ПЕРЕДНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, КУЗОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция передней части кузова транспортного средства содержит верхнюю продольную балку и верхнюю защитную балку, поддерживающую крыло транспортного средства и проходящую параллельно верхней продольной балке. Сопротивление пластической деформации верхней защитной балки увеличивается от её переднего конца к заднему концу. Верхняя защитная балка содержит переднюю секцию и заднюю секцию, у которой сопротивление пластической деформации больше, чем у передней секции. Предел текучести материала задней секции больше предела текучести материала передней секции и/или толщина стенки задней секции больше толщины стенки передней секции. Кузов транспортного средства содержит упомянутую конструкцию. Способ изготовления упомянутой конструкции передней части кузова транспортного средства содержит этап изготовления верхней защитной балки, на котором изготавливают внутреннюю и наружную половины корпуса. Собирают вместе внутренний и наружный ...

ДЕФЛЕКТОР, УЗЕЛ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ДЕФЛЕКТОРА

Группа изобретений относится к дефлектору, узлу передней части для транспортного средства и способу изготовления дефлектора. Дефлектор включает в себя нижнюю трубу, имеющую нижнее переднее плечо, проходящее снаружи от бампера, и промежуточное плечо, проходящее от нижнего наружного конца нижнего переднего плеча до пластины скольжения, которая не прикреплена к лонжерону. Дефлектор также включает в себя верхнюю трубу, включающую в себя верхнее переднее плечо, проходящее снаружи от бампера, и заднее плечо, проходящее от верхнего наружного конца верхней трубы в направлении того, который прикреплен к задней пластине скольжения, которая также не прикреплена к лонжерону. Дефлектор изготовлен из алюминиевой трубы, которая согнута для профилирования и обернута слоем армированной углеродным волокном смолы. Обеспечивается повышение надежности при уменьшении массы. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

КУЗОВ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ БАМПЕРА, И КАНАЛ ВПУСКА ВОЗДУХА В ДВИГАТЕЛЬ

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Кузов автотранспортного средства, передний конец которого предназначен для установки бампера, содержит переднюю поперечную балку и пару кронштейнов. Поперечная балка расположена перпендикулярно к кузову и образует передний конец. Кронштейны для бампера закреплены на поперечной балке на расстоянии друг от друга. Кронштейны содержат крепежную часть и канал впуска воздуха. Крепежная часть расположена перед передней поперечной балкой и является опорой для бампера. Один из кронштейнов бампера содержит защитную часть, защищающую открытый конец канала и расположенную в непосредственной близости от этого открытого конца. Защитная часть перекрывает открытый конец канала и проходит вдоль участка этого канала. Между защитной частью и каналом имеется пространство для прохода воздуха в канал через его открытый конец. Достигается повышение уровня защиты канала для впуска воздуха в двигатель от пыли и грязи. 4 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.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КОРПУСА ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция корпуса передней части транспортного средства содержит верхнюю раму, которая проходит в продольном направлении транспортного средства. Один конец рамы соединен с передней стойкой. Рама содержит внутреннюю и внешние панели и разделительную перегородку. Внешняя панель разделена в разделяющей части в продольном направлении транспортного средства. Разделительная перегородка расположена между внутренней панелью и внешней панелью. Один конец перегородки соединен с внутренней панелью, а другой конец прикреплен и зафиксирован с разделяющей частью внешней панели посредством крепежного элемента. Достигается повышение жесткости конструкции корпуса передней части транспортного средства. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Конструкция передней части транспортного средства включает в себя усилитель бампера; силовой агрегат, включающий в себя правое устройство и левое устройство; секцию щитка, расположенную в положении позади силового агрегата; и заднюю опорную часть, предусмотренную между секцией щитка и силовым агрегатом. Усилитель бампера включает в себя первую точку инициирования разрушения, имеющую относительно более низкую прочность на изгиб, чем прочности на изгиб других участков усилителя бампера. Положение первой точки инициирования разрушения устанавливается так, чтобы, когда столбчатый объект сталкивается с окрестностью центра в направлении ширины транспортного средства у транспортного средства, первая точка инициирования разрушения передавала нагрузку при столкновении на одно из правого устройства и левого устройства, которое поддерживается задней опорной частью. Уменьшается величина деформации кабины транспортного средства. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

УЗЕЛ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ И МОТОРНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ТАКОЙ УЗЕЛ

НАКОНЕЧНИК БАМПЕРА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. V-образный наконечник бампера транспортного средства с бампером, прикрепленным к краш-боксу, который имеет выступающий элемент, прикрепленный к бамперу, и опорный элемент, проходящий в сторону от него, причем опорный элемент расположен под острым углом к краш-боксу, а его внешний край находится на расстоянии от краш-бокса и соединен с краш-боксом с помощью по крайней мере одного разрушаемого крепления.2. Наконечник бампера по п. 1, в котором опорный элемент и выступающий элемент расположены под углом примерно 90 градусов друг к другу.3. Наконечник бампера по п. 1, в котором разрушаемое крепление включает в себя пару фиксирующих выступов, расположенных у края опорного элемента на некотором расстоянии друг от друга.4. Наконечник бампера по п. 3, в котором разрушаемые крепления изготовлены из пластика.5. Наконечник бампера по п. 3, в котором острый угол составляет от 30 до 90 градусов.6. Наконечник бампера по п. 1, в котором краш-бокс включает в себя лонжерон, при этом при столкновении ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Устройство для передней части транспортного средства, которое включает в себя лонжерон, буфер, расположенный перед лонжероном, а также дефлектор, имеющий переднюю секцию, проходящую наружу от буферу и прикрепленную к нему, и заднюю секцию, проходящую от наружного конца передней секции в сторону лонжерона, а также ограничитель, прикрепленный к лонжерону за задней секцией дефлектора, с возможностью ограничивать перемещение задней секции назад при столкновении.2. Устройство по п. 1, которое включает в себя демпфирующий элемент, расположенный между лонжероном и буфером, и который поглощает энергию удара и сжимается в сторону лонжерона, причем ограничитель прикреплен к лонжерону на некотором расстоянии, что позволяет задней секции дефлектора перемещаться вдоль лонжерона без создания препятствий для сжатия демпфирующего элемента.3. Устройство по п. 1, в котором ограничитель имеет выступ, проходящий в поперечном направлении наружу от лонжерона.4. Устройство по п. 3, в котором ограничитель имеет ...

Girder joint connecting to vehicle bodywork - uses tapped insert in girder for set screws when replacing welded joint

The joint secures a lengthwise girder in particular to vehicle bodywork. The girder, particularly extruded or deep-drawn, fits in a tubular mounting of corresponding cross-section, particularly a casting, and to whose end face it is welded along a peripheral seam. During repairs after replacement of a beam (4), instead of welding in insert (21) is fitted inside the new one, and contains tapped holes (26). Mating holes (19,20) are then drilling in the mounting (16) and girder, and setscrews (27) are passed through them to engage in the tapped holes. ADVANTAGE - No loss of strength after repair work.

Karosserievorderbau eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Axle carrier for two-track motor vehicle, has support strut, which is provided between longitudinal carrier of axle carrier and longitudinal carrier of body, in direct vicinity of engine mount spaced from longitudinal carrier of body

The axle carrier (1) has a support strut, which is provided between a longitudinal carrier of an axle carrier and a longitudinal carrier of the body, in the direct vicinity of an engine mount (3) spaced from the longitudinal carrier of the body. The support strut has a shape of a two-armed boomerang in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The engine mount, which is spaced from the adjacent longitudinal carrier, is provided on the axle carrier in a vehicle transverse direction.

Schutzeinrichtung für einen Kraftwagen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzeinrichtung für einen Kraftwagen, mit einer in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung vor einen korrespondierenden Fahrzeugrad (28) angeordneten Fangeinrichtung (40), welche ein Fangelement (38) umfasst und welche bei einer unfallbedingten Rückverlagerung in Stützanlage mit dem korrespondierenden Fahrzeugrad (28) bewegbar ist, wobei die Fangeinrichtung (40) ein in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung hinter dem Fangelement (38) angeordnetes Stützelement (44) umfasst, an welchem sich das Fangelement (38) bei einer unfallbedingten Rückverlagerung abstützt.

Tragstruktur für Kraftwagen

Vorderbau eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Baukastensystem zum Herstellen von Bauvarianten einer gepanzerten Sonderschutz-Karosserie für Sonderschutz-Kraftwagen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Baukastensystem zum Herstellen von Bauvarianten einer gepanzerten Sonderschutz-Karosserie (2) für Sonderschutz-Kraftwagen, mit wenigstens einer bauvariantenspezifischen gepanzerten Sonderschutz-Bodengruppe (4), mit einem bauvariantenspezifischen und für eine erste der Bauvarianten vorgesehenen ersten Sonderschutzaufbau (1), welcher zwei erste Sonderschutz-Seitenrahmen (6, 7) und ein mit den ersten Sonderschutz-Seitenrahmen (6, 7) verbindbares erstes Sonderschutz-Dach (8) umfasst, und mit einem bauvariantenspezifischen und für eine zweite der Bauvarianten vorgesehenen zweiten Sonderschutzaufbau (3), welcher zwei zweite Sonderschutz-Seitenrahmen (9, 10) und ein mit den zweiten Sonderschutz-Seitenrahmen (9, 10) verbindbares zweites Sonderschutz-Dach (11) umfasst, wobei zur Bildung der jeweiligen Bauvariante wahlweise der erste Sonderschutzaufbau (1) oder der zweite Sonderschutzaufbau (3) über die jeweiligen Sonderschutz-Seitenrahmen (6, 7, 9, 10) mit der Sonderschutz-Bodengruppe ...

Fahrzeugfrontverbindung

Verbindungsanordnung für ein Fahrzeug, die Folgendes umfasst: eine Windlaufseitenabdeckung; eine Scharniersäule, die eine vertikale Fläche aufweist, die in einer ersten Vertikal-/Längsebene an der Windlaufseitenabdeckung angebracht ist; und einen Frontträger, der eine innere Seitenwand, die an der Windlaufseitenabdeckung befestigt ist, und eine äußere Seitenwand, die in einer zweiten Vertikal-/Längsebene an der Scharniersäule befestigt ist, umfasst, wobei die Längslasten durch Scherwirkung auf die Scharniersäule und Windlaufseitenabdeckung übertragen werden.

VORDERTEILANORDNUNG EINER FAHRZEUGKAROSSERIE.

Crash forces absorbing device for motor vehicle, has support that is attached detachably to cross-bar and shock-absorber dome in non-destructive manner over vibration decoupling device for transferring crash forces

The device (1) has a support (13) that is attached detachably to a cross-bar (7) and a shock-absorber dome (11) in a non-destructive manner over a vibration decoupling device. Crash forces are transferred between the cross-bar and the dome by the support during vehicle crash. The support is attached to the dome by a screw (15) for fixing a shock-absorber of a motor vehicle. The support is attached to the shock-absorber dome by a device for making a form closure.

Fahrzeugkarosserieaufbau

Fahrzeugkarosserieaufbau, enthaltend ein vorderes Seitenelement (11), das an einer Seite eines Motorraums an einer Vorderseite einer Fahrzeugkarosserie derart angebracht ist, daß es sich in Längsrichtung erstreckt und sich ein hinterer Teil desselben zu einer Unterseite einer Bodenfläche (22) erstreckt, wobei ein Teil des vorderen Seitenelements (11) entlang eines Armaturenbretts (21) in der Höhe durch Aufsetzen mehrerer Verstärkungsetemente (43a, 43b, 53a, 53b, 63a, 63b) mit im wesentlichen hutförmigen Querschnitten auf das Armaturenbrett (21) vergrößert ist, ein vorderes Element (42), das an der Seite des Motorraums angeordnet ist, und ein hinteres Element (43), das entlang des Armaturenbretts (21) und der Bodenfläche angeordnet ist, miteinander verbunden sind, um das vordere Seitenelement (11) auszubilden, das hintere Element (43) in seiner Höhe durch Aufsetzen der zahlreichen Verstärkungselemente (43a, 43b, 53a, 53b, 63a, 63b) mit im wesentlichen hutförmigen Querschnitten auf das Armaturenbrett ...

Karosserie für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Karosserie für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einer einen Innenraum von einem Motorraum abtrennenden Trennwand, an welcher wenigstens ein Funktionsbauteil des Kraftfahrzeugs angebracht ist, und mit einem Querträger, wobei die Trennwand mittels wenigstens einer Strebe mit dem Querträger verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Strebe (9) als tiefgezogenes Blechteil ausgebildet ist und wenigstens eine Versteifungssicke (15) aufweist, und dass die Strebe (9) zwei Längselemente (10) und ein die Längselemente (10) miteinander verbindendes Querelement (11) aufweist.

Vehicle front wheel suspension with rigid axle

The front wheel suspension system is especially for a heavy vehicle. And incorporates a rigid beam front axle (1). There are upper (3,4) and lower longitudinal links which prevent longitudinal movement and twisting of the axle while allowing up and down movement controlled by e.G. air springs and dampers. Lateral movement of the axle is restrained by a Panhard rod (14). One end of this rod is movably attached to a pivot (17) on one of the chassis side members, and the other end is connected to a pivot near one end of the rigid axle. There are crossmembers (21,22) on the chassis, one on either side of the Panhard rod.

Motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, body, has rear bulkhead supporting both sides of vehicle at each assigned support unit and representing front limit of passenger compartment, and middle bulkheads arranged between front and rear bulkheads

The body has a front vehicle structure (3) narrowed backwards by a front bulkhead (6) that supports both sides of a motor vehicle at each support unit (7). An additional rear bulkhead (9) is spaced from the front bulkhead and optically extends the structure. The rear bulkhead supports both sides of the vehicle at each assigned support unit and represents a front limit of a backwards shifting passenger compartment (4). Middle bulkheads are arranged between the front and rear bulkheads. A windshield (8) is lowered or hinged in a free space that is formed between the front and rear bulkheads.

Crashstruktur für ein Fahrzeug und korrespondierendes Fahrzeug

Crashstruktur für ein Fahrzeug mit mindestens einem Bauelement (12), welches im Bereich eines Radhauses (5) angeordnet ist und in einer Unfallsituation in Richtung des Fußraums des Fahrzeugs (1) wirkende Crashenergie zumindest teilweise abbaut, wobei das mindestens eine Bauelement (12) ein im Bereich des Radhauses (5) angeordnetes Federbein (22) zumindest teilweise umschließt und an beiden Endbereichen (12.1, 12.2) mit mindestens einem Karosserieelement (7) verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Bauelement (12) als Spange und/oder als Zugband ausgeführt ist.

Frontendträger für einen Personenkraftwagen

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Frontendträger für einen Personenkraftwagen, mit wenigstens einem Querträgerelement (18), und mit wenigstens zwei seitlichen, über das Querträgerelement (18) miteinander verbundenen und sich in Fahrzeughochrichtung nach unten von dem Querträgerelement (18) weg erstreckenden Strebenelementen (20), über welche der Frontendträger (10) an einer unteren Längsträgerebene (28) des Personenkraftwagens abstützbar ist, wobei in wenigstens eines der Strebenelemente (20) ein Energieabsorptionselement (40) integriert ist.

Vorderwagenstruktur eines Kraftfahrzeuges

WINDLAUFABDECKUNG

Windlaufabdeckung 1 umfassend ein Abdeckungshauptteil 9, das einen Abschnitt zwischen einer Frontscheibe 3 und einer Motorhaube 7 abdeckt; und ein Dichtungselement 11, das an einem Endabschnitt des Abdeckungshauptteils 9 an der Fahrzeughinterseite befestigt ist, um einen Abschnitt zwischen dem Abdeckungshauptteil 9 und der Frontscheibe 3 abzudichten, wobei das Abdeckungshauptteil 9 ein Dichtungselement-Befestigungsstück umfasst, an dem das Dichtungselement 11 befestigt ist, und das Dichtungselement-Befestigungsstück entlang einer Fahrzeug-Querrichtung intermittierend ausgebildet ist.

Body component for motor vehicle, particularly passenger car, has bonded blank, particular customized plate with two laminar subareas made from different metal alloys

The body component has a bonded blank, particular a customized plate with two laminar subareas made from different metal alloys. The body component has an edge-constant subarea made from steel and an additional subarea made from an aluminum alloy.

Fahrzeugkarosserie

Fahrzeugkarosserie (10) eines Fahrzeugs mit einer Vorderwagenstruktur (1), welche Längsträger (2) und seitlich angeordnete Radhäuser (3) zur Aufnähme von Fahrzeugrädern (4) aufweist und bei welcher in einen in Fahrzeugrichtung (F) gesehen vor einem Fahrzeugrad (4) liegenden Raum ein mit einem Längsträger (2) verbundener Kopplungsträger (5) ragt, der Kopplungsträger (5) derart deformierbar und/oder schwenkbar mit dem Längsträger (2) verbunden ist, dass bei einer Frontalkollision mit geringer Überdeckung ein kollisionsbedingter Krafteintrag auf das fahrzeugradseitige Ende (5.1) des Kopplungsträgers (5) dessen Deformation und/oder Verschwenken eine das fahrzeugradabgewandte Ende (5.2) des Kopplungsträgers (5) mit einem Antriebsaggregat (6) und/oder eines Getriebes (6.1) und/oder einer Antriebswelle (6.2) des Fahrzeugs bringende kraftschlüssige Wirkverbindung mit einer in Fahrzeugquerrichtung (y-Richtung) gerichteten Kraftkomponente bewirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass – der Kopplungsträger ...

Längsträger für einen Rohbau eines Kraftwagens

Längsträger (3) für einen Rohbau eines Kraftwagens, welcher aus einer Mehrzahl von mittels jeweiliger Flansche (6, 7) miteinander verbundener Schalenelemente (4, 5) zusammengesetzt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens ein Schalenelement (5) ein Grundprofil (8) mit einer Mehrzahl von Sicken (13, 14) aufweist, von welchem eine Mehrzahl von durch Unterbrechungen (12) voneinander beabstandete Flansche (7) abstehen, wobei das Schalenelement (5) zwischen einem inneren und einem äußeren weiteren Schalenelement (4) angeordnet ist und jeweilige durchgängige Flansche (6) eines der weiteren Schalenelemente (4) mit Aufnahmesicken (15) für einen jeweils zugeordneten Flansch (7) der Mehrzahl von durch Unterbrechungen (12) voneinander beabstandeter Flansche (7) versehen sind.

