УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ДОСТУПА К ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА ПОД КАБИНОЙ ВОДИТЕЛЯ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ПРОДОЛЬНОГО ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ КАБИНЫ ВПЕРЕД, ГЛАВНЫМ ОБРАЗОМ ДЛЯ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО, КОММЕРЧЕСКОГО ИЛИ СПЕЦИАЛИЗИРОВАННОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Настоящее изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Устройство для обеспечения доступа к части транспортного средства под кабиной водителя промышленного, или коммерческого, или специализированного транспортного средства содержит средства для обеспечения продольного скользящего движения кабины вперед. Средства для обеспечения продольного скользящего движения кабины вперед содержат телескопические направляющие, применяемые под полом кабины, прикрепленные к полу кабины или к боковым элементам рамы транспортного средства, подходящие для перемещения, и ролики. Достигается обеспечение возможности доступа к части транспортного средства под кабиной. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ВОЗДУШНЫМ ПОТОКОМ ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ В ПОДКАПОТНОМ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ БОЛЬШОЙ ГРУЗОПОДЪЕМНОСТИ

Группа изобретений относится к технике охлаждения силовых установок транспортных средств. В основе изобретений лежит система для отвода тепла от моторного отсека (9) грузового автомобиля большой грузоподъемности (2). Первая система (21) вентиляции отводит тепло от радиатора (7). Она отделена от второй системы (51) вентиляции, которая отводит тепло от моторного отсека (9). Первая система (21) забирает тепло от радиатора через ресивер (23) посредством центробежных вентиляторов (27) с ротором типа «беличья клетка» и направляет его в окружающую среду с помощью воздуховодов. Вторая система (51) вентиляции пропускает воздух из окружающей среды в целом от задней части моторного отсека (9) к передней предпочтительно посредством впуска воздуха с капота (53) без использования набегающего потока воздуха вблизи радиатора (7). Выходы двух систем вентиляции находятся в зоне пониженного давления потока воздуха вблизи грузового автомобиля большой грузоподъемности, при этом для эффективного выдувания воздуха ...

Узел встроенной рабочей поверхности для грузовой зоны моторного транспортного средства (варианты) и моторное транспортное средство (варианты)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, узел встроенной рабочей поверхности для грузовой зоны моторного транспортного средства содержит плоское изделие, выполненное с возможностью поступательного перемещения вдоль пары опорных кронштейнов панели закрывания грузовой зоны между полностью убранной конфигурацией и полностью развернутой конфигурацией. По первому варианту, моторное транспортное средство содержит узел по первому варианту. По второму варианту, узел встроенной рабочей поверхности для грузовой зоны моторного транспортного средства содержит панель закрывания грузовой зоны, содержащую выемку для приема по существу плоского изделия в ней в полностью убранной конфигурации. По второму варианту, моторное транспортное средство содержит узел по второму варианту. По третьему варианту, моторное транспортное средство содержит кузов, определяющий грузовую зону, панель закрывания грузовой зоны, пару опорных кронштейнов панели закрывания грузовой ...

КАПОТ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, капот транспортного средства содержит внутреннюю панель, внешнюю панель, соединенную с внутренней панелью, и вставку. Вставка расположена между внешней и внутренней панелями и выполнена из материала, который является хрупким относительно материала внешней панели. Вставка включает множество полос, соединенных друг с другом. Каждая полоса имеет толщину от внешней панели к внутренней панели, а ширину и длину, превышающие толщину. По второму варианту, капот транспортного средства содержит вставку, включающую первую полосу и вторую полосу, соединенную с и продолжающуюся поперечно первой полосе. По третьему варианту, капот транспортного средства содержит вставку, включающую множество полос, продолжающихся вдоль внешней панели и выполненных с возможностью разрушения при воздействии силы выше заданного порогового значения. Достигается улучшение защиты пешехода за счет увеличения гибкости капота при столкновении ...

УЛУЧШЕННЫЙ БАМПЕР ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Транспортное средство по первому варианту содержит раму, капот, бампер, включающий промежуточную секцию, первую и вторую торцевые секции. Промежуточная секция расположена между первой и второй торцевой секциями и поддерживается рамой. Капот двигается между открытым и закрытым положениями относительно промежуточной секции бампера. Первая и вторая торцевые секции бампера поддерживаются капотом и могут перемещаться вместе с ним. Транспортное средство по второму варианту содержит первую и вторую торцевые секции бампера, снабженные средствами предотвращения или уменьшения повреждения капота при ударах в торцевые секции бампера. Транспортное средство по третьему варианту содержит отсоединяющиеся крепления, соединяющие первую и вторую торцевые секции бампера с капотом. Первая и вторая торцевые секции бампера соединяются с капотом с помощью шарнирного соединения и могут поворачиваться вокруг шарнирного соединения и относительно ...

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ВОЗДУШНЫМ ПОТОКОМ ДЛЯ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ТЕМПЕРАТУРЫ В ПОДКАПОТНОМ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕ ГРУЗОВОГО АВТОМОБИЛЯ БОЛЬШОЙ ГРУЗОПОДЪЕМНОСТИ

... 1. Грузовой автомобиль большой грузоподъемности, содержащий кабину водителя; моторный отсек; двигатель в моторном отсеке; радиатор спереди от двигателя, принимающий хладагент от двигателя; первую систему вентиляции позади радиатора, содержащую систему воздуховодов с выходом для отработавшего воздуха в окружающую среду, и, по меньшей мере, один электрический вентилятор для пропускания воздуха, проходящего через радиатор, через систему воздуховодов и из выхода для отработавшего воздуха первой системы вентиляции, причем первая система вентиляции выполнена с возможностью предотвращения попадания воздуха, проходящего через радиатор, в моторный отсек; и вторую систему вентиляции, выполненную с возможностью отвода тепла из моторного отсека, втягивания воздуха из окружающей среды в заднюю часть моторного отсека и выпуска воздуха, нагретого в моторном отсеке, из выхода для отработавшего воздуха по направлению к передней части моторного отсека. ! 2. Грузовой автомобиль по п.1, в котором вторая система ...

БЕЗОПАСНЫЙ ДЛЯ ПЕШЕХОДА АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫЙ КАПОТ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ АРМИРУЮЩИЙ ПЕНОПЛАСТ

... 1. Капот, содержащий: ! кожух капота, образованный наружной панелью и внутренней панелью, при этом каждая из панелей имеет одинаковую толщину, причем, по меньшей мере, один зазор образован между внутренней поверхностью наружной панели и наружной поверхностью внутренней панели, при этом, по меньшей мере, один зазор имеет глубину, по существу, перпендикулярную внутренней поверхности наружной панели; ! упругую область, образованную единым сердцевинным пенопластовым слоем, имеющим одинаковую плотность, который, по существу, заполняет объем, по меньшей мере, одного зазора для поддержания, по существу, глубины для армирования кожуха капота и поглощения энергии, причем единый сердцевинный пенопластовый слой соединен с внутренней поверхностью наружной панели или наружной поверхностью внутренней панели и, по существу, находится внутри, по меньшей мере, одного зазора при восприятии капотом контакта с внешним объектом так, что наружная панель, единый пенопластовый сердцевинный слой и внутренняя панель ...

Engine bonnet/luggage space lid for buses consists of outer and inner metal plates connected by adhesive, both of steel/aluminum/alloy, and very thin

The bonnet/lid is fabricated from metal plate. It has a metal plate (2), which is on the outside relative to the vehicle interior (15), and an inner profiled metal plate (3) fastened to it by adhesive only (6). The outer plate is less than 3mm, esp. approx. 1,5mm thick, and the inner plate is less than 33m, esp. approx. 0,7mm thick. Outer and/or inner plate are of steel and/or aluminum and/or their alloys. The inner plate has a trapezoidal or rectangular profile (8,9). The adhesive layer in the gap (5) between the plate has an average thickness of approx. 2mm.

Türblatt

Türblatt, das Folgendes umfasst: ein Außenblatt; und ein Innenblatt, das an der Innenfläche des Außenblatts befestigt ist und einen vorstehenden Abschnitt umfasst, der an einer Position in der Nähe von mindestens einem der Enden des Innenblatts so ausgeformt ist, dass er sich vom Außenblatt vorwölbt; und eine innere Verstärkungsplatte, die mit einem Schraubenloch versehen und zwischen dem Außen- und dem Innenblatt befestigt ist, wobei die innere Verstärkungsplatte an einer Position an einem der Enden des Innenblatts montiert ist, wobei: das Innenblatt ein zur Scharniermontage dienendes Oberflächenteil umfasst, das an einer solchen Position angebracht ist, dass es die innere Verstärkungsplatte überlappt, und das mit einem Schraubenloch versehen ist, und wobei das Türblatt darüber hinaus Folgendes umfasst: ein Scharnier, das auf dem zur Scharniermontage dienenden Oberflächenteil aufliegt und mit einem Schraubenloch versehen ist; eine Schraube, die durch das Schraubenloch des Scharniers, das ...

Kraftfahrzeug mit einem bewegbaren Heckteil zum Verschließen einer Hecköffnung

Kraftfahrzeug, insbesondere Personenkraftwagen mit einem Steilheck, mit einem am Fahrzeug bewegbar gelagerten Heckteil (4), das wahlweise zum Verschließen oder Freigeben einer sich an das Fahrzeugdach (2) anschließenden Karosseriehecköffnung in eine Heckposition bzw. in eine Dachposition auf das Fahrzeugdach (2) verlagerbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das bewegbare Heckteil (4) als ein Nutzraummodul gestaltet ist, das in seiner Heckposition einen Hecknutzraum umgibt und in seiner Dachposition einen Dachnutzraum bereitstellt.

Kunststoffklappe, insbesondere Kofferraumklappe an einer Busaußenwand

Kunststoffklappe, insbesondere Kofferraumklappe (1) an einer Busaußenwand, beinhaltend ein plattenförmiges Wandteil (1A), dessen Innenfläche durch Versteifungsrippen (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) verstärkt ist, wobei das Wandteil (1A) und die Versteifungsrippen (2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10) getrennt voneinander hergestellt und die Versteifungsrippen (2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10) am Wandteil (1A) stoffschlüssig und/oder formschlüssig befestigt sind, wobei einige der Versteifungsrippen (2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10) einen vorfertigbaren, mit dem Wandteil (1A) verklebten Innenrahmen (18) bilden, und wobei die Versteifungsrippen (2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10) des Innenrahmens (18) mit Hilfe von Steckverbindungen zusammensteckbar ausgebildet sind, und wobei wenigstens einige der Versteifungsrippen (6, 8, 9, 10) hohle Querschnitte (22) aufweisen, in welche im Querschnitt komplementäre Vorsprünge (20) anderer Versteifungsrippen (2, 4) einsteckbar und dort formschlüssig gehalten sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Umfangrand des Wandteils (1A) zwei ...

Schloss für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine Verfahren zum Betätigen einer Betätigungseinrichtung (4) und einer Betätigungseinrichtung (4) mit mindestens einem Schloss (8, 9), insbesondere einem Schloss (8, 9) für eine Frontklappe (3) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (1), umfassend eine Drehfalle, wobei die Drehfalle mittels eines Schlosshalters (18, 19) in eine Schließlage verbringbar ist, einem mit dem Schloss (8, 9) verbundenen Betätigungselement (6), wobei nach einem ersten Betätigen des Betätigungselements (6) die Frontklappe (3) von einer Schließlage in eine Stützlage verbringbar ist und wobei nach mindestens einer weiteren Betätigung des Betätigungselements (6) die Frontklappe (3) in eine Freigabelage verbringbar ist und einem Betätigungsübertragungsmittel (10, 11, 12), insbesondere einem Bowdenzug (10, 11, 12), zwischen dem Betätigungselement (6) und dem Schloss (8, 9), wobei ein Mittel zum außer Funktion setzen (7) der Betätigungseinrichtung (4) vorgesehen ist, so dass ein Betätigen des Schlosses (8, ...

Front end assembly for city train, tram or bus incorporates hinged or tilting front bonnet section under front window

The train has a rear wall, a front window (1) and a wall section (2) located beneath the window. The wall section is formed by a front bonnet section (2') which is connected to the vehicle chassis or frame (3) so that it can be lifted or tilted out. The front bonnet is connected to the chassis via a hinged rod system (4) which consists of a hinge and can be locked shut by a locking mechanism (5). In the raised or tilted position, the bonnet is held in place by a gas spring damper (6).

Motor Vehicle with improved air intake apparatus

Air intake arrangements

Hood assembly for a commercial vehicle, in particular a truck

Industrial truck

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.

TRACTOR

Improvements in or relating to removable floor boards and the like applicable to motor vehicles

... 340,139. Sunrayn, Ltd., and Ward, S. J. Dec. 31, 1929. Bodies.-Removable floor boards, such as the floor and pedal boards of motor vehicles which are removable for chassis inspection and repairs, are secured in position by a clamping device pivotally secured to the fixed flooring or framing and provided with a releasable connection with a locking device on the fixed part of the body. As shown in Fig. 1 the metal strip c is hinged to the dash d at c<1> and clamps the removable floor and pedal boards a, b in position by means of a swivelling lug c and a releasable catch f. In a modification the strip c may be provided with a ball joint c<2> securing it to the fixed floor g and it clamps the removable boards a, b by being passed beneath fixed lugs e<1>, e<2>. In the case of pedal boards only angle plates h, Fig. 7, are hinged to the fixed parts i and are turned down on the boards b and secured by a fastening f carried by the boards.

Farm tractor of semiframe-type design

In a farm tractor of semiframe- type design the engine (24) is arranged above two front-axle (3) supporting crossbars (19, 21), extending parallel to the front crossbar (14) of the supporting frame (12); the fuel tank (23) is mounted between the inner crossbar (21), and the transmission housing (5); the exhaust silencer (36) is located in front of the engine (24) in a chamber within the sound-proofed engine cowling (29); the cooling system (41) is encased within a sound- proofed housing (39) between the engine (24) and the operator's platform (11). ...

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM PLASMA-SCHWEISSEN VON TÜREN UND KLAPPEN

The method involves welding together at least one inner (4) and at least one outer (2) sheet of a door or flap and controlling the plasma welding method so that plastic deformations caused by the resulting thermal stresses are limited to a defined extent and within the tolerance limits permissible for the doors and flaps, especially a gap size tolerance of 0.1 mm. Independent claims are also included for the following: a device for plasma welding of ends of sheets of same or different thickness, especially zinc-coated sheet or aluminum sheet.

BODY FLAP FUR OF MOTOR VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR FUR OF TOURING BUSES AND SUCH A THING

WALL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY

PEDESTRIAN LOGGING SYSTEM

BODY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PLATE

CABRIOLET VEHICLE WITH CENTRAL ENGINE

STORAGE, ÖFFNUNGSUND CLOSING MECHANISM FOR A FRONT FLAP AT A TRUCK DRIVING CAB

ATTACHMENT FOR OUTER SKIN PARTS OF A VEHICLE BODY

HOOD LIFTING DEVICE WITH SPRING SUPPORT

HOOD

Sliding panel arrangement for a vehicle

Hood structure of vehicle

Provided is a hood structure for a vehicle wherein the improvement in energy absorption performance when a collision body collides against a hood and the improvement in deformation performance of the hood at the time of collision are compatible. A frame forming portion (26) which constitutes the central region (24) in a hood inner panel (18) is provided with beads (30) and recesses (32) formed to extend in the front and back direction of the hood, and a plurality of through holes (34) are formed substantially in the center of the hood in the front and back direction while being juxtaposed in the width direction of the hood. The through holes (34) are formed in the bottom (32A) of the recesses (32). In addition, at the opposite edges (20C, 20D) in the width direction of the hood, beads (22) are formed at positions aligned with the through holes (34) in the front and back direction of the hood.

HOOD MOUNT

COMBINED TAILGATE AND ENGINE COVER HINGED THERETO

A skid steer loader (10) has a rear mounted engine compartment (16) and a tailgate (48) that pivots about a generally upright axis (46), the tailgate (48) in turn carries an engine cover panel (60) that is pivoted to the tailgate (48) about a horizontal axis. When the tailgate (48) is closed, the engine cover panel (60) overlies the loader engine compartment (16) and other components for the skid steer loader (10), and provides protection and covers such components. The engine cover panel (60) is made so that it will move upwardly for access to the components and also swings away with the tailgate (48) for access to the engine compartment (16).

SPRING LOADED HOOD SUPPORT

A support mechanism supports a hood in a raised position with respect to a vehicle to which the hood is pivotally coupled. The support mechanism includes a pivotal lift rod coupled between the vehicle and the hood. The mechanism also includes a pair of arm members which are pivotally coupled to each other by a central pivot pin, and which are coupled between the vehicle and a central portion of the rod. A flat coil spring is coiled around the central pivot pin and is attached to the arm members. The spring is biased to pivot the hood upwardly. The lower end of the rod is anchored by a removable pivot pin, which, when removed, permits the hood to be raised approximately 90 degrees from it lowered position.

TRACTOR

ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE SHIELD STRUCTURE

HOOD ASSEMBLY METHOD AND APPARATUS

A hood assembly 100 for a vehicle 104 is disclosed. The hood assembly includes a hood 102 coupled to the vehicle and movable between an open position and a closed position. The hood assembly also includes a locking assembly 106. The locking assembly has a locked position for selectively locking the hood in the open position and a release position for permitting the hood to move from the open position to the closed position. The hood assembly further includes a release assembly 110 coupled to the locking assembly for actuating the locking assembly between the locked position and the release position, wherein the release assembly is actuatable by a user 105 standing in front of the hood.

