variable member coupled to the at least one pipe member through the pipe connecting member and having a variable length.3. The lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the length variable member includes:at least one bending portion; anda bellows portion formed on one or more bending portions among the at least one bending portion and having a variable length.4. The lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the side member or the connecting member further includes at least ...

Breakaway Automotive Steering Tie Rod for Controlled Wheel Motion During Crash

Disclosed is a vehicle having a breakaway tie rod. The tie rod has a longitudinal axis oriented substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and includes a rod portion and a receiver portion. The rod portion includes a proximal ball joint disposed at the proximal end and a male coupling section disposed at the distal end. The receiver portion includes a female coupling section disposed at the proximal end, a distal ball joint disposed at the distal end, and a narrowing feature disposed between the proximal end and distal end. The male coupling section of the rod portion is received into the female coupling section of the receiver portion, forming a connection, and the distal end of the rod portion is disposed proximate to the narrowing feature. The narrowing feature is configured to fracture when subjected to a threshold force substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. 1. A component for a vehicle , comprising:a longitudinal axis disposed substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle;{'claim-text': ['a proximal end;', 'a proximal ball joint disposed at the proximal end;', 'a distal end;', 'a male coupling section disposed at the distal end; and'], '#text': 'a rod portion aligned with the longitudinal axis of the component, wherein the rod portion comprises:'}{'claim-text': ['a proximal end;', 'a female coupling section disposed at the proximal end;', 'a distal end;', 'a distal ball joint disposed at the distal end; and', 'a narrowing feature disposed between the proximal end and distal end;'], '#text': 'a receiver portion aligned with the longitudinal axis of the component, wherein the receiver portion comprises:'}wherein the male coupling section of the rod portion is received into the female coupling section of the receiver portion, forming a connection,wherein the distal end of the rod portion is disposed proximate to the narrowing feature.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the narrowing feature is ...

Impact-absorbing member and side member of automobile

In an impact-absorbing member which extends in a vehicle length direction of an automobile and whose both end portions in the vehicle length direction have a collision-side end portion and a non-collision-side end portion whose positions become mutually different when seen from the vehicle length direction, an outer member and an inner member of the impact-absorbing member are formed so that a position of a gravity center at the collision-side end portion and a position of a gravity center at the non-collision-side end portion become mutually different according to a positional relationship between the collision-side end portion and the non-collision-side end portion in order to suppress a tensile stress generated at the collision-side end portion and suppress a compressive stress generated at the non-collision-side end portion in a collision.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

A construction machine allows a worker to easily move between one pair of side frames through a travelling body weight. The construction machine includes a lower travelling body of a crane includes a truck frame, a left side frame and a right side frame, a front weight and a rear weight, and scaffolding members. Scaffolding upper surface parts of the scaffolding members and upper surface parts of the front weight and the rear weight are disposed in line with each other along a left and right direction, and form a moving passage that allows the worker to move between the left and right side frames. 1. A construction machine comprising:a lower travelling body configured to move on ground; andan upper slewing body supported by the lower travelling body in a slewable manner, wherein a truck frame including a front surface part and a rear surface part, the truck frame supporting the upper slewing body;', 'one pair of left and right side frames each supporting a crawler that allows circling movement, the one pair of left and right side frames being respectively coupled to both ends of a left and right direction of the truck frame to extend in a front and rear direction more than the truck frame;', 'one pair of front and rear travelling body weights each including a weight upper surface part facing upward and one pair of left and right weight side surfaces respectively disposed facing the one pair of left and right side frames, the one pair of front and rear travelling body weights being respectively disposed on a front side and a rear side of the truck frame between the one pair of left and right side frames; and', 'at least one pair of front and rear scaffolding members each including a scaffolding upper surface part facing upward, the at least one pair of front and rear scaffolding members being respectively installed in the one pair of front and rear travelling body weights to project to sides of the side frames more than the weight side surfaces, and, 'the lower ...

Vehicle, vehicle chassis and drivetrain module

A low-profile vehicle chassis comprising at least one chassis section comprising an upper side, a lower side spaced from the upper side and a cavity defined between the upper and lower sides of the chassis. At least one drivetrain and/or power component of the vehicle is contained within the cavity. Also, a vehicle comprising such a chassis. Also provided is a drivetrain module for an electric vehicle, the drivetrain module comprising a housing, at least one electric motor within the housing, a gearbox within the housing and having an input connected to the at least one electric motor to receive drive from the at least one electric motor, and at least one drive shaft connected to an output of the gearbox to transmit mechanical drive from the gearbox.