FAHRZEUGFRONTSTRUKTUR

Eine Fahrzeugfrontstruktur (60) umfasst: eine rohrförmige Frontsäule (10); ein Frontsäulen-Verstärkungselement (15), das in der Frontsäule (10) eingebaut ist; ein Spritzwand-Querelement (31), das an einer Spritzwand (30) befestigt ist, die in Fahrzeug-Front-Heck-Richtung vor der Frontsäule (10) angeordnet ist, und das sich in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung erstreckt; ein Innenplatten-Verstärkungselement (35), das in Fahrzeug-Front-Heck-Richtung hinter der Frontsäule (10) angeordnet ist und sich in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung erstreckt; und eine Frontsäulen-Innenverstärkung (38) mit der ein Ende in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung des Spritzwand-Querelements (31) und ein Ende in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung des Innenplatten-Verstärkungselements (35) verbunden sind, wobei die Frontsäulen-Innenverstärkung (38) an dem Frontsäulen-Verstärkungselement (15) befestigt ist.

Vorderwagen eines Kraftwagens

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Vorderwagen eines Kraftwagens, mit jeweiligen Hauptlängsträgern (12, 14), welche mit einer jeweiligen Außenseite (36) ein zugeordnetes Radhaus (28) begrenzen, in welchen Fahrzeugräder (30) einer lenkbaren Vorderachse (32) mit einer vorderen Spurweite (W101-1) voneinander beabstandet angeordnet sind, wobei die Außenseite (36) des jeweiligen Hauptlängsträgers (12, 14) im Einschlagbereich des zugehörigen Fahrzeugrades (30) eine maximale Rücksprungsstelle (BLi, BRe) aufweist, deren Abstand eine minimale Rohbaulängsträgerbreite (Bmin) bestimmt, wobei das Verhältnis der minimalen Rohbaulängsträgerbreite (W101-1) zur vorderen Spurweite (Bmin) 0,53 ist.

Struktur eines Fahrzeugkarosseriefrontabschnitts

... [Zu lösendes Problem] Bereitstellen einer Struktur eines Fahrzeugkarosserie-Frontabschnitts, die eine Erhöhung des Fahrzeugkarosseriegewichts verhindern kann, die eine Erhöhung der Herstellungskosten der Fahrzeugkarosserie verhindern kann und die die Steifigkeit des Fahrzeugkarosserie-Frontabschnitts hinsichtlich einer von der Fronthaube ausgeübten Last erhöhen kann. [Lösung] Struktur eines Fahrzeugkarosserie-Frontabschnitts, umfassend: ein Paar von Schürzenseitenelementen, die in einer Fahrzeuglängsrichtung so angeordnet sind, dass sie in einer Fahrzeugquerrichtung einen Abstand zueinander aufweisen; eine Leuchtenträgerstrebe, die, in der Fahrzeuglängsrichtung, ausgehend von einem vorderen Endabschnitt zu einer Fahrzeugoberseite in mindestens einem des Paares von Schürzenseitenelementen verläuft; einen Dämpferbügel, der, in einer Fahrzeugvertikalrichtung, ausgehend von einem oberen Endabschnitt der Leuchtenträgerstrebe zur Fahrzeugoberseite verläuft; und einen Haubendämpfer, der, in der ...

Karosseriestruktur für den Frontbereich eines Kraftfahrzeuges

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 ...

Vehicle; has support structure of lightweight construction plates that form hollow chamber arrangements and has cover element with profile strip to close hollow chamber at narrow sides of plates

The vehicle has a support structure of lightweight construction plates (26,28,36,38,58,60,74-76), which have plane parallel plate walls to define a hollow chamber arrangement. The hollow chamber is closed at a narrow side of the construction plates by a cover element (68). The cover element has a profile strip (66) with several plugs that fit in corresponding hollow chambers in the construction plate (32).

Support element for motor vehicles comprises hollow profile in which is installed at least one reinforcing element formed as extended hollow profile closed in cross section and partially supported on inner contour of support element

The support element (1) for motor vehicles comprises a hollow profile in which is installed at least one reinforcing element (5) formed as an extended hollow profile which is closed in cross section and partially supported on the inner contour of the support element in such a way that in addition to the hollow profile of the reinforcing element additional extended and closed hollow profiles are formed. The reinforcing element is cross section may be triangular, rectangular, polygonal or rounded.

Vorderteilstruktur einer Fahrzeugkarosserie

Eine Vorderteilstruktur einer Fahrzeugkarosserie, mit: einer frontseitigen Komponente (25) eines Fahrzeugs, einem Aufhängungsrahmen (5), der in Longitudinalrichtung des Fahrzeugs hinter der frontseitigen Komponente (25) angeordnet ist, einem Abschlussblech-Seitenelement (1), das sich in der Longitudinalrichtung erstreckt, einem unteren Abschlussblech-Element (2), das sich in der Longitudinalrichtung erstreckt und die frontseitige Komponente (25) und den Aufhängungsrahmen (5) miteinander verbindet und unter dem Abschlussblech-Seitenelement (1) angeordnet ist, einem ersten Stoßabsorberabschnitt (11), der in einem Vorderendabschnitt des Abschlussblech-Seitenelements (1) vorgesehen ist, und einem zweiten Stoßabsorberabschnitt (12), der in einem Vorderendabschnitt des unteren Abschlussblech-Elements (2) derart vorgesehen ist, dass der zweite Stoßabsorberabschnitt (12) unter dem ersten Stoßabsorberabschnitt (11) angeordnet ist, wobei der erste Stoßabsorberabschnitt (11) an dem Vorderendabschnitt ...

A drive assembly for a vehicle

MODULAR FRONT FRAME

Motor vehicle front end

No title

Modular structure for a vehicle

A modular structure (14) for a vehicle connectable to a bulkhead (13) of the vehicle. The modular structure is capable of supporting an engine (12) of the vehicle, a bumper (15) of the vehicle and at least two transversely spaced-apart wheel suspension assemblies. The modular structure (14) comprises a metallic structural module (17) connectable to the bulkhead (13) which can mount and support the engine (12) in an engine cradle and which can mount and support the two wheel suspension assemblies transversely spaced apart one on each side of the metallic structural module (17). The modular structure (14) also comprises a crushable crash structure module (18) which comprises a plurality of crash rails composed of a composite material having fibres set in a resin material. The crash structure module (18) supports the bumper (15) and in the event of a vehicle collision the crash rails are crushable to absorb energy of the collision and disintegrate with the resin separating from the fibres ...

Method of manufacture of an automobile structure

The present invention provides a method of manufacture of a plurality of different automobile structures comprising the steps of forming in a die a plurality of identical castings 10 each having at least one socket open in two directions perpendicular to each other; forming a first length of metallic extrusion 12 of a first chosen cross-section; cutting the first length of metallic extrusion into a first plurality of side rails for an automobile each with the same first length; cutting the metallic extrusion into a second plurality of side rails for an automobile each with the same second length different to the first length; fixing the metallic rails of the first plurality in sockets of a first plurality of castings to form a first type of automobile structure; and fixing the metallic rails of the second plurality in sockets of a second plurality of castings to form a second type of automobile structure.

Device and method for mounting and assembling power unit

A method for mounting and assembling a power unit has the following steps performed in sequence: a first step for assembling a power unit (P) into a sub-frame (SF), where the power unit (P) is assembled in substantially the same attitude as when the power unit is mounted on a vehicle body flame (F), the attitude being obtained by interposing a torque rod (67) and at least two mounting mounts (71, 81) between the power unit (P) and to sub-frame (SF); a second step for installing the sub-frame (SF), on which the power unit (P) is mounted, on the vehicle body frame (F); and a third step for supporting the power unit (P) at the vehicle body frame(F) through mounts (16, 17) that are on the power source side and on the speed reducer side.

A front subframe of a motor vehicle

Hollow cross member for vehicle with receptacle for bonnet lock

A lock cross member 1 for a motor vehicle has a receptacle within the interior 3 of cross member 1 for accommodating a bonnet lock 100. The receptacle may have an opening 4.1 over a corner 5 of two walls 6, 7 of cross member 1; alternatively, an opening (4.2, Figure 7) may be provided in a wall (28, Figure 7). Preferably, at least two attachment points 9.1, 10.1 are provided on a boundary 8 of the opening to secure lock 100; alternatively, attachment points (9.2, 10.2, Figure 7) may be provided on a forward facing wall. Cross member 1 is hollow and may have a monocoque structure comprising a U-shaped part 18 and a second part 19 between the legs of U-shaped part 18. Also disclosed is a bonnet lock 100 installable on cross member 1, and a module for a motor vehicle having a bonnet lock 100 mounted on a cross member 1.

Motor vehicle with modular body for different body widths

A motor vehicle having a central front wall (2, fig 8) arranged between engine compartment and passenger cell and lateral front walls 17a, (17b, 17c, figs 3b, 3c), each of which comprise first contact points 25 for fastening to the central front wall (2) and second contact points (27a, 27b, 27c, figs 3b, 3c) for fastening to a lateral sill structure 22. Of the lateral front walls 17a, (17b, 17c), a plurality of models is provided, which differ with respect to the spacing between first and second contact points 25; (27a, 27b, 27c) measured in transverse direction of the motor vehicle body, so that different body widths can be realized. The walls 17a, (17b, 17c), may include a side wall structure, which may be a wheel installation strut 33a, a hinge pillar or a part of these (35a, 35b, 35c, 37a, 37b, 37c, fig 7).

Flush mounted tractor exhaust outlet

A flush mounted tractor exhaust outlet 101 includes a tractor hood panel 102 sandwiched between an outlet ring 108 and a support plate 106, where spacers 146 are provided between the outlet ring and the support plate to provide an air passage 150 between the support plate and an outlet plate 104 that does not contact the tractor hood panel. The support plate and outlet plate may have a flange 120,130 and neck 122,132 respectively. The support plate may comprise a plurality of ribs 136 that contact the underside of the panel. The exhaust outlet may be fixed to the vehicle bonnet by means of a plurality of nuts 144 and bolts 142. The exhaust outlet may facilitate emission of exhaust from a diesel particulate filter DPF 114 to the atmosphere. The tractor hood panel may be manufactured of plastics material. The outlet plate may comprise a plurality of louvers 123 to prevent entry of debris into the exhaust system.

Body shell for a motor vehicle

Motor vehicle front end

The invention relates to a motor vehicle front end (12), comprising at least one first longitudinal beam (1) and at least one first crash box (2). The first crash box (2) has a deformation section (3) and a fastening section (4), wherein the fastening section (4) is connected to the first longitudinal beam (1). In addition, the motor vehicle front end (12) has an engine mount (5), wherein the engine mount (5) has a first fastening section (6), which is connected to the first longitudinal beam (1). The fastening section (4) of the first crash box (2) and the first fastening section (6) of the engine mount (5) have a common overlapping area (7).

Motor vehicle front end and method for its production

The invention relates to a motor vehicle front end 1 and a method for producing a motor vehicle front end 1. The motor vehicle front end 1 has a front wall 2 and a front wall crossbeam 3, the front wall crossbeam 3 essentially being situated in the direction of a vehicle transverse axis. In addition, the motor vehicle front end 1 has a first front wall girder 4, the first front wall girder 4 being situated essentially in the direction of a vehicle vertical axis. The first front wall girder 4 is supported on the front wall crossbeam 3 in a first area 5 of the front wall crossbeam 3. The first front wall girder 4 may be implemented as a hinged column strut. A reinforcement element 6 may be situated in the first area 5 of the front wall crossbeam.

A front subframe of a motor vehicle

Motor vehicle body

A vehicle body front part includes a front frame (2) and underframe (1) which includes longitudinal girders (3), a floor panel (16) with side carrying elements and wheel arches, the front frame (2) being confined by a cross-piece and a front wall, and provided with a partition (27). The front frame (2) also has side vertical wall structures (30) each of which is adapted to interconnect the partition (27), front wall and middle portion of the wheel arch, each middle portion of the wheel arch being confined by side portions of the partition (27) and connected to the front wall by a flange crimped at an angle and extending toward the lower end of the middle portion of the wheel arch to be connected throughout its length to a flange of the front portion of the floor panel also crimped at an angle and resting in one plane with the upper surface of the girders (3) to form a substantially flat base surface for connecting the front frame (2) to the underframe (1). ...

Mounting member for a vehicle body

Tubular front end structure for automobiles and method for making the same

Means for the selective or variable mounting of driving controls and auxiliary apparatus in the front part of a motor vehicle

... 885,702. Vehicle bodies. DAIMLER-BENZ A.G. Oct. 7, 1959 [Oct. 7, 1958], No. 33961/59. Class 108(1). A vehicle body having provision for left- or right-hand drive positions or for dual drive positions has the floor plate or pedal plate 5 provided with at least two sets of apertures for alternative positioning of the steering wheel, pedals and heater unit. As shown in Fig. 4 the auxiliary components are housed in a transverse body member formed by the rear wall 6 of the compartment 4 and the pedal plate 5. In Fig. 5 the apertures 171 are used to secure the steering column 9 and the apertures 181 the steering equipment. Apertures 14 are for accommodating pendant pedals for brakes and/or clutch or for the heater unit on that side of the vehicle not used for driving controls.

Improvements in or relating to motor vehicle frame constructions

... 858,324. Motor vehicles. PORSCHE, F. Feb. 18, 1959 [March 1, 1958], No. 5571/59. Classes 79(2) and 79(3). [Also in Group XXXII] A motor vehicle has a flat front floor section 11 under which is disposed the fuel tank 14 and a flat rear floor section under which is disposed a horizontally opposed air cooled multi-cylinder engine 4 provided with a blower 5 coaxial with the crankshaft. The change speed gear and differential are accommodated in the housing 7 combined in a unitary block with the engine 4 ...

Structure before welded automobile chassis.

MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A SOUND-ABSORBING CAP FOR THE ENGINE AND/OR THE ENGINE TRANSMISSIONS - UNIT

FRONT PART CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE

HYDRAULIC ABSORBER

STRUCTURE OF BODY FOR A VEHICLE

Combined coach body and chassis construction.

Coach body framework, in particular united coach body and Fahrgestellrabmen

MOTOR VEHICLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Front structure for vehicle

Advanced composite hybrid-electric vehicle

VEHICLE HAVING A REMOVABLE PANEL ASSEMBLY

A vehicle is disclosed, comprising a frame, a driver seat connected to the frame, a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, a motor operatively connected to at least one of the wheels, the motor being disposed rearward of the driver seat, and a panel assembly connected to the frame, the motor being accessible to a user when the panel assembly is removed, the panel assembly including a cargo platform, a left side panel connected to a left side of the cargo platform, and a right side panel connected to a right side of the cargo platform, the panel assembly and a portion of the frame being selectively removable from the vehicle as a unit. In some implementations, the portion of the frame includes a cross-member disposed under the cargo platform, and a left and right leg extending therefrom.

FRAME REINFORCEMENT MEANS

A device is disclosed for assisting in maintaining the structural rigidity of an automobile frame. It comprises a beam member having spaced apart ends each of which is adapted for attachment to a frame rail of a selected automobile frame at the point of attachment of a lower control arm strut of a said automobile. The beam member serves to rigidly connect together the frame rails of the right and left sides of the automobile and maintain them in a predetermined rigid spaced apart relationship.

VEHICLE FRAME WITH HOUSING FOR A SHOCK ABSORBER

A vehicle frame for powered vehicles with load-bearing sections (12 to 16) and on these at least one housing (50) for the upper end of a shock absorber; the housing (50) is made of an extruded alloy, features a cover (52) which is dished upwards, and is made up of a plurality of extruded shaped parts (30, 30a), each of which features shell-shaped sections (32, 32a) which are curved in cross-section, projecting from the shell-shaped sections (32, 32a) are at least two flange strips (34, 34a) which serve as means for attachment to the neighbouring shaped part (30a, 30). The shaped part (30, 30a) comprises shell-shaped sections (32, 32a) each of which in cross-section is part of a circle and at the ends feature - as viewed in crosssection - flange strips (34, 34a) running approximately radial to the central axis (B) of the housing (50).

Stromlinienkarosserie.

Wagenvorderteil für vierräderige Kraftwagen, besonders Kleinlastwagen und Kleinomnibusse.

Rahmenloses Motorfahrzeug.

Karosserie für insbesondere stromlinienförmig ausgebildete Fahrzeuge mit Heckmotor.

Véhicule à moteur arrière

Selbsttragender Wagenkasten

Carrosserie de véhicule à moteur.

НЕСУЩИЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ ДЛЯ КУЗОВА АВТОМОБИЛЯ, ПЕРЕДНИЙ БОКОВОЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ И БОКОВАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДЛЯ КУЗОВА АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Описан несущий элемент для кузова автомобиля, такой как боковой элемент или стойка, который содержит согнутый участок, который сгибается двумерно или трехмерно и который имеет сверхвысокую прочность с пределом прочности, превышающим 1100 МПа. Несущий элемент для кузова автомобиля содержит трубчатый корпус, который имеет замкнутое поперечное сечение без фланца, проходящего наружу, и который содержит согнутый участок, который сгибается двумерно или трехмерно, отрезаемый или пробиваемый участок и свариваемый участок. Трубчатый корпус содержит термообработанный участок со сверхвысокой прочностью, который подвергается термообработке, чтобы иметь предел прочности, превышающий 1100 МПа, термообработанный участок с высокой прочностью, которым является остальная часть, отличающаяся от термообработанного участка со сверхвысокой прочностью, и который подвергается термообработке, чтобы иметь предел прочности, равный по меньшей мере 600 МПа и самое большее 1100 МПа, и/или термообработанный участок с ...

Body structure of vehicle

In the body structure of the front portion of a vehicle, to protect the inside of a cabin against a great shock of a forward collision or the like of the vehicle, it has been difficult to directly connect a suspension tower that supports suspension to a dash panel. In the present invention, in the body structure particularly having a small engine compartment, the inside of the cabin is protected by suppressing the amount of a backward movement of the dash panel while securing a support stiffness of the suspension tower. A shock absorbing portion (10c) is provided to a dash panel (10), a suspension tower (20) is connected thereto to secure a support stiffness thereof, and the suspension tower (20) is caused to revolve around a front pillar (2) by a shock (F), with the result that the amount of the backward movement of the dash panel (10) toward a cabin (12) is suppressed. Thus, the inside of the cabin is capable of being protected while preventing deformation of a brake pedal or a steering ...

Front structure of motor vehicle

Bus

Exhaust device for working vehicle

The body and with the body of the vehicle

Longitudianl beam of automobile body

A longitudinal member for a body of a motor vehicle has a reinforcement element (2) which is arranged horizontally in a curved section (4) of a tubular member part (1). The reinforcement element (2) is connected directly to the highest point of a lower horizontal limb (11) of the tubular member part (1), and is guided up to an upper horizontal limb (10) of the tubular member part (1). In this way, the curved section (4) has a high level of stability in the event of a crash of the motor vehicle.