DEVICE FOR FASTENING DOOR OR FLAP HINGES OR OTHER ELEMENTS TO THE DOORS OR FLAPS OR TO THE BODYWORK OF MOTOR VEHICLES

A device for fastening side impact supports, and door or flap hinges (10) to the doors (12) or flaps or to the bodywork of motor vehicles, with a screw (141) which extends through an opening in the door (12), the flap or the bodywork sheet and through an opening in the side impact support or hinge (10), and is secured by a nut (16), in which a hollow absorber element (18) is arranged between the nut (16) and the sheet of the door (12), the flap or the bodywork or the side impact support or the hinge (10), which absorber element is penetrated by the screw (14') and has side walls (20) which run substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the screw (14'), and two abutment surfaces (22, 26, 34) each running perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the screw (14'), wherein the one abutment surface (26, 34) is supported on the sheet of the door (12), the flap or the bodywork or the side impact support or the hinge (10) while the other abutment surface (22) bears the nut (16). The invention ...

LIFT TRUCK CAB HAVING MOVABLE REAR WALL PORTION

OPENING-CLOSING BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

Provided is an opening/closing body structure for a vehicle that enables the fitting performance of an opening/closing body for a vehicle to be improved. Reinforcement beads (50, 52, 54), which extend in three directions from a stopper contact part (46), are formed on a hood inner panel (34). The three reinforcement beads (50, 52, 54) are each installed in a position that is not collinear with the others. Reinforcement bead (50) extends from the stopper contact part (46) to the front of the hood, and is connected to a periphery bead (42). Reinforcement beads (52, 54) are connected to a framework (44) by connection beads (56, 58).

PIVOTING SEAT STRUCTURE FOR A FRONT MOUNTED MOWER

PIVOTING SEAT STRUCTURE FOR A FRONT MOUNTED MOWER Pivoting seat structure for a front mounted mower includes a main support plate pivotally connected to the lower frame for rotation about a first transverse axis and a seat including a mounting plate connected to the support plate for rotation about a second transverse axis offset in the fore-and-aft direction from the first axis. Latch and prop rod structures secure the seat in position offset above a portion of the vehicle wherein access is provided to drive structure located below the operator station. In one embodiment, the seat moves rearwardly over the engine hood and is supported in a position offset from the hood. In a second embodiment, the seat moves forwardly and upwardly over the steering column.

TILT MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR PIVOTING A VEHICLE BODY PANEL RELATIVE TO A VEHICLE CHASSIS

A tilt mechanism for pivoting a vehicle body panel relative to a vehicle chassis includes a pivot pin having a pivot pin axis. The pivot pin provides a singl e- point pivot attachment of the body panel to the chassis such that the body panel c an articulate about the pivot pin axis relative to the chassis. A support membe r pivotably connects to the chassis about the pivot pin axis by the pivot pin. The suppo rt member has a tilt axis along a longitudinal extent of the support member. The tilt axis is perpendicular to the pivot pin axis. The support member supports the vehicle body panel weight through a pivotal connection between a support member end and t he body panel. The pivotal connection allows the body panel to pivot relative t o the chassis about the tilt axis via a bearing. A torsion bar is within the suppo rt member. One portion of the torsion bar is secured to the support member and another portion is secured to the body panel by a slot that receives a torsion bar end. The torsion ...

Flat double-walled component with at least one convex wall, method for its manufacture and its use as a roof-like cover for a commercial vehicle cab

Vehicle, in particular bus, with a bumper

SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR A HOOD

Work vehicle

For the operation of the machine of the hood device

Exhaust device for working vehicle

MOTOR VEHICLE OF TRANSFORMABLE THE TRUCK TYPE IN THE VEHICLE OF THE TYPE HAS BUCKET OPENED UPWARDS

Hood and manufacturing method thereof

STRUCTURE FOR THEIR PREPARATION

Panneau intérieur (1) comprenant : une partie de bord supérieure (2) supportant une vitre, une partie de bord inférieure (3) formant une partie inférieure du panneau intérieur, des parties de bord latérales (4, 5) couplant la partie de bord supérieure et la partie de bord inférieure, et des portions principales (20, 30) s'étendant dans le sens vertical pour coupler une partie centrale dans un sens de largeur de véhicule de la partie de bord supérieure et une partie centrale dans le sens de largeur de véhicule de la partie de bord inférieure. Les portions principales comprennent respectivement des portions de saillie (25, 35) faisant saillie vers l'arrière, des parties d'extrémité arrière (25a, 35a) des portions de saillie respectives sont disposées sur un côté arrière des parties de bord latérales, et les parties d'extrémité arrière des portions de saillie respectives respectives sont jointes à une surface intérieure d'un panneau extérieur (50).

ENCLOSURE FOR CASING Of ENVELOPMENT Of an ENGINE OF MACHINE LOADER OR ANALOGUE

Bonnet for excavator vehicle

Un capot de moteur (10) pour renfermer un espace pour moteur d'un engin de travaux comprend un premier couvercle supérieur horizontal fixe (18) et un second couvercle supérieur horizontal (20) qui est muni de charnières et mobile entre une première position fermée (30) et une seconde position ouverte (32). Les première et seconde charnières (34, 36) sont fixées au second couvercle supérieur (20) et des premier et second dispositifs d'ouverture (40, 42) sont fixés directement aux première et seconde charnières respectives (34, 36) pour l'ouverture du second couvercle supérieur (20) et son maintien en position ouverte (32).

STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF LARGE SURFACE HAS WALL DOUBLE WITH AT LEAST A WALL BOMBEE

MOTOR VEHICLE hINGED ONE MIT APPOINTED BY AN hOODtAKE OFF-CASH[...].

자동차 트렁크 리드 힌지 어셈블리의 리벳팅 장치

... 본 발명은 리드아암에 토션바 브라켓과 차체 브라켓을 리벳으로 각각 리벳팅하는 작업으로 자동차 트렁크 리드 힌지 어셈블리의 리벳팅 장치를 제공하려는 것이며, 상기 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명의 자동차 트렁크 리드 힌지 어셈블리의 리벳팅 장치는, 베이스 프레임의 가운데 토션바 브라켓과 차체 브라켓을 리드아암에 결합하기 위한 조립지그가 설치되어 후방에 리벳팅부까지 왕복할 수 있게 구성되고, 상기 조립지그의 좌,우에 리벳공급부와 리벳구멍 센터링부가 설치되며, 또한, 조립지그의 후방에는 리벳 받침부와 리벳 가압부로 구성된 리벳팅부를 포함하여 구성된 것이 본 발명에 특징이며, 본 발명에 의하면, 조립지그에서 리드아암에 토션바 브라켓과 차체 브라켓과 각각에 리벳을 동시에 기계적으로 결합하기 때문에 센터가 정확하게 이루어질 수 있어 품질 향상과 작업성이 크게 향상되는 효과가 있으며, 상기와 같이 조립지그에서 조립한 후, 곧바로 후방에 리벳팅부에 의해 신속하게 리벳팅 작업을 하기 때문에 생산성이 크게 향상되는 결과로 자동차 트렁크 리드 힌지 어셈블리의 생산원가를 저렴하게 할 수 있어 자동차 산업에 경쟁력을 높이는 효과가 있다.

POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE INCLUDING SAME

A polyamide resin composition of the present invention comprises: a first polyamide resin including 60 to 90 mol% of a repeating unit represented by chemical formula 1 of the specification and 10 to 40 mol% of a repeating unit represented by chemical formula 2 of the specification; a second polyamide resin including a repeating unit represented by chemical formula 3 of the specification; and an inorganic filler. The polyamide resin composition has excellent heat resistance, rigidity, hydrolysis resistance, moisture absorption resistance, processability, physical property balance thereof, and the like. Further, the polyamide resin composition can be used at a high temperature condition of 130°C or higher for a long time. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

AUTOMOBILE BODY PART

GAS LIFTER FOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a gas lifter for a vehicle, applying a pressure of gas charged in a cylinder to a piston head combined with an end of the piston rod, so as to allow the piston rod to slide. According to the present invention, the gas lifter comprises: an expansion member mounted in the piston head and made of metal with a thermal expansion coefficient larger than that of a material of the piston head; and a brake shoe pressurized by expansion of the expansion member to touch the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder, so as to generate a frictional force. According to the present invention, when a temperature inside the cylinder is raised, the brake shoe is attached and pressurized on the inner circumferential surface of the cylinder, so a slide speed of the piston head can be decreased. Accordingly, a problem of making a user injured or surprised by sudden opening of a bonnet or a trunk lid can be solved. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

ACCESS PANEL

An access panel for a golf car that can comprise a first planar portion; a second planar portion (62) integral with and orientated at an angle relative to the first planar portion (62); a first retention detail (66) extending from the first planar portion (62); a second retention detail (68) extending from the second planar portion (64); and an aperture (70a, 70b) extending through the first planar portion.

Hood assembly method and apparatus

A hood assembly 100 for a vehicle 104 is disclosed. The hood assembly includes a hood 102 coupled to the vehicle and movable between an open position and a closed position. The hood assembly also includes a locking assembly 106 . The locking assembly has a locked position for selectively locking the hood in the open position and a release position for permitting the hood to move from the open position to the closed position. The hood assembly further includes a release assembly 110 coupled to the locking assembly for actuating the locking assembly between the locked position and the release position, wherein the release assembly is actuatable by a user 105 standing in front of the hood.

ENGINE HOOD FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

An engine hood for a construction machine is configured to be pivoted in a vehicle body back-and-forth direction about a hinge attached as a pivot center to a longitudinal side part of a counterweight. The engine hood includes an engine hood main body, a first operating force applying unit and a second operating force applying unit. The engine hood main body is attached to a vehicle body of the construction machine in a pivotably openable/closable state. The first operating force applying unit is configured to apply force in a direction of opening the engine hood main body until the engine hood main body reaches a vicinity of a predetermined opening angle. The second operating force applying unit is configured to apply force in a direction of closing the engine hood main body when the engine hood main body is pivoted at the predetermined opening angle or greater.

Hood panel support structure

A hood panel support structure for a secontionalized access opening closure panel of an engine compartment in a hood assembly and the like, including a unique fabricated structure which positions the panel sections, with cross beams having means upon which the panels are secured, and side beams incorporating resilient end mounting means, the structure presenting an aesthetically clean and neat appearance.

SOUND ARRESTING DEVICE IN A VEHICLE FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTION WORK

Hinge assembly for utility vehicle hood

A hinge assembly is provided for hinging a hood on a utility vehicle body so as to enable the hood to open upwardly and backwardly from the front end of the utility vehicle. A bracket made from steel is secured adhesively to an underside of the hood, which is made from a polymeric material, near a back end of the hood. A double-rocker, four-link mechanism includes a lower, fixed link, an upper, coupler link, a comparatively longer, front rocker link, and a comparatively shorter, back rocker link. The front, back, and coupler links are displaceable so that the upper end of the back link is movable toward and away from the lower end of the front link. An extensible-retractable spring connected between the rocker links baises the upper end of the back link toward the lower end of the front link.

Actuation mechanism for a top and a top receptacle cover of a motor vehicle

An actuating device for a motor vehicle top and a top receptacle cover comprises an actuating lever and a displacement device. By way of the actuating lever which can be pivoted from the driver's seat, the top receptacle cover can be moved between a closed position and an open position and the top between a second operating position and a third operating position. To further improve such an actuating device so that with a simple construction it functions well, avoids errors in manipulation and is easily manipulated, the actuating lever is pivoted in a first direction such that the top receptacle cover is moved from a closed position into an opened position. Consequently, a first coupling element, which is in operative connection with the displacement device, takes up a receiving position in which a second coupling element provided on the top can engage the first coupling element when the top is in the second operating position. By renewed pivoting of the actuating lever in a second, reverse ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTOMATIC OPENING OF TRUNK

Provided are an apparatus and method for controlling automatic opening of a vehicle's trunk through wireless communication between a fob key for the vehicle and a bumper LF antenna disposed in the rear of the vehicle. The apparatus controls the trunk so as to be automatically opened through communication with the bumper LF antenna on the basis of the position of the fob key and the number of receptions of an RF signal, when a fob key holder approaches the trunk for opening the trunk. Alternatively, a sensor module is attached near the trunk (particularly, a lower end center of a rear bumper) and determines whether there is the fob key, thereby allowing the trunk to be automatically opened when a sensing signal is inputted by simple movement.

Hood mount assembly

A hood mount assembly for positioning and mounting a hood to a vehicle having a frame and a cab, wherein the hood is moveable between open and closed positions, includes a hinge assembly adjustably mountable between a front portion of the hood and the vehicle frame and at least one ball and socket assembly. The at least one ball and socket assembly has a ball member secured to one of a portion of the cab and a rear portion of the hood and a socket secured to the other of the portion of the cab and the rear portion of the hood. The ball member is receivable within the socket when the hood is moved into the closed position. An interior surface of the socket guides the ball into a predetermined position within the socket to position the hood relative to the cab.

Work vehicle

A bulldozer is equipped with an engine, a radiator, a reservoir tank, and an engine hood. The reservoir tank is connected to the radiator. The engine hood has a body section and a case section. The body section defines an upper section of the engine room. The case section is disposed on an inside surface of the body section and accommodates the reservoir tank.

Air intake

An air intake for a lawn and garden tractor has an opening with a screen covering the opening. A float panel is positioned adjacent to and spaced from the outer surface of the screen. The full surface area of the screen is available to pull in air, while limiting engine noise entering the environment and minimizing ingestion of excess grass and other debris.

MID-ENGINED CONVERTIBLE

Chassis for a road construction machine

СКЛАДЫВАЮЩИЙСЯ КАПОТ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту капот транспортного средства содержит наружный элемент, внутренний элемент и множество конструктивных усиливающих элементов. Внутренний элемент прикреплен к нижней стороне наружного элемента и образует инициирующее складывание капота отверстие. Указанное отверстие расположено в плоской части внутреннего элемента капота на удалении от множества конструктивных усиливающих элементов. По второму варианту капот транспортного средства содержит инициирующую складывание капота щель и край щели, свободный от контакта с конструктивным усиливающим элементом и образующий ослабленную часть внутреннего элемента капота. По третьему варианту капот транспортного средства содержит загнутый элемент и множество инициирующих складывание капота отверстий, каждое из которых образует вырез в плоской части и выполнено свободным от контакта с загнутым элементом. Достигается локальное снижение прочности капота транспортного средства ...

КОНСТРУКТИВНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДВЕРИ БАГАЖНИКА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к конструктивному устройству 1 двери для багажника автотранспортного средства, способу его изготовления, вариантам двери багажника, кузову и транспортному средству с таким конструктивным устройством. Конструктивное устройство 1 содержит нижнюю часть 1b, выполненную с возможностью быть закрытой наружной панелью кузова, и верхнюю часть 1а, образующую обрамление 4 заднего окна и выполненную с возможностью быть закрытой рамкой заднего окна, и по меньшей мере один полый усилительный элемент 2, проходящий от нижней части 1b до верхней части 1а. Полый усилительный элемент 2 выполнен посредством литья под давлением с применением текучей среды. Обеспечивается получение конструктивного устройства и, соответственно, двери багажника, которая является простой, легкой, надежной и изготовление которой требует меньшего количества этапов изготовления. 7 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

РАБОЧЕЕ МЕСТО ТРАКТОРА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ САДОВОГО ТРАКТОРА

Использование: садовые тракторы. Сущность изобретения: трактор включает расположенный спереди блок управления и контроля. Сидение расположено между крыльями задних колес трактора и закреплено на опорном присписоблении. Опорное приспособление может перемещаться между нижним рабочим положением и верхним. Это позволяет осуществить доступ к продольному трансмиссионному валу трактора. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ПЕРЕДНЯЯ СТРУКТУРА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к передней структуре транспортного средства. В передней структуре обтекатель включает в себя вогнутый участок, который продолжается в поперечном направлении транспортного средства и имеет форму, в которой граничный участок между стенкой передней стороны и донной стенкой является углубленным. Предусматривается усиление, которое прикрепляется к стороне донной стенки обтекателя так, чтобы закрывать вогнутый участок, тем самым усиливая обтекатель. Усиление включает в себя, в качестве компонента, основную часть, обращенную к силовой установке, и участок амортизации удара, предусмотренный на боковой стороне основной части в поперечном направлении транспортного средства и обращенный к вспомогательным механизмам. Участок амортизации удара выполнен так, что угол наклона участка стенки передней стороны относительно донной стенки обтекателя задается меньше угла наклона основной части. Обеспечивается повышение безопасности. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

БАГАЖНИК АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Крепежный элемент выполнен в багажнике автотранспортного средства и содержит монтажные стороны. Одна из монтажных сторон выполнена с возможностью взаимодействия с шарнирной стойкой крышки багажника, когда она находится в полностью открытом положении. Монтажные стороны расположены в плоскостях, образующих между собой углы, превышающие или равные 90°. Багажник автотранспортного средства содержит грузовое отделение, поворотную крышку багажника, закрывающую грузовое отделение, и упомянутый крепежный элемент. Транспортное средство содержит упомянутый багажник. Достигается повышение безопасности при открывании багажника транспортного средства. 3 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

Бронированный трактор с рабочим оборудованием

Изобретение относится к области машиностроения и может быть использовано в гусеничных и колесных машинах, тракторах и агрегатах на их базе, а также инженерных машинах с различным навесным оборудованием, выполняющих землеройные, погрузочные, транспортные и другие работы в промышленном и дорожном строительстве в особых условиях, требующих дополнительного охлаждения силового отделения, а также защиты оператора и основных узлов машины от воздействия пуль и осколков. Бронированный трактор с рабочим оборудованием содержит кабину (1) с рабочим местом оператора (2), силовое отделение (3), ограниченное капотом с передней решеткой (4), боковыми стенками (5 и 6), крышей (7), воздухозаборными отверстиями (8) для подачи воздуха в подкапотное пространство, теплообменным люком (9) с откидываемой броневой крышкой (10) на крыше (7) капота перед кабиной (1). Предусмотрена возможность фиксируемого откидывания крышки (10) вверх-вперед на угол (α), обеспечивающий положение верхней кромки крышки ниже зоны обзора ...