BODY STRUCTURE FOR A FLOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

The floor of a vehicle has two planar extruded profiles, located one on top of the other and having opposing T-shaped ribs rotated through 90 degrees with respect to one another. T-shaped recesses are introduced into ribs of one profile, and crosspieces on T-shaped ribs of the opposite extruded profile engaging in an interlocking manner. The extruded profiles are pushed into one another for connection, and a foam is introduced beforehand into the cavities between the ribs. The foam is foamed up so that the two extruded profiles are connected in an adhesively bonded manner. 1. A body structure for a floor of a vehicle body , comprising: planar sandwich components as floor panels , each sandwich component having first and second panel-like extruded profiles located one on top of the other in a connecting position and formed respectively with arrays of first and second opposing T-shaped ribs , the first T-shaped ribs being parallel to one another , the second T-shaped ribs being parallel to one another and orthogonal to the first T-shaped ribs , the first T-shaped ribs being connected to the second T-shaped ribs in the connecting position by interlocking elements on the T-shaped ribs.2. The body structure of claim 1 , wherein the panel-like extruded profiles have a foam claim 1 , a metal foam or a honeycomb structure in cavities between the T-shaped ribs.3. The body structure of claim 2 , wherein the first panel-like extruded profile is located on top of the second panel-like extruded profile and the first T-shaped ribs extend parallel to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle claim 2 , the second panel-like extruded profile being located underneath the first panel-like extruded profile and the second T-shaped ribs extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle.4. The body structure of claim 2 , wherein the first T-shaped ribs of the extruded profile are located on top of the second T-shaped ribs and are oriented down claim 2 , the first T-shaped ribs having ...

STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A COMPONENT

A structural component for a motor vehicle comprises first and second profiled sheet metal parts joined together by welding spots, which sheet metal parts have opposing free ends arranged to be mating to form an overlapping portion over a predetermined distance. A cross-section of the component through the overlapping portion has a hat shape that comprises first and second edge portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the component, first and second side portions arranged to join a respective edge portion, and a central portion arranged to join the side portions. The free end of the central portion of each sheet metal part comprises at least two tabs separated by a recess, and the tabs of the first and second sheet metal parts are joined to a part of an adjacent central portion by welding. The disclosure further relates to a method for making the component. 1. A structural component for a motor vehicle , the structural component comprising: first and second edge portions extending in a longitudinal direction of the component;', 'first and second side portions that are each arranged to join a respective edge portion; and', 'a central portion arranged to join the side portions;, 'first and second profiled sheet metal parts joined together by welding spots, which sheet metal parts have opposing free ends arranged to mate to form an overlapping portion over a predetermined distance, wherein a cross-section of the component through the overlapping portion has a hat shape with each sheet metal part comprisingwherein the free end of the central portion of each sheet metal part comprises at least two tabs separated by a recess, and the tabs of each sheet metal part are joined to a part of an adjacent central portion by welding.2. The structural component according to wherein each recess extends from the free end of a respective central portion past a welding spot on an adjacent tab.3. The structural component according to wherein at least one welding spot is ...

TRAVELING VEHICLE

A traveling vehicle includes: a vehicle body frame, a pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices, a pair of right and left rear crawler traveling devices, a front suspension device that suspends the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame, and a rear suspension device that suspends the pair of right and left rear crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame. The front suspension device integrally suspends the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame and allows the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices to be swingable in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle body frame. 1. A traveling vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame;a pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices;a pair of right and left rear crawler traveling devices;a front suspension device that suspends the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame; anda rear suspension device that suspends the pair of right and left rear crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame,wherein the front suspension device integrally suspends the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices on the vehicle body frame and allows the pair of right and left front crawler traveling devices to be swingable or elevatable in the vertical direction with respect to the vehicle body frame.2. The traveling vehicle according to claim 1 , a swing support portion that is supported by the vehicle body frame to be swingable in the vertical direction about the horizontal direction serving as an axis,', 'a rotation arm that extends in the horizontal direction and is supported by the swing support portion to be rotatable at the center of the rotation arm in the horizontal direction,', 'a right swing arm that is supported by the vehicle body frame to be swingable in the vertical direction about the horizontal direction serving as an axis and has an end ...