Improvements with the construction of the case and the part before motor vehicles

PLAGE D'EXTREMITE DE VEHICULE A MOTEUR AMENAGEE POUR LA RECEPTION D'UNE MACHINE A COMBUSTION INTERNE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE L'AMENAGEMENT D'UNE PLAGE D'EXTREMITE D'UN VEHICULE A MOTEUR POUR LA RECEPTION D'UNE MACHINE A COMBUSTION INTERNE. AFIN QUE LES LONGERONS HABITUELS 5 DE LA PLAGE D'EXTREMITE 1 NE DIMINUENT PAS LA PLACE ENTRE LES LOGEMENTS DE ROUES 2, ILS S'ETENDENT AU-DESSUS DE CEUX-CI; LE DECALAGE EN HAUTEUR RESULTANT ENTRE LES LONGERONS 5 ET LE PARE-CHOCS VOISIN 7 EST COMPENSE PAR D'AUTRES LONGERONS 9, QUI SONT INTEGRES DANS UNE PAROI 8, EN-DESSOUS DE L'UNITE DE COMMANDE, AMORTISSANT LE BRUIT ET AMOVIBLE, ET QUI FORMENT EN CAS D'ACCIDENT UN SUPPORT ENTRE UNE TRAVERSE 6 RELIANT LES ZONES D'EXTREMITE EXTERNES DES LONGERONS 5, ET UNE AUTRE TRAVERSE 14. APPLICATION AU DOMAINE DE L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE.

CASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING a SUPPORT Of an ELEMENT FORMING PARE-CHOC AND a CONDUIT Of AIR INLET TO the ENGINE

PIECE-SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTS OF BODY

AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT

Improvements with the integral cases of motor vehicles

Improvements brought to the vehicles like those with back engine

LONGERON AVANT S'APPUYANT PAR UN EPAULEMENT EN JABOT SUR LE TABLIER D'UNE CARROSSERIE AUTOPORTEUSE DE VEHICULE

L'invention concerne un longeron avant s'appuyant par un épaulement en jabot sur le tablier d'une carrosserie autoporteuse de véhicule. Le longeron selon l'invention est caractérisé par le fait que l'ouverture par écartement donne naissance à deux bras conduisant parallèlement, ou selon des directions se recoupant suivant un certain angle, au soubassement. Application à l'industrie automobile.

Frame for motor vehicles, in particular for motor vehicles of tourism

FITTING OF SAFETY FOR the ASSEMBLY Of a BATTERY

Improvements with the chassis

Конструкция рамы транспортного средства

1. Конструкция рамы транспортного средства, имеющей основную балку и продольную балку, которая включает в себя кронштейн, функционально соединенный с основной балкой, отражающий элемент клинообразной формы, имеющий первый конец, функционально соединенный с кронштейном, и второй конец, выполненный с возможностью перемещаться между стандартным рабочим положением, в котором второй конец находится на заранее заданном расстоянии от основной балки, и положением после столкновения, в котором второй конец упирается в основную балку, причем второй конец выполнен с возможностью во время столкновения перемещаться из стандартного рабочего положения в положение после столкновения таким образом, чтобы отражающий элемент поглощал и перенаправлял энергию, переданную на раму.2. Конструкция рамы по п.1, которая дополнительно включает в себя передний буфер и продольную балку, где отражающий элемент расположен между передним буфером, продольной балкой и основной балкой.3. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент на первом конце имеет соединительный фланец, функционально соединенный с основной балкой.4. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент выполнен с возможностью перемещаться из первого положения во второе положение независимо от основной балки.5. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент содержит множество ребер.6. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой на основной балке расположено множество упругих выпуклых элементов.7. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент выполнен с возможностью обеспечивать равномерное распределение нагрузки на основную балку во время лобового столкн� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК H02G 15/00 (13) 148 301 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014129412/11, 17.07.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.07.2014 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): БАККУШ Ридха (US ...

Рама транспортного средства (варианты)

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

Front vehicle body structure

There is provided a front vehicle body structure. A radiator panel lower is mounted between front ends of side frames, crash boxes at the front ends of the side frames, and a bumper beam between front ends of the crash boxes. The radiator panel lower includes a bracket offset toward the inside in the vehicle width direction from the side frame. Upon an offset front collision, a shock load is absorbed by an axial compression deformation of one of the crash boxes and a drag of the side frames. Upon a full-overlap front collision, the right and left crash boxes are subjected to the axial compression deformation, and the shock load is input to the bracket, thereby bending the side frames. Accordingly, and a sufficient axial compression deformation of the crash boxes is secured, and the shock load is absorbed by the reduction in the drag of the side frames.

Vehicle body front structure

A vehicle body front structure is provided. In the vehicle body front structure, a front grille and a bumper extend in the up-and-down direction in a front end portion of the vehicle body, the bumper bends and extends rearwardly from the front grille, a front end edge of a front hood is positioned adjacent to a top end portion of the extending bumper, a frame upper portion that supports a radiator extends in the body width direction and is supported on the back side of a front end portion of the front hood, and a box-like hollow impact absorber, which is made of sheet metal and extends in the body width direction, is provided in a space surrounded by the front grille, the bumper, the front end portion of the front hood, and the frame upper portion, and is supported by the frame upper portion via a plurality of legs.

BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A dash panel has an impact absorption portion formed therein. A suspension tower is connected to the impact absorption portion, so that support stiffness thereof can be ensured. In addition, the suspension tower can be rotated around the front pillar due to an impact, so that an amount of backward movement of the dash panel toward a vehicle interior can be reduced. 1. A body structure of a vehicle in which an engine room and a vehicle interior are separated by a dash panel , in which a pair of right and left suspension towers supporting suspensions are disposed in the engine room , in which a brake booster is supported on a front surface of the dash panel while being positioned behind the suspension tower , and in which a brake pedal and a steering column are supported on a rear surface of the dash panel ,wherein a battery is positioned in front of the suspension tower, andwherein when the battery moves backward by an impact applied from a vehicle front side, the suspension tower can be pushed by the battery, so as to move backward while rotating around a front pillar.2. The body structure as defined in claim 1 , wherein an impact absorption portion bulged forward is formed in the front surface of the dash panel while being positioned below the brake booster claim 1 , wherein the suspension tower is connected to the impact absorption portion claim 1 , and wherein the impact absorption portion can be deformed by the impact applied from the vehicle front side claim 1 , so that the suspension tower can be moved backward.310. The body structure as defined in claim 2 , wherein the dash panel is depressed toward the vehicle interior in a central portion thereof claim 2 , wherein the impact absorption portion is formed in the one of right and left side portions of the dash panel claim 2 , and wherein the suspension tower is connected to the dash panel via the impact absorption portion as a rear wall.4. The body structure as defined in claim 1 , wherein a seat portion of a ...

VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE

An IPU protection guard includes a pair of left and right upper horizontal members, which extend along a forward and rearward direction on an upper portion of an IPU on both sides in a vehicle width direction of the IPU, a pair of left and right lower horizontal members, which extend along the forward and rearward direction on a lower portion of the IPU on both sides in the vehicle width direction of the IPU, and an X-shaped member which extends in an X shape along a rear surface of the IPU. 1. A vehicle body rear structure comprising:a pair of left and right rear frames, which extend along a forward and rearward direction of a vehicle body on both sides along a vehicle width direction;an electric device which is disposed between the rear frames and supplies power to an electric motor for travelling; anda protection guard which surrounds the electric device from behind,wherein the protection guard includesa pair of left and right upper horizontal members, which extend along the forward and rearward direction above the electric device on both sides in the vehicle width direction of the electric device,a pair of left and right lower horizontal members, which extend along the forward and rearward direction below the electric device on both the sides in the vehicle width direction of the electric device, andan X-shaped member which extends in an X shape along a rear surface of the electric device, andthe X-shaped member bridges between the upper horizontal member on one side along the vehicle width direction from among the upper horizontal members and the lower horizontal member on the other side along the vehicle width direction from among the lower horizontal members, and between the upper horizontal member on the other side and the lower horizontal member on the one side.2. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the protection guard includes vertical members which bridge between end portions on the one side along the vehicle width direction and ...

Front pillar for automobile

A front pillar for an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and a hollow member disposed between the outer and inner panels. Outer flanges of the outer and inner panels are overlapped with each other to form a closed void section and a seal attachment section. The seal attachment section includes a rear section reinforcing member and a front section reinforcing member sandwiched between the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels in a rear end section and a front end section, respectively, of the front pillar, and a gap channel formed to communicate with the closed void section by partially separating the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels at a central section of the front pillar. The reinforcing members are joined to an outer wall section of the hollow member.

Crash brace for energy management

A crash brace is incorporated into a body structure of an automotive vehicle as an energy absorption and management device to assist in managing the energy during rear and side impact collisions, thereby protecting internal structures within the rear end of the vehicle.

Structure for front of vehicle body

A vehicle body includes left and right side front frames extending towards the back of the vehicle body while curving from the outside in the width direction of the vehicle to the inside in the width direction of the vehicle. The left and right front side frames branch off from the ends thereof into left and right side sill-side extensions extending to the back towards the outside in the width direction of the vehicle, and left and right tunnel-side extensions extending to the back towards the inside in the width direction of the vehicle. Left and right reinforcing members are provided to the inside of curved parts on the left and right side and extend in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle body in the left and right side.

Automobile Body Part

In a car body or component thereof with at least one first component of sheet metal of a first aluminum alloy and at least one second component of sheet metal of a second aluminum alloy, the first and second aluminum alloys are of type AlMgSi and in the sheet metal of the second aluminum alloy a substantial part of the elements Mg and Si, which are required to achieve artificial ageing in solid solution, is present in the form of separate MgSi and/or Si particles in order to avoid artificial ageing. By reduction of the hardening capacity of the second component during artificial ageing of the body as part of the paint baking cycle, the car body has an improved impact protection for pedestrians in comparison with solutions according to the prior art. 1. A sheet metal AlMgSi type aluminum alloy automobile body part , wherein a substantial part of the elements Mg and Si in the sheet metal , which are required to achieve artificial ageing in solid solution , are present as separate MgSi and/or Si particles to avoid artificial ageing.2. The automobile body part of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy contains:0.6 to 1.2 weight percent silicon,0.3 to 0.8 weight percent magnesium;max. 0.8 weight percent copper;max. 0.4 weight percent iron;max. 0.3 weight percent manganese;max. 0.2 weight percent vanadium;with production-related contaminants and aluminum as the remainder.3. The automobile body part of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy contains:0.30 to 0.50 weight percent silicon;0.30 to 0.50 weight percent magnesium;max. 0.20 weight percent copper;0.05 to 0.20 weight percent iron,max. 0.10 weight percent manganese;max. 0.15 weight percent vanadium;with production-related contaminants, individually a maximum of 0.05 weight percent, total maximum of 0.15 weight percent, and aluminum as the remainder.4. The automobile body part of claim 3 , wherein at least more than 40% of the elements Mg and Si are precipitated in a form where they are no longer available for subsequent ...

Structure for front protion of automobile body

A structure for a front portion of an automobile body includes a bulkhead side, which is joined to a front portion of a front side frame extending in the fore-and-aft direction extends in the vertical direction, and a side frame gusset, which provides a connection between the front portions of the front side frame and a wheel house upper member. The bulkhead side and the side frame gusset are joined by a linking panel having a right-angled triangle shape when viewed from the front within a plane perpendicular to an axis in the fore-and-aft direction. When a load is applied for relatively moving the front side frame, the side frame gusset and the wheel house upper member supporting the load by a shear force of the linking panel disposed within the plane enhance the rigidity of a front portion of a vehicle body and minimize any increase in weight.

Vehicle Body and Use Thereof

The invention concerns a vehicle body, in particular for electric motor vehicles, having a left-hand and a right-hand front region and at least one first longitudinal member extending in one of the front regions in the longitudinal direction, wherein in the front region at least one second longitudinal member is provided, which is arranged outside the horizontal plane of the first longitudinal member and the direction of extension of which extends angularly to the direction of extension of the first longitudinal member at least in horizontal projection. The invention also concerns the use of such a vehicle body for producing a motor vehicle without a combustion engine, in particular an electric motor vehicle. 1. Vehicle body , in particular for electric motor vehicles , comprising a left-hand and a right-hand front region and at least one first longitudinal member extending in one of the front regions in the longitudinal direction , wherein in the left-hand front region and in the right-hand front region in each case at least three continuous longitudinal members are provided , wherein in both front regions in each case at least one first longitudinal member extends in the longitudinal direction , at least one second longitudinal member is arranged outside the horizontal plane of the first longitudinal member and the direction of extension of the second longitudinal member extends at an angle to the direction of extension of the first longitudinal member at least in horizontal projection , wherein the directions of extension of a plurality of second longitudinal members in a front region extend angularly in pairs to one another at least in horizontal projection.2. Vehicle body according to claim 1 , wherein the first and/or the second longitudinal member is/are made of high-strength or higher-strength steel.3. Vehicle body according to claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal members are partly or completely designed as a hollow profile claim 1 , preferably with a ...

VEHICULAR INSTRUMENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE

The present invention relates to a vehicular instrument mounting structure in which an auxiliary battery is mounted so as to be as high as a power control device , for protecting the power control device by a protector even when the auxiliary battery interferes with the power control device. The power control device is fastened to the upper surface of a transaxle by a screw via a mounting foot provided in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The protector for protecting a corner of the power control device is fastened to the power control device and the transaxle by screws for a power control device fastening part and a transaxle fastening part. The power control device has a power cable for supplying power and a discharger for rapid discharge at a time of emergency. 17.-. (canceled)8. A vehicular instrument mounting structure , comprising:a power control device fastened to a transaxle;a mounted device placed diagonally outside ahead of the power control device in relation to a vehicle running direction so as to be as high as the power control device, for moving while rotating toward the power control device in a diagonal collision that is a collision at a diagonal front of the vehicle; anda protector positioned between the mounted device and the power control device, and including a front panel for covering a front surface of the power control device and a side panel for covering a lateral surface, in which the front panel and the side panel are bent to form a corner, and the corner abuts a lateral surface of the mounted device that moves while rotating toward the power control device in a diagonal collision, to thereby reduce a load applied to the power control device, whereinone end of the protector is fastened to the transaxle, and another end thereof is fastened to an upper part of the power control device.9. The vehicular instrument mounting structure according to claim 8 , whereinthe power control device is fastened to the transaxle by a screw member,an ...

Vehicle structure

A vehicle structure, comprising a front wheelhouse covering a front wheel, the front wheel comprising a rear face and a slant face which slants forward and inward from an inward end portion, in a vehicle width direction, of the rear face, a footrest, on which a passenger's foot is placed, the footrest being arranged near and on an inward side of the slant face of the front wheelhouse in a plan view of a vehicle, and a gusset connected to the rear face of the front wheelhouse and extending inward from a connection portion thereof to the rear face, wherein an inward end portion, in the vehicle width direction, of the gusset is arranged in the vicinity of a front-side portion of the footrest such that the footrest is restrained from moving forward by contacting the inward end portion of the gusset in a vehicle collision.

FRONT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A front structure of a vehicle includes two side members extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and a bumper beam located in front of the side members and extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle. The bumper beam is fixed to the side members and includes outer sections located outward in the lateral direction from the corresponding side members. A transfer portion extends generally rearward in the front-rear direction from at least one of the outer sections. An insertion portion is inserted into the at least one of the outer sections. 1. A front structure of a vehicle comprising:two side members extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle;a bumper beam located in front of the side members and extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle, wherein the bumper beam is fixed to the side members and includes outer sections located outward in the lateral direction from the corresponding side member;a transfer portion extending generally rearward in the front-rear direction from at least one of the outer sections; andan insertion portion inserted into the at least one of the outer sections.2. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a coupling member that fixes the transfer portion and the insertion portion to the bumper beam.3. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion portion is connected to the transfer portion outside the bumper beam.4. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the insertion portion is formed integrally with the transfer portion.5. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion portion extends through the entire interior of the outer section in a generally front-rear direction of the vehicle.6. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe bumper beam includes a front wall and a rear wall, andthe insertion portion extends from the front wall to the rear wall in the outer section.7. ...

Work Vehicle

A utility vehicle provided with an engine in a rear portion of a vehicle body is disclosed. The engine is provided with a cylinder head, and has an exhaust gas outlet port formed to be open in a front surface of the engine. An exhaust pipe extends forward from the exhaust gas outlet port, then curves, and extends rearward. A cover that covers a front portion of the exhaust pipe includes: a front-side portion that covers a front side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe; an upper-side portion that extends rearward from an upper end portion of the front-side portion and covers an upper side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe; and an extension portion that extends rearward from a rear end portion of the upper-side portion and covers an upper side of a front portion of the cylinder head. 1. A utility vehicle comprising:an engine located in a rear portion of a vehicle body, the engine being provided with a cylinder head, and having an exhaust gas outlet port that is open in a front surface of the engine;an exhaust pipe that extends forward from the exhaust gas outlet port, then curves, and extends rearward;a seat that is located forward of, and diagonally upward of, a front portion of the exhaust pipe; and a front-side portion that covers a front side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe;', 'an upper-side portion that extends rearward from an upper end portion of the front-side portion and covers an upper side of the front portion of the exhaust pipe; and', 'an extension portion that extends rearward from a rear end portion of the upper-side portion and covers an upper side of a front portion of the cylinder head., 'a cover that covers the front portion of the exhaust pipe, the cover including2. The utility vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinan upper surface of the cylinder head is inclined downward in a diagonally rearward direction, anda rear end portion of the cover extends to a position near a central position of the cylinder head in a front-rear ...

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. ...