Узел крепления двери автомобиля

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, а именно к конструкции узла крепления двери автомобиля, в частности задней двери автомобиля.Задача полезной модели направлена на увеличение уровня дверного проема задней двери, повышающего качества удобства пользования ею при сохранении эксплуатационной надежности.Заявляемое техническое решение может быть реализовано в верхней части автомобиля, включающей панель крыши 1, верхние участки 2 стоек 3 кузова, облицовки 4 стоек 3 кузова и обивку крыши 5, выполненную в виде панели из многослойного материала, соединенную с панелью крыши 1 посредством крепежных элементов 6.Заявляемое техническое решение может быть реализовано в узле крепления задней двери 1 автомобиля, включающем в себя петлю 2 задней двери 1, содержащую подвижное 3 и неподвижное 4 звенья, связанные между собой осью 5 сочленения. Подвижное 3 звено выполнено с возможностью поворота относительно оси 5 и соединено с верхней частью панели задней двери 1. Неподвижное 4 ...

Mobilbagger

HAUBE UND HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN DAFÜR

Kraftfahrzeugmotorhaube

KRAFTFAHRZEUG-MOTORHAUBE MIT VERSTÄRKTER AUSKLEIDUNG

Abdeckteil mit Klappe auf Basis faserverstärkter Kunststoffe

Seitliche Heckklappenabstützung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung stellt eine seitliche Heckklappenabstützung für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit dem folgenden Merkmal bereit: Die Heckklappenabstützung ist derart beschaffen, dass sie in einem Dichtkanal zwischen einem Innenblech des Deckelrohbaus und einer seitlichen Abdeckung der Heckleuchten angeordnet werden kann. Die Erfindung stellt ferner eine entsprechende Heckklappe, ein entsprechendes Kraftfahrzeug sowie ein entsprechendes Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kraftfahrzeuges bereit.

KRAFTFAHRZEUG, INSBESONDERE SELBSTFAHRENDE ARBEITSMASCHINE ODER ACKERSCHLEPPER

Aus mehreren Blechteilen bestehender, eckiger Deckel fuer Behaelter an Fahrzeugen, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeugen

Hydraulikbagger

Hydraulikbagger, umfassend: einen unteren Fahrkörper, einen oberen Drehkörper mit einer Antriebsquelle, einem Arbeitsgerät und einem Kühlgebläse, wobei der obere Drehkörper auf dem unteren Fahrkörper drehbar gelagert ist; eine Kühleinheit, die auf halbem Weg in einem durch das Kühlgebläse gebildeten Luftkanal angeordnet ist; und ein erstes Außenelement und ein zweites Außenelement zum Abdecken der Kühleinheit, wobei die Außenelemente in Vorwärts-Rückwärts-Richtung des Fahrzeugkörpers angeordnet und durch den oberen Drehkörper gestützt sind; wobei die Kühleinheit eine erste Kühlvorrichtung umfasst, die dem ersten Außenelement zugewandt angeordnet ist, und eine zweite Kühlvorrichtung, die auf halbem Weg in einem Luftkanal zwischen der zweiten Außenvorrichtung und dem Kühlgebläse in einer Richtung angeordnet ist, die die Richtung schneidet, in der die erste Kühlvorrichtung an einer Seite der ersten Kühlvorrichtung in Richtung auf das zweite Außenelement angeordnet ist, wobei das erste Außenelement ...

A bonnet for a motor vehicle

Improvements in or relating to a pedestrian detecting system

Automotive movable center stack panel with integrated roller track

Vehicle body panel assembly

A vehicle body panel assembly comprises a first panel secured to a frame 3 which is secured to the vehicle chassis 1 and a second panel secured to at least one alignment member 17 which is adjustably secured with respect to the frame. The panel assembly may be a bonnet assembly 4 for a tractor, the second panel being a front grille 18 and the first being another part of the bonnet such as the top panel 8 or the side panels 12. The second panel may be at least partially releasable from the alignment member via a latch means 24. The alignment member may be rotatably or translationally adjustable relative to an edge of the first panel. The position of the alignment member may be determined by inserting an aligning rod through overlapping close tolerance holes in the alignment member, 19, 20, and first panel, 15, 16, and also through large holes on the frame. 21, 22.

Automotive video display concealment by sliding control panel

An automotive centre stack panel assembly 10 comprises an inner retainer panel (20 see fig 4), a recessed display mount 18 and a bezel 12. A control panel (26 see fig 4) having control buttons 28 is slidable to reveal or hide a video display having an angle 24 which is not constrained to match that of a corresponding portion 14 of the bezel 12. Roller elements (38 see fig 5) on the control panel (26) may run in guides (36 see fig 3) in the inner panel (20) to facilitate opening and closing. The arrangement avoids the video display occupying space needed for vehicle control features and allows an appropriate angle for display visibility.

Modifying aerodynamic performance of a vehicle

Композитный кожух моторного отсека наземного транспортного средства

Полезная модель относится к конструктивным элементам наземных транспортных средств, в том числе грузовых и автобусов, и представляет собой конструкцию кожуха моторного отсека транспортного средства, выполняющего оптическую функцию декоративного дизайна подкапотного пространства и функцию несущего элемента. Композитный кожух моторного отсека наземного транспортного средства имеет локальные участки с заданной прочностью и выполнен из рубленого волокна и связующего методом длинноволоконной инжекции, при этом прочность локальных участков задана плотностью композитного материала. Технический результат полезной модели заключается в повышении прочности локальных участков кожуха моторного отсека наземного транспортного средства с одновременным повышением пассивной безопасности при контакте пешехода или участника дорожного движения, передвигающегося на двухколесном транспортном средстве, с автомобилем во время наезда за счет прогиба менее прочной зоны контакта, создающего эффект частичного поглощения энергии, а также в снижении веса и повышения стойкости к коррозионному воздействию при обеспечении необходимой вентиляции моторного отсека. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 686 U1 (51) МПК B62D 25/10 (2006.01) B62D 29/04 (2006.01) B29C 45/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016130134, 22.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 22.07.2016 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 22.07.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 15.02.2017 Бюл. № 5 Адрес для переписки: 109316, Москва, Волгоградский пр-кт, 42, корп. 5, генеральному директору ООО "НЦК", Столярову Михаилу Александровичу (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Нанотехнологический центр композитов" (ООО "НЦК") (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2243111 C2, 27.12.2004. US 1 6 8 6 8 6 15.02.2017 R U Дата регистрации: (72) Автор(ы): Раннев Алексей ...

Front Body Structure for Vehicle

A front body structure for a vehicle includes a striker bracket provided in a hood frame, and a frame reinforcing unit provided in front of the striker bracket to reinforce the hood frame. In addition to, or alternatively, a reinforcement is arranged between the frame and a at least a portion of the hood skin.

Air intake structure

An air intake system for a vehicle, the system comprising a body panel having a pair of opposed walls defining a plenum therebetween, the walls being attached together in such a way as to structurally stiffen the body panel, and the plenum having an air intake for admitting air into the plenum and an air outlet for supplying air to an air handling system of the vehicle.

VEHICLE HOOD STRUCTURE

A vehicle hood structure capable of improving impact absorption ability prior to a secondary impact when an impacting body impacts the hood. Front end portions of beads of a wave shaped section are arranged in a line in hood plan view. A front wall section is provided further to the hood front side than the wave shaped section and is formed inclined towards the hood bottom side on progression towards the hood front and running substantially along the vehicle width direction. The wave shaped section and the front wall section are connected together by a ledge section formed running substantially along the hood width direction. 1. A vehicle hood structure comprising a hood outer panel that configures an outer panel of a hood , and a hood inner panel that is disposed at a hood bottom side of the hood outer panel and that is coupled to the hood outer panel to configure an inner panel of the hood; a wave shaped section that is provided at a central region of the hood inner panel and that includes protruding portions oriented with a length direction in a hood front-rear direction to give protruding shapes on the hood outer panel side, and indented portions oriented with a length direction in the hood front-rear direction to give indented shapes on the hood outer panel side, the protruding portions and the indented portions provided alternately to form a wave shaped profile, and with hood front-rear direction front end portions of the protruding portions arranged in a line in a hood plan view;', 'a front wall section that is provided to the hood inner panel further to a hood front side than the wave shaped section, that is inclined towards the hood bottom side on progression towards a hood front, and that is formed substantially along the hood width direction; and', 'a ledge section that is formed substantially along the hood width direction and that connects together the wave shaped section and the front wall section in the hood inner panel., 'the hood inner panel ...

HOOD INNER PANEL

A hood inner panel () includes an inner panel main body () forming part of a hood () of a vehicle, a front bead () provided on the inner panel main body () and extending along a vehicle width direction, and a rear bead () provided on the inner panel main body (), located on the rear side of the front bead () toward a back of the vehicle and extending along the vehicle width direction. The front bead () is curved toward the front of the vehicle such that a center portion () in the vehicle width direction is located in front of each end portion () in the vehicle width direction, and the rear bead () is curved toward the back of the vehicle such that a center portion () in the vehicle width direction is located behind each end portion () in the vehicle width direction. 15-. (canceled)6. A hood inner panel , comprising:an inner panel main body forming part of a hood of a vehicle;a front bead provided on the inner panel main body and extending along a vehicle width direction; anda rear bead provided on the inner panel main body, located on a rear side of the front bead and extending along the vehicle width direction,the front bead being curved toward a front of the vehicle such that a center portion in the vehicle width direction is located in front of each end portion in the vehicle width direction, and the rear bead being curved toward a back of the vehicle such that a center portion in the vehicle width direction is located behind each end portion in the vehicle width direction.7. The hood inner panel according to claim 6 , wherein an intermediate bead is provided between the front bead and the rear bead and extends in the vehicle width direction.8. The hood inner panel according to claim 6 , wherein at least one of the front bead and the rear bead has a width in a front-back direction of the vehicle at each end portion that is greater than a width in the front-back direction of the vehicle at the center portion.912. The hood inner panel according to claim 6 , wherein ...

VEHICLE FRONT HOOD STRUCTURE

A hood frame is provided with a center bead, front radiating beads and rear radiating beads to ensure that the front hood bends in the shape of inverted letter-V under a frontal crash load. Further, the beads provide the hood frame with a stiffness (including an out-of-plane stiffness) which is required of the front hood while the downward deformation of the hood frame under a downward load can be controlled and the HIC level can be set at an appropriate level. 1. A vehicle front hood structure , comprising a hood skin and a hood frame attached to a back side of the hood skin , the hood frame comprising:a center bead projecting toward the hood skin and extending from an intersection between a connecting line connecting a pair of folding points defined centrally in a fore and aft direction on either side edge of the hood frame and a laterally central line outwardly in either lateral direction; anda plurality of radiating beads projecting toward the hood skin and extending diagonally both in front of and behind the center bead in a diagonal direction of the hood frame.2. The vehicle front hood structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center bead and/or the radiating beads are given with a semicircular cross section.3. The vehicle front hood structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center bead extends continuously in the lateral direction.4. The vehicle front hood structure according to claim 1 , wherein the hood frame includes a planar section having a prescribed width and not formed with a bead which is located between each lateral end of the center bead and the opposing side edge of the hood frame.5. The vehicle front hood structure according to claim 1 , wherein the hood frame includes a connecting portion at which a laterally adjoining pair of the radiating beads in a laterally central part of the hood frame is connected to each other.6. The vehicle front hood structure according to claim 1 , wherein the hood frame includes a planar section having a ...

Sheet material having a concave-convex part, and vehicle panel and laminated structure using the same

A sheet material ( 1 ) includes a stiffness-increasing concave-convex part ( 20 ). A first reference plane (K 1 ) and a second reference plane (K 2 ) serve as a reference system. Numerous at least substantially (H) shaped first reference areas ( 213 ), each including two parallel longitudinal bar parts ( 214 ) and a latitudinal bar part ( 215 ) that connects center portions the two parallel longitudinal bar parts together, are arrayed with the same orientation in the second reference plane (K 2 ). First areas ( 21 ) respectively protrude from the first reference areas ( 213 ) in the second reference plane (K 2 ) toward the first reference plane (K 1 ). Each first area ( 21 ) includes a first top surface ( 211 ), which is a reduced projection of its first reference area ( 213 ) into the first reference plane (K 1 ), and first side surfaces ( 212 ) that connect the outer periphery of the first top surface ( 211 ) with the outer periphery of the corresponding first reference area ( 213 ).

3 Stage Hood Roof

The invention provides an automated sunroof or hoodroof installed onto the hood of a vehicle. The 3 Stage Hood Roof is centrally positioned on a vehicle's hood and is connected to an internal motor that operates with a push button mechanism located within the car. Pressing the push button engages the motor to multiple positions. In the first position, the hoodroof rotates slightly from its front attachment to the hood of the vehicle and tilts upward toward the rear. The second position retracts the roof completely or partially. The third position lowers the roof so that the roof is recessed from the hood of the vehicle. The fourth stage is a closed position, covering the entire engine. 1. An automated hoodroof installed on the hood of a vehicle , comprising: an essentially rectangular shape roof centrally positioned on a the hood of a vehicle , wherein the roof is connected to an internal motor that operates with a push button mechanism located within the car , and wherein pressing the push button activates the motor to move the roof into three positions and a closed position wherein:the first position rotates the roof from its front attachment to the vehicle and tilts the roar end of the roof upward toward the rear of the vehicle;the second position retracts the roof, exposing the engine, wherein the retraction can take place in multiple stages, exposing the entire engine, or only a portion of the engine;the third position lowers the roof so that the roof is recessed from the hood of the vehicle;the closed position covers the engine.2. The hoodroof of comprising durable vehicle grade glass claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate or other plastic.3. The hoodroof of claim 2 , wherein the durable vehicle grade glass claim 2 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 2 , or other plastic is transparent claim 2 , tinted claim 2 , translucent or opaque.3. The hoodroof of claim 1 , wherein the hoodroof measures approximately thirty one and one half inches in length claim 1 , eighteen and ...

WORK VEHICLE

A work vehicle includes a fixed hood covering a rear area of an engine compartment housing an engine and an engine accessory, a swing axis extending through the rear area of the engine compartment in a transverse direction of the vehicle, and a swing hood swinging around the swing axis between a closed position and an open position. The swing hood tucks the fixed hood inside the swing hood and thus covers the fixed hood in the open position, and covers a front area and a middle area of the engine compartment and overlaps with a front end portion of the fixed hood in the closed position. 1. A work vehicle comprising:an engine compartment supported by a vehicle frame and being located behind a driver seat;the engine compartment comprising a front area, a middle area, and a rear area and being sized and configured to contain therein an engine and at least one engine accessory;a fixed hood structured and arranged to cover the rear area;a swing hood movable about a swing axis between at least a closed position and an open position;the swing axis extending through the rear area along a direction transverse to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle,wherein, in the open position, the swing hood covers at least partially contains therein the fixed hood, andwherein, in the closed position, the swing hood covers the front area and middle area and includes a portion that overlaps a front end portion of the fixed hood.2. The work vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the portion that overlaps the front end portion of the fixed hood overlies the front end portion of the fixed hood.3. The work vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the open position claim 1 , the swing hood covers and contains therein all or nearly all of the fixed hood.4. The work vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the swing hood is arranged in a generally horizontal posture in the closed position and is arranged in a generally vertical or upright posture in the open position.5. The work vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the ...

Vehicle hood panel

A vehicle hood panel is formed by bonding an outer panel and an inner panel to each other. Disposed along the outer peripheral edge of the inner panel is an outer peripheral portion to which a cushion member and hinges for attaching the hood panel to a vehicle are to be later fastened. Adhesive bonding surfaces which are to be bonded to the outer panel by mastic are disposed on the region surrounded by the outer peripheral portion, and a plurality of reinforcement beads are formed between the adhesive bonding surfaces. At least some of the adhesive bonding surfaces and/or reinforcement beads are bended so as to extend toward the hinges or the cushion member as seen in a plan view.

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 ...