DOUBLE ANGLED RAIL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

In at least one implementation, a structural rail for a vehicle includes a main body and a front portion. The main body has an upper wall, a lower wall, an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall spaced from the inner sidewall. The front portion has a rear end adjacent to the second end of the main body and a front end spaced from the rear end. The main body has a first bend between the first end and second end so that a portion of the main body is angled outwardly and an included angle of less than 180 degrees is provided in the outer sidewall. The rail also includes a second bend between the first bend and the front end, and the second bend further angles at least part of the front portion outwardly relative to the outwardly angled portion of the main body. 1. A structural rail for a vehicle , comprising:a main body having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal length between the first end and the second end, an upper wall extending at least partially between the first end and the second end, a lower wall extending at least partially between the first end and the second end, an inner sidewall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall, and an outer sidewall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall and laterally spaced from the inner sidewall,a front portion having a rear end adjacent to the second end of the main body and a front end longitudinally spaced from the rear end, wherein the main body has a first bend between the first end and second end so that the main body between the first bend and the second end is angled outwardly and an included angle of less than 180 degrees is provided in the outer sidewall, and the rail has a second bend between the first bend and the front end, and the second bend further angles at least part of the front portion outwardly relative to the outwardly angled portion of the main body.2. The rail of wherein the front portion includes an inner sidewall generally aligned within the inner sidewall of the ...

Vehicle mounting structure for power storage device

A vehicle mounting structure including: a vehicle frame having a floor panel mounted thereabove; and a power storage device assembled under the vehicle frame, wherein: a protrusion is arranged in the power storage device that can be vertically fitted into a recess in the vehicle frame, and a plurality of electrical wires are arranged inside the protrusion arranged in the power storage device.

VEHICLE FRAME

A vehicle frame includes a frame rail, a shock tower bracket, and a cable. The frame rail is elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis. The shock tower bracket is connected to the frame rail. The cable is connected to the frame rail and the shock tower bracket. The cable extends transverse to the vehicle-longitudinal axis from the frame rail to the shock tower bracket.

Atv/utv skid plate assembly

A vehicle skid plate assembly includes multiple skid plate sections having closed apertures adapted to receive mounting bolts. The various skid plate sections are adapted to abut each other in a manner effective for the closed mounting bolt apertures of adjacent sections to overlay a single, linear array of bolt holes.

CROSS MEMBER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SUB-FRAME

A cross member for a motor vehicle sub-frame includes (a) a hollow body having an extrusion axis and (b) a wall having a first edge and a second edge. The wall is positioned inside and extends across the hollow body with the first edge and the second edge joined to the hollow body. 1. A cross member for a motor vehicle sub-frame , comprising:a hollow body having an extrusion axis; anda wall having a first edge and a second edge, said wall being positioned inside and extending across said hollow body with said first edge and said second edge joined to said hollow body.2. The cross member of claim 1 , wherein said wall has a longitudinal axis that extends parallel to said extrusion axis.3. The cross member of claim 2 , wherein said wall is planar.4. The cross member of claim 3 , wherein said hollow body includes an attachment point and said wall is aligned with said attachment point.5. The cross member of claim 4 , further including a cylindrical reinforcement in said hollow body around said attachment point.6. The cross member of claim 5 , wherein said wall extends radially outwardly from said cylindrical reinforcement but does not cross said attachment point defined within said cylindrical reinforcement.7. The cross member of claim 1 , wherein said wall is planar.8. The cross member of claim 7 , wherein said hollow body includes an attachment point and said wall is aligned with said attachment point.9. The cross member of claim 8 , further including a cylindrical reinforcement in said hollow body around said attachment point.10. The cross member of claim 9 , wherein said wall extends radially outwardly from said cylindrical reinforcement but does not cross said attachment point defined within said cylindrical reinforcement.11. The cross member of claim 1 , wherein said hollow body includes an attachment point and said wall is aligned with said attachment point.12. The cross member of claim 11 , further including a cylindrical reinforcement in said hollow body around ...