Self-Propelled Ground Milling Machine, In Particular Road Milling Machine, Recycler, Stabilizer Or Surface Miner, With Integrated Maintenance Platform

The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine, comprising a drive engine arranged in an engine compartment and an engine compartment enclosure which covers the engine compartment at least partly to the sides and to the top. A part of the engine compartment enclosure is a cover which is adjustable between a covering position and a maintenance position. At the same time, a maintenance platform is provided which is movable between a stowage position and a maintenance position. When the maintenance platform is in the maintenance position, an operator standing on the floor surface of the maintenance platform can carry out maintenance work in the engine compartment of the self-propelled ground milling machine. The self-propelled ground milling machine preferably is a road milling machine, more particularly a large milling machine, a surface miner, a stabilizer or a recycler. 1. A self-propelled ground milling machine , comprising:a drive engine arranged in an engine compartment and an engine compartment enclosure which covers the engine compartment at least partly to the sides and to the top, at least a part of the engine compartment enclosure being a cover which is adjustable between a covering position and a maintenance position,wherein a movable maintenance platform is provided which is mounted on the ground milling machine so as to be able to move between a stowage position and a maintenance position, the maintenance platform comprising a floor surface for an operator from which said operator can carry out maintenance work in the engine compartment, and the maintenance platform being adjustable together with the cover in such a manner that an adjustment of the maintenance platform to the maintenance position occurs with the adjustment of the cover to the maintenance position, and an adjustment of the maintenance platform to the stowage position occurs with the adjustment of the cover to the covering position.2. The self-propelled ground ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front structure includes a front sub-frame configured such that a gear box is fitted to a front part of the front sub-frame, an arm portion extending from a front part of the front sub-frame forward and outward in a vehicle width direction, an impact absorbing portion supported by the arm portion, and a horn portion arranged on a front side of the impact absorbing portion. 1. A vehicle body front structure comprising:a front sub-frame configured such that a gear box is fitted to a front part of the front sub-frame;an arm portion extending from a front part of the front sub-frame forward and outward in a vehicle width direction;an impact absorbing portion supported by the arm portion; anda horn portion arranged on a front side of the impact absorbing portion.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe horn portion projects outward in the vehicle width direction from the impact absorbing portion, andthe horn portion and the impact absorbing portion take on an L-shape in plan view.3. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 2 , wherein an outer end in the vehicle width direction of the horn portion and an attachment surface of an alloy wheel are located substantially at the same position in the vehicle width direction.4. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe horn portion is arranged below a bumper beam, anda front surface of the horn portion is formed into the same shape as a front surface of the bumper beam and the front surfaces overlap each other in plan view.5. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , wherein a rear end of the arm portion is connected to a corner part of the front part of the front sub-frame.6. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 5 , whereinthe front sub-frame includes a front leg portion extending from the corner part and being connected to a front side frame, andthe rear end of the arm portion is connected to both of the corner part and ...

WORK VEHICLE

A work vehicle includes an driver's seat disposed in the rear region of a vehicle body, a left and a right fender that are disposed on the left and right laterally outward sides of the driver's seat, and a partition wall that divides, at a position behind the driver's seat, the vehicle body into a front region of the vehicle body on the front side of the partition wall and a rear region of the vehicle body on the back side thereof. Operation tools for operating working equipment provided on the vehicle body are disposed on one of the fenders, and the partition wall is provided offset toward a side where operation tools are disposed relative to the driver's seat. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a driver's seat disposed in a rear part of a vehicle body;a left and a right fender disposed on left and right lateral outer sides of the driver's seat, respectively; anda partition wall that divides, at a position behind the driver's seat, a front region of the vehicle body on a front side of the driver's seat and a rear region of the vehicle body on a rear side of the driver's seat from each other,wherein an operation tool for operating working equipment provided on the vehicle body is disposed on one of the fenders, andwherein the partition wall is provided offset toward a side, where the operation tool is disposed, relative to the driver's seat.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein on an outer edge side of the partition wall on the side, where the operation tool is disposed, a side partition wall is disposed to incline toward the front side of the vehicle body while protruding toward an outer side with respect to the vehicle body farther than an installation position of the operation tool.3. The work vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the partition wall is attached in a protection frame vertically provided in the rear part of the vehicle body, andwherein the side partition wall is attached to a prop frame portion of the protection frame on the side, where the ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front structure including a torque rod attachment mechanism to attach a torque rod supporting a driving source of a vehicle to a damper housing includes: a front attachment section that attaches the torque rod attachment mechanism to the vehicle front side of the damper housing; a rear attachment section that is located rearward of the front attachment section and attaches the torque rod attachment mechanism to the damper housing. The damper housing includes a pair of lateral beads between the front attachment section and the rear attachment section. The pair of lateral beads extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. A vehicle body front structure including a bracket mechanism to attach a mounting member supporting a driving source of a vehicle to a damper housing , the structure comprising:a front attachment section that attaches the bracket mechanism to the vehicle front side of the damper housing;a rear attachment section that is located rearward of the front attachment section and attaches the bracket mechanism to the damper housing, whereinthe damper housing includes a bead between the front attachment section and the rear attachment section, the bead extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe damper housing includes: a first vertical wall section that extends in a vertical direction to cover a damper; and a second vertical wall section that extends in the vertical direction to cover a wheel, andthe bead is located between the first vertical wall section and the second vertical wall section.3. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe damper housing includes: a damper base that closes an opening in upper part of the damper housing; and a damper housing reinforcement member that reinforces the damper housing, andthe damper housing reinforcement member includes: a first connecting section that is connected to the damper housing and the bracket ...

VEHICLE-BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle-body front structure includes: a front side member which has a closed section by joining an inner panel placed on a vehicle-width inner side to an outer panel placed on a vehicle-width outer side, the front side member being placed in a vehicle-body front portion along a vehicle-body front-rear direction and being provided with an energy absorption portion that is provided on a vehicle-body front side of the front side member; and a reinforcing member provided on an inner-panel side in an offset manner toward the vehicle-width inner side from a vehicle-width outer end of a rear end of the energy absorption portion in a plane view.

Vehicle Power Compartment and Engineering Vehicle Provided with Same

A vehicle power cabin includes: a chamber; a radiator mounted in the chamber; a fan for driving air to flow through the radiator; and a motor for driving the fan. The chamber includes a first air inlet for introducing air exchanging heat with the radiator and an air outlet for outputting air exchanged heat with the radiator. The first air inlet, the radiator and the fan are sequentially arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The first air inlet and the radiator are spacedly disposed in the longitudinal direction. The first air inlet is disposed at the bottom of the chamber. The first air inlet, the radiator and the cooling fan are sequentially arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, so that the air can smoothly flow to the radiator, thereby effectively avoiding vortex produced in the process of air flow, so as to reduce the noise.

Sliding deflector assembly

A vehicle frame assembly is provided comprising a main rail. The vehicle frame assembly also includes a deflector assembly which has a front member having an inboard end pivotally coupled to the main rail and an outboard end. Moreover, the deflector assembly includes a rear member having an inboard end slidably coupled to the main rail and an outboard end pivotally coupled to the outboard end of the front member. Additionally, a tension member is disposed between the inboard ends of the front member and the rear member. The deflector assembly is operable between a normal use position wherein the tension member is slack and a collision position wherein the tension member is taut.

COWL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A cowl structure of a vehicle includes: A-pillars vertically arranged at both sides of a vehicle body; an apron upper member arranged on a front of each of the A-pillars to be longitudinally elongated therefrom; a shock absorber housing formed under the apron upper members; a cowl transversely arranged between the apron upper members; and an engine compartment extension panel connected between the cowl and the apron upper member so as to form an extended plane on both sides of the cowl corresponding to the cowl. The apron upper member is integrally formed with the A-pillar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and both sides of the cowl are cut along the shape of the engine compartment extension panel so as to correspond to the engine compartment extension panel. 1. A cowl structure of a vehicle comprising:A-pillars arranged at opposing sides of a vehicle body extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle body;an elongated apron upper member arranged on a front of each of the A-pillars and extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body;a shock absorber housing formed under each of the apron upper members;a cowl arranged between the apron upper members extending across a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body; andan engine compartment extension panel extending between and interconnecting the cowl and the apron upper member to form an extended planar surface on opposing sides of the cowl corresponding to the cowl.2. The cowl structure of claim 1 , wherein the apron upper member is integrally formed corresponding to the A-pillar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body claim 1 , and the opposing sides of the cowl are cut along the shape of the engine compartment extension panel so as to correspond to the engine compartment extension panel.3. The cowl structure of claim 1 , wherein the A-pillar further comprises a cut-out portion formed thereon at a position adjacent a rear end of the apron upper member claim 1 , and the A-pillar ...

Extruded fender attachment bracket

A mounting bracket mounts a distal end of a body panel to an adjacent distal end of a structural frame member of a motor vehicle. The mounting bracket comprises a single piece extruded fender attachment bracket having a first horizontally projecting ear attached to a first surface of the distal end of the structural frame member, a second horizontally projecting ear attached to the distal end of the body panel, and a depending projecting ear extending perpendicularly to and adjacent the first horizontally projecting ear, the depending projecting ear being attached to a second surface of the distal end of the structural frame member. The mounting bracket rigidly attaches the distal end of the body panel to the structural frame member.

FRONT VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A front vehicle body structure has a member provided at a side section of a vehicle body along a vehicle-body front-rear direction, a powertrain disposed on an inner side of the vehicle body relative to the member and fixed to a front section of the vehicle body, and a load transmission member provided on the member and configured to come into contact with one end portion, in a vehicle width direction, of the powertrain when receiving a collision load applied by an obstacle from a front side of the vehicle body, and to transmit the load from the obstacle to the powertrain in a state of being sandwiched between the obstacle and the powertrain. The load transmission member has a concave curved surface formed in a surface thereof along the vehicle-body front-rear direction. The concave curved surface is elastically deformed in the state of being sandwiched between the obstacle and the powertrain and receiving the load. 112.-. (canceled)13. A front vehicle body structure comprising:a member provided at a side section of a vehicle body along a vehicle-body front-rear direction;a powertrain disposed on an inner side of the vehicle body relative to the member and fixed to a front section of the vehicle body; anda load transmission member provided on the member and configured to come into contact with one end portion, in a vehicle width direction, of the powertrain when receiving a collision load applied by an obstacle from a front side of the vehicle body, and to transmit the load from the obstacle to the powertrain in a state of being sandwiched between the obstacle and the powertrain,wherein the load transmission member has a concave curved surface formed in a surface thereof along the vehicle-body front-rear direction, andwherein the concave curved surface is elastically deformed in the state of being sandwiched between the obstacle and the powertrain and receiving the load.14. The front vehicle body structure according to claim 13 , further comprising:a cross member ...

Vehicle front section structure

A vehicle front section structure includes a front side member, a gusset that juts out from a side face of a front end of the front side member, a bumper reinforcement that is disposed at a front end side of the vehicle body front section, and a crash box that is disposed between front ends of the front side member and the gusset, and an outer side section of the bumper reinforcement, that couples both of the front ends and the outer side section together, and undergoes compressive plastic deformation due to collision load. A flat portion is integrally formed at an end of the bumper reinforcement, with a front face of the flat portion extending along the vehicle width direction and a vehicle up-down direction and, in vehicle front view, overlapping with a side wall portion at the vehicle width direction outer side of the crash box.

Vehicle body front structure

A vehicle body front structure includes paired left and right front side frames extending in a vehicle front-rear direction and a crossmember that extends in a vehicle width direction and is suspended between the paired left and right front side frames. The front side frames respectively have side frame bend portions at rear portions thereof, the side frame bend portions bending inward in the vehicle width direction, and at least one of end portions of the crossmember in the vehicle width direction is connected to a corresponding one of the side frame bend portions.

Engine Compartment Side Panel With Toolless Mounting

An engine compartment side panel is configured for toolless mounting and includes a main body having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a bottom edge. The side panel further includes at least one tab disposed at a location along a length of the bottom edge of the main body. In addition, a handrail is coupled to an outer surface of the main body at a plurality of handrail mounting locations and at least one mounting arm is coupled to an inner surface of the main body at a respective one of an at least one mounting arm mounting locations. Each mounting arm is configured to be removably coupled to an engine compartment support frame. Further, each of the at least one mounting arm mounting location is aligned with a respective one of the plurality of handrail mounting locations. 1. An engine compartment side panel comprising:a main body having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a bottom edge;at least one tab disposed at a respective at least one location along a length of the bottom edge of the main body;a handrail coupled to an outer surface of the main body at a plurality of handrail mounting locations;at least one mounting arm coupled to an inner surface of the main body at a respective one of an at least one mounting arm mounting locations, each mounting arm being configured to be removably coupled to an engine compartment support frame; andwherein the at least one mounting arm mounting location aligns with a respective one of the plurality of handrail mounting locations.2. The engine compartment side panel of claim I wherein each mounting arm includes a bracket and a locking assembly.3. The engine compartment side panel of wherein each locking assembly includes a threaded protrusion configured to pass through a respective slot formed in the engine compartment support frame; andwherein a nut is configured to interfit with the threaded protrusion and removably couple the engine compartment side panel to the engine compartment support frame.4. The engine ...

Structure for front part of vehicle

Provided is a structure for a front part of a vehicle, including a vehicle main body, a pair of suspension support portions, and a cowl member connected to the pair of suspension support portions. The cowl member has: an inner part connection portion which has a shape extending continuously in a vehicle width direction between the pair of suspension support portions and which interconnects respective inner parts of the pair of suspension support portions in the vehicle width direction; and a water drain portion which is provided backward of the inner part connection portion in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and drains water toward a side part of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction. The inner part connection portion has a thickness larger than a thickness of the water drain portion.

FRONT BODY FOR VEHICLE

A front body for a vehicle includes: a front dash cross member having first and second ends respectively connected to front side members positioned at both sides of the vehicle; a left front center support member and a right front center support member being a pair of members disposed ahead of the front dash cross member and located under an engine room of the vehicle; and a center member having a front end connected to a center portion of the front dash cross member and extending rearward along a center line of a floor of the vehicle. In particular, the left and right front center support members each have a rear end connected to the center portion of the front dash cross member, extend forward away from each other, and each have a front end connected to the front side members, respectively. 1. A front body for a vehicle , comprising:a front dash cross member having first and second ends respectively connected to front side members positioned at both sides of the vehicle, the front dash cross member configured to extend in a transverse direction of the vehicle;a left front center support member and a right front center support member being a pair of front center support members disposed ahead of the front dash cross member and located under an engine room of the vehicle, wherein the left and right front center support members each have a rear end connected to a center portion of the front dash cross member, extend forward away from each other, and each have a front end connected to the front side members, respectively; anda center member having a front end connected to the center portion of the front dash cross member, and extending rearward along a center line of a floor of the vehicle.2. The front body of claim 1 , wherein the front side members each have a first connection portion and a second connection portion positioned forward further than the first connection portion.3. The front body of claim 2 , wherein:an end of the front dash cross member is connected ...

MOUNTING PART FOR BODY ATTACHMENT PARTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD, AND A MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT HAVING A MOUNTING PART OF SAID TYPE

A mounting part is provided for body attachment parts () in the automotive field, such as paneling elements, lamp casings for lamp units, etc. The mounting part has at least one first, body-side fastening arrangement () and at least one second, attachment-part-side fastening arrangement (). At least one flow cross section () is provided for fluidically connecting the atmosphere to a cooling device (). 1. A mounting part for body attachment parts of a motor vehicle comprising at least one body-side fastening arrangement , at least one attachment-part-side fastening arrangement , and at least one flow cross section is provided for fluidically connecting the atmosphere to a cooling device.2. The mounting part of claim 1 , further comprising sealing elements for a fluid-tight connection to at least one of the body attachment part and the cooling device.3. The mounting part of claim 1 , further comprising flow-guiding surfaces.4. The mounting part of claim 1 , further comprising fins in the flow cross section.5. The mounting part of claim 1 , wherein the mounting part is formed in one piece and is produced from plastic.6. The mounting part of claim 1 , wherein the fastening arrangement has at least one receiving slot.7. A mounting arrangement comprising the mounting part of claim 1 , and at least one body attachment part arranged on the mounting part claim 1 , the body attachment part comprising a flow grille configured to connect the cooling device fluidically to the atmosphere.8. The mounting arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the cooling device is a charge-air cooler.9. The mounting arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the at least one body attachment part further comprises a fender paneling part provided below the flow grille.10. The mounting arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the at least one body attachment part further comprises lamp casings and a faceplate part provided above the flow grille.11. The mounting arrangement of claim 7 , wherein the fastening arrangement has ...

STRUCTURE FOR FRONT PART OF VEHICLE

A structure for a front part of a vehicle includes a pair of air-liquid-separating chambers disposed on both sides in a vehicle-width direction, and to separate air from water having flowed in from the outside of the vehicle; a windshield lower to support a windshield glass from under the windshield glass, and having an extending section extending forward more than an front end of the windshield glass; and a cowl top supported by the extending section, and to cover an opening formed between the extending section and an engine hood. The cowl top is provided with a first drain section positioned on a rear end side of the engine hood, extending in the vehicle-width direction, and to drain water having flowed to the cowl top from the engine hood to the sides of the vehicle. 1. A structure for a front part of a vehicle , comprising:a pair of air-liquid-separating chambers disposed on both sides in a vehicle-width direction, and to separate air from water having flowed in from the outside of the vehicle;a windshield lower to support a windshield glass from under the windshield glass, and having an extending section extending forward more than a front end of the windshield glass; anda cowl top supported by the extending section, and to cover an opening formed between the extending section and an engine hood,wherein the windshield lower further has a protruding section provided at the extending section, and protruding upward,wherein a second drain section is provided between the protruding section of the windshield lower and the cowl top, the second drain section being positioned on the front end side of the windshield glass, and extending in the vehicle-width direction to drain water having flowed to the cowl top from the windshield glass to the air-liquid-separating chambers,wherein both side end portions of the second drain section in the vehicle-width direction communicate with the air-liquid-separating chambers, andwherein the air-liquid-separating chambers are ...

MOVEABLE REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

This disclosure relates to a moveable reinforcement assembly for a motor vehicle, such as a motor vehicle with a front trunk (i.e., a “frunk”). An example vehicle includes a front end assembly, a panel moveable relative to the front end assembly between a closed position and an open position, and a reinforcement assembly mounted to the panel and configured to interface with the front end assembly when the panel is in the closed position. The reinforcement assembly effectively absorbs and transfers loads applied thereto while also being moveable so as to not obstruct access to a front trunk. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a front end assembly;a panel moveable relative to the front end assembly between a closed position and an open position; anda reinforcement assembly mounted to the panel and configured to interface with the front end assembly when the panel is in the closed position.2. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the front end assembly includes a first component and a second component spaced-apart from the first component, andwhen the panel is in the closed position, the reinforcement assembly is configured to interface with both the first component and second components.3. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein:the front end assembly includes a cross member extending from the first component to the second component, andwhen the panel is in the closed position, the reinforcement assembly extends in a direction substantially parallel to the cross member.4. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 3 , wherein:at least one of the first component and the second component includes a channel, andthe reinforcement assembly includes a tab configured such that, when the panel is in the closed position, the tab projects into the channel.5. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 4 , wherein the tab includes a hook.6. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 3 , wherein:at least one of the first component and the second component includes a pin, ...