VEHICLE TRUNK DOOR STRUCTURE

Deformation of a trunk door is suppressed with a simple structure. A lateral bead is formed along a ridgeline region that is formed by an inner upper wall portion and an inner rear wall portion of an inner panel of the trunk door. The lateral bead is not connected to a ring bead formed at an outer periphery of the inner panel. Thus, stiffness of the ridgeline region may be suppressed compared with a case in which the lateral bead is connected to the ring bead. Thus, substantial V-form folding of an outer upper wall portion and an outer rear wall portion may be suppressed. 1. A vehicle trunk door structure comprising:a trunk door structured with an outer panel and an inner panel, the trunk door including an upper wall portion that extends in a vehicle front-and-rear direction and a rear wall portion that extends in a vehicle downward direction from the vehicle front-and-rear direction rear end of the upper wall portion, and the trunk door being provided to be capable of opening and closing an opening of a luggage compartment of the vehicle, due to the vehicle forward side of the upper wall portion being supported at a vehicle main body via a hinge;an urging member connected to each of two vehicle width direction sides of the vehicle forward side of the trunk door, the urging member urging the trunk door in an opening direction;a locking mechanism that anchors a vehicle width direction middle portion of a vehicle rearward lower edge of the trunk door at the vehicle body;a ring bead that is formed at the inner panel and forms a circuit round an outer periphery of the inner panel;a longitudinal bead that is formed at the inner panel and extends in the vehicle front-and-rear direction at a vehicle width direction middle portion, each of two end portions of the longitudinal bead connecting to the ring bead; anda lateral bead that is provided along a ridgeline region between the upper wall portion and the rear wall portion, the lateral bead extending from the longitudinal ...

HOOD ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF ALIGNING FRONT END ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS FOR A VEHICLE

A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a hood latch-striker reinforcement plate operably coupled to the underside of the hood and having a retaining recess. Further included is at least a portion of a centering tool removably disposed within the retaining recess and extending downwardly away from the underside of the hood. Yet further included is a centering bracket operably coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure and having an aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood. 1. A hood assembly for a vehicle comprising:a hood having a top side and an underside;a hood latch-striker reinforcement plate operably coupled to the underside of the hood and having a retaining recess;at least a portion of a centering tool removably disposed within the retaining recess and extending downwardly away from the underside of the hood; anda centering bracket operably coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure and having an aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.2. The hood assembly of claim 1 , the centering tool comprising a base portion and a pin portion extending away from the base portion.3. The hood assembly of claim 2 , wherein the pin portion is detachable from the base portion.4. The hood assembly of claim 2 , wherein the pin portion and the base portion are integrally formed.5. The hood assembly of claim 2 , the base portion comprising a first portion and a second portion claim 2 , the second portion configured to secure the centering tool within the retaining recess of the hood latch-striker reinforcement plate upon rotation of the centering tool.6. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the positioning and reinforcement structure is centered relative to the hood upon insertion ...

Engine Hood Arrangement

An engine hood () for a tractor () or similar vehicle, the hood being of generally inverted U-shaped configuration with an upper top portion and downwardly extending side portions. The hood is hinged adjacent one end for upward pivoting between a closed position in which the associated engine is covered and an open position which provides access to the engine. The hood has an outer skin () and inner reinforcing members secured to the inside of the outer skin to form two beam- like structures () which extend away from the hinge towards the other end of the hood to stiffen the hood against twisting. Inner reinforcing members extend between the beam-like structures to further stiffen the hood and the outer skin at the other end of the hood houses lighting units and has an inner reinforcing member extending between the beam-like structures which also supports the lighting units. The invention also provides a method of assembling such a hood. 1. An engine hood for a tractor or similar vehicle , the hood being of generally inverted U-shaped configuration with an upper top portion and downwardly extending side portions , the hood being hinged adjacent one end for upward pivoting between a closed position in which the associated engine is covered and an open position which provides access to the engine , the hood having an outer metal skin and inner metal skin reinforcing members permanently secured to the inside of the outer skin [to] so that the two skins form two hollow beam-like structures which extend away from the hinge towards the other end of the hood to stiffen the hood against twisting.2. A hood according to provided with inner reinforcing members which extend between the beam-like structures to further stiffen the hood.3. A hood according to in which the hinge is mounted on the hood via an inner reinforcing member which extends between the beam-like structures adjacent said one end of the hood.4. A hood according to any one of to in which the outer skin at the ...

FRONT BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A vehicle front body structure comprises: a hood for covering a top of an engine compartment provided in a front section of a vehicle; an engagement element provided at a front section of the hood; a radiator shroud provided at a front section of the engine compartment; an engagement counterpart element provided in front of the radiator shroud and engageable with the engagement element; a wire arranged to extend from a lateral side of the radiator shroud and pass through a position in front of the radiator shroud, and coupled to the engagement counterpart element; and a support supporting the engagement counterpart element with respect to the radiator shroud. The support has a protruding portion which protrudes toward a position capable of hindering at least a part of the wire from being visually seen from a front side of the vehicle body. 1. A vehicle front body structure comprising:a hood for covering a top of an engine compartment provided in a front section of a vehicle;a bumper face forming an outer surface of a front section of a vehicle body, at a position under a front end of the hood;a grill formed in front of the engine compartment and between the hood and the bumper face;an engagement element provided on a front section of the hood;a radiator shroud provided in a front section of the engine compartment;an engagement counterpart element provided in front of the radiator shroud and engageable with the engagement element;a wire arranged to extend from a lateral side of the radiator shroud and pass through a position in front of the radiator shroud, and coupled to the engagement counterpart element; anda support supporting the engagement counterpart element with respect to the radiator shroud,wherein:the grill has an air inlet opening for introducing air into the engine compartment;the support has a protruding portion which protrudes toward a position capable of hindering at least a part of the wire from being visually seen from a front side of the vehicle ...

VEHICLE BONNET

The present application relates to a motor vehicle bonnet (). The bonnet () has an outer surface panel () and an inner panel (). The outer surface panel () is joined to the inner panel () along an edge of said vehicle bonnet (). A support panel () is provided between the inner panel () and the outer surface panel (). The support panel () has a first joining section () and inner panel () has a second joining section (). The first and second joining sections () have complementary profiles which substantially match the profile of an adjacent section of the outer surface panel (). The inner panel () diverges away from the outer surface panel () inset from the second joining section (). The application also relates to a method of assembling a motor vehicle bonnet (). 1. A motor vehicle bonnet comprising:an outer surface panel and an inner panel, the outer surface panel being joined to the inner panel along an edge of said vehicle bonnet; anda support panel provided between the inner panel and the outer surface panel;wherein the support panel comprises a first joining section and the inner panel comprises a second joining section, the first joining section and the second joining section having complementary profiles which substantially match the profile of an adjacent section of the outer surface panel;wherein, inset from said second joining section, the inner panel diverges away from the outer surface panel and the profile of the support panel at least substantially matches the profile of the outer surface panel in a direction extending away from the edge of said vehicle bonnet.2. A motor vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first joining section and the second joining section are disposed adjacent to the edge of the vehicle bonnet.3. A motor vehicle bonnet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outer surface panel forms a hem folded over said first and second joining sections claim 1 , the inner panel and the support panel being fixedly retained by said hem.4 ...

ENGINE HOOD

Provided is an engine hood comprising: an outer panel that constitutes an outer part of the engine hood; and an inner panel that constitutes an inner part of the engine hood and that is joined to the outer panel such that a space is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel. A porous section that comprises a plurality of through holes is provided to the inner panel. An external air intake hole that guides external air into the space is provided to the engine hood. 1. An engine hood covering an engine room provided at a front portion of a vehicle , comprising:an outer panel forming an outer portion of the engine hood; andan inner panel joined to the outer panel such that a space is formed between the inner panel and the outer panel and forming an inner portion of the engine hood,wherein the inner panel includes a porous portion provided with a plurality of through-holes, andthe engine hood is provided with an external air intake hole through which external air is introduced into the space.2. The engine hood of claim 1 , whereinthe external air intake hole is provided at a position on a front side of the porous portion in the engine hood.3. The engine hood of claim 1 , further comprising:a partitioning member configured to divide the space into a closed space and a communication space communicating with the porous portion and the external air intake hole.4. The engine hood of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide configured to guide, to the porous portion, the external air introduced into the space through the external air intake hole.5. The engine hood of claim 1 , whereinthe porous portion is provided at the inner panel at a most downstream position in a flow of the external air introduced into the space through the external air intake hole and flowing in the space.6. The engine hood of claim 1 , whereinthe external air intake hole is provided at the inner panel, andthe inner panel or a wall portion defining the engine room and facing the inner panel is ...

Method for the production of an exterior trim panel for a movable body part and a corresponding exterior trim panel with reinforcement by back injecting fibre-reinforced material

A method for producing a large outer paneling part for a movable body part of a motor vehicle such as a door, a front hood, or a tailgate may involve using a forming die to form a large metallic panel part into formed panel part having a three-dimensional shape. A reinforcement made of plastic may be applied to at least a portion of an inside of the formed panel part by back injection molding. In some cases, the metallic panel has a sheet metal thickness of less than 0.6 mm, and in some cases less than 0.5 mm. The formed panel part provided with the at least one plastic reinforcement may be connected to an inner structure produced from metal sheet and/or plastic by folding and/or adhesive bonding the plastic reinforcement.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF ENGINE HOOD

The disclosure relates to a method and a device for optimization design of an engine hood. The method includes: obtaining an optimization design space of optimization design variables, the optimization design variables including a mechanical property constant of a composite material and a working condition performance parameter of the engine hood, and a material of the engine hood including the composite material; sampling each of the optimization design variables in the optimization design space by an orthogonal test design method to obtain multiple sets of sampled data, wherein each set of the sampled data includes one optimization design variable in the optimization design space; establishing a working condition response surface model of the engine hood according to the multiple sets of sampled data; and performing an optimization design on the engine hood according to the working condition response surface model. 1. A method for optimization design of an engine hood , comprising:obtaining an optimization design space of optimization design variables, wherein the optimization design variables include a mechanical property constant of a composite material and a working condition performance parameter of the engine hood, and a material of the engine hood includes the composite material;sampling each of the optimization design variables in the optimization design space by an orthogonal test design method, to obtain multiple sets of sampled data, wherein each set of the sampled data includes one optimization design variable in the optimization design space;establishing a working condition response surface model of the engine hood according to the multiple sets of sampled data; andperforming an optimization design on the engine hood according to the working condition response surface model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing an optimization design on the engine hood according to the working condition response surface model comprises:verifying, by using a ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACQUIRING WORKING CONDITION PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF ENGINE HOOD

The present disclosure relates to a method and device for acquiring working condition performance parameters of an engine hood. The method includes: acquiring a microstructure diagram of a composite material; acquiring a mechanical property constant value of the composite material according to the microstructure diagram; and acquiring the working condition performance parameters of the engine hood according to the mechanical property constant value of the composite material and a finite element model of the engine hood, the material of the engine hood including the composite material. The microstructure diagram of the composite material can be closer to that of a real material, thus ensuring that the mechanical property of the composite material acquired according to the microstructure diagram is closer to a real situation, i.e., macroscopic mechanical property parameters closer to those of the real material can be acquired. 1. A method for acquiring working condition performance parameters of an engine hood , comprising:acquiring a microstructure diagram of a composite material;acquiring a mechanical property constant value of the composite material according to the microstructure diagram; andacquiring the working condition performance parameters of the engine hood according to the mechanical property constant value of the composite material and a finite element model of the engine hood, wherein the material of the engine hood comprises the composite material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein acquiring a mechanical property constant value of the composite material according to the microstructure diagram comprises:acquiring a mechanical property constant value of each material in the composite material according to the microstructure diagram;acquiring multiple sets of weaving parameters, wherein the weaving parameters comprises: spacing of adjacent materials and the number of layers of the composite material;establishing a representative volume element of the ...

Work Vehicle

A work vehicle includes a blower pipe extending between an inner space of a front hood and a rear portion of a vehicle body for sucking cooling air from the inner space toward an engine section. The blower pipe has an air inlet that is opened toward an inner side in a vehicle body transverse direction in the inner space. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a front hood provided at a front portion of the vehicle body and forming an inner space under a closed state;an engine section provided at a rear portion of the vehicle body; anda blower pipe extending between the inner space and the rear portion of the vehicle body for sucking cooling air from the inner space toward the engine section, the blower pipe having an air inlet that is opened toward an inner side in a vehicle body transverse direction in the inner space.2. The work vehicle as defined in claim 1 , wherein a blower pipe body having a leading end which is opened upwardly of the vehicle body in the inner space, and', 'an attachment detachably attached to the leading end of the blower pipe body, the attachment having the air inlet., 'the blower pipe includes3. The work vehicle as defined in claim 2 , further comprising:a spring coupled to the blower pipe body and to the attachment, the spring retaining the attachment by pulling under the coupled state of the attachment to the blower pipe body.4. The work vehicle as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a driving section provided forwardly of the engine section with respect to the vehicle body;wherein:the vehicle body includes a vehicle framework;the vehicle framework includes a driving section pipe frame that extends through a lower portion of the driving section in a vehicle body front-rear direction; andthe blower pipe comprises the driving section pipe frame. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Applications No. 2017-132065, filed Jul. 5, 2017 and No. 2018-039514, filed Mar.6, 2018, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated ...

CAR PROVIDED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE AERODYNAMIC APPENDAGE ARRANGED IN A REAR POSITION

Car having: a passenger compartment; a front hood, which is arranged before the passenger compartment; a rear hood, which is arranged behind the passenger compartment and has an upper surface; and an aerodynamic appendage, which is arranged in the area of the rear hood and on the upper surface of the rear hood. The aerodynamic appendage is provided with at least one movable element that is movably mounted to move between a lowered position, in which the movable element rests on the upper surface of the rear hood allowing an air flow only over the movable element, and a raised position, in which the movable element is raised and separated from the upper surface of the rear hood allowing an air flow both over the movable element and under the movable element. 11. A car () comprising:{'b': '3', 'a passenger compartment ();'}{'b': 6', '3, 'a front hood (), which is arranged before the passenger compartment ();'}{'b': 5', '3', '7, 'a rear hood (), which is arranged behind the passenger compartment () and has an upper surface (); and'}{'b': 8', '5', '7', '5', '9', '9', '7', '5', '9', '9', '7', '5', '9', '9, 'an aerodynamic appendage (), which is arranged in the area of the rear hood () and on the upper surface () of the rear hood () and comprises at least one movable element () that is movably mounted to move between a lowered position, in which the movable element () rests on the upper surface () of the rear hood () allowing an air flow only over the movable element (), and a raised position, in which the movable element () is raised and separated from the upper surface () of the rear hood () allowing an air flow both over the movable element () and under the movable element ();'}{'b': 8', '12', '9', '9, 'wherein the aerodynamic appendage () comprises a fixed element (), which is arranged behind the movable element (), is mounted in a stable and unchangeable position and is in contact with the movable element ();'}{'b': 1', '12', '7', '5', '7', '7', '15', '9', '9', '9, ' ...

PORTABLE POWER SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES

This disclosure details exemplary portable power systems for vehicles. The portable power systems may be configured as a secondary battery pack that is removably stored within a front trunk of a vehicle. The portable power systems may include a plurality of individually removable battery units that can be used to extend vehicle driving range or power electrically powered devices that are separate from the vehicle. In some embodiments, when the portable power system is stored in the vehicle and an electrically powered device is connected to the portable power system, the vehicle may be controlled in a Following Mode in which the vehicle is autonomously moved to follow an operator of the electrically powered device. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a front trunk; anda portable power system removably positionable within the front trunk,wherein the portable power system includes a tray and a plurality of modular battery units individually removable from the tray.2. The vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a pickup truck.3. The vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein the front trunk establishes a front cargo space of the pickup truck claim 2 , and a truck bed of the pickup truck establishes a rear cargo space.4. The vehicle as recited in claim 1 , comprising a pivotable grille assembly including a pivotable panel configured to move between a first position in which the portable power system is enclosed inside the front trunk and a second position in which the portable power system is exposed and removable from the front trunk.5. The vehicle as recited in claim 4 , wherein a power point of at least one of the plurality of modular battery units is exposed when the pivotable panel of the pivotable grille assembly is moved to the second position.6. The vehicle as recited in claim 1 , comprising:a traction battery pack; anda bi-directional DC/DC converter electrically connected between the traction battery pack and the portable power system,wherein the bi- ...

VENTING MODULE FOR VEHICLE COMPARTMENT COVER ASSEMBLY

Venting modules for vehicle compartment covers, methods for making and methods for using such venting modules, and motor vehicles with a vented compartment cover assembly are disclosed. Disclosed, for example, is a venting module for a vehicle compartment cover assembly. The compartment cover assembly includes a center panel and a closure panel, which mounts to a motor vehicle. The venting module includes an arcuate carrier frame that seats within a window of the closure panel and circumscribes most or all of the center panel. A support flange projects from the carrier frame and attaches to the center panel of the compartment cover assembly. An attachment tab projects from the carrier frame and attaches to the closure panel of the compartment cover assembly. A mesh screen is attached to the carrier frame. The mesh screen includes a lattice mesh structure with an interstice array having a predetermined thermal venting area. 1. A venting module for a compartment cover assembly of a motor vehicle , the compartment cover assembly including a center panel and a closure panel , the closure panel being configured to attach to vehicle structure of the motor vehicle and including a window , the venting module comprising:an arcuate carrier frame configured to seat within the window of the closure panel and circumscribe the center panel, the arcuate carrier frame including opposing inner and outer walls, the outer wall defining a continuous outer perimeter configured to extend continuously around an inner perimeter of the window, and the inner wall defining a continuous inner perimeter configured to surround the center panel;a support flange projecting inwardly from the inner wall of the arcuate carrier frame at a generally orthogonal angle, the support flange being configured to support thereon and attach to the center panel of the compartment cover assembly;an attachment tab projecting outwardly from the outer wall of the arcuate carrier frame at an oblique angle, the ...