SIDE RAIL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE SUB-FRAME

A side rail for a motor vehicle sub-frame includes (a) a first component having a first extrusion axis and (b) a second component having a second extrusion axis wherein the first and second components are joined with the first extrusion axis and the second extrusion axis forming an included angle of between 60 and 90 degrees. 1. A side rail for a motor vehicle sub-frame , comprising:a first component having a first extrusion axis; anda second component having a second extrusion axis;wherein said first component is joined to said second component with said first extrusion axis and said second extrusion axis forming an included angle of between 60 and 90 degrees.2. The side rail of claim 1 , wherein said first component includes a first wall claim 1 , forming an upper wall of said side rail claim 1 , and a second wall claim 1 , forming a lower wall of said side rail.3. The side rail of claim 2 , wherein said second component includes a third wall claim 2 , forming an inner side wall of said side rail claim 2 , and a fourth wall claim 2 , forming an outer side wall of said side rail.4. The side rail of claim 3 , wherein said second component is positioned in said first component and said third wall and said fourth wall are joined to inner surfaces of said first wall and said second wall.5. The side rail of claim 1 , wherein said first component includes a first part and a second part wherein a first end of said first part is joined to a second end of said second part.6. The side rail of claim 5 , wherein said second component includes a first element and a second element claim 5 , said first element being joined to a first inner surface of said first part and said second element being joined to a second inner surface of said second part.7. The side rail of claim 6 , wherein said first component includes a first wall claim 6 , forming an upper wall of said side rail claim 6 , and a second wall claim 6 , forming a lower wall of said side rail.8. The side rail of claim 7 ...

VEHICLE SIDE SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle side section structure includes a framework member with a closed cross-section structure that is provided at a vehicle width direction outer end of a vehicle body and that extends along a vehicle front-rear direction so as to configure vehicle framework; and a pillar that extends in a vehicle vertical direction, at least one of an upper end or a lower end of the pillar being joined to the framework member; and a joining structure including a provisional holding member and a fastening member with greater joining strength than the provisional holding member, the joining structure mechanically joining the framework member and the pillar. 1. A vehicle side section structure comprising:a framework member with a closed cross-section structure that is provided at a vehicle width direction outer end of a vehicle body and that extends along a vehicle front-rear direction so as to configure vehicle framework; anda pillar that extends in a vehicle vertical direction, at least one of an upper end or a lower end of the pillar being joined to the framework member; anda joining structure including a provisional holding member and a fastening member with greater joining strength than the provisional holding member, the joining structure mechanically joining the framework member and the pillar.2. The vehicle side section structure of claim 1 , wherein:the provisional holding member comprises a blind rivet; andthe fastening member comprises a bolt and a nut.3. The vehicle side section structure of claim 1 , wherein: a rocker including, at an upper end, a door opening flange that extends in the vehicle vertical direction so as to configure a lower edge of a door opening, a vehicle width direction outer side wall, and a vehicle width direction inner side wall; and', 'a bracket that is attached to the vehicle width direction inner side wall of the rocker and that extends toward the vehicle upper side, and, 'the framework member comprisesthe pillar comprises a pillar outer ...

VARIABLE RATE FLAT SPRING ARRANGEMENT

A suspension system for a vehicle is provided. The suspension system includes a first chassis rail extending longitudinally in an axial direction of the vehicle. The suspension system also includes a second chassis rail extending longitudinally in the axial direction of the vehicle. The suspension system further includes a transverse beam coupled to the first chassis rail and the second chassis rail. The suspension system yet further includes at least one leaf spring extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle, the at least one leaf spring having a spring rate that is actively variable. The suspension system also includes a fulcrum locator operatively coupled to the at least one leaf spring and to the transverse beam, the fulcrum locator in a sliding relationship with the at least leaf one spring. 1. A suspension system for a vehicle , the suspension system comprising:a first chassis rail extending longitudinally in an axial direction of the vehicle;a second chassis rail extending longitudinally in the axial direction of the vehicle;a transverse beam coupled to the first chassis rail and the second chassis rail;at least one leaf spring extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle, the at least one leaf spring having a spring rate that is actively variable; anda fulcrum locator operatively coupled to the at least one leaf spring and to the transverse beam, the fulcrum locator in a sliding relationship with the at least leaf one spring.2. The suspension system of claim 1 , wherein the fulcrum locator comprises a clamping element.3. The suspension system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first leaf spring element extending longitudinally in the axial direction of the vehicle, the first leaf spring element operatively coupled proximate ends thereof to the first chassis rail and at an intermediate location to an axle assembly of the vehicle; anda second leaf spring element extending longitudinally in the axial direction of the vehicle, the second leaf spring ...