Compartmented vehicular firewall bulkhead

An improved automotive firewall bulkhead system comprising: 1. An improved , automotive firewall bulkhead system that separates the passenger compartment from the engine bay , disperses collision impact forces , deflects hot fumes and gasses within the engine bay and which improvements comprise:(a) substantially, a right rectangular parallelepiped, box-like compartment, configured to fit within a designated automotive firewall location, with metal walls pierced by ventilation ports and vents, enclosed and unitized by a metal perimeter edge wall, which delimits planar parameters of the assembly and determines the circumferential profile of the irregular firewall bulkhead; and(b) further comprises siting of said firewall bulkhead within the automotive structure so that the front wall of the firewall bulkhead constitutes the engine bay rear wall that is swept and heated by the hot fumes and gasses that swirl within an operating automotive engine bay.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said metal structure is comprised of a metal selected from a group consisting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.3. The system of claim 2 , comprised of the ferrous metal claim 2 , steel.4. The system of comprised of the non-ferrous metal aluminum.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the firewall bulkhead is comprised of metal components so assembled and fastened that claim 1 , in the event of a collision claim 1 , impact forces are dispersed by metal deformation of the firewall bulkhead structural members.6. A method comprising the transfer of heat from the engine bay by conduction through the metal front wall of said firewall bulkhead claim 1 , that is swept and heated by hot fumes and gasses that swirl within an operating automotive engine bay and that heat claim 1 , by said conduction claim 1 , the rear face of the front wall of the firewall bulkhead.7. The method of comprises heating by convection claim 6 , of air introduced within the compartmented firewall bulkhead through air ...

AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE-BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

According to a vehicle-body front structure, when a collision load caused at the time of a front end collision is input into a front part of a connecting member fixed to a front end of an apron upper member, a protruding member protruding outwardly in a vehicle width direction from a front part of a side-member main body is able to interfere with the front part of the connecting member from a vehicle rear side. This makes it possible to improve a transmission efficiency of the collision load between the connecting member and the front side member. Besides, the front part of the connecting member is reinforced by a bulk head, thereby making it possible to restrain the front part from being deformed by the collision load. 1. An automobile vehicle-body front structure comprising:a front side member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction along a side of a compartment in front of a cabin;an apron upper member provided on a vehicle upper side and a vehicle-width outer side relative to the front side member, the apron upper member extending along the vehicle front-rear direction;a connecting member including a rear end fixed to a front end of the apron upper member, the connecting member including a front end and a front part adjacent the front end, the front end of the connecting member fixed to a front part of the front side member, the connecting member including a reinforcement portion provided at the front part of the connecting member; anda protruding member protruding outwardly, in a vehicle width direction from the front part of the front side member, the protruding member being opposed to a rear side of the front part of the connecting member.2. The automobile vehicle-body front structure according to claim 1 , wherein:the protruding member is provided with a load transmission portion inclined inwardly in the vehicle width direction as the load transmission portion extends rearwardly in the vehicle front-rear direction; andthe load transmission portion is ...

Vehicle frame structure

A vehicle frame structure includes: a pair of left and right upper members that have a vehicle front-rear direction inside end portion joined to an upper section of a panel configuring a vehicle cabin, and that extend toward the vehicle front-rear direction outer side; a pair of left and right lower members that have a vehicle front-rear direction inside end portion joined to a lower section of the panel, and that extend upward toward the vehicle front-rear direction outer side; and a pair of left and right joining members that join vehicle front-rear direction outside end portions of the upper members to respective vehicle front-rear direction outside end portions of the lower members.

SUBFRAME STRUCTURE

A subframe structure being supported by a vehicle-body frame and supporting a vehicular power plant through a damping device. The subframe structure includes: a longitudinal member which extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle and is rigidly fixed to the vehicle-body frame; a lateral member which extends in a vehicle width direction and on which at least one of the damping devices is mounted; a floating mechanism which floatingly supports the lateral member on the longitudinal member through an elastic mechanism; and a suspension arm connected to the longitudinal member. 1. A subframe structure being supported by a vehicle-body frame and supporting a vehicular power plant through damping devices , comprising:a longitudinal member which extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle and is rigidly fixed to the vehicle-body frame;a lateral member which extends in a vehicle width direction and on which at least one of the damping devices is mounted;a floating mechanism which floatingly supports the lateral member on the longitudinal member through an elastic mechanism; and a suspension arm connected to the longitudinal member.2. The subframe structure according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral member includes a front lateral member which is floatingly mounted on a front portion of the longitudinal member through the floating mechanism.3. A subframe structure being supported by a vehicle-body frame and supporting a vehicular power plant through a damping device claim 1 , comprising:a longitudinal member which extends in a front-rear direction of a vehicle;a lateral member which extends in a vehicle width direction and on which the damping device is arranged; anda plurality of elastic elements which are arranged side by side along the front-rear direction in the longitudinal member, and through which the lateral member is supported. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a subframe structure in a vehicle.2. Description of the Related ArtA ...

Electric vehicle

An electric vehicle may include: a cowl; a charging lid disposed outward of the cowl in a vehicle width direction, and a charging cable disposed between the cowl and the charging lid. A drain hole is defined in a bottom wall of the cowl, the bottom wall of the cowl may include a first bottom wall portion and a second bottom wall portion, the first bottom wall portion is located more proximate to a central portion of the cowl than the second bottom wall portion, the second bottom wall portion is located between the first bottom wall portion and the drain hole and is adjacent to the drain hole, and an inclination angle of a surface of the second bottom wall portion is greater than an inclination angle of a surface of the first bottom wall portion.

FRONT STRUCTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

A front structure of a motor vehicle includes a pair of left and right front side frames, a pair of left and right apron reinforcements, and reinforcing members extending in a vertical direction to couple the left front side frame to the left apron reinforcement, and the right front side frame to the right apron reinforcement. Each reinforcing member is provided on a surface, facing outside in a width direction of the motor vehicle, of a peripheral wall of a suspension tower, and forms a closed cross section with a portion of the peripheral wall. 1. A front structure of a motor vehicle , comprising:a pair of left and right front side frames respectively disposed at ends of an engine compartment of the motor vehicle in a width direction of the motor vehicle and extending in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle;a pair of left and right apron reinforcements respectively disposed above, and further outside in the width direction of the motor vehicle than, the left and right front side frames, the apron reinforcements extending in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle;a pair of left and right suspension towers standing upright to couple the left front side frame to the left apron reinforcement, and the right front side frame to the right apron reinforcement, each of the suspension towers bulging further toward the engine compartment than an associated one of the apron reinforcements;a suspension cross member disposed below the left and right front side frames and connecting the left and right front side frames in the width direction of the motor vehicle; anda cowl member extending in the width direction of the motor vehicle to be coupled to the apron reinforcements, whereineach of the suspension towers includes a top on which a damper of a front wheel suspension is mounted, and a peripheral wall provided along a periphery of the top facing the engine compartment and covering the damper from the engine compartment,a reinforcing member is provided on a ...

Structure for Reinforcing Front Vehicle Body

A structure includes a front side member which may be disposed at left and right sides, respectively and includes a front end positioned at a vehicle front end, a fender apron member which includes a front end positioned at the vehicle front end based on the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a fender apron front lower reinforcing member which connects and reinforces the front end of the front side member and the front end of the fender apron member, a sub-frame which is engaged to the front side member at its lower side, and a connection member of which a first end may be engaged to the fender apron front lower reinforcing member and of which a second end may be engaged to an connecting portion between the sub-frame and the front side member and the sub-frame to be movable when the connecting portion and the sub-frame receive an impact. 1. A structure for reinforcing a front vehicle body , comprising:a front side member which extends along a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and is disposed at left and right sides, respectively, based on a widthwise direction of the vehicle and includes a front end positioned at a vehicle front end based on the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a fender apron member which extends along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is disposed at left and right sides, respectively, at an outer side of the front side member based on the widthwise direction of the vehicle and comprises a front end positioned at the vehicle front end based on the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a fender apron front lower reinforcing member which connects and reinforces the front end of the front side member and the front end of the fender apron member;a sub-frame which is engaged to the front side member at a lower side thereof based on a height-wise direction of the vehicle; anda connection member of which a first end is engaged to the fender apron front lower reinforcing member and of which a second end is engaged to an connecting ...

IMPACT LOAD REDUCTION STRUCTURE

An impact load reduction includes: a crash area that is disposed in a front section of the electrically-powered vehicle and configured to deform at a collision; a battery frame that is disposed rearward of the crash area and fixed to a vehicle body frame of the electrically-powered vehicle, the battery frame being configured to support the battery and be engaged with the vehicle body frame in accordance with an inertia force of the collision to be supported from frontward; a load reduction frame that extends in a front-rear direction on a front side of the battery frame and that is disposed in a substantially same plane as the battery frame, the load reduction frame having lower rigidity than the battery frame; and a load absorber that is disposed between the load reduction frame and the battery frame and that has lower rigidity than the battery frame. 1. An impact load reduction structure configured to reduce an impact load transmitted to a battery for driving an electrically-powered vehicle , the impact load reduction structure comprising:a crash area that is disposed in a front section of the electrically-powered vehicle and configured to deform at a collision;a battery frame that is disposed rearward of the crash area and fixed to a vehicle body frame of the electrically-powered vehicle, the battery frame being configured to support the battery and be engaged with the vehicle body frame in accordance with an inertia force of the collision to be supported from frontward;a load reduction frame that extends in a front-rear direction on a front side of the battery frame and that is disposed in a substantially same plane as the battery frame, the load reduction frame having lower rigidity than the battery frame; anda load absorber that is disposed between the load reduction frame and the battery frame and that has lower rigidity than the battery frame to deform by being pushed by the load reduction frame and absorb the impact load to be transmitted from the load ...

Active grille shutter system with integrated radar

An active grille shutter (AGS) system for a vehicle can include a housing defining first, second, and third openings, the third opening being located between the first and second openings and being configured to receive an object detection device that is configured to detect objects in front of the vehicle, a first set of louvers arranged in the first opening, a second set of louvers arranged in the second opening, and a linkage connecting the first and second sets of louvers, wherein a set of actuators are configured to selectively open/close the first and second sets of louvers by driving the linkage or at least one of the first and second sets of louvers. The AGS system can be configured to be fully-integrated, semi-integrated, or standalone with respect to a grille assembly of the vehicle.

Fender Support Rail with Slots for Reducing Intrusion into the Vehicle Passenger Compartment

A vehicle front end structure including a fender support rail that includes a plurality of slots defined by an outer wall of the rail that facilitates bending the rail in a transverse vehicle direction. A plurality of circular holes may be provided that are defined in the rail adjacent a bend in the rail to facilitate fracturing the rail in a collision event. A bracket is attached to the rail adjacent the circular holes to inhibit the rail in that area from bending in an outboard direction. 1. A rail for a vehicle comprising:an elongated rail extending in a longitudinal direction that includes at least one horizontally extending wall and at least one vertically extending wall, the vertically extending wall defines at least one vertically elongated slot that does not extend to the horizontally extending wall, wherein the vertically extending wall is weakened by the at least one slot to bend in a transverse vehicle direction without reducing a strength property of the horizontally extending wall.2. The rail of wherein the at least one vertically elongated slot in the vertically extending wall further comprises a plurality of vertically elongated slots claim 1 , wherein a first set of the slots are spaced apart by a nominal spacing claim 1 , and wherein a second set of the slots are spaced apart to a lesser extent that the nominal spacing to predispose the rail to bend in a longitudinally extending area including the second set of the slots.3. The rail of wherein the at least one vertically elongated slot in the vertically extending wall further comprises a plurality of vertically elongated slots claim 1 , wherein the slots have a semi-circular upper end and a semi-circular lower end.4. The rail of wherein the at least one vertically elongated slot in the extending wall further comprises a plurality of vertically elongated slots claim 1 , wherein at least one of the vertically extending slots also extends in a horizontal direction to be elongated in a direction that is ...

VEHICLE FRAME COMPONENT

A vehicle frame component for limiting the movement of the wheel of the vehicle toward the cab of a cab on frame vehicle including a base member welded to openings in the frame side rail and extending outwardly and located proximal the wheel structure. In one embodiment the vehicle frame component is located forward of the wheel and includes a tire puncture device to deflate the tire during an offset front impact and in a second embodiment the vehicle frame component is located rearward of the wheel. The vehicle frame component has particular utility during an offset front impact where the offset is less than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the vehicle. 118.-. (canceled)19. An apparatus for limiting movement of a front wheel of a vehicle during an offset frontal impact , the apparatus comprising: a front blocker extending from the vehicle frame rail and configured to impact the wheel during the offset frontal impact; and', 'a cab mount bracket supported on the front blocker for mounting a cab of the vehicle on the front blocker., 'a vehicle frame rail;'}20. The apparatus as set forth in further comprising a resilient cab mounting support coupled to the cab mount bracket.21. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the resilient cab mounting support and the cab mount bracket each define a hole aligned with each other for receiving a mounting post of the cab.22. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the cab mount bracket and the front blocker each define a hole aligned with each other for receiving a mounting post of the cab.23. The apparatus as set forth in further comprising a rear blocker extending from the frame rail spaced from the front blocker for receiving the wheel between the rear blocker and the front blocker.24. The apparatus as set forth in wherein the front blocker includes a base member fixed to the vehicle frame rail and an extension member fixed to the base member claim 19 , the cab mount bracket being fixed to the base member.25. ...

TWELVE-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER

A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle comprises a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating eight internal angles and four external angles. Each internal angle and each external angle is greater than 90°. At least a portion of the strengthening member tapers along its length. 1. A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle , comprising a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating internal angles and external angles , wherein each internal angle ranges from about 100° to about 110° , wherein a length of the strengthening member extends between a first end and a second end , and wherein the strengthening member tapers along at least a portion of its length.2. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each external angle ranges from about 105° to about 130°.3. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein the corners of the cross section have substantially the same thickness as the sides of the cross section.4. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein the corners of the cross section have substantially the same hardness as the sides of the cross section.5. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the sides and corners ranges from about 0.7 mm to about 6.0 mm.6. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each internal angle has substantially the same angular degree as the other internal angles and each external angle has substantially the same angular degree as the other external angles.7. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein a length of each of the sides of the twelve-cornered cross section is the same.8. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the sides of the twelve-cornered cross section differs in length from one of the other sides of the twelve-cornered cross section.9. The strengthening member of claim 2 , wherein some of the external angles differ in angle measure.10. The strengthening member of claim 2 , where each of the external ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

The present disclosure includes: a cowl member that is formed to extend in a vehicle width direction and bulges to the front from a rear side of a motor chamber; a power unit that is fixed to a right side frame in the motor chamber, has a lower portion fixed to a vehicle body, and drives the vehicle by electricity; and a protection bracket provided on an upper surface of the power unit, wherein the protection bracket is configured to abut the cowl member in the case where a frontal collision of a vehicle occurs and the power unit moves downward to the rear. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a cowl that is formed to extend in a vehicle width direction and bulge to the front from a rear side of a motor chamber arranged in a front portion of a vehicle;a power supply that is fixed to a right side frame or a left side frame in the motor chamber, has a lower portion fixed to a vehicle body, and is configured to provide power to drive the vehicle by electricity; anda protection bracket that is provided on an upper surface of the power supply, wherein the protection bracket is configured to abut the cowl in a case where a frontal collision of the vehicle occurs and the power supply moves downward to the rear.2. The vehicle front structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a fuel pipe that couples to an internal combustion engine in the motor chamber and a fuel tank arranged in a rear side of the vehicle.3. The vehicle front structure of claim 1 , whereinthe protection bracket has a projected section that is projected upward in a front view.4. The vehicle front structure of claim 3 , whereinthe projected section of the protection bracket is formed at a center in the vehicle width direction of the projection bracket in the front view.5. The vehicle front structure of claim 1 , whereinthe protection bracket has a bent section at a rear end in a side view, the bent section being bent in a circular shape.6. The vehicle front structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a high- ...

IN-VEHICLE STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

In an engine compartment, an engine, a generator using the engine as a power source, a motor for driving the vehicle, and a gear box are arranged in alignment in a vehicle width direction. The first high-voltage equipment is vertically provided on a generating unit that includes the engine and the generator. The second high-voltage equipment is vertically provided on a drive unit that includes the motor and the gear box. The first high-voltage equipment and the second high-voltage equipment are coupled by a coupling member that extends substantially horizontally in the vehicle width direction and supports the high-voltage equipment, against a falling load directed from one thereof toward the other. 1. An in-vehicle structure disposed in an engine compartment in a front portion of a vehicle , the in-vehicle structure comprising:a power generator that includes an engine and a generator that uses the engine as a power source;a drive system having a motor that supplies drive power to the vehicle;first high-voltage equipment;second high-voltage equipment; anda mechanical coupler that couples the first high-voltage equipment to the second high-voltage equipment, whereinthe power generator and the drive system are arranged in alignment in a vehicle width direction in the engine compartment,the first high-voltage equipment is vertically provided on one of the power generator and the drive system,the second high-voltage equipment is vertically provided on the other of the power generator and the drive system, andthe mechanical coupler extends substantially horizontally in the vehicle width direction, and supports the first high-voltage equipment and second high-voltage equipment against a falling load imposed on one or both of the first high-voltage equipment and second high-voltage equipment as a result of a vehicle collision.2. The in-vehicle structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe first high-voltage equipment is electrical equipment configured to charge a battery via ...

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.

ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF ENGINE AND VEHICLE

There is provided an assembling structure of an engine. An oil control valve unit is configured to control oil pressure in a variable valve timing device of the engine. The oil control valve unit is installed on a cylinder head. The cylinder head is assembled to a crankcase. An outer wall of the cylinder head is formed with an opening into which the oil control valve unit is partially inserted. A mating surface of the cylinder head and the crankcase is fastened by at least a pair of bolts spaced apart across the opening. 1. An assembling structure of an engine , in which a cylinder head on which an oil control valve unit configured to control oil pressure in a variable valve timing device of the engine is installed is assembled to a crankcase ,wherein an outer wall of the cylinder head is formed with an opening into which the oil control valve unit is partially inserted, andwherein a mating surface of the cylinder head and the crankcase is fastened by at least a pair of bolts spaced apart across the opening.2. The assembling structure of the engine claim 1 , according to claim 1 ,wherein a chain chamber for a cam chain configured to transmit power to the variable valve timing device is formed in the cylinder head and the crankcase, andwherein the opening is formed in the outer wall of the cylinder head such that the oil control valve unit passes through an inner side of the cam chain.3. The assembling structure of the engine claim 2 , according to claim 2 ,wherein an outside of the chain chamber is partitioned by the outer wall of the cylinder head and an outer wall of the crankcase in a width direction of the engine, andwherein the mating surface of the outer wall of the cylinder head and the outer wall of the crankcase is fastened by the pair of bolts.4. The assembling structure of the engine claim 2 , according to claim 2 ,wherein an inside of the chain chamber is partitioned by an inner wall of the cylinder head and an inner wall of the crankcase in a width ...