Vehicles Including Mesh Stamped Panels

A vehicle includes a vehicle panel including a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the panel forming a pyramid shape. A fillet connects adjacent triangular sides. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle panel comprising a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the vehicle panel forming a pyramid shape, where a fillet connects adjacent triangular sides.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein another fillet connects adjacent individual mesh structures.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein each adjacent individual mesh structure is connected by a respective fillet.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the another fillet that connects the adjacent individual mesh structures is concave in cross-section.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each adjacent triangular side is connected by another respective fillet.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the fillet that connects the adjacent triangular sides is convex in cross-section.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the triangular sides are equilateral.8. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the individual mesh structures comprise a rectangular base.9. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle panel is part of a roof assembly.10. A vehicle panel comprising a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the panel forming a pyramid shape claim 1 , where a fillet connects adjacent triangular sides.11. The vehicle panel of claim 10 , wherein another fillet connects adjacent individual mesh structures.12. The vehicle panel of claim 11 , wherein each adjacent individual mesh structure is connected by another respective fillet.13. The vehicle panel of claim 11 , wherein the another fillet that connects the adjacent individual mesh ...

AUTOMOBILE HOOD FOR DECOUPLED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND DURABILITY

The invention relates to an automobile hood assembly containing an inner hood, an outer hood, and a core sandwiched between the inner and outer hoods. The inner hood is constructed to provide strength and stiffness to the hood assembly; and the outer hood and core are constructed to provide energy absorption to provide pedestrian safety in case of pedestrian collision. The automobile hood assembly decouples the stiffness and energy absorption requirements of an automobile hood, so that those two design criteria may be accomplished independent of each other. 1. An automobile hood assembly comprising an outer hood , an inner hood and a core positioned between the inner and outer hoods , wherein the inner hood is made from a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) , the outer hood is made of a material having a lower stiffness than the FRP , and the core is made from an energy absorbing material.2. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the core is in adhesive contact with the inner hood and/or the outer hood.3. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer hood is made of thin gauge steel or aluminum.4. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner hood comprises fiberglass claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , hemp fiber claim 1 , flax fiber claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner hood comprises areas of reinforcement.6. The hood assembly of claim 5 , wherein the areas of reinforcement comprises increased thickness claim 5 , increased fiber density claim 5 , high strength fibers claim 5 , or combinations thereof.7. The hood assembly of claim 5 , wherein areas of reinforcement are less than 60% of the total area of the inner hood.8. The hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a foam polymer.9. The hood assembly of claim 8 , wherein the foam polymer is polyurethane claim 8 , polystyrene claim 8 , ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). polyethylene (PE) claim 8 , nitrile rubber claim 8 , polyimide claim 8 ...

WORKING VEHICLE

A working vehicle includes an engine mounted in a front portion of a travelling vehicle, a post-processing device that is disposed above the engine and purifies exhaust gas from the engine, and a cooling fan for cooling the engine. The cooling fan is disposed on a front surface side of the engine. A fan shroud that covers the cooling fan is fixed to the travelling vehicle. A hood shield plate that covers a rear side of the engin is disposed on a rear surface of a hood. The hood shield plate is fixed to the travelling vehicle. A pair of left and right beam frames each bridge between respective upper portions of the fan shroud and the hood shield plate. 1. A working vehicle comprising:an engine mounted in a front portion of a travelling vehicle;a post-processing device that is disposed above the engine and configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine; anda cooling fan configured to cool the engine,wherein the cooling fan is disposed on a front surface side of the engine,wherein a fan shroud that covers the cooling fan is fixed to the travelling vehicle,wherein a hood covers the cooling fan, the engine, and the post-processing device,wherein a hood shield plate that covers a rear side of the engine is disposed on a rear surface of the hood,wherein the hood shield plate is fixed to the travelling vehicle, andwherein a pair of left and right beam frames each bridge between respective upper portions of the fan shroud and the hood shield plate.2. The working vehicle according to further comprising a heat shield plate having both left and right edges fixed to the pair of left and right beam frames claim 1 , wherein the heat shield plate is disposed below the hood in such a manner as to cover an upper portion of the post-processing device.3. The working vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein an upper surface side of the hood is inclined to extend diagonally upward from a front side to a rear side, andwherein the post-processing device is mounted on an upper side of the ...

INTEGRATED VEHICLE HOOD

A hood of a vehicle includes a rear beam, a front end module or grill opening reinforcement, a thermoplastic central cover extending between the rear beam and the front end module, the thermoplastic central cover comprising reinforcements along sides of the thermoplastic central cover between the rear beam and the front end module, the reinforcements extending longitudinally between the front end module and the rear beam, with a flange extending from a side of the reinforcement and fenders connected to the front end module and thermoplastic central cover, wherein each fender extends over a reinforcement and connects to a top surface of the thermoplastic central cover. 1. A hood of a vehicle , comprising:a rear beam;a front end module;a thermoplastic central cover extending between the rear beam and the front end module, the thermoplastic central cover comprising reinforcements along sides of the thermoplastic central cover between the rear beam and the front end module, the reinforcements extending longitudinally between the front end module and the rear beam, with a flange extending from a side of the reinforcement; andfenders connected to the front end module and thermoplastic central cover, wherein each fender extends over a reinforcement and connects to a top surface of the thermoplastic central cover.2. The hood of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcements are hollow reinforcements.3. The hood of claim 2 , wherein the hollow reinforcements are channels that are open on one side and optionally open on ends of the channels.4. The hood of claim 2 , wherein the hollow reinforcements are formed by a first wall extending away from the flange and a second wall extending away from the top surface claim 2 , and a bottom portion connecting the first wall and the second wall.5. The hood of claim 4 , wherein the first wall meets the flange at a non-perpendicular angle.6. The hood of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic central cover comprises a divot located on a side of the ...

RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE WITH VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

A recreational off-highway vehicle includes a vehicle frame, a plurality of wheels, a drive source, a vehicle body and a pair of headlights. The vehicle frame includes a front frame, a rear frame and an intermediate frame defining an open passenger compartment between the front and rear frames. The wheels support the vehicle frame. At least one of the wheels is a drive wheel. The drive source supported by the vehicle frame. The vehicle body is provided to the vehicle frame. The vehicle body includes a front grille panel that has an air intake area defined by a plurality of intake air openings. The headlights are located primarily at a middle point of the front grille panel with respect to a vertical direction of the recreational off-highway vehicle. 1. A recreational off-highway vehicle comprising:a vehicle frame including a front frame, a rear frame and an intermediate frame defining an open passenger compartment between the front and rear frames;a plurality of wheels supporting the vehicle frame, at least one of the wheels being a drive wheel;a drive source supported by the vehicle frame;a front grille panel having an air intake area defined by a plurality of intake air openings; anda pair of headlights located primarily at a middle point of the front grille panel with respect to a vertical direction of the recreational off-highway vehicle.2. The recreational off-highway vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe front grille panel has a pair of headlight openings, the headlights being disposed in the headlight openings.3. The recreational off-highway vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe headlights has an uppermost edge that is located below an uppermost one of the intake air openings in the air intake area.4. The recreational off-highway vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe headlights has a lowermost edge that is located above a lowermost one of the intake air openings in the air intake area.5. The recreational off-highway vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure is provided. The vehicle body structure includes a hood provided at a vehicle body; and a transfer mechanism configured to move the hood relative to the vehicle body, the transfer mechanism including: a main actuator configured to move a vehicle-widthwise center portion of the hood relative to the vehicle body; and driven actuators configured to move the hood relative to the vehicle body on left and right sides of the main actuator. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a hood provided at a vehicle body; anda transfer mechanism configured to move the hood relative to the vehicle body, a main actuator configured to move a vehicle-widthwise center portion of the hood relative to the vehicle body; and', 'driven actuators configured to move the hood relative to the vehicle body on left and right sides of the main actuator., 'the transfer mechanism comprising2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a locking device configured to lock the hood to the vehicle body claim 1 ,wherein the main actuator moves, together with the locking device, the vehicle-widthwise center portion of the hood relative to the vehicle body.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a wire connecting the main actuator and each driven actuator;a traction mechanism provided at the main actuator and configured to pull the wire when actuated; andan action mechanism provided at each driven actuator and configured to be actuated using the wire pulled by the traction mechanism,wherein each driven actuator moves the hood relative to the vehicle body by the actuation of the action mechanism.4. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein the main actuator and the driven actuators move upward the hood relative to the vehicle body. The present invention relates to a vehicle body structure in which a hood provided at a vehicle body is moved relative to the vehicle body.Conventionally, such a vehicle body ...

Ladder Honeycomb Hood Structure For A Motor Vehicle For Pedestrian Protection

A ladder honeycomb hood structure for a motor vehicle for pedestrian protection. The ladder has an inner panel having ten numbers of complete equally sized hexagonal of equal diameter cutout with on side making 10° to the horizontal. A first central ladder cutout formed with a horizontal rib. A second central ladder cutout formed with smaller length of horizontal rib than that of the first ladder above the first central ladder. A third central ladder cutout 4 formed below the first central ladder with horizontal rib, merged with a rear channel, having a bigger length than that of the first central ladder. The hood structure arrangement made in such a way that the hexagonal cutouts equally formed on both sides of the central ladders. A number of unequal size hexagonal cutouts formed in the space between the equal size hexagons the and hood side section. 1. A ladder honeycomb hood structure for a motor vehicle for pedestrian protection comprising:an inner panel having ten numbers of complete equally sized hexagonal of equal diameter cut out with on side making 10° to the horizontal;a first central ladder cutout formed with a horizontal rib;a second central ladder cutout formed with smaller length of horizontal rib than that of first ladder above the said first central ladder;a third central ladder cutout formed below the said first central ladder with horizontal rib, merged with rear channel, having bigger length than that of the said first central ladder; the said hood structure an arrangement made in such a way that the said hexagonal cutouts equally formed on both sides of said central ladder; and a number of unequal size hexagonal cutout formed in the space between said equal size hexagons and hood side section.2. The ladder honeycomb hood structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the said equal size hexagonal cut out is diameter 120 mm.3. The ladder honeycomb hood structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said first central ladder cutout has ...

VEHICLE

An ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) includes a plurality of seats located next to each other in a vehicle width direction, a left shock absorber, a right shock absorber, and a front cover. An opening is provided in the front cover. An upper end portion of the left shock absorber and an upper end portion of the right shock absorber are visible within the opening when the vehicle is seen from above. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame;a plurality of seats located next to each other in a vehicle width direction, each of the plurality of seats being supported by the vehicle body frame;a left front wheel located forward of the plurality of seats;a right front wheel located forward of the plurality of seats and to the right of the left front wheel;a left arm extending in the vehicle width direction, the left arm including a wheel connection portion connected to the left front wheel and a frame connection portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame;a right arm located to the right of the left arm and extending in the vehicle width direction, the right arm including a wheel connection portion connected to the right front wheel and a frame connection portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame;a left shock absorber including an upper end portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame, and a lower end portion pivotally connected to the left arm;a right shock absorber located to the right of the left shock absorber, the right shock absorber including an upper end portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame and a lower end portion pivotally connected to the right arm; anda front cover located forward of the plurality of seats and above the left arm, the right arm, the lower end portion of the left shock absorber, and the lower end portion of the right shock absorber; whereinat least one opening is provided in the front cover; andthe upper end portion of the left shock absorber and the upper end portion of the right shock ...

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, ...

MODULAR AUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE INSERT

The present technology provides a modular hood assembly for a vehicle. The modular hood assembly comprises a hood base installed on the vehicle. The hood base can have an opening exposing at least a portion of the engine of the vehicle. The hood base can also include a base connector surface around at least a portion of the opening. The modular hood assembly also comprises an interchangeable hood insert removably attachable to the hood base. The interchangeable hood insert can include a base connector surface adapted to connect with the insert connector surface of the hood base. The interchangeable hood insert covers at least a portion of the opening when attached to the hood base. The modular hood assembly can also include at least one connector that attaches the interchangeable hood insert to the hood base. 1. A modular hood assembly for a vehicle comprising:a hood base installed on the vehicle, the hood base having an opening; andan interchangeable hood insert removably attachable to the hood base,wherein the interchangeable hood insert covers at least a portion of the opening when attached to the hood base.2. The modular hood assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hood base further comprises a base connector surface around at least a portion of the opening claim 1 ,wherein the interchangeable hood insert comprises an insert connector surface, andwherein the base connector surface is adapted to connect with the insert connector surface to removably attach the interchangeable hood insert to the hood base.3. The modular hood assembly of claim 2 , further comprising at least one connector claim 2 , wherein the at least one connector attaches the interchangeable hood insert to the hood base.4. The modular hood assembly of claim 3 , wherein the base connector surface and the insert connector surface comprise a plurality of holes claim 3 , wherein one or more holes of the base connector surface are configured to align with one or more holes of the insert connector surface.5 ...

HOOD

A hood for closing a compartment of a vehicle includes an outer panel forming a vehicle body outer side portion of the hood. The hood further includes a cooling channel structure arranged at an inner side portion of the outer panel, wherein the cooling channel structure is adapted for transferring a cooling fluid from a vehicle component and back to the vehicle component such that heat is exchanged via the outer panel with the vehicle surroundings. 1. A hood for closing a compartment of a vehicle , wherein the hood comprises an outer panel forming a vehicle body outer side portion of the hood ,wherein the hood comprises a cooling channel structure arranged at an inner side portion of the outer panel, and wherein the cooling channel structure is adapted for transferring a cooling fluid from a vehicle component and back to the vehicle component such that heat is exchanged via the outer panel with the vehicle surroundings.2. The hood according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling channel structure comprises a plurality of spaced first channel portions extending in a first direction.3. The hood according to claim 2 , wherein the first direction is commensurate with a direction between front side of the hood and a rear side of the hood and wherein the first channel portions are spaced in a hood transverse direction.4. The hood according to claim 2 , wherein the cooling channel structure comprises a plurality of spaced second channel portions extending in a second direction transverse relative to the first direction.5. The hood according to claim 4 , wherein the second direction is commensurate with a transverse direction of the hood and wherein the first channel portions are spaced in a hood forward direction.6. The hood according to claim 2 , wherein the cooling channel structure comprises a plurality of spaced second channel portions extending in a second direction transverse relative to the first direction and wherein the first channel portions are in fluid communication ...

Electric Power Steering Unit With Offset Link Mechanism

Disclosed is a vehicle including a steering wheel arranged offset toward one side in a vehicle body right/left direction, and an electric power steering unit. The electric power steering unit includes a link mechanism operably connected to the steering wheel and extending from a right/left center side of the steering wheel toward a vehicle body right/left center side to be operably connected to a wheel side, an assist device for the link mechanism, a control lever arranged adjacent the vehicle body right/left center in the vicinity of the steering wheel, a rotation shaft operably connected to the control lever to be rotated about a right/left axis that extends in the vehicle body right/left direction, and a control cable operably connected to the rotation shaft. A base end portion of the control cable is more offset toward the one side than the assist device.

Active hood vent system and method of adjusting aero balance of a motor vehicle

An active hood vent system for a motor vehicle includes a hood vent, having a closure displaceable between a closed position and an opened position, and a control module. That control module is configured to adjust the aero balance of the motor vehicle by opening and closing the closure. Further, the control module may be configured to close the closure and thereby minimize engine compartment air from entering an HVAC inlet of the motor vehicle when the current operating temperature of the motor vehicle is below a predetermined temperature requiring engine cooling, and a current motor vehicle speed is below a predetermined speed where airflow over the hood limits ingestion of engine compartment air by the HVAC inlet.

SAFETY ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a safety arrangement for a vehicle. The safety arrangement comprises a bonnet being displaceable between a closed position, an open position, permitting access to an engine compartment of the vehicle, and a deployed position, in which position there is a gap between the bonnet and the engine compartment. The bonnet is displaceable from the closed position to the deployed position, which is located upwards and rearwards as compared to the closed position. Further, the bonnet is directly openable to the open position both from the closed position and from the deployed position. 1. A safety arrangement for a vehicle , the safety arrangement comprising:a bonnet being displaceable between a closed position, an open position permitting access to an engine compartment of the vehicle, and a deployed position in which there is a gap between the bonnet and the engine compartment;wherein the bonnet is displaceable from the closed position to the deployed position, which is located upwards and rearwards as compared to the closed position;and wherein the bonnet is directly openable to the open position both from the closed position and from the deployed position.2. The safety arrangement according to wherein the bonnet is arranged to initially move straight upwards when being opened.3. The safety arrangement according to wherein the bonnet in addition is directly openable from a position passable during the displacement from the closed position to the deployed position.4. The safety arrangement according to wherein the bonnet is directly openable from any position passable during the displacement from the closed position to the deployed position.5. The safety arrangement according to wherein the deployed position of the bonnet permits a partial access to the engine compartment for filling a vehicular liquid.6. The safety arrangement according to wherein the safety arrangement is arranged such that a front end of the bonnet is configured to be ...