VEHICLE UNDERBODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle underbody structure includes a pair of rockers that are provided on both vehicle width direction sides of a vehicle underbody and extend in a vehicle front-rear direction, a battery that is disposed centrally in a vehicle width direction center between the pair of rockers and is disposed above a vehicle floor and on the lower side of a seat, a fuel tank that is disposed in the vehicle width direction center between the pair of rockers and is disposed under the vehicle floor and further toward a rear side of the vehicle than the battery, and a waste pipe that is coupled to a drive unit provided at a vehicle front side of the battery and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction between the battery and one of the rockers. 1. A vehicle underbody structure , comprising:a pair of rockers that are provided at both vehicle width direction sides of a vehicle underbody and extend in a vehicle front-rear direction;a battery that is disposed centrally in a vehicle width direction between the pair of rockers, and is disposed above a vehicle floor and at a lower side of a seat;a fuel tank that is disposed centrally in the vehicle width direction between the pair of rockers, and is disposed under the vehicle floor and further toward a rear side of the vehicle than the battery; anda waste pipe that is coupled to a drive unit provided at a vehicle front side of the battery and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction between the battery and one of the rockers.2. The vehicle underbody structure according to claim 1 , wherein the battery and the fuel tank are disposed at positions that overlap with the rockers as seen in a vehicle side view.3. The vehicle underbody structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of first frame members that are respectively disposed between one or another of the pair of rockers and the battery and extend in the vehicle front-rear direction andsecond frame members that couple the first frame members to each other in the ...

Vehicle front portion structure

A vehicle front portion structure include: side rails that extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction, that have rear end portions connected to a battery; a front side cross member, that is connected to a vehicle front side of both of the side rails and extends in a vehicle transverse direction; and a rear side cross member, extends in the vehicle transverse direction, wherein a front portion of each side rail is positioned further toward a vehicle upper side than a rear portion of the side rail, and an inclined portion, which is inclined toward a vehicle lower side while heading from a vehicle front side toward a vehicle rear side, is provided between the front portion and the rear portion, and wherein a gear box is disposed at a vehicle lower side of the inclined portions, as seen in a vehicle side view.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NODE AND TUBE STRUCTURES

Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an additively manufactured first node;an additively manufactured second node;a tube; andan interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interconnect comprises a base and a shaft extending from the base.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first and second nodes are adhered to the base and the tube is adhered to the shaft.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the base comprises a first portion adhered to a complementary portion of the first node and a second portion adhered to a complementary portion of the second node.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shaft extends into the tube and is adhered to the inner surface of the tube.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interconnect comprises a first element adhered to the first node and the tube claim 1 , and a second element adhered to the second node and the tube.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first and second elements are arranged to form a slot claim 6 , and wherein the tube extends through the slot.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first node comprises a first bracket supporting the first element and the second node comprises a second bracket supporting the second element.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer structure arranged between two or more of the first node, second node, tube, and interconnect.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the spacer structure includes a seal.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the spacer structure includes adhesive.12. An apparatus claim 9 , comprising:a ...

CONCRETE MIXER VEHICLE

A concrete mixer vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a drum assembly coupled to the chassis, and a module coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the drum assembly. The module includes a prime mover, a cooling system, and a hood. The hood has a first end positioned proximate the drum assembly, an opposing second end positioned proximate a rear end of the chassis, and a top surface. The hood defines an internal cavity within which the prime mover and the cooling system are disposed. The first end defines an inlet airflow cavity. The inlet airflow cavity has a bottom surface and an air inlet positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface. The air inlet connects the inlet airflow cavity to the internal cavity. 1. A concrete mixer vehicle comprising:a chassis;a cab coupled to the chassis;a front bumper coupled to a front end of the chassis; a mixing drum defining an aperture and an internal volume;', 'a charge hopper positioned proximate the aperture and above the cab;', 'a chute positioned proximate the aperture, beneath the charge hopper; and', 'a drum driver; and, 'a drum assembly coupled to the chassis, the drum assembly including an engine;', 'a cooling system; and', a housing within which the engine and the cooling system are disposed, the housing have a first end proximate the drum assembly and an opposing second end defining an opening; and', 'a door pivotally coupled to the opposing second end of the housing and positioned to selectively enclose the opening., 'a hood including], 'an engine module coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the drum assembly, the engine module including2. The concrete mixer vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the hood has a top surface claim 1 , and wherein the first end of the housing defines an inlet airflow cavity leading to an internal cavity of the hood claim 1 , the inlet airflow cavity having a bottom surface and an air inlet positioned between the top surface and the bottom ...