VEHICLE BODY WITH STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

The present disclosure relates to a front structure of a vehicle body having a wheel installation strut and a side member which flanks an interior defined by the front car. The side member has a convex surface, by means of which it is fastened to an end of the wheel installation strut in multiple points. At least one point is offset relative to the other points towards the interior. As a result, a front structure with good stiffness for improved occupant protection can be provided, which can also be assembled in a simple manner. 114-. (canceled)15. A front structure of a vehicle body comprising:a side member flanking an interior of the front structure and having a side wall; anda wheel installation strut having an end fastened at a plurality of attachment points to the side wall, wherein each of the plurality of attachment points has a surface normal which deviates from one another.16. The front car according to claim 15 , wherein the side wall comprises a convex surface.17. The front car according to claim 15 , wherein at least one attachment point of the plurality of attachment points is offset relative the other one towards the interior.18. The front car according to claim 15 , wherein at least one attachment point of the plurality of attachment points is arranged on a top side of the side member.19. The front car according to claim 15 , wherein at least one attachment point of the plurality of attachment points is arranged on a bottom side of the side member.20. The front car according to wherein at least one attachment point of the plurality of attachment points is arranged on a surface of the side member which is at least approximately oriented horizontally.21. The front car according to wherein the wheel installation strut further comprises an elongated hollow body and a structural component with a flange.22. The front car according to wherein the wheel installation strut further comprises a hollow body and a structural component plug-connected to the hollow ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front structure () includes a side beam member () extending toward the rear of the vehicle body from a bulkhead (). One end () of an upper member () is connected to the side beam member (). The other end () of the upper member () is connected to a front pillar (). The upper member () is divided into an upper front-side member () that includes the one end () and an upper rear-side member () that includes the other end (). A lower member () extends downward from the upper front-side member (). The upper member () is divided at a position near a housing front wall () of a damper housing (). 1. A vehicle body front structure comprising:a bulkhead disposed at a front side of a vehicle body and extending in a widthwise direction of a vehicle;left and right side beam members extending from an upper beam member of the bulkhead in a rearward direction of the vehicle body;front pillars supporting left and right ends of a windshield; andleft and right upper members having one ends connected to the side beam members and opposite ends connected to the front pillars,wherein each of the left and right upper members divides into an upper front side member and an upper rear side member, the upper front side members of the left and right upper members having the one ends, the upper rear side members of the upper members having the opposite ends, and wherein left and right lower members extend from the upper front side members in a downward direction of the vehicle body.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the respective left and right upper members are disposed at top portions of opposite lateral sides of an engine compartment claim 1 , and joined to widthwise outer sides of left and right damper housings supporting suspensions claim 1 , the damper housings including housing front walls having front surfaces facing in a forward direction of the vehicle body claim 1 , the left and right upper members dividing into the upper front side members and the upper rear side ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle front portion structure has: a suspension member provided at a vehicle lower side of side members and supported by the side members, the suspension member having a main body portion that extends in a vehicle transverse direction, and a pair of left and right arm portions, each of which extends toward a vehicle front side from a vehicle transverse direction end portion of the main body portion; a front cross member connecting a distal end portion of one of the arm portions and a distal end portion of another of the arm portions in the vehicle transverse direction; and a pair of left and right braces extending obliquely toward vehicle transverse direction outer sides while heading toward a vehicle rear side, front end portions of the braces being joined to the front cross member, and rear end portions of the braces being joined to the arm portions. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:a suspension member that is provided at a vehicle lower side of side members of a vehicle and that is supported by the side members, the suspension member having a main body portion that extends in a vehicle transverse direction, and a pair of left and right arm portions, each of which extends toward a vehicle front side from a vehicle transverse direction end portion of the main body portion;a front cross member that connects a distal end portion of one of the arm portions and a distal end portion of another of the arm portions in the vehicle transverse direction; anda pair of left and right braces that extend obliquely toward vehicle transverse direction outer sides while heading toward a vehicle rear side, front end portions of the braces being joined to the front cross member, and rear end portions of the braces being joined to the arm portions.2. The vehicle front portion structure of claim 1 , wherein beads are formed at the braces along extending directions of the braces.3. The vehicle front portion structure of claim 1 , wherein front edges of the braces are ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle front structure includes: a power unit provided on a front part of a vehicle; a front side member which is arranged outside the power unit in a vehicle width direction and which extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and a load receiving portion which is provided on a side portion on a front side member side of the power unit and which is located inside the front side member in a vehicle width direction while stiffness thereof in the vehicle width direction is higher than other location of the side portion. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a power unit provided on a front part of a vehicle;a front side member which is arranged outside the power unit in a vehicle width direction and which extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; anda load receiving portion which is provided on a side portion on a front side member side of the power unit and which is located inside the front side member in the vehicle width direction while stiffness thereof in the vehicle width direction is higher than other location of the side portion.2. The vehicle front structure according to whereinthe power unit contains a transmission unit which is located on the front side member side thereof,the transmission unit contains a main body case containing an opening portion outside in the vehicle width direction, and a side case which is fixed to the main body case and which closes the opening portion, andthe load receiving portion is provided on the side case.3. The vehicle front structure according to whereinthe transmission unit contains a shaft portion which is arranged inside the main body case and which extends in the vehicle width direction, andthe load receiving portion is located on the axis of the shaft portion.4. The vehicle front structure according to whereinthe power unit contains a transmission unit which is located on the front side member side thereof,the transmission unit contains a main body case containing an opening portion outside in the vehicle ...

Crash Structure for a Vehicle

A crash structure is provided for a vehicle. The crash structure includes at least two carriers produced of fiber-reinforced plastic, and at least one planar element produced of fiber-reinforced plastic. The planar element is connected to both carriers to avoid buckling of the carrier in the event of a crash.

Tractor

A tractor includes an engine that is mounted on a vehicle body frame, a hood that houses the engine and is configured to pivot about a front pivot in a top-bottom direction between a closed position at which the hood covers the engine, and an open position at which the hood exposes the engine, a mounting rubber that is provided between the engine and the vehicle body frame to support the engine in an anti-vibration manner, and a hood stay that supports the hood such that the hood is pivotable up/down about the front pivot. The hood stay includes an abutting-target portion against which the engine can abut from a rear side, to prevent the engine from swinging forward in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body. 1. A tractor comprising:a vehicle body frame;an engine that is mounted on a front portion of the vehicle body frame;a hood that houses the engine, the hood being configured to pivot up/down about a front pivot that is located on a front end of the vehicle body frame, between a closed position at which the hood covers the engine and an open position at which the hood exposes the engine;an anti-vibration member that is provided between the engine and the vehicle body frame and supports the engine in an anti-vibration manner; anda hood stay that supports the hood such that the hood is pivotable up/down about the front pivot, the hood stay including an abutting-target portion against which the engine can abut from a rear side, to prevent the engine from swinging forward in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.2. The tractor according to claim 1 , wherein the abutting-target portion has a width thereof in a right-left direction of the vehicle body claim 1 , greater than a width thereof in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.3. The tractor according to claim 1 , whereinthe anti-vibration member includes: a first anti-vibration member that is attached by a first attaching member to a position that is forward and to the right of the engine; and a ...

VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

In a vehicle body frame structure, a bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction, and lower members extending forwardly from the front ends of upper members, are connected to the front ends of bumper beam extensions, which are made of a fiber-reinforced resin and extend forwardly from front ends of front side frames, and the front end faces of the pair of left and right bumper beam extensions, and the front face of the bumper beam are curved into a U-shape pointing toward the front of the vehicle body. Thus, is it possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle body frame in the front part of the motor vehicle, to transmit to the bumper beam extensions a collision load inputted even into the bumper beam or inputted even into the front parts of the lower members, and to reduce the dimensions of the vehicle body front part. 18-. (canceled)9. A vehicle body frame structure of a motor vehicle in which a bumper beam disposed in a vehicle width direction is connected to an impact absorbing member made of a fiber-reinforced resin and disposed in a vehicle body fore-and-aft direction , and a collision load inputted into the bumper beam is absorbed by crumpling of the impact absorbing member , whereina main body part of the impact absorbing member is formed so as to have an S-shaped cross section while comprising a first side wall, a second side wall and a third side wall, which are disposed substantially parallel to each other, a first bottom wall connecting end parts on one side of the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bottom wall connecting end parts on the other side of the third side wall and the second side wall,the first side wall, the first bottom wall and the second side wall being connected via a first rib forming an X-shape when viewed in the vehicle width direction, and the third side wall, the second bottom wall and the second side wall being connected via a second rib forming an X-shape when viewed in the vehicle width direction.10. ...

Multiple System Support Arrangement For Engine Compartment

An engine compartment support arrangement for an agricultural machine includes first and second support rails disposed within an engine compartment, a horizontal platform disposed between the first and second support rails and coupled thereto, and a plurality of engine accessory mounts welded to at least one of the first support rail and the second support rail. The first support rail includes a horizontal portion and an angled portion, wherein a second end of the horizontal portion is aligned with a first end of the angled portion. The second support rail includes a horizontal portion and an angled portion, wherein a second end of the horizontal portion is aligned with a first end of the angled portion. 1. An engine compartment support arrangement for an agricultural machine comprising: a horizontal portion having a first end and a second end, the first end aligned with a first end of the first support rail; and', 'an angled portion having a first end and a second end, the first end aligned with the second end of the horizontal portion and the second end aligned with a second end of the first support rail;, 'a first support rail disposed within an engine compartment, the first support rail comprising a horizontal portion having a first end and a second end, the first end aligned with a first end of the second support rail; and', 'an angled portion having a first end and a second end, the first end aligned with the second end of the horizontal portion and the second end aligned with a second end of the second support rail;, 'a second support rail disposed within the engine compartment and spaced apart from the first support rail, the second support rail comprisinga horizontal platform disposed between the first and second support rails and coupled thereto; anda plurality of engine accessory mounts welded to at least one of the first support rail and the second support rail.2. The engine compartment support arrangement of wherein the first support rail includes a ...

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 ...

REMOVABLE SEAT FRAME FOR ENGINE INSTALLATION

A motor vehicle includes a frame body defining a cabin area and an engine area. The engine area is primarily accessible from the cabin area during installation of the engine assembly. A seat frame is removably attached to the frame body in the cabin area, and a seat assembly is removably attached to the seat frame. A method of installing the engine assembly during the assembly of the motor vehicle includes the steps of lowering the engine assembly into the cabin area of the frame body, moving the engine assembly along a longitudinal axis into the engine area of the frame body, lowering the engine assembly onto an engine mount in the engine area of the frame body, attaching the seat frame to the frame body in the cabin area, and attaching the seat assembly to the seat frame. 1. A frame for a motor vehicle having an engine assembly , comprising:a frame body defining a cabin area and an engine area, the engine area being primarily accessible from the cabin area during installation of the engine assembly;a seat frame removably attached to the frame body in the cabin area, wherein the seat frame is removed to access the engine area during installation and removal of the engine assembly; anda seat assembly removably attached to the seat frame, wherein the seat assembly is removed to remove the seat frame to access the engine area.2. The frame of wherein the seat frame is removably attached to the frame body by nut and bolt fasteners.3. The frame of wherein the seat assembly is removably attached to the seat frame by nut and bolt fasteners.4. The frame of wherein the seat assembly comprises:a driver seat removably attached to the seat frame; anda passenger seat removably attached to the seat frame.5. The frame of wherein the seat assembly comprises:a bench seat for accommodating multiple passengers, the bench seat removably attached to the seat frame.6. The frame of wherein the seat assembly is also separately and removably attached to the frame body in addition to the ...

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.

DEFLECTOR RAIL FOR FRAME RAIL

A support structure for a vehicle includes a first longitudinal node and a second longitudinal node. The second longitudinal node is disposed rearward of the first longitudinal node along a central longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The first longitudinal node is disposed inboard of the second longitudinal node relative to the central longitudinal axis. A deflector rail is positioned adjacent to the support structure, between the first longitudinal node and the second longitudinal node. The deflector rail is operable to increase a stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to a front of the vehicle offset from the central longitudinal axis, and not increase the stiffness of the support structure in response to a load applied to the front of the vehicle that includes the central longitudinal axis. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame rail extending along a longitudinal axis between a forward end and a rearward end, and including a first longitudinal node and a second longitudinal node, with the second longitudinal node disposed rearward of the first longitudinal node along the central longitudinal axis;wherein the first longitudinal node of the frame rail is laterally offset from the central longitudinal axis a first distance, and the second longitudinal node of the frame rail is laterally offset from the central longitudinal axis a second distance, with the second distance being greater than the first distance such that the first longitudinal node is inboard of the second longitudinal node relative to the central longitudinal axis; anda deflector rail positioned adjacent to the frame rail, between the first longitudinal node of the frame rail and the second longitudinal node of the frame rail, wherein the deflector rail is operable to increase a stiffness of the frame rail in response to a load applied to a front of the frame rail and laterally offset from the central longitudinal axis.2. The vehicle set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a ...

Front End Structure for a Motor Vehicle, in Particular for a Passenger Vehicle, and Motor Vehicle, in Particular Passenger Vehicle

A front-end structure for a motor vehicle includes two first bodyshell parts spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction of the vehicle for a self-supporting body of the motor vehicle, and includes a bulkhead in the form of a second bodyshell part for the self-supporting body. At least one assembly carrier forwardly overlaps at least a partial region of the bulkhead in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is in the form of a third bodyshell part for the body, and via which the two first bodyshell parts are connected to each another. A carrier element is formed separately from the assembly carrier and separately from the first bodyshell parts, and is mounted on the assembly carrier in a vibration-damped manner via bearing elements and on which at least one component for the motor vehicle, which component is formed separately from the bodyshell parts, separately from the carrier element and separately from the bearing elements, is held. 110.-. (canceled)11. A front-end structure for a motor vehicle , comprising:two first bodyshell parts, which are spaced apart from one another in a vehicle transverse direction, for a unitized body of the motor vehicle;a bulkhead which is formed as a second bodyshell part for the unitized body;at least one assembly support which forwardly covers at least a subregion of the bulkhead in a vehicle longitudinal direction and which is formed as a third bodyshell part for the unitized body and by which the two first bodyshell parts are connected to one another; anda support element which is formed separately from the assembly support and separately from the two first bodyshell parts and which is mounted in vibration-damped manner on the assembly support via mounting elements and on which at least one component for the motor vehicle is held, whereinthe component is formed separately from the bodyshell parts, separately from the support element, and separately from the mounting elements.12. The front-end structure ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

When a collision load is transmitted to a gusset, the load is transmitted to an inner side in a vehicle width direction via an inclined wall. Accordingly, moment that causes a front side member to be projected and bent inward to the inner side in the vehicle width direction with an intersection being a starting point acts on the front side member. Then, the front side member, which has been projected and bent inward, collides with a power unit that is disposed in an engine compartment from an outer side in the vehicle width direction. Accordingly, a lateral force to the inner side in the vehicle width direction can be obtained for a vehicle. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a front side member extending along a vehicle front-rear direction;a bumper reinforcement extending along a vehicle width direction, the bumper reinforcement disposed forward in the vehicle front-rear direction with respect to the front side member;a gusset disposed on an outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the front side member, the gusset disposed rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction with respect to the bumper reinforcement, the gusset separated from the bumper reinforcement, whereina front end of the gusset in the vehicle front-rear direction is arranged forward in the vehicle front-rear direction with respect to a front end of the front side member in the vehicle front-rear direction.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereinan inclined wall is formed in a rear part of the gusset in the vehicle front-rear direction, the inclined wall inclined toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction as the inclined wall extends rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereina bracket is coupled to the front end of the front side member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the bracket is coupled to the front end of the gusset in the vehicle front-rear direction,the bracket includes ...

Front body structure of vehicle

A front body structure of the vehicle includes a pair of left and right rear joint members that join front side frames and the sub-frame in a vehicle up-down direction in substantially the same positions in a vehicle front-rear direction as rear reinforcing parts of the suspension housings, and third link members that separate internal spaces of the front side frames in substantially the same positions in the vehicle front-rear direction as the upper ends of rear joint members. The front body structure further includes a tower bar that joins a cowl box and the rear reinforcing parts of the suspension housings.

MOTOR VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A POWERTRAIN UNIT AND A SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOVING THE POWERTRAIN UNIT SIDEWAYS DURING AN IMPACT

A motor vehicle has a front engine compartment housing a powertrain unit and at least one side-member on which a safety device is mounted; the safety device is configured so as to move said powertrain unit sideways during an impact, towards the opposite side to that which is subject to the impact; the safety device is provided with a beam having a first end, spaced from a terminal portion of the side-member towards the outside of the engine compartment, and a second end fixed to the side-member at an intermediate portion next to the powertrain unit; the safety device is further provided with a pin, which is fixed with respect to the second end of the beam and projects from said second end through a hole of the intermediate portion towards the powertrain unit. 2. A motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said lateral wall carries claim 1 , in a fixed position claim 1 , a stop abutment which faces and is arranged behind an intermediate zone of said pin.3. A motor vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein said stop abutment is defined by a body distinct from said lateral wall.4. A motor vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein said stop abutment is defined by a plate fixed to said lateral wall.5. A motor vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein said plate has an annular shape and is arranged around said hole.6. A motor vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein said fixing elements comprise screws tightened in respective nut screws claim 4 , at least one of which is fixed to said plate.7. A motor vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein said body is arranged on a face of said lateral wall which faces towards said powertrain unit.8. A motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said pin comprises a terminal portion housed in said second axial end.9. A motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said intermediate portion defines a cavity claim 1 , and in that said pin has a thrust end which is housed in said cavity.10. A motor vehicle according to claim 9 , wherein said thrust ...