OPTIMIZING UWB SATELLITE ANTENNA IN-VEHICLE POSITIONING

An electronic passive entry-passive start (ePEPS) system includes a first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, a second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, a third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and a fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna. A remote function actuator is in electronic communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna. A body control module can be in electronic communication with remote function actuator. A key fob is in wireless communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna such that predetermined functions in a vehicle are actuated depending on the position of a user. 1. An electronic passive entry-passive start (peps) system comprising:a first satellite ultra-wideband antenna positioned within or on a vehicle;a second satellite ultra-wideband antenna positioned within or on a vehicle;a third satellite ultra-wideband antenna positioned within or on a vehicle;a fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna positioned within or on a vehicle;a remote function actuator in electronic communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna; anda key fob in wireless communication with the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna, the third satellite ultra-wideband antenna, and the fourth satellite ultra-wideband antenna such that predetermined functions in a vehicle are actuated depending on the position of a user.2. The system of wherein the first satellite ultra-wideband antenna claim 1 , the second satellite ultra-wideband antenna claim 1 , the third satellite ultra-wideband ...

Hood hinge for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle

A hood hinge for a motor vehicle includes a first part attached to a vehicle body part and a second part attached to a front hood. A lift mechanism is configured to extend the attachment parts from a starting position into a cushioning position in which the front hood is raised from the starting position. The lift mechanism includes a first lever coupled to one of the attachment parts and a second lever coupled to the other attachment part for rotation about a rotational axis respectively. The first and second levers are rotatably coupled about a rotational axis. A traction element generates a traction force by extension of the attachment parts, which limits the extension movement thereof.

Vehicle tailgate

A tailgate includes an internal panel, external panel, upper panel, lower panel, latching mechanism, and access panel. The internal and external panels are each secured to the upper and lower panels. A cavity is defined between the upper, lower, internal, and external panels. The latching mechanism is disposed within the cavity and is linked to a handle located on the external panel. The access panel is secured and extends adjacent to the internal panel beyond the upper panel. The cavity is exposed when the access panel is removed.

Vehicle pop-up hood device

A vehicle pop-up hood device includes: a hinge base; a first arm that has a rear end portion coupled to the hinge base, and that has a front portion disposed offset toward the vehicle width direction inner side with respect to the rear end portion; a second arm that is coupled to the front portion of the first arm so as to be capable of swinging, and that moves the hood toward a vehicle upper side; an actuator that spans between the first arm and the second arm, and that lifts the hood from a closed position to a lifted position; and a link mechanism that includes a first link and a second link. A coupling location of the hinge base to the first link is disposed further to the vehicle width direction inner side than a coupling location of the hinge base to the first arm.

VEHICULAR RESIN PANEL STRUCTURE AND LUGGAGE DOOR

A vehicular resin panel structure is provided including a resin inner panel formed in a polygonal shape including a first edge portion, a second edge portion, and an angular portion, and fixed to a vehicle body at plural fixing points including a first fixing point and a second fixing point. The resin inner panel is further provided with a first rib further to an in-plane direction outer side of the resin inner panel than an imaginary line connecting the first fixing point and the second fixing point, and running along a direction intersecting the imaginary line. The first rib runs along a direction intersecting the imaginary line. The vehicular resin panel structure includes a resin outer panel including an outer end portion overlapping with the inner panel adhered to an inner end portion of the inner panel, and having a larger linear expansion coefficient than that of the inner panel. 1. A vehicular resin panel structure comprising: formed in a polygonal shape including a first edge portion, a second edge portion adjacent to the first edge portion, and an angular portion formed at an inner side of an angle formed by the first edge portion and the second edge portion,', 'fixed to a vehicle body at a plurality of fixing points including a first fixing point provided at the first edge portion and a second fixing point provided at the second edge portion, and', 'provided with a first rib further to an in-plane direction outer side of the resin inner panel than an imaginary line connecting the first fixing point and the second fixing point, the first rib running along a direction intersecting the imaginary line; and, 'a resin inner panela resin outer panel having an outer end portion overlapping with the inner panel adhered to an inner end portion of the inner panel, and having a larger linear expansion coefficient than that of the inner panel.2. The vehicular resin panel structure of claim 1 , wherein the resin inner panel further comprises:a third edge portion facing ...

Method for producing a sealed folded connection

Systems and methods produce or provide a folded connection, sealed by means of an adhesive composition, between a first sheetlike element and a second sheetlike element. The systems and methods bond a second flange of the second sheetlike element with at least one layer of an adhesive composition to a first flange of the first sheetlike element, in such a way that an end of the second flange of the second sheetlike element is indented by a distance relative to an end of the first flange of the first sheetlike element. The systems and methods bead the first flange of the first sheetlike element around the second flange of the second sheetlike element and, after the beading, an adhesive-composition part is placed around an edge of the first flange of the first sheetlike element and bonded to a second surface of the first flange of the first sheetlike element.

DRIVE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR OPENING-AND-CLOSING BODY

A drive control apparatus for an opening-and-closing body includes an opening-and-closing body; a first driver which drives the opening-and-closing body in a closing direction; a second driver which draws in the opening-and-closing body from a half-latched position to a fully-latched position; a fully-latched detector which detects that the opening-and-closing body has reached the fully-latched position; a stop detector which detects whether a predetermined stopping condition has been satisfied for stopping a driving of the opening-and-closing body in the closing direction; and a drive controller configured to drive the opening-and-closing body via the first driver in the closing direction, when the fully-latched detector detects that the opening-and-closing body has reached the fully-latched position, after the detection of a fully-latched state until the stop detector detects that a predetermined stopping condition is satisfied. 1. A drive control apparatus for an opening-and-closing body comprising:an opening-and-closing body for opening and closing an opening;a first driver configured to drive said opening-and-closing body in a closing direction from an arbitrary opening position;a second driver configured to drive said opening-and-closing body to draw in from a half-latched position to a fully-latched position;a fully-latched detector configured to detect that said opening-and-closing body has reached said fully-latched position when said opening-and-closing body is being closed;a stop detector configured to detect whether a predetermined stopping condition has been satisfied for stopping a driving of said opening-and-closing body in the closing direction via said first driver; anda drive controller configured to drive said opening-and-closing body via said first driver in the closing direction, when said fully-latched detector detects that said opening-and-closing body has reached the fully-latched position, after the detection of a fully-latched state until ...

VENTILATION STRUCTURE FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT

A ventilation structure of an engine compartment that houses an engine and is adjacent to a cooling fan that supplies cooling air to a heat exchanger in a form of a radiator is provided. A ventilation structure of the engine compartment includes: an exterior cover with which the engine and the cooling fan are covered; and a ventilation duct that includes an inner surface of the exterior cover, in which a first end of the ventilation duct is open in the engine compartment while a second end of the ventilation duct intercommunicates with a surrounding area of the cooling fan. 1. A ventilation structure of an engine compartment that houses an engine and is adjacent to a cooling fan that supplies cooling air to a heat exchanger , the ventilation structure comprising:an exterior cover with which the engine and the cooling fan are covered; anda ventilation duct comprising an inner surface of the exterior cover,wherein a first end of the ventilation duct is open in the engine compartment, andwherein a second end of the ventilation duct intercommunicates with a surrounding area of the cooling fan.2. The ventilation structure of the engine compartment according to claim 1 , wherein the ventilation duct comprises an air passage defined by the inner surface of the exterior cover and a reinforcing member attached to the inner surface of the exterior cover.3. The ventilation structure of the engine compartment according to claim 1 , further comprising:a heat exchanger compartment in which the heat exchanger is housed; anda partitioning wall that is interposed between the heat exchanger compartment and the engine compartment to separate the heat exchanger compartment from the engine compartment.4. The ventilation structure of the engine compartment according to claim 1 , wherein:an exhaust gas aftertreatment device is provided in the engine compartment to purify exhaust gas discharged from the engine, andthe first end of the ventilation duct is open toward the exhaust gas ...

Hood structure for automotive vehicle

A panel for a vehicle. The panel includes an outer panel and an inner panel. The outer panel has an exterior surface and an underside surface, and the inner panel is located adjacent to and along the underside surface of the outer panel, but spaced apart from the outer panel. The inner panel also exhibits a bow over a substantial portion of its length, with the bow being in a direction toward the outer panel. The bow induces a moment in the inner panel during impact of the vehicle in a collision that causes the inner panel and, resultantly, the outer panel to undergo a predetermined deformation in an upward direction relative to the vehicle. The panel may be provided as the hood of the vehicle.

HOOD OF VEHICLE

A vehicle hood structure includes a hood outer panel and a hood inner panel that is disposed at a back surface of the hood outer panel. In vehicle hood structure, the hood inner panel includes an outer peripheral frame that is arranged in an outer peripheral portion of the hood inner panel, a proximate surface that is arranged inside from the outer peripheral frame and is joined to the back surface of the outer panel, and a connection vertical wall that connects an inner peripheral vertical wall configuring an inner periphery of the outer peripheral frame and the proximate surface. 1. A vehicle hood structure comprising:a hood outer panel; and an outer peripheral frame that is arranged in an outer peripheral portion of the hood inner panel;', 'a proximate surface that is arranged inside from the outer peripheral frame and is joined to the back surface of the outer panel; and', 'a connection vertical wall that connects an inner peripheral vertical wall configuring an inner periphery of the outer peripheral frame and the proximate surface,, 'a hood inner panel that is disposed at a back surface of the hood outer panel, wherein the hood inner panel includesthe inner peripheral vertical wall and the connection vertical wall form a front-side vertical wall which extends in a vehicle width direction at a vehicle front side portion of the proximate surface, and form lateral-side vertical walls which extend in a front and rear direction of a vehicle at both side portions of the proximate surface in the vehicle width direction,the lateral-side vertical wall is formed to have a stepped shape including a flat surface, andan area of the flat surface becomes smaller as a measurement position of the area gets closer to the front-side vertical wall.2. The vehicle hood structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe flat surface is disposed at a proximate surface side compared to a center of the lateral-side vertical wall in the vehicle width direction.3. The vehicle hood structure ...

SIDE-BY-SIDE ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE INCLUDING FRONT COVER

An ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) includes a plurality of seats located next to each other in a vehicle width direction, a left shock absorber, a right shock absorber, and a front cover. An opening is provided in the front cover. An upper end portion of the left shock absorber and an upper end portion of the right shock absorber are visible within the opening when the vehicle is seen from above. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body frame;a plurality of seats located next to each other in a vehicle width direction, each of the plurality of seats being supported by the vehicle body frame;a left front wheel located forward of the plurality of seats;a right front wheel located forward of the plurality of seats and to the right of the left front wheel;a left arm extending in the vehicle width direction, the left arm including a wheel connection portion connected to the left front wheel and a frame connection portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame;a right arm located to the right of the left arm and extending in the vehicle width direction, the right arm including a wheel connection portion connected to the right front wheel and a frame connection portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame;a left shock absorber including an upper end portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame, and a lower end portion pivotally connected to the left arm;a right shock absorber located to the right of the left shock absorber, the right shock absorber including an upper end portion pivotally connected to the vehicle body frame and a lower end portion pivotally connected to the right arm;a front cover located forward of the plurality of seats; anda bracket fixed to the vehicle body frame and located forward of the plurality of seats and substantially at a center of the vehicle in a vehicle width direction; whereinat least one opening is provided in the front cover;the upper end portion of the left shock absorber and the upper end portion of the ...

BONNET STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

A bonnet inner panel includes a central protrusion portion protruding upward in a vehicle elevational view and a rear protrusion portion located in back of the central protrusion portion, which are arranged side by side in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a deep-drawn groove is provided between the both protrusion portions to extend in a vehicle width direction, and a hinge reinforcement is provided to extend from a position beside the rear protrusion portion to a position at a rear end of the central protrusion portion, passing through beside the deep-drawn groove. Thereby, the hinge support rigidity of the rear portion of the bonnet having the central protrusion portion can be increased, so that occurrence of any improper deflection or vibration caused to the bonnet by the traveling vibration, the traveling-air pressure or the like can be prevented. 1. A bonnet structure of an automotive vehicle , in which a rear portion of a bonnet including a bonnet outer panel and a bonnet inner panel is pivotally supported at a vehicle body via a hinge ,wherein said bonnet inner panel includes a central protrusion portion protruding upward in a vehicle elevational view and a rear protrusion portion located in back of the central protrusion portion, which are arranged side by side in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a deep-drawn groove is provided between the central protrusion portion and the rear protrusion portion to extend in a vehicle width direction, and a hinge reinforcement is provided to extend from a position beside the rear protrusion portion to a position at a rear end of the central protrusion portion, passing through beside the deep-drawn groove.2. The bonnet structure of the automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said deep-drawn groove curves such that a central portion claim 1 , in the vehicle width direction claim 1 , thereof protrudes forward claim 1 , in a plan view claim 1 , to a position forward of a front end of said hinge reinforcement.3. The bonnet ...

Engine cover made from carbon fiber and alloy

An engine cover made from carbon fiber and alloy is revealed. The engine cover made from carbon fiber and alloy includes an inner layer made from alloy, an outer layer made from carbon fiber and an adhesive. A connecting edge is disposed around the inner layer made from alloy and a plurality of insertion holes is arranged at the connecting edge. A bent part is set on the outer layer made from carbon fiber and located corresponding to the connecting edge. The bent part is covered around and over the connecting edge. The adhesive is filled into each insertion hole for connecting the outer layer made from carbon fiber to the inner layer made from alloy. Thereby the engine cover has light weight, good thermal stability, radiation resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance etc. Moreover, the shock absorption is achieved due to the adhesive.

WORKING MACHINE

A floor mat arranged in a working machine includes a floor portion, a wall portion arranged on a circumferential portion of the floor portion, and an opening portion arranged on a part of a connecting portion of the wall portion, the connecting portion connecting to the floor portion. The floor mat includes a mat main body arranged on the floor portion, a covering portion configured to cover the opening portion, and an connecting portion configured to connect the covering portion flexibly to a circumferential portion of the mat main body. 1. A working machine , comprising:a traveling frame provided with a top plate having an opening;a swivel base arranged on the traveling frame and configured to be turned about center of the opening as a turn axis; anda swivel joint arranged at the center of the opening, a first joint support portion protruding toward the center of the opening and supporting the swivel joint; and', 'a second joint support portion protruding toward the center of the opening from a position opposite to, across the center, the first joint support portion and supporting the swivel joint,, 'wherein the top plate includeswherein the first joint support portion has a first opening portion penetrating from an upper surface to a lower surface of the first joint support portion,and wherein the second joint support portion has a second opening portion penetrating from an upper surface to a lower surface of the second joint support portion.2. The working machine according to claim 1 , further comprisinga turning motor attached to the swivel base; an outer ring attached to the swivel base, and', 'an inner ring provided on an inner peripheral side of the outer ring so as to be rotatable around the turn axis, the inner ring having an inner peripheral gear portion formed on an inner peripheral side thereof; and, 'a swing bearing having'}a pinion meshing with the inner peripheral gear portion and moving along the inner peripheral gear portion by being driven to ...

VEHICLE FRONT END ASSEMBLY

A vehicle frame structure has a front side member that extends forward from a dashwall. An engine cradle is attached to the front side member with a lateral side portion of the engine cradle being located beneath and spaced apart from a lower surface of the front side member. An engine installed to the engine cradle with a portion of the engine extending upward from the engine cradle adjacent to an inboard surface of the front side member, A push-off structure is attached to an outboard surface of the front side member adjacent to a front end surface of the front side member. A portion of the push-off structure extends outboard from the outboard surface. Another portion of the push-off structure extends downward below the lower surface of the front side member toward the lateral portion of the engine cradle and the engine. 1. A vehicle front end assembly , comprising:a vehicle frame structure having a front side member and a dashwall, the front side member extending forward from the dashwall and a passenger compartment defined rearward of the dashwall, the front side member having a front end surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, an inboard surface that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface and an outboard surface that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface;an engine cradle attached to the front side member with a lateral side portion of the engine cradle being located beneath and spaced apart from the lower surface of the front side member;an engine installed to the engine cradle with a portion of the engine extending upward from the engine cradle adjacent to the inboard surface of the front side member; anda push-off structure attached to the outboard surface of the front side member adjacent to the front end surface of the front side member, with a portion of the push-off structure extending outboard from the outboard surface and a portion of the push-off structure extending downward below the lower surface of the front side ...

VEHICLE FRONT END ASSEMBLY

A vehicle frame structure has a front side member that extends forward from a dashwall. An engine cradle is attached to the front side member with a lateral side portion of the engine cradle being located beneath and spaced apart from a lower surface of the front side member, An engine is installed to the engine cradle with a portion of the engine extending upward from the engine cradle adjacent to the inboard surface of the front side member. An inboard push structure has an inboard surface, an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is attached to an inboard surface of the front side member. The lower portion extends downward below a lower surface of the front side member. The inboard surface faces the engine proximate the lateral portion of the lateral side portion of the engine cradle. 1. A vehicle front end assembly , comprising:a vehicle frame structure having a front side member and a dashwall, the front side member extending forward from the dashwall and a passenger compartment defined rearward of the dashwall, the front side member having a front end surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, an inboard surface that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface and an outboard surface that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface;an engine cradle attached to the front side member with a lateral side portion of the engine cradle being located beneath and spaced apart from the lower surface of the front side member;an engine installed to the engine cradle with a portion of the engine extending upward from the engine cradle adjacent to the inboard surface of the front side member; andan inboard push structure having an inboard surface, an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being attached to the inboard surface of the front side member, the lower portion extending downward below the lower surface of the front side member and the inboard surface facing the engine proximate the lateral portion of the lateral side ...