FORESTRY MACHINE

A forestry machine includes a ground propulsion apparatus, a chassis supported by the ground propulsion apparatus, a cab, an engine and a work implement. The chassis includes a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion. The front chassis portion includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The rear chassis portion has a wood basket supported thereon. The cab is rotatably supported on the front chassis portion by a rotatable connection about a cab rotation axis to be selectively rotated 360 degrees. The engine is integrated into the front chassis portion. At least a part of the engine is disposed below an upper most surface of the upper portion. The work implement is movably attached to the cab. The work implement includes a boom movably attached to the cab, an arm movably attached to the boom, and a work tool attached to the arm. 2. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , whereina center of gravity of the engine is disposed below the upper most surface of the upper portion.3. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , whereina majority of the engine is disposed below the upper most surface of the upper portion.4. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , whereinan entirety of the engine is disposed below the upper most surface of the upper portion.5. The forestry machine according to claim 4 , whereinthe entirety of the engine is disposed vertically between the uppermost surface of the upper portion and a lower most surface of the lower portion.6. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , further comprisinga cooling package disposed in front of the engine with respect to the cab.7. The forestry machine according to claim 6 , whereinthe cooling package is integrated into the front chassis portion below the cab.8. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe engine is disposed below the cab.9. The forestry machine according to claim 1 , further comprisinga bumper mounted to an upper surface at a front end of the front chassis portion with ...

TWENTY-EIGHT-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER FOR VEHICLES

A strengthening member and a vehicle including a strengthening member are provided. The strengthening member can have a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles, and at least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member. 1. A strengthening member , comprising:a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles; andat least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member.2. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each internal angle ranges between about 30 degrees and about 175 degrees.3. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each external angle ranges between about 45 degrees and about 175 degrees.4. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the twenty internal angles have substantially the same measurement.5. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the eight external angles have substantially the same measurement.6. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of the twenty internal angles has a first measurement;each of the eight external angles has a second measurement; andthe first measurement and the second measurement are different from one another.7. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of eight of the twenty internal angles has a first internal angle measurement;each of another eight of the twenty internal angles has a second internal angle measurement;each another four of the twenty internal angles has a third internal angle measurement; andthe first internal angle measurement, the second internal angle measurement, and the third internal angle measurement are different from one another.8. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of four of the eight external angles has a first external angle measurement;each of another four of the eight external angles has a second external angle ...

MOUNTING BRACKET FOR A COMPOSITE TRUCK BODY FLOOR

A mounting bracket is disclosed for coupling a composite floor of a cargo vehicle to a chassis of the cargo vehicle. 1. A cargo vehicle comprising:a chassis having at least one longitudinal rail coupled to a motorized truck;a cargo body coupled to the chassis and including a floor for supporting cargo, the floor of the cargo body having at least one longitudinal composite support beam that extends from a lower surface of the floor; and a support beam coupler adhesively bonded to the longitudinal composite support beam;', 'at least one connector comprising a plurality of legs and coupled to the support beam coupler, at least a portion of the connector being positioned between a bottom surface of the longitudinal composite support beam and an inner surface of the support beam coupler; and', 'a chassis rail bracket coupled to the at least one connector beneath the longitudinal rail of the chassis., 'at least one mounting apparatus coupling the longitudinal rail of the chassis to the longitudinal composite support beam of the floor of the cargo body, the mounting apparatus comprising2. The cargo vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the support beam coupler comprises at least two flanges claim 1 , a first of the at least two flanges being adhesively bonded to a first side surface of the longitudinal composite support beam and a second of the at least two flanges being adhesively bonded to a second side of the longitudinal composite support beam.3. The cargo vehicle of claim 1 , wherein at least one spacer coupled to the longitudinal support beam creates a space between the longitudinal rail of the chassis and an outer surface of the support beam coupler.4. The cargo vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the support beam coupler is a two-piece component comprising a first rounded L-shaped bracket and a second rounded L-shaped bracket.5. The cargo vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the first rounded L-shaped bracket comprises an elongate cutout sized to receive one of the plurality of legs of ...