PLACEMENT OF BATTERY ELEMENTS IN TUNNEL

A power system for an electric vehicle including a firewall positioned between an engine compartment and a passenger compartment of the vehicle. A floor structure of the vehicle is coupled with the firewall and defines an aperture between the firewall and a central support beam of the floor structure. A battery assembly is configured to mount with an underside of the floor structure having a battery and a battery connector housing to house a battery connector. The connector housing defines an electric connector to couple with an electric system of the vehicle. The connector housing is inserted within the aperture of the floor structure such that at least a portion of the battery connector housing extends above the floor structure. A rigid tunnel is coupled with the firewall, the floor structure, and the central support beam to cover the portion of the connector housing that extends above the floor structure. 1. A power system for an electric vehicle , the power system comprising:a firewall positioned between an engine compartment and a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle;a floor structure of the electric vehicle coupled with the firewall, the floor structure defining an aperture between the firewall and a central support beam of the floor structure; at least one battery; and', 'a battery connector housing, the battery connector housing being configured to house at least one battery connector therein, the battery connector housing defining at least one electric connector configured to couple with at least one electric system of the electric vehicle, the battery connector housing being configured to be inserted within the aperture of the floor structure such that at least a portion of the battery connector housing extends above the floor structure; and', 'a rigid tunnel coupled with the firewall, the floor structure, and the central support beam, the rigid tunnel being configured to cover the portion of the battery connector housing that extends above the ...

VEHICLE FRAME ASSEMBLY

An assembly includes a pair of frame rails, each of the frame rails elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis and having a front portion, a rear portion, and an elevated portion above and between the front portion and the rear portion. The assembly includes a cross-support fixed to at least one of the frame rails at the elevated portion and extending along a cross-vehicle axis from one of the frame rails toward the other of the frame rails. The assembly includes a bracket fixed to the frame rail at the elevated portion and fixed to the cross-support. 1. An assembly , comprising:a pair of frame rails, each of the frame rails elongated along a vehicle-longitudinal axis and having a front portion, a rear portion, and an elevated portion above and between the front portion and the rear portion;a cross-support fixed to at least one of the frame rails at the elevated portion and extending along a cross-vehicle axis from one of the frame rails toward the other of the frame rails; anda bracket fixed to the frame rail at the elevated portion and fixed to the cross-support.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elevated portion includes a front inclined portion extending upward from the front portion of the frame rail claim 1 , a rear inclined portion extending upward from the rear portion of the frame rail claim 1 , and a middle portion extending from the front inclined portion to the rear inclined portion.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bracket is fixed to the middle portion of the elevated portion.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the middle portion and the bracket are stiffer than the elevated portion where the middle portion connects to the rear inclined portion.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein each of the frame rails has a bottom surface and the cross-support has a bottom surface claim 4 , the bracket fixed to the bottom surface of one of the frame rails and the bottom surface of the cross-support.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the ...

ANGLED CROSS MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE

A structural assembly for a vehicle, including a first rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel, a second rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel and a cross member having a main body having a first end and a second end, and being joined inboard of the first end to the first rail and inboard of the second end to the second rail, wherein the first end and second end of the cross member are angled relative to the direction of forward vehicle travel at an obtuse angle. 1. A structural assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a first rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel;a second rail extending in the nominal direction of forward vehicle travel;a cross member having a main body having a first end and a second end, and being joined inboard of the first end to the first rail and inboard of the second end to the second rail, wherein the first end and second end of the cross member are angled relative to the direction of forward vehicle travel at an obtuse angle.2. The assembly of wherein the main body has a forward facing surface that is concave and a rearward facing surface that is convex.3. The assembly of wherein the cross member the cross member is coupled to a main side rail of the vehicle chassis.4. The assembly of wherein the angle is between 135 and 165 degrees.5. The assembly of wherein the first end and second end are mirror images of each other.6. The assembly of wherein the first end and second end include a forward surface and a rearward surface claim 1 , where the forward surface leads the rearward surface of the vehicle in forward vehicle travel claim 1 , and wherein the forward surface that is closer to a fore-aft centerline of the vehicle than is the rearward surface.7. The assembly of wherein the forward facing surface of the cross member has a length between the first end and second end claim 2 , and wherein the forward facing surface is curved and has a ratio of a radius of ...

STRUCTURE FOR FRONT PART OF VEHICLE BODY

Disclosed is a structure for a front part of a vehicle body including a front sidemember that extends in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle; a bumper reinforcement, at least a part of which is positioned at the same height as the front sidemember in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle so as to face the front sidemember; and a support portion. The end portion of the bumper reinforcement has an extension portion that extends in the lateral direction of the vehicle up to a position which overlaps a wheel when seen from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. At least a front surface of the bumper reinforcement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the extension portion have strength higher than that of other portions of the bumper reinforcement. 1. A structure for a front part of a vehicle body comprising:a front sidemember that extends in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle;a bumper reinforcement, at least a part of which is positioned at the same height as the front sidemember in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle so as to face the front sidemember; anda support portion through which the front sidemember supports an end portion of the bumper reinforcement in the lateral direction of the vehicle when the bumper reinforcement is deformed due to an external force,wherein the end portion of the bumper reinforcement has an extension portion that extends in the lateral direction of the vehicle up to a position which overlaps a wheel when seen from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, andwherein at least a front surface of the bumper reinforcement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the extension portion have strength higher than that of other portions of the bumper reinforcement.2. The structure for the front part of the vehicle body according to claim 1 ,wherein the support portion is provided integrally with the bumper reinforcement ...

Vehicle front structure

There is provided a vehicle front structure including: a power unit disposed at a front part side of the vehicle; a front side member disposed at an outer side of the power unit in a vehicle width direction the front side member extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a protruding member provided on an outer wall of the front side member, the protruding member protruding to an outer side in the vehicle width direction relative the outer wall of the front side member; and an inclined wall formed in the protruding member, the inclined wall extending from an outer end portion of the protruding member in the vehicle width direction to an inner side in the vehicle width direction and a vehicle body rear side in the vehicle front-rear direction in a plain view.

Transverse strut

A transverse strut has two arms arranged in a V-shaped manner, and a first connecting element connects the two arms facing end regions thereof and for fastening the transverse strut in the front end of a motor vehicle. Second and third connecting elements are provided respectively at distal end regions of the arms. The second and third connecting elements are connected to the respective arms and function for the connection of the transverse strut. The arms and the connecting elements are formed as extruded profiles and/or formed sheet metal parts.

LOCK CROSS MEMBER AND HOOD LOCK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A lock cross member is provided for a motor vehicle with a receptacle area for accommodating a hood lock. The lock cross member is a hollow profile, and the receptacle area is displaced into the interior of the lock cross member. A hood lock is also provided for installation on a lock cross member. In addition, a module is provided for a motor vehicle with a lock cross member and a hood lock mounted thereon. 1. A lock cross member for a motor vehicle , comprising:a hood lock; anda receptacle area that is configured to accommodate the hood lock,wherein the lock cross member is a hollow profile, andwherein the receptacle area is displaced into an interior of the lock cross member.2. The lock cross member according to claim 1 , wherein the lock cross member comprising an opening through which the hood lock is brought into the receptacle area lying in the interior from an outside.3. The lock cross member according to claim 2 , wherein the opening extends over a corner area of two wall sections of an outer peripheral wall of the lock cross member that are arranged at an angle relative to each other.4. The lock cross member according to claim 3 , wherein the opening extends over the corner area of the two wall sections of the outer peripheral wall of the lock cross member that are arranged at the angle relative to each other claim 3 , of which a first wall section is forwardly facing claim 3 , and a second wall section is upwardly facing with the lock cross member built in.5. The lock cross member according to claim 2 , wherein at least one attachment point is provided on a boundary of the opening for securing the hood lock.64. The lock cross member according to claim 2 , wherein at least one attachment point of the is provided for securing the hood lock to a wall section that forms a rear wall section with the lock cross member built in.7. The lock cross member according to claim 6 , wherein at least one assembly opening is provided on the wall section claim 6 , through ...

Energy Transferring Apparatus of a Vehicle

A collision energy absorbing assembly for a land vehicle includes first and second frame rails and a powertrain having an engine and a transmission. The powertrain is disposed between the rails such that the powertrain is spaced apart from the rails. The vehicle also includes an energy-transfer element attached to an inner side of the first rail or powertrain to reduce a spacing between the powertrain and first rail thereby increasing a cross-car load transfer during a collision.

VEHICLE FRAME COMPONENT

A vehicle frame component for limiting the movement of the wheel of the vehicle toward the cab of a cab on frame vehicle including a base member welded to openings in the frame side rail and extending outwardly and located proximal the wheel structure. In one embodiment the vehicle frame component is located forward of the wheel and includes a tire puncture device to deflate the tire during an offset front impact and in a second embodiment the vehicle frame component is located rearward of the wheel. The vehicle frame component has particular utility during an offset front impact where the offset is less than approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the width of the vehicle. 118.-. (canceled)19. A vehicle comprising:a frame rail including an inboard side, an outboard side, and an opening extending through the inboard side and the outboard side;a shock tower bracket extending from the frame rail;a cab mount bracket positioned on the frame rail in a vehicle-rearward position relative to the shock tower bracket, the cab mount bracket extending outboard from the outboard side of the frame rail, the cab mount bracket being welded to the outboard side of the frame rail; anda blocker adjacent the cab mount bracket with nothing between the blocker and the cab mount bracket, the blocker positioned on the frame rail in a vehicle-rearward position relative to the shock tower bracket, and the blocker positioned on the frame rail in a vehicle-forward position relative to the cab mount bracket;the blocker extending into the opening and passing through the frame rail from the outboard side of the frame rail to the inboard side of the frame rail;the blocker is welded to the inboard side of the frame rail and the outboard side of the frame rail at the opening;the blocker extending outboard from the outboard side of the frame rail;the blocker is elongated outboard from the frame rail; andthe blocker extends from the outboard side of the frame rail farther than the cab mount bracket ...

VEHICLE-BODY FRONT STRUCUTRE

A vehicle-body front structure includes a tower portion comprising a pole portion which extends substantially vertically and a tower top portion which is positioned at an upper portion of the pole portion and projects from the pole portion longitudinally along a front side frame, constituting attachment portions of an upper arm of a front-wheel suspension. A stabilizer-support pedestal for supporting a stabilizer is provided to be connected to the pole portion and the tower top portion. Thus, the pole portion of the sub frame can be properly reinforced by using the stabilizer-support pedestal, so that the rigidity of the upper portion of the pole portion can be properly increased. 1. A vehicle-body front structure , comprising:a pair of right-and-left front side fames extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction at right and left sides of an engine room, projecting forward from a vehicle-compartment portion;a sub frame provided at a bottom portion of the engine room, the sub frame comprising a body portion which is comprised of right-and-left side portions and a front side portion and a pair of right-and-left tower portions, the right-and-left side portions constituting right-and-left attachment portions of right-and-left lower arms of a front-wheel suspension, the front side portion interconnecting the right-and-left side portions in a vehicle width direction, the pair of tower portions of the sub frame being provided to stand substantially vertically at right and left sides of the body portion and fastened to respective lower face portions of the pair of front side frames at respective upper end portions thereof; anda stabilizer provided forward of the pair tower portions,wherein each of said tower portions comprises a pole portion which extends substantially vertically and a tower top portion which is positioned at an upper portion of the pole portion and projects from the pole portion longitudinally along said front side frame, constituting an attachment ...

Vehicle-body front structure

A pair of right-and-left extension members which deform and absorb an impact at a vehicle frontal collision, in cooperation with a pair of front side frames, are provided. The extension members are configured to be joined to respective middle portions, in a height direction, of a pair of tower portions of a sub frame at their rear end portions, to project forward, bending outward at a level below the front side frames, and to be comprised of a pair of members having a closed cross section, respectively. The rear end portions of the extension members joined to the tower portions are positioned so that a center line of a longitudinal direction of each of the extension members at the rear end portion is located at an inward position relative to a center line of a standing-vertical direction of each of the tower portions.

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front structure includes a pair of side frames, a bumper beam, a pair of sub-frames, and a lower beam. The side frames extend substantially in a front-rear direction. The side frames are provided in a vehicle width direction. The bumper beam couples front end portions of the side frames to each other. The bumper beam extends substantially in the vehicle width direction. The sub-frames are disposed below the respective side frames. The sub-frames extend substantially in the front-rear direction. The sub-frames are provided in the vehicle width direction. The lower beam is disposed below the bumper beam. The lower beam couples end portions of the sub-frames to each other. The lower beam extends substantially in the vehicle width direction. The lower beam extends outwardly in the vehicle width direction beyond first coupling portions between the lower beam and the sub-frames. 1. A vehicle body front structure comprising:a pair of side frames that extend substantially in a front-rear direction, the side frames being provided in a vehicle width direction;a bumper beam that couples front end portions of the side frames to each other, the bumper beam extending substantially in the vehicle width direction;a pair of sub-frames disposed below the respective side frames, the sub-frames extending substantially in the front-rear direction, the sub-frames being provided in the vehicle width direction; anda lower beam disposed below the bumper beam, the lower beam coupling end portions of the sub-frames to each other, the lower beam extending substantially in the vehicle width direction, whereinthe lower beam extends outwardly in the vehicle width direction beyond first coupling portions between the lower beam and the sub-frames.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:coupling members each of which couples (i) a respective one of first portions of the lower beam that is located on an outside of a respective one of the first ...

REAR STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A motor vehicle rear structure includes an underframe component for supporting a motor vehicle floor, an axle component including a central part and two lateral parts that define, with the central part, a space to accommodate a component of the vehicle, and a pivot member including a first pivot element and a second pivot element which are able to pivot relative to one another. The rear structure is arranged such that the first and second pivot elements pivot relative to one another about an axis that is substantially horizontal and substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle in a frame of reference of the motor vehicle, when the first and second pivot elements are thus fixed to the central part of the axle component and to the underframe component of the motor vehicle, respectively. 110-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle rear structure , comprising:an underframe component for supporting a motor vehicle floor;an axle component comprising a central part and, on each side of the central part, two lateral parts defining, with the central part, a space to accommodate a component of the vehicle; anda pivot member comprising a first pivot element and a second pivot element which are able to pivot relative to one another, the first pivot element being directly fixed to or integrated into the central part of the axle component and the second pivot element being directly fixed to or integrated into the underframe component,in whichthe rear structure is arranged in such a way that the first and second pivot elements are able to pivot relative to one another about an axis that is substantially horizontal and substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the vehicle in a frame of reference of the motor vehicle, when the first and second pivot elements are thus fixed to the central part of the axle component and to the underframe component of the motor vehicle, respectively.12. The rear structure as claimed in claim 11 , in whichthe underframe ...

FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS

A fuel supply apparatus to be mounted in a vehicle includes an injector, a rear delivery pipe and a front delivery pipe connected to the injector, and a fixed flange that is provided in the rear delivery pipe to fix the rear delivery pipe to a PCU. The fixed flange includes a cutout.

FRONT VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A suspension housing which is provided at a front part of a vehicle and to which a suspension is mounted has a first fixed portion and a second fixed portion that are provided at positions separated from each other in a front-rear direction and each fixed to a front frame. The suspension housing further has, at a position between the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion in the front-rear direction, a buckling promoting portion that promotes buckling of the suspension housing when a load is applied from the front frame to the suspension housing in the front-rear direction. 1. A front vehicle body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a front frame provided at a front part of the vehicle and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; anda suspension housing which is provided at the front part of the vehicle and to which a suspension is mounted,wherein the suspension housing has a first fixed portion and a second fixed portion that are provided at positions separated from each other in the front-rear direction and each fixed to the front frame, and a buckling promoting portion that is provided at a position between the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion in the front-rear direction and promotes buckling of the suspension housing when a load is applied from the front frame to the suspension housing in the front-rear direction.2. The front vehicle body structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the buckling promoting portion is formed in an inner side surface in a vehicle width direction of the suspension housing and has a shape extending in an up-down direction with a bend protruding inward in the vehicle width direction.3. The front vehicle body structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension housing comprises:a plurality of arm supporting parts that are provided at positions separated from one another in the front-rear direction and support a suspension arm of the suspension; anda bulge that is formed in a ...

OPERATING SPACE WITH A PREFERABLY THERMALLY AND ACOUSTICALLY INSULATING ENCLOSURE, AND AIR LOUVER ARRANGEMENT WHICH COOPERATES WITH SAID OPERATING SPACE

An operating space, particularly for a motor vehicle, which is bounded by an enclosure, wherewith more than half of the enclosure surface comprises a thermally and acoustically insulating lining material, and/or the enclosure surface is formed from insulating lining material, wherein the enclosure cooperates with an air intake louver system at an intake location that includes an air intake passage opening and at least one air intake louver wherein the intake louver(s) is adjustable between an open or passage position which allows passage of air, wherein the air-permeable flow cross section of the air intake opening is greater, and a closed or blocked position wherein the air-permeable flow cross section of the air intake opening is smaller, so that the amount of air per unit time which is admitted into the operating space through the air intake opening is less than when the at least one air intake louver is in the open position. 111-. (canceled)12. An operating space , particularly for a motor vehicle , which space is bounded by an enclosure , wherein more than half of the enclosure surface comprises an insulating lining material and/or more than half of the enclosure surface is formed from insulating lining material , the enclosure cooperating with an air intake louver system at an intake location , wherein the air intake louver system comprises an air intake passage opening and at least one air intake louver , the at least one air intake louver being adjustable between a passage position , in which the air-permeable flow cross section of the air intake passage opening is greater , so that air can be admitted through the air intake passage opening into the operating space , and a blocking position , in which the air-permeable flow cross section of the air intake passage opening is smaller , so that the amount of air per unit time which can be admitted into the operating space through the air intake passage opening is less than in the passage position.13. The ...

Bumpers Including A Reinforcement Bracket and Vehicles Incorporating The Same

Bumpers and vehicles that include bumpers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a bumper includes a bumper beam assembly, where the bumper beam assembly extends in a vehicle lateral direction, the bumper beam assembly including a front side that is oriented to face forward in a vehicle longitudinal direction that is transverse to the vehicle lateral direction, and a reinforcement bracket coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly, the reinforcement bracket including an inboard edge coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly, an outboard edge coupled to the front side of the bumper beam assembly and positioned outboard of the inboard edge, and a central portion that extends between the inboard edge and the outboard edge in the vehicle longitudinal direction, where at least a portion of the central portion extends in a direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. A bumper comprising: a front side that is oriented to face forward in a vehicle longitudinal direction that is transverse to the vehicle lateral direction;', 'a top side that is oriented transverse to the front side;', 'a bottom side that is oriented transverse to the front side; and, 'a bumper beam assembly, wherein the bumper beam assembly extends in a vehicle lateral direction, the bumper beam assembly comprising an inboard edge positioned on the front side of the bumper beam assembly;', 'an outboard edge positioned on the front side of the bumper beam assembly and positioned outboard of the inboard edge; and', 'a central portion that extends between the inboard edge and the outboard edge in the vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein at least a portion of the central portion extends in a direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction., 'a reinforcement bracket positioned on the front side of the bumper beam assembly at an outboard end of the bumper beam assembly, wherein the reinforcement bracket is coupled to-the front side of the ...