AUTOMOBILE HOOD

In an automobile hood, sufficient panel rigidity and dent resistance are secured while achieving weight reduction. Automobile hood has a panel , a reinforcing member , and a joint that joins the panel and the reinforcing member . The reinforcing member includes a structure formed from a plurality of units having a hexagonal annular shape disposed in a close-packed arrangement. Unit has a floor , inclined wall and top plate . The floor is adjacent to the panel . Top plate and panel are separated from each other. The inclined wall is arranged between the floor and the top plate . A hexagonal annular first ridge line of the unit is located between the inclined wall and the floor . A length L of one side of the first ridge line is 40-75 mm. 1. An automobile hood , comprising:a panel,a reinforcing member, anda joint that joins together the panel and the reinforcing member,wherein:the reinforcing member includes a structure in which a plurality of units having a hexagonal annular shape are disposed in a close-packed arrangement;the unit has a floor, an inclined wall, and a top plate;the floor is adjacent to the panel;the top plate and the panel are separated from each other;the inclined wall is arranged between the floor and the top plate;a ridge line having a hexagonal annular shape of the unit is between the inclined wall and the floor;the floor has an annular end part which is centered on the center of the annular unit; anda length of one side of the ridge line having the hexagonal annular shape is 40 mm or more and 75 mm or less.2. The automobile hood according to claim 1 , wherein:the ridge line is a ridge line of an end part on the floor side of the inclined wall.3. The automobile hood according to claim 1 , wherein:among six sides of the hexagonal annular unit, the side which is in contact with the joint contacts the joint over a range of 20% or more of the side with respect to a direction in which the side extends.4. The automobile hood according to claim 1 , ...

AUTOMOBILE HOOD

In an automobile hood, sufficient panel rigidity and dent resistance of a panel are secured while achieving weight reduction. An automobile hood having panel, reinforcing member and joint that joins the panel and the reinforcing member such that the reinforcing member includes a structure formed from a plurality of units having hexagonal annular shape disposed in a close-packed arrangement. Floor of the unit has an annular end part. All of annular end part is located between first circle and second circle wherein first circle is inscribed within a first ridge line overlapping with an outer end part of the floor. Second circle is concentric with first circle and has a radius that is 60% of a radius of the first circle. Width of upper face of floor is 2 mm or more over the entire area of the annular end part in the circumferential direction of the annular end part. 1. An automobile hood , comprising:a panel,a reinforcing member, anda joint that joins together the panel and the reinforcing member,wherein:the reinforcing member includes a structure formed from a plurality of units having a hexagonal annular shape disposed in a close-packed arrangement;the unit has a floor, an inclined wall, and a top plate;the floor is adjacent to the panel;the top plate and the panel are separated from each other;the inclined wall is between the floor and the top plate;a hexagonal annular ridge line of the unit is between the floor and the inclined wall;the floor has an annular end part which is centered on a center of the annular unit;all of the end part is between a first circle which is inscribed within the ridge line, and a second circle which is concentric with the first circle and which has a radius that is 60% of a radius of the first circle;the floor includes a floor surface as a face which faces the panel; anda width of the floor surface is 2 mm or more over an entire area of the annular end part in a circumferential direction of the annular end part.2. The automobile hood ...

VEHICLE BACK DOOR DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a vehicle back door device that improves workability when mounting a damper. The vehicle body-side mounting portion of the damper is positioned in a vehicle up-down direction and in vehicle front-rear direction relative to the bracket, by abutting an abutting piece provided at a vehicle body-side mounting portion of the damper against a positioning portion of a bracket. Further, by moving the abutting piece in a vehicle transverse direction, the vehicle body-side mounting portion of the damper can be supported by a pin of the bracket. 1. A vehicle back door device comprising:a back door supported such that the back door is able to open and close at a vehicle main body; anda damper provided such that the damper is able to extend and retract between the vehicle main body and the back door, the damper including one end portion in an extension/retraction direction mounted to the vehicle main body via a bracket fixed to the vehicle main body and another end portion in the extension/extraction direction mounted to the back door, and the damper dampening urging force that urges the back door or a direction in which the back door opens,the bracket comprising:a supporting portion that supports the one end portion in the extension/retraction direction of the damper; anda positioning portion formed facing the supporting portion in a vehicle transverse direction, the positioning portion being abutted against by an abutting portion provided at the one end portion in the extension/retraction direction of the damper,the supporting portion comprising:a supporting wall disposed along a vehicle front-rear direction and a vehicle up-down direction; and,a pin provided at the supporting wall, an axial direction of the pin extending in the vehicle transverse direction,a first distance in the vehicle up-down direction between an upper end surface of the positioning portion and art axial center of the pin being set to be equal to a second distance in the ...

BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

Illustratively, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle that includes an entrance to an interior compartment. A step assembly is located adjacent the entrance of the vehicle and includes at least one step and at least one riser. The at least one riser is attached to and substantially perpendicular to the at least one step. The step assembly also includes an opening that allows access behind the step assembly. A lid is provided that includes a hinge to allow selective movement of the lid between open and closed positions with respect to the opening in the step assembly. A securement is attached to the underside surface of the lid to hold the lid to the step assembly. This securement, however, does not extend upward from the top surface of the lid. 1. A vehicle comprising:an entrance to an interior compartment of the vehicle;a step assembly located adjacent the entrance of the vehicle and comprising at least one step and at least one riser;wherein the at least one riser is attached to and substantially perpendicular to the at least one step;wherein the step assembly includes an opening that allows access behind the step assembly;wherein the opening is formed from both a portion of the at least one riser and a portion of the at least one step;wherein the at least one riser and the at least one step are configured to attract or produce a magnetic force;a lid comprising an at least one step section and an at least one riser section;wherein the lid includes a hinge that allows selective movement of the lid between open and closed positions with respect to the opening in the step assembly;wherein the lid covers the opening in the step assembly when in the closed position such that the at least one step section rests on the portion of the at least one step adjacent the opening, and the at least one riser section abuts the portion of the at least one riser adjacent the opening;wherein the at least one step section and the at least one riser section each ...

Apparatus for Automatically Opening and Closing Trunk Lid

An apparatus for automatically opening and closing a trunk lid includes a drum member connected to a first cable and rotatably coupled to a drum bracket fastened to a hinge arm, a power latch cinching actuator including an output gear configured to be rotated by a motor embedded in a housing, and an elastic spring having a first end coupled to the drum member and a second end configured to be coupled to the trunk lid, wherein the first cable is coupled to the output gear and is configured to rotate the drum member in a first direction when the output gear is rotated.

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE

Regarding an industrial vehicle 101 configured to include an engine 1 mounted on a front portion of a travelling machine body 102 and an exhaust gas purification device 2 for purifying exhaust gas of the engine 1, the industrial vehicle 101 is such that the exhaust gas purification device 2 is mounted on an upper portion side of the engine 1, and the engine 1 and the exhaust gas purification device 2 are covered with a hood 114, and a maneuvering seat 117 is arranged on a rear side of the hood 114, and it is an object to suppress heat damage on the exhaust gas purification device 2 itself and the hood 114. Opening holes 160 are formed on right and left bilateral sides of the hood 114, and an introduction fin 166 that tilts in a posture for taking in outside air from an advancing direction is arranged in each opening hole 160. 1. An industrial vehicle configured to include an engine mounted on a front portion of a travelling machine body and an exhaust gas purification device for purifying exhaust gas of the engine , and the industrial vehicle is such that the exhaust gas purification device is mounted on an upper portion side of the engine , and the engine and the exhaust gas purification device are covered with a hood , and a maneuvering seat is arranged on a rear side of the hood , comprising:opening holes configured to be formed on right and left bilateral surfaces of the hood,wherein an introduction fin configured to tilt in a posture for taking in outside air from a front side of the travelling machine body in an advancing direction is arranged in each opening hole.2. The industrial vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein each opening hole is formed on a beveling portion that tilts obliquely downward while advancing from a right-and-left inner side to a right-and-left outer side, out of the right and left bilateral surfaces of the hood, andwherein the exhaust gas purification device faces one of the opening holes when viewed from a lateral surface, andwherein the ...

UTILITY VEHICLE COWL ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure provides a cargo rack for a utility vehicle. The cargo rack comprises a base structure, a front wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge, a pair of opposing sidewall structures, wherein each sidewall extends upward from the base structure and having a top edge, and a back wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge. The cargo rack base structure is structured to be disposed within a reservoir of a vehicle front body cowl such that the entirety of the cargo rack base structure is disposed within the cowl reservoir. 1. A cargo rack for a utility vehicle , said cargo rack comprising:a base structure:a front wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge;a pair of opposing sidewall structures, each sidewall extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge;a back wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge, wherein the cargo rack base structure is structured to be disposed within a reservoir of a vehicle front body cowl such that the entirety of the cargo rack base structure is disposed within the cowl reservoir; anda floor panel disposed over the base structure, the floor panel structured and operable to support cargo within the rack.2. The cargo rack of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel comprises at least one tie-down aperture structured and operable to provide access to the base structure for securing cargo to the base structure.3. The cargo rack of claim 1 , wherein the cargo rack is structured such that when the cargo rack is disposed within the cowl reservoir claim 1 , at least a portion of at least one of the front wall structure claim 1 , the sidewall structures and the back wall structure is below a height of a high point plane of a top surface of a dash console of the vehicle claim 1 , relative to a plane of a chassis lower frame of the vehicle.4. The cargo rack of claim 1 , wherein the top ...

AIRFLOW ADJUSTING APPARATUS

An airflow adjusting apparatus includes an airflow generator, a state detector, and a controller. The airflow generator is configured to generate a control airflow to cause the control airflow to join an around-vehicle airflow formed around a vehicle body of a traveling vehicle. The airflow generator is configured to vary a flow direction of the control airflow with respect to a surface of the vehicle body. The state detector is configured to detect a state of the around-vehicle airflow. The controller is configured to vary the flow direction of the control airflow on the basis of the state of the around-vehicle airflow detected by the state detector. 1. An airflow adjusting apparatus comprising:an airflow generator configured to generate a control airflow to cause the control airflow to join an around-vehicle airflow formed around a vehicle body of a traveling vehicle, the airflow generator being configured to vary a flow direction of the control airflow with respect to a surface of the vehicle body;a state detector configured to detect a state of the around-vehicle airflow; anda controller configured to vary the flow direction of the control airflow on a basis of the state of the around-vehicle airflow detected by the state detector.2. The airflow adjusting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a dielectric,', 'a first upper electrode that is provided on a first surface portion of the dielectric,', 'a second upper electrode that is provided on the first surface portion of the dielectric and is separated away from the first upper electrode along a surface of the first surface portion in a flow direction of the around-vehicle airflow,', 'a lower electrode that is provided on a second surface portion of the dielectric, and', 'a power supply configured to perform application of an alternating-current voltage between the first upper electrode and the lower electrode and application of an alternating-current voltage between the second upper electrode and the lower ...

AIRFLOW ADJUSTING APPARATUS

An airflow adjusting apparatus includes two or more airflow generators and a controller. The airflow generators are arranged in first and second directions along a surface of an object. The airflow generators are configured to generate respective airflows in parallel directions parallel along the surface of the object. The second direction intersects with the first direction. The controller is configured to control outputs from the respective airflow generators independently of each other. The controller is configured to cause a total output from the airflow generators in a first group to be greater than a total output of the airflow generators in a second group. The airflow generators in the first and the second groups are arranged side by side in an airflow generation direction. The airflow generators in the second group are adjacent to those in the first group. 1. An airflow adjusting apparatus comprising:two or more airflow generators that are arranged in a first direction and a second direction along a surface of an object, the airflow generators being configured to generate respective airflows in directions parallel to each other along the surface of the object, the second direction intersecting with the first direction; anda controller configured to control outputs from the respective airflow generators independently of each other, the controller being configured to cause a total output from the airflow generators in a first group of the two or more airflow generators to be greater than a total output of the airflow generators in a second group of the two or more airflow generators, the airflow generators in the first group being arranged side by side in an airflow generation direction, the airflow generators in the second group being arranged side by side in the airflow generation direction and being adjacent to the airflow generators in the first group, the airflow generation direction being a direction in which the airflows are generated.2. The airflow ...

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 ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

In a vehicle body front structure, including a front hood () covering a front space () defined in a front part of a vehicle body () from above, a front panel () laterally extending along and under a front edge of the front hood and facing substantially in a fore and aft direction, the front panel defining an opening (A) in an outboard part thereof, and a headlight () attached to the vehicle body and facing the opening of the front panel from behind the front panel, the headlight is attached to a rear side of the front panel via a bracket () which is positionally fixed to a periphery of the opening. 1. A vehicle body front structure , including a front hood covering a front space defined in a front part of a vehicle body from above , a front panel laterally extending along and under a front edge of the front hood and facing substantially in a fore and aft direction , the front panel defining an opening in an outboard part thereof , and a headlight facing the opening of the front panel from behind the front panel ,wherein the headlight is attached to a rear side of the front panel via a bracket which is positionally fixed to a periphery of the opening.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the bracket is provided with a positioning pin projecting forward claim 1 , and an engagement hole which is open toward front and located adjacent to the positioning pin claim 1 , andthe rear side of the front panel is provided with a pedestal having a positioning hole configured to receive the positioning pin, and an engagement claw projecting rearward into the engagement hole to be engaged by the bracket.3. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 2 , wherein an upper part of the front panel is provided with a first projecting piece projecting rearward along an upper surface of the bracket to be secured to the bracket.4. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 3 , wherein a lower part of the front panel is provided with a claw ...

UTILITY VEHICLE COWL ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure provides a cargo rack for a utility vehicle. The cargo rack comprises a base structure, a front wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge, a pair of opposing sidewall structures, wherein each sidewall extends upward from the base structure and having a top edge, and a back wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge. The cargo rack base structure is structured to be disposed within a reservoir of a vehicle front body cowl such that the entirety of the cargo rack base structure is disposed within the cowl reservoir. 1. A utility vehicle , said vehicle comprising:a chassis having a lower frame;a plurality of wheels operationally connected to the chassis;a drivetrain operatively connected to at least one of the wheels;at least one prime mover mounted to the chassis and operatively connected to the drivetrain and structured and operable to provide motive force, via the drivetrain, to the at least one wheel operatively connected to the drivetrain; a dash console having a front face and a top surface;', 'a steering wheel; and', 'a passenger seating structure; and, 'a passenger compartment supported by the chassis, the passenger compartment comprisinga front body cowl connectable to at least a portion of a utility vehicle chassis; and a base structure:', 'a front wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge;', 'a pair of opposing sidewall structures, each sidewall extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge; and', 'a back wall structure extending upward from the base structure and having a top edge, wherein top edges of the front wall, sidewalls and back wall collectively form a perimeter edge of the rack, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter edge, is one of below and equal to a height of the high point plane of a top surface of the dash console, relative to a plane of the chassis lower frame., 'a cargo rack mounted to the ...

Infrared welded exterior panel assembly and process of making same

An exterior body panel assembly having a Class A painted surface, mold-in color or non-Class A surface, and process of infrared welding components of the assembly. Panels of the assembly are placed on a nesting structure and the inside half of the structures are brought together with the other for a fit check. Panels are separated and an infrared heating fixture then heats the various areas to be heated on the panels. The areas on the panels are heated depending on the thicknesses of the parts at each area and surface geometries to be welded. The parts are immediately clamped back together under pressure for joining and cooling of the joined surfaces in the clamped arrangement.

WORK MACHINE

A work machine includes a machine body, a motor provided in a rear portion of the machine body, a bonnet which covers a rear of the motor and which is openable, a tank disposed between the motor and the bonnet, and a support member. The support member includes a bracket supporting the tank on the bonnet such that the tank is separated from the bonnet. 1. A work machine comprising:a machine body;a motor provided in a rear portion of the machine body;a bonnet which covers a rear of the motor and which is openable;a tank disposed between the motor and the bonnet; anda support member including a bracket supporting the tank on the bonnet such that the tank is separated from the bonnet.2. The work machine according to claim 1 , a first plate fixed to a front surface of the bonnet, and', 'a second plate extending from the first plate toward the motor, the second plate supporting the tank such that the tank is separated from the bonnet., 'wherein the bracket includes'}3. The work machine according to claim 2 , wherein the bracket includes a third plate disposed above the second plate.4. The work machine according to claim 2 ,wherein the tank includes a projection,wherein the second plate includes an edge portion having a circular shape to define an opening portion into which the projection is inserted, andwherein the work machine comprises a cushioning member disposed between the projection and the edge portion.5. The work machine according to claim 3 ,wherein the tank includes a projection,wherein the second plate includes an edge portion having a circular shape to define an opening portion into which the projection is inserted, andwherein the work machine comprises a cushioning member disposed between the projection and the edge portion.6. The work machine according to claim 1 , a front surface portion,', 'a back surface portion disposed behind the front surface portion,', 'an upper surface portion disposed on an upper end of the front surface portion,', 'a lower surface ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

Provided is a vehicle front body structure comprising a port device () received in a housing () and mounted to a vehicle body under a front hood (). A lid () is provided on the housing to selectively close a port opening () in the front hood, the lid being provided with a lid plate () that selectively closes the port opening, and a hinge arm () extending from the lid plate into the housing and rotatably connected to the housing via a hinge shaft () extending laterally. 1. A vehicle body front structure , comprising:a front hood provided in a front part of a vehicle body and provided with a port opening extending through the front hood in a thicknesswise direction thereof;a port device mounted to the vehicle body so as to be positioned under the front hood and to face the port opening;a housing surrounding the port device and having an open side facing the port opening; anda lid provided on the housing to selectively close the port opening, the lid being provided with a lid plate that selectively closes the port opening, and a hinge arm extending from the lid plate into the housing and rotatably connected to the housing via a hinge shaft extending laterally.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the lid is configured to move from a closed position to an open position as the lid plate rotates rearward about the hinge shaft claim 1 , and a rear part of the housing is provided with a lid receiving recess which is recessed more downward than a front part of the housing to receive at least a part of the lid in the open position.3. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 2 , wherein the lid plate has a smaller lateral width in a front part thereof than in a rear part thereof.4. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 2 , further comprising a biasing member that biases the lid to the open position with respect to the housing claim 2 , and a damper that dampens a rotational speed of the lid relative to the housing.5. The ...

HOOD ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A FLUID RESERVOIR

A motor vehicle hood assembly includes a hood shell, an insulation layer, carried on the hood shell, and a fluid reservoir packaged between the hood shell and the insulation layer. 1. A fluid reservoir , comprising a body including a stringer section and a plurality of finger sections connected to and extending from said stringer section.2. The fluid reservoir of claim 1 , wherein said body defines a hollow cavity which extends continuously through said stringer section and said plurality of finger sections.3. The fluid reservoir of claim 2 , wherein said body further includes a filler port wall defining a fill port.4. The fluid reservoir of claim 3 , further including a removable cap closing said fill port.5. The fluid reservoir of claim 4 , wherein said plurality of finger sections extend in a first direction from said stringer section.6. The fluid reservoir of claim 4 , wherein said plurality of finger sections includes a first group of finger sections extending in a first direction from said stringer section and a second group of finger sections extending in a second direction from said stringer section.7. The fluid reservoir of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of finger sections extend in a first direction from said stringer section.8. The fluid reservoir of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of finger sections includes a first group of finger sections extending in a first direction from said stringer section and a second group of finger sections extending in a second direction from said stringer section.9. The fluid reservoir of claim 1 , wherein said body further includes a filler port wall defining a fill port.10. The fluid reservoir of claim 9 , further including a removable cap closing said fill port.11. A hood assembly for a motor vehicle claim 9 , comprising:a hood shell;an insulation layer carried on said hood shell; anda fluid reservoir packaged between said hood shell and said insulation layer.12. The hood assembly of claim 11 , wherein said fluid ...

ENGINE COVER GROMMETS AND METHODS

A vehicle comprises an engine compartment and a hood extending over the engine compartment. An engine is situated within the engine and a pin extends from a top side of the engine toward an interior surface of the hood. An engine cover extends between the top side of the engine and the interior surface of the hood. The engine cover includes an engine cover connection and a grommet coupled to the engine cover connection. The grommet has an entrance, a stop, and an internal cavity extending through the grommet from the entrance toward the stop. The internal cavity is divided into a passive cavity portion and an active cavity portion. The pin rests within the passive cavity portion without passing into the active cavity portion under normal operating conditions. 1. A vehicle comprising:an engine compartment;a hood extending over the engine compartment;an engine situated within the engine compartment;a pin extending from a top side of the engine toward an interior surface of the hood;an engine cover extending between the top side of the engine and the interior surface of the hood, the engine cover comprising an engine cover connection; anda grommet coupled to the engine cover connection, the grommet comprising an entrance, a stop, and an internal cavity extending through the grommet from the entrance toward the stop, the internal cavity being divided into a passive cavity portion and an active cavity portion, wherein the pin rests in the passive cavity portion without passing into the active cavity portion under normal operating conditions.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the passive cavity portion of the grommet comprises:a head region between the active cavity portion and the entrance of the grommet, the head region having a width larger than the active cavity portion; anda neck region extending between the head region and the entrance of the grommet such that when the pin is disposed within the passive cavity portion of the grommet, a head of the pin rests within ...

A Panel for an Agricultural Vehicle and an Agricultural Vehicle having such a Panel

A panel for use on an agricultural vehicle, such as a combine harvester, used to cover a portion of the interior of the vehicle, and is formed from a flexible sheet material provided on a substantially rigid sub-frame. The flexible sheet material can be arranged to be easily opened or removed from the sub-frame, providing relatively easy access to the vehicle interior, combined with a relatively light-weight structure.

TAILORED PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A panel assembly is formed by a plurality of bonds between two sheet materials in a face to face relationship to form a preform. The plurality of bonds define a closed perimeter region between the two sheet materials and an open perimeter region between the two sheet materials. The preform may be formed into a predefined shape. Pressurized fluid is applied through an inlet into the open perimeter region to expand the preform. The pressurized fluid expands the open perimeter region such that the two sheet materials expand in an opposing direction, thereby defining an expanded open perimeter region. The closed perimeter region between the two sheet materials remains vacant of the pressurized fluid such that the closed perimeter region is not expanded. The expanded open perimeter region is filled with a filler material for improving a performance characteristic of the panel assembly, e.g., strength, sound absorption, or stiffness. 1. A panel assembly comprising:a first sheet material;a second sheet material bonded to the first sheet material by a plurality of bonds, the plurality of bonds defining a closed perimeter region between the first and second sheet materials and an open perimeter region between the first and second sheet materials;a filler material disposed within the open perimeter region;wherein the closed perimeter region between the first and second sheet materials remains vacant of the filler material; andwherein the open perimeter region defines a structural load path for transmitting a force between a first location of the panel assembly and a second location of the panel assembly.2. The panel assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the filler material is one of a sound deadening material claim 1 , a stiffness controlling material claim 1 , an insulating material claim 1 , or a strength controlling material.3. The panel assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the filler material is controllable in response to a control signal to change a physical ...

UNDERBODY FOR VEHICLE

An underbody for a vehicle may arrange and couple a plurality of assemblies forming the underbody in a vertically laminating structure. The underbody includes a panel assembly configured to form a floor of a vehicle interior; an upper member assembly configured to be laminated on and coupled to an upper side of the panel assembly; and a lower member assembly configured to be laminated on and coupled to a lower side of the panel assembly and coupled to a side portion of the panel assembly and a side portion of the upper member assembly 1. An underbody for a vehicle comprising:a panel assembly configured to form a floor of a vehicle interior;an upper member assembly configured to be laminated on and coupled to an upper side of the panel assembly; anda lower member assembly configured to be laminated on and coupled to a lower side of the panel assembly and coupled to a side portion of the panel assembly and a side portion of the upper member assembly.2. The underbody for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the panel assembly further comprises:a dash panel configured to divide the vehicle interior and a vehicle exterior;a center floor panel fixed to a lower end of the dash panel, and extending from the lower end of the dash panel backward to form a floor of a front portion of the vehicle interior; anda rear floor panel fixed to a rear end of the center floor panel and extending from the rear end of the center floor panel backward to form a floor of a rear portion of the vehicle interior.3. The underbody for the vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the panel assembly further comprises a vertical panel having an upper end fixed to a front end of the rear floor panel and a lower end fixed to the rear end of the center floor panel to connect the center floor panel to the rear floor panel.4. The underbody for the vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the center floor panel has a center tunnel part on a central portion thereof that is raised upward.5. The underbody for the vehicle of claim 2 , ...

Utility vehicle having a cargo bed with a removable front wall

A utility vehicle includes a cargo bed extending rearward of a vehicle seat where a front wall of the cargo bed is adjacent to the rearward side of the vehicle seat. The front wall of the cargo bed includes a handle and the front wall of the cargo bed is removable from the utility vehicle with at least a first connection, a second connection, and a third connection to allow access to the air cleaner once the front wall of the cargo bed is removed.

Floor mat and working machine

A floor mat arranged in a working machine includes a floor portion, a wall portion arranged on a circumferential portion of the floor portion, and an opening portion arranged on a part of a connecting portion of the wall portion, the connecting portion connecting to the floor portion. The floor mat includes a mat main body arranged on the floor portion, a covering portion configured to cover the opening portion, and an connecting portion configured to connect the covering portion flexibly to a circumferential portion of the mat main body.

STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING NOISE OF ENGINE ROOM

A structure for reducing noise of an engine room includes a hood configured to open and close an engine room, the hood having opposing inside and outside surfaces, wherein the inside surface is inside the engine room when the hood is closed. A weather strip is disposed on the inside surface of the hood, and sealing rails are configured to be tightly pressed against the weather strip to shield noise generated from the engine room. 1. A structure for reducing noise of an engine room for an engine , the structure comprising:a hood configured to open and close an engine room, the hood having opposing inside and outside surfaces, wherein the inside surface is inside the engine room when the hood is closed;a weather strip disposed on the inside surface of the hood; andsealing rails configured to be tightly pressed against the weather strip to shield noise generated from the engine room.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the weather strip has a substantially triangular shape to surround the engine room.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the corners of the weather strip are curved to form chamfers.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the weather strip has a substantially trapezoidal shape.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the weather strip hasopposing first and second horizontal edges, wherein when the hood is closed, the first horizontal edge is closer to the front of the vehicle and the second horizontal edge is closer to the windshield, andwherein the second horizontal edge is shorter than the first horizontal edge.6. The structure according to claim 5 , wherein a width of the weather strip increasingly narrows in a direction from the first horizontal edge to the second horizontal edge.7. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the weather strip forms a single looped curve or a ring.8. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing rails are disposed on the left and right sides of the engine and detachably ...

LOCAL ENERGY ABSORBER

A vehicle hood covering an underhood object includes an inner surface of the vehicle hood facing the underhood object and spaced from the underhood object, and an outer surface of the vehicle hood opposite the inner surface. A local energy absorber is operatively attached to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. The local energy absorber is a multiply-connected structure. The local energy absorber includes a wall defining an interior surface having symmetry about a central plane normal to the inner surface of the vehicle hood. A plurality of apertures is defined in the wall symmetrically about the central plane to initiate buckling and fracture in the wall during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds. 1. A vehicle hood covering an object , comprising:an inner surface of the vehicle hood facing the object and spaced from the object, and an outer surface of the vehicle hood opposite the inner surface; and a wall defining an interior surface having symmetry about a central plane normal to the inner surface of the vehicle hood; and', 'a plurality of apertures defined in the wall symmetrically about the central plane to initiate buckling and fracture in the wall during an impact applied to the outer surface defining an impact event having a duration of less than 20 milliseconds., 'a local energy absorber operatively attached to the inner surface of the vehicle hood, wherein the local energy absorber is a multiply-connected structure, including2. The vehicle hood as defined in claim 1 , wherein the wall includes:a planar top portion normal to the central plane;a planar bottom portion parallel to the top portion and spaced from the top portion;a planar first side portion defined between the top portion and the bottom portion; anda planar second side portion parallel to the first side portion wherein the apertures are defined in the first side portion and the second side portion and the planar top ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRESS-FORMED PRODUCT

A method for manufacturing a press-formed product suppresses occurrence of a forming defect such as a crack in a starting material during press forming, and also suppresses occurrence of problems when transferring a starting material during press forming. A manufacturing intermediate is formed by forming, in a flat-sheet shaped blank sheet, a planned outline portion including an undulating shape which is used for forming an outline of an outer circumferential portion of a press-formed product. The flat shape of the blank sheet is maintained in a region from the planned outline portion toward the center of the manufacturing intermediate, or an intermediate stretch-formed portion having a predetermined intermediate forming height is formed in the manufacturing intermediate in the region. A through-hole is formed by piercing a flat portion at which the flat shape is maintained or a stretch-formed-side top portion of the intermediate stretch-formed portion. 1. A method for manufacturing a press-formed product , comprising:forming a manufacturing intermediate by forming a planned outline portion including an undulating shape in a flat-sheet shaped blank sheet, as a planned portion for an outline portion which forms an outline of an outer circumferential portion of the press-formed product;maintaining a flat shape of the blank sheet in a region from the planned outline portion toward a center of the manufacturing intermediate, or forming an intermediate stretch-formed portion having a predetermined intermediate forming height in the manufacturing intermediate in a region from the planned outline portion toward a center of the manufacturing intermediate;forming a through-hole by piercing a flat portion as a portion where the flat shape is maintained or a stretch-formed-side top portion of the intermediate stretch-formed portion; andforming the flat portion after the through-hole is formed in the flat portion into a stretch-formed portion of a predetermined height, or ...

Hood outer checking fixture feature

A hood panel checking fixture feature is provided by a locator slot defined in an edge of the hood panel. The locator slot may be defined in a rear edge of the hood panel and may be configured to engage a cooperating locator provided in a checking fixture to substantially prevent rotational movement of the hood panel in a y-axis direction. Hood outer panels and methods for positioning a hood panel in a checking fixture are described.

VEHICLE POP-UP HOOD DEVICE

A vehicle pop-up hood device includes: a hinge base that is fixed to a vehicle body; a first arm that is pivotably connected to the hinge base; and a second arm that is fixed to a vehicle rear side end portion of a front hood and is pivotably connected to the first arm. Further, the vehicle pop-up hood device includes: an actuator that is provided between the first arm and the second arm, and that, by being operated, pivots the second arm with respect to the first arm; and a connecting portion that, at a time of completion of operation of the actuator, is set in an operating state in which the connecting portion restricts movement of the second arm with respect to the hinge base. 1. A vehicle pop-up hood device comprising:a hinge base that is fixed to a vehicle body;a first arm that is pivotably connected to the hinge base;a second arm that is fixed to a vehicle transverse direction outer side end portion at a rear portion of a hood, and is pivotably connected to the first arm, and that, by being pivoted with respect to the first arm, moves the vehicle transverse direction outer side end portion at the rear portion of the hood toward a vehicle upper side;an actuator that is provided between the first arm and the second arm, and that, by being operated, pivots the second arm with respect to the first arm and raises the hood up from a closed position to a raised position; anda connecting portion whose one end portion is connected to the hinge base and whose other end portion is connected to the second arm, and that, at the closed position of the hood, is set in a stored state, at a time of completion of operation of the actuator, the connecting portion being set in an operating state in which the connecting portion restricts movement of the second arm toward the vehicle upper side with respect to the hinge base.2. The vehicle pop-up hood device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , at a time when the first arm is pivoted with respect to the hinge base in a non-operating ...

VEHICLE FRONT TRUNK ACCESS

A vehicle having front body structure including a grille opening adjacent to a front trunk. A hood is pivotally mounted to the structure over the front trunk. A grille is mounted to the body structure or the hood via a horizontal hinge, the grille pivotable from a closed position in the grille opening to an open position extending from the body structure. 1. A vehicle comprising:front body structure including a grille opening adjacent to a front trunk;a hood pivotally mounted to the structure over the front trunk; anda grille mounted to the body structure via a horizontal hinge, the grille pivotable from a closed position in the grille opening to an open position extending forward from the body structure.2. The vehicle of wherein the grille includes a latch configured to selectively secure the grille to the body structure.3. The vehicle of wherein the latch releasably secures to a vertical side of the grille opening.4. The vehicle of wherein the horizontal hinge is secured to a bottom edge of the grille adjacent to a front bumper.5. The vehicle of wherein the grille claim 4 , in the closed position claim 4 , covers the entire grille opening.6. The vehicle of wherein the grille claim 4 , includes an upper portion secured to the hood and a bottom portion pivotally secured to the hinge claim 4 , with the bottom portion claim 4 , in the closed position claim 4 , covering a lower portion of the grille opening.7. The vehicle of wherein the horizontal hinge is secured to a top edge of the grille adjacent to the hood.8. The vehicle of wherein the grille claim 7 , in the closed position claim 7 , covers the entire grille opening.9. A vehicle comprising:front body structure including a grille opening adjacent to a front trunk;a hood, pivotally mounted to the structure over the front trunk, and including a horizontal hinge extending laterally to create a front portion and a rear portion; anda grille, secured to the hood, pivotable with the front portion from a closed position ...

Vehicle panel structure

A vehicle panel structure according to technology disclosed herein includes: a panel member employed in a vehicle; a joining member configured including an angled wall that is disposed on one plate thickness direction side of a joined-to wall of the panel member, and that is angled with respect to the joined-to wall, and a joining wall that is disposed facing the one plate thickness direction side of the joined-to wall, and that is coupled to the angled wall through a bent portion; and a spot weld that configures a join portion where the joining wall is joined to the joined-to wall, and that is set at a portion of the join portion where an extension line running along an axial direction of the angled wall intersects.

WORK VEHICLE

Regarding a tractor which is a passenger work vehicle includes: a drive operating unit; and a hood arranged in front of the drive operating unit. In the tractor, the height of the hood from the ground is reduced from the rear end to the front end of the hood constituted of an upper surface, an upper left surface and an upper right surface, and is reduced from the center of the hood in the right-left direction to the right and the left of the hood. When viewed from a plane, the left-side ridge line on the upper left surface and the right-side ridge line on the upper right surface of the hood converge at the center of the front end of the hood. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a drive operating unit; anda hood arranged in front of the drive operating unit,wherein the hood includes an upper surface formed in an approximately triangular shape in which an approximately center in a back-forth direction of the hood from a rear end of the hood is a vertex when viewed from a plane;an upper left surface formed in such a manner as to be abutted to a left side of the upper surface leading from the rear end of the hood to the vertex of the upper surface when viewed from a plane;and an upper right surface formed in such a manner as to be abutted to a right side of the upper surface leading from the rear end of the hood to the vertex of the upper surface when viewed from a plane,wherein a height of the upper surface from ground is reduced from the rear end to a front end of the hood,wherein a height of the upper left surface from the ground is reduced from a center of the hood in a right-left direction to a left of the hood,