Vehicle rear body structure

A vehicle rear body structure 10 includes a left rear frame 13 that is formed to have a closed section. The left rear frame 13 has a lower member 22 that is formed to have a thickness dimension larger than an upper member 23 thereof. The left rear frame 13 has a first soft zone 24 , a second soft zone 25 , and a third soft zone 26 . The first to third soft zones 24, 25 , and 26 are portions with lower strength. The second soft zone 25 is provided in a ring shape throughout the circumference of the left rear frame 13 . The first soft zone 24 and the third soft zone 26 are arranged in a lower half part of the left rear frame 13.

Vehicle body structure

A body structure includes: a pair of side sills separated in the vehicle width direction; a front floor panel provided between the pair of side sills; a floor tunnel extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body at the center in the vehicle width direction of the pair of side sills, and bulging upward from the front floor panel; and a cross member extending in the vehicle width direction at a rear end portion of the floor tunnel, and is characterized in that: the cross member includes a vertical wall extending upward with respect to the front floor panel; and the vertical wall extends continuously in the vehicle width direction between the pair of side sills, is joined to the rear end portion of the floor tunnel, and closes an opening of the rear end portion.

LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE STRUCTURE FLEXIBLY MANUFACTURED

A body node for connecting shell-shaped body structures, of a vehicle, the body node having: a first connecting flange for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure, a second connecting flange for connection to a second shell-shaped body structure, a third connecting flange for connection to a third shell-shaped body structure, and a connecting structure rigidly connecting the connecting flanges with each other and, for example, forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges. 1. A body node for connecting body shell-shaped body structures , of a vehicle , the body node comprising:a first connecting flange configured for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure,a second connecting flange configured for connection to a shell-shaped second body structure;a third connecting flange configured for connection to a shell-shaped third body structure; anda connecting structure rigidly connecting the first, second and third connecting flanges with each other and forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges.2. A method for manufacturing a body node according to claim 16 , wherein the body node is manufactured in a generative manner claim 16 , by at least one of the following methods:selective laser melting (SLM);selective laser sintering (SLS);laser additive manufacturing (LAM); orlaser powder build-up welding.3. The body node according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the connecting flanges claim 1 , is configured as an enclosing element for enclosing an end portion of an outer circumferential side of a body structure provided for the connecting flange.4. The body node according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the connecting flanges claim 1 , is configured as a base to which an end portion of a body structure provided for the connecting flange claim 1 , is to be attached.5. The body node according to claim 3 , wherein the enclosing element is formed to secure an elongate body structure form-lockingly against movements perpendicular to ...

FOUR-WHEELED ARTICULATED STEERING VEHICLE SYSTEM

A four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle for terrain exploration. The four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle has a pair of robotic tethered two-wheel vehicles that dock, lock, and drive long distances as the four-wheeled, articulated steering vehicle. Two actuated docking mechanisms attached on opposite ends of a central module of the four-wheeled vehicle enable “sit/stand” functionality. The “sit” configuration is achieved by aligning each dock mechanism parallel or nearly parallel to the surface, allowing two-wheel vehicle to detach and explore while the other remains docked and serves as a backup. While ‘sitting’, the central module rests on the ground and is outfitted with shovel-style wedges for passive anchoring. In order to “stand”, the exploring two-wheel vehicle reattaches, locks, and both dock mechanisms are rotated until each two-wheel vehicle's caster arm is upright and the central module is lifted off the ground. Once upright, each two-wheel vehicle rotates about a pivot point for articulated, all-wheel steering, which is accomplished by applying differential wheel torques. 1. A vehicle for terrain exploration comprising:a central module;a pair of tethered two-wheel vehicles; anda pair of docking mechanisms, a pair of hemispherical wheels;', 'a central body coupled to the hemispherical wheels;', 'a caster arm; and', 'a tether line having two ends, wherein a first end of the tether line is coupled to the tethered two-wheel vehicle,, 'wherein each tethered two-wheel vehicle comprises a docking structure, having a first end coupled to the central module and a second end having a pair of pivoting pitch rotary joints; and', a docking tube configured to receive the caster arm from one of the pair of tethered two-wheel vehicles; and', 'a capstan anchor coupled to a second end of the tether line from one of the pair of tethered two-wheel vehicles, and, 'a docking receptacle, wherein the docking receptacle is coupled to the pair of pivoting pitch rotary ...

SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY AND LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH EMBEDDED HARDPOINT CONNECTORS

A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein a subset of the plurality of transverse beams includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly. 1. A cargo body , comprising:a composite floor assembly comprising a plurality of transverse beams;a first plurality of connectors embedded in the plurality of transverse beams; anda first longitudinal beam oriented generally orthogonal to the plurality of transverse beams, each of the first plurality of connectors positioned adjacent the longitudinal beam.2. The cargo body of claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinal beam is positioned laterally inward of a first end and a second end of each of the plurality of transverse beams and each of the first plurality of connectors is positioned laterally between the first longitudinal beam and the first end of the plurality of transverse beams.3. The cargo body of claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinal beam includes a core material extending along a longitudinal length of the first longitudinal beam claim 1 , the first plurality of connectors being laterally offset from the core material of the first longitudinal beam.4. The cargo body of claim 3 , wherein the first longitudinal beam further includes an outer skin surrounding at least a portion of the core material and the plurality of connectors are aligned with the outer skin.5. The cargo body of claim 1 , further comprising a second longitudinal beam oriented generally orthogonal to the plurality of transverse beams and laterally spaced apart from the first longitudinal beam.6. The cargo body of claim 5 , further comprising second plurality of connectors embedded in the plurality of transverse ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NODE AND TUBE STRUCTURES

Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween; anda tube having an end portion extending into the annular gap.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the annular gap has a depth from a surface of the end portion of the node claim 1 , and wherein a diameter of the annular gap increases with distance from the surface over at least a portion of the depth.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a section of the end portion of the tube flares outward along the annular gap over said at least the portion of the depth.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the section of the end portion of the tube that flares outward comprises dry carbon fiber.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the node comprises a channel extending from an exterior surface of the node to the annular gap for resin injection.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the section of the end portion of the tube that flares outward comprises carbon fiber and resin from the channel.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the node further comprises a second channel extending from an exterior of the node to the annular gap for applying a vacuum during resin injection.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer structure arranged between the node and the tube.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the spacer structure includes a seal. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/671,894, filed Aug. 8, 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates ...

Frame structure for a motor vehicle, rear frame structure, and vehicle body

A frame structure is provided for a motor vehicle having at least two longitudinal girders, each having a first longitudinal section and a second longitudinal section, which are at an angle to one another, so that in the installed state of the frame structure in a motor vehicle, the first longitudinal section lies essentially horizontally below a floor plate of the vehicle body and the second longitudinal section extends essentially upward and, viewed in the forward travel direction, the first longitudinal section is arranged behind the second longitudinal section. It is provided that beginning in the area of the transition from the second longitudinal section to the first longitudinal section or an area adjacent thereto, the longitudinal girders extend at least partially away from one another in the direction of the first longitudinal section. Furthermore, the invention relates to a rear frame structure and a vehicle body.

Electric vehicle

An electric vehicle, having a floor assembly of a body structure, the floor assembly including lateral longitudinal carriers, front and rear crossmembers, a vehicle undertray which extends between the lateral longitudinal carriers and the crossmembers and a passenger compartment floor which extends above the vehicle undertray, a technical space between the passenger compartment floor and the vehicle undertray in a rear section of the floor assembly, in which rear section rear seats are mounted above the passenger compartment floor. Furthermore, the electric vehicle includes at least one electric machine and a traction battery arranged below the floor assembly and on the floor assembly. Starting from the passenger compartment floor, the rear crossmember extends as far as into the region of the vehicle undertray and closes the technical space at a rear end. The traction battery is mounted on the lateral longitudinal carriers and on the front and rear crossmembers, and is sealed circumferentially.