Stepped Dual Tube Deflector

A front end assembly including a stepped deflector assembly. The stepped deflector assembly includes a first step attached to one end of a bumper. The first step includes an inner front leg and an intermediate leg. The second step includes an outer front leg and a rear leg. The intermediate leg and rear leg have ends that are disposed adjacent a frame rail, but that are not attached to the frame rail. In a collision, the first and second inner ends of the first and second step, respectively, are driven laterally into the frame rail to reduce intrusions into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. 1. A stepped deflector for a vehicle comprising:a first step including a front leg extending outboard from a bumper and an intermediate leg extending from the front leg toward a frame rail; anda second step including an outer front leg attached to the first step extending outboard from the first step and a rear leg extending from an outer end of the outer front leg toward the frame rail.2. The deflector of wherein the front leg and outer front leg extend rearward from the bumper at an acute angle a relative to the frame rail.3. The deflector of wherein the intermediate leg is straight and has a first inner end unattached to the frame rail and the rear leg is straight and has a second inner end unattached to the frame rail.4. The deflector of wherein the intermediate leg is arc-shaped and has a first inner end unattached to the frame rail and the rear leg is arc-shaped and has a second inner end unattached to the frame rail.5. The deflector of wherein the frame rail is reinforced by a laterally extending cross-member that increases lateral stiffness of the frame rail claim 1 , and wherein the intermediate leg engages the frame rail where the cross-member reinforces the frame rail.6. The deflector of wherein the frame rail is reinforced by a laterally extending cross-member that increases lateral stiffness of the frame rail claim 1 , and wherein the rear leg engages the ...

TWELVE-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER

A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle comprises a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating internal angles and external angles. Each internal angle ranges from about 100° to about 110°, and each external angle ranges from about 105° to about 130°. 1. A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle , the strengthening member comprising a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating internal angles and external angles , wherein each internal angle ranges from about 100° to about 110° , and each external angle ranges from about 105° to about 130°.2. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein the corners of the cross section have substantially the same thickness as the sides of the cross section.3. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein the corners of the cross section have substantially the same hardness as the sides of the cross section.4. The strengthening member of claim 1 , formed by stamping or pressing one or more sections.5. The strengthening member of claim 4 , formed by stamping or pressing two or more sections claim 4 , wherein the sections are joined by one or more of welding claim 4 , adhesion claim 4 , and fastening.6. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each internal angle has substantially the same angular degree as the other internal angles and each external angle has substantially the same angular degree as the other external angles.7. The strengthening member of claim 1 , comprising high strength steel.8. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the sides and corners ranges from about 0.7 mm to about 6.0 mm.9. A method for manufacturing a strengthening member for an automotive vehicle claim 1 , the strengthening member having a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating internal angles and external angles claim 1 , wherein each internal angle ranges from about 100° to about 110° claim 1 , and each external angle ranges from about ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle front portion structure, first guides are formed in a lower inner wall portion that configures part of a wheel well, and are inclined outward in a vehicle width direction and in a vehicle rearward direction as seen in a plan view. Furthermore, first open portions that open toward the vehicle rearward direction are formed in rear end portions of the first guides. For this reason, airflows flow along vehicle width direction inner surfaces of the first guides such that the airflows are altered to flows in the vehicle rearward direction. Because of this, inside the wheel well the airflows flow in the vehicle rearward direction from the first open portions, so the airflows are restrained from being blown outward in the vehicle width direction from the wheel well resulting in the occurrence of air turbulence at due to the airflows rushing out from the wheel well is controlled. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:an inner wall that configures part of a wheel well having a front wheel placed therein, the inner wall being placed at a vehicle width direction inner side of the front wheel, and the inner wall being formed with an open portion that is configured to communicate an inside of an engine compartment with an inside of the wheel well; anda guide that is formed at the inner wall, the guide being inclined outward in the vehicle width direction and in the vehicle rearward direction as seen in a plane view, the guide guiding, in a vehicle rearward direction, an airflow that is discharged from the open portion to the wheel well or an airflow that has been discharged from the open portion to the wheel well,wherein the open portion opens outward in the vehicle width direction or in the vehicle rearward direction at a vehicle front side of the guide.24-. (canceled)5. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein the guide is curved so as to become convex outward in the vehicle width direction and in a vehicle forward direction as seen ...

VEHICLE WITH CAPSULE STRUCTURE OF POWER UNIT

A vehicle with a capsule structure of a power unit includes the power unit and a transmission member. The power unit includes an internal combustion engine that combusts air-fuel mixture in an engine body and outputs a driving force, and a motor that outputs a driving force by using electric power of an electric generator or a battery. The transmission member transmits the driving force of the power unit. The capsule structure includes a heat-insulation casing having an internal space in which the power unit and the transmission member are accommodated, and a partition wall that divides the internal space of the heat-insulation casing into at least a first partition space and a second partition space which are separated from one another. At least the engine body is disposed in the first partition space, and at least the battery is disposed in the second partition space. 1. A vehicle with a capsule structure of a power unit comprising the power unit and a transmission member , an internal combustion engine configured to combust air-fuel mixture in an engine body and output a driving force; and', 'a motor configured to output a driving force by using electric power of an electric generator or a battery, and, 'the power unit comprising a heat-insulation casing having an internal space in which the power unit and the transmission member are accommodated; and', 'a partition wall configured to divide the internal space of the heat-insulation casing into at least a first partition space and a second partition space which are separated from one another,, 'the transmission member being configured to transmit the driving force of the power unit, the capsule structure comprisingwherein at least the engine body is disposed in the first partition space, and at least the battery is disposed in the second partition space.2. The vehicle with a capsule structure of a power unit according to claim 1 , wherein the partition wall is configured to form a third partition space in which ...

Vehicles Having A Cross-Vehicle Stabilizing Structure

Vehicle structures for dissipating energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a first side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a second side support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and spaced apart from the first side support in a vehicle lateral direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a cross-vehicle stabilizing structure extending between the first side support and the second side support, the cross-vehicle stabilizing structure including a first joint portion coupled to the first side support, the first joint portion including a stiffness-reducing portion positioned within a perimeter of the first joint portion, a second joint portion coupled to the second side support, and a cross-vehicle stabilizer portion coupled to the first joint portion and the second joint portion. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction;a second side support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and spaced apart from the first side support in a vehicle lateral direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction; and a first joint portion coupled to the first side support, the first joint portion comprising a stiffness-reducing portion positioned within a perimeter of the first joint portion;', 'a second joint portion coupled to the second side support; and', 'a cross-vehicle stabilizer portion coupled to the first joint portion and the second joint portion., 'a cross-vehicle stabilizing structure extending between the first side support and the second side support, the cross-vehicle stabilizing structure comprising2. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a first front suspension mount coupled to the first side support claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first joint portion is positioned forward of the first front suspension mount in the vehicle longitudinal direction.3. The vehicle ...

Electric vehicle

An electric vehicle may include: a body comprising a compartment on a front side of a cabin; a component frame located in the compartment, and connected to the body; and a circuit case located on the component frame, comprising therein a control circuit configured to control a traction motor, and constituted of metal. The component frame may comprise: a plurality of crossmembers extending along a vehicle left-right direction; and a connection member connecting the plurality of crossmembers to each other. The plurality of crossmembers may comprise a rear crossmember which is a rearmost crossmember of the plurality of crossmembers. The circuit case may be on the front side of a rear end of the rear crossmember in a top view.

Vehicle

A vehicle includes a turbine engine. The turbine engine is mounted on a frame member on a front side of the vehicle and has a turbine engine body and an exhaust pipe coupled to a rear side of the turbine engine body in a front-rear direction of the vehicle. A fragile part configured to be crushed more easily than another part of the exhaust pipe is formed in the exhaust pipe on the turbine engine body side.

FRONT VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Provided is a front vehicle body structure of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle brake system including an electric brake actuator that generates a brake hydraulic pressure based on at least a brake pedal operation and a reservoir tank for a brake fluid, the electric brake actuator and the reservoir tank being disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a mounting compartment for a power unit defined in front of a dashboard. The electric brake actuator is eccentrically disposed in the mounting compartment on the left or right side of the vehicle. 1. A front vehicle body structure of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle brake system comprising an electric brake actuator that generates a brake hydraulic pressure based on at least a brake pedal operation and a reservoir tank for a brake fluid , the electric brake actuator and the reservoir tank being disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a mounting compartment for a power unit defined in front of a dashboard ,the electric brake actuator is eccentrically disposed on a left side or a right side of the vehicle in the mounting compartment, anda fixing point for fixing a piping tube connecting the electric brake actuator and the reservoir tank is provided on a junction box inside the mounting compartment.2. The front vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein a stroke direction shaft of the electric brake actuator is disposed in a direction crossing a front-rear direction of the vehicle.3. The front vehicle body structure according to claim 2 , wherein the stroke direction shaft of the electric brake actuator is disposed in a left-right direction of the vehicle.4. The front vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a bracket holding the electric brake actuator on the vehicle claim 1 ,wherein the bracket has at least two fixing portions, andat least one of the fixing portions has a notch.5. The front vehicle body structure according to claim 2 , further comprising a bracket holding ...

Front structure of vehicle body

A bumper reinforce extending in the vehicle width direction is connected to front ends of side member main bodies extending in the front-rear direction of a vehicle body. The bumper reinforce is provided, at end portions thereof in the vehicle width direction, with projecting ends projecting outward in the vehicle width direction from connecting portions connecting the bumper reinforce and bumper stays. The projecting ends are each provided with a gusset extending toward the rear side of the vehicle body. A catcher is fixed to the outside surface of the side member main body on the rear side of the gusset. The catcher is located at a position corresponding to a mount portion of a side member main body serving as a fixing portion for a power train unit.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes a frame extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction outside a power train in a vehicle width direction, the power train being mounted on a front portion of a vehicle. The vehicle body structure further includes a load receiving portion expanding outward in the vehicle width direction from a front end of the frame and configured to receive impact load acting upon front collision of the vehicle outside the frame in the vehicle width direction, a cutout portion provided at the front end of the frame and cut out rearwardly from the front end of the frame to leave two side portions, and a connection member connecting the side portions of the cutout portion in the vehicle width direction. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a frame extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction outside a power train in a vehicle width direction, the power train being mounted on a front portion of a vehicle,a load receiving portion expanding outward in the vehicle width direction from a front end of the frame and configured to receive impact load acting upon front collision of the vehicle outside the frame in the vehicle width direction,a cutout portion provided at the front end of the frame and cut out rearwardly from the front end of the frame to leave two side portions, anda connection member connecting the side portions of the cutout portion in the vehicle width direction.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe frame is, through a coupling cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, coupled to an opposing frame extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction at an opposite side of the power train from the frame, anda vehicle-front-side opening end of the cutout portion is positioned closer to a vehicle front side with respect to the coupling cross member.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe frame is curved to protrude inward in the vehicle width direction at the vehicle rear side of the ...

Active air flap apparatus for vehicle

The present disclosure relates to an active air flap apparatus for a vehicle coupled to an air inlet of a grill to cool the inside of an engine room when a vehicle travels, and the active air flap apparatus for a vehicle includes a frame coupled to a rear surface of the grill in which the air inlet is formed, a plurality of flap portions coupled to an inside of the frame to open or close the air inlet and arranged in a vertical direction of the frame, an actuator coupled to an outside of the frame to generate power, a gear unit operated by the power generated from the actuator, and a connection unit connecting the flap portions and the gear unit to each other to operate the flap portions according to the operation of the gear unit.

VEHICLE

A driving device unit includes an electric motor configured to drive a vehicle, a drive device accommodating the electric motor, and an electric motor control device configured to control the electric motor. The drive device and the electric motor control device are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, and an electrical connection portion electrically connecting the drive device and the electric motor control device is disposed at a joining portion between the drive device and the electric motor control device, and the drive device and the electric motor control device include a first fixing portion that directly fixes the drive device and the electric motor control device in the vicinity of the electrical connection portion, and a second fixing portion that fixes the drive device and the electric motor control device via a stiffener at a position away from the electrical connection portion. 1. A driving device unit comprising:an electric motor configured to drive a vehicle;a drive device accommodating the electric motor; andan electric motor control device configured to control the electric motor,wherein the drive device and the electric motor control device are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, andwherein an electrical connection portion electrically connecting the drive device and the electric motor control device is disposed at a joining portion between the drive device and the electric motor control device, and a first fixing portion that directly fixes the drive device and the electric motor control device in the vicinity of the electrical connection portion; and', 'a second fixing portion that fixes the drive device and the electric motor control device via a stiffener at a position away from the electrical connection portion., 'wherein the drive device and the electric motor control device include2. The driving device unit according to claim 2 ,wherein the drive device and the electric motor control device are arranged side by side ...

TORQUE ROD MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A support rigidity of a torque rod with respect to a vehicle body is adequately increased. In addition to an upper bracket () and a lower bracket () for retaining the torque rod (), the torque rod mounting structure includes a stay bracket () attached to the lower bracket () and the damper housing (). The damper housing (), the lower bracket () and the stay bracket () jointly form a closed cross section structure (), and a retaining portion of the lower bracket () retaining the rear end (A) of the torque rod () includes a part of the lower bracket () forming the closed cross section structure (). 1. A mounting structure for a torque rod connecting a power unit and a vehicle body to each other , comprising:an upper bracket and a lower bracket that are fixed to a damper housing forming a part of the vehicle body and interpose one end of the torque rod therebetween to retain the torque rod; anda stay bracket attached to the lower bracket and the damper housing;wherein the damper housing, the lower bracket and the stay bracket jointly form a closed cross section structure, anda retaining portion of the lower bracket retaining the one end of the torque rod includes a part of the lower bracket forming the closed cross section structure.2. The mounting structure for the torque rod according to claim 1 , whereinthe upper bracket and the lower bracket extend substantially horizontally from the damper housing, andthe stay bracket includes a bracket side joining portion attached to a lower part of the lower bracket, a housing side joining portion attached to the damper housing, and a part including a front surface portion and a side surface portion defined by a bent ridge line extending between the bracket side joining portion and the housing side joining portion, and having a substantially L-shaped or V-shaped cross section.3. The mounting structure for the torque rod according to claim 1 , wherein joining portions of the damper housing to the upper bracket claim 1 , the ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURE

An off-center impact reinforcement structure includes a push arm and a first diagonals structure installed to elements of a frame of a vehicle structure. The push arm is coupled to the frame proximate an intersection of a first side member and a first cross-member and extends in a forward and laterally outboard direction from the intersection. The first diagonal structure extends rearward and laterally inboard from proximate the intersection toward a section of a second side member rearward of the first cross-member. The off-center impact reinforcement structure is configured such that during an off-center impact event in which a stationary barrier impacts against a front surface of the push arm during forward movement of the vehicle frame, impacting forces from the impact event are transferred through the push arm to the vehicle frame at the intersection and from the intersection to the first diagonal structure. 1. A vehicle structure comprising:a vehicle frame having a first side member, a second side member, a first cross-member and a second cross-member, the first side member and a second side member extending from a front portion of the vehicle frame to a rear portion of the vehicle frame, the first cross-member extending in a vehicle lateral direction and being rigidly fixed to front areas of each of the first side member and the second side member, the second cross-member extending in the vehicle lateral direction and being rigidly fixed to areas of each of the first side member and the second side member rearward from the first cross-member defining an engine receiving space between the first and second cross-members and the first and second side members; andan off-center impact reinforcement structure including:a push arm coupled to the vehicle frame proximate an intersection of the first side member and the first cross-member and extending in a forward and laterally outboard direction from the intersection of the first side member and the first cross- ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURE

A first structure extends to a forward side of a cross-member of a vehicle frame with a first gap being defined between the first structure and the cross-member. A second structure extends rearward from the cross-member with a second gap defined between the second structure and the cross-member. An attachment bracket fixed to the cross-member retains one of the first and second structures. The attachment bracket is configured to maintain one of the first gap and the second gap in a non-impacted state. In response to an impact event where a stationary barrier impacts forward of the first structure, impacting forces cause movement of the one of the first structure and the second structure relative to the attachment bracket thereby bringing at least the one of the first structure and the second structure into contact with the cross-member closing the corresponding one of the first gap and the second gap. 1. A vehicle structure comprising:a vehicle frame having a first side member, a second side member and a cross-member, the first side member and the second side member extending from a front portion of the vehicle frame to a rear portion of the vehicle frame, the cross-member extending in a vehicle lateral direction from the first side member to the second side member, the cross-member being rigidly fixed to the first side member and the second side member; andan impact reinforcement structure including:a first structure extending to a forward side of a mid-portion of the cross-member with a first gap being defined between the first structure and the cross-member;a second structure extending from the mid-portion of the cross-member rearward with a second gap being defined between the second structure and the cross-member;an attachment bracket rigidly fixed to the mid-portion of the cross-member and retaining one of the first structure and the second structure, the attachment bracket being configured to maintain a corresponding one of the first gap and the second gap ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURE

A front suspension structure has a front portion on a first side member of a vehicle frame and a rear portion on the first side member rearward of the front portion. A front wheel is supported by a wheel support structure that is pivotally mounted to a front suspension structure of the first side member. A stop structure is installed to the first side member at the rear portion of the front suspension structure. The stop structure extends in an outboard of the first side member. The stop structure has a stop surface that defines an angle relative to the vehicle longitudinal direction between 110 and 130 degrees. In response to an impact event to a front area of the front wheel, the front wheel pivots relative to the wheel support structure moving a rear area of the front wheel into contact with the stop surface. 1. A vehicle structure comprising:a vehicle frame having a first side member and a second side member, the first side member and the second side member having respective front ends with each of the first side member and the second side member extending rearward from the front ends in a vehicle longitudinal direction, the vehicle longitudinal direction being defined relative to a lengthwise direction of the vehicle frame;a front suspension structure having a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion being coupled to the first side member at a first location rearward of the front end of the first side member, the rear portion being coupled to the first side member at a location rearward of the first location;a wheel support structure pivotally coupled to the front suspension structure;a front wheel being rotatably supported by the wheel support structure; anda stop structure installed to the first side member at a location rearward of the rear portion of the front suspension structure, the stop structure extending in an outboard direction from the first side member, the stop structure having a forward facing stop surface that extends to a distal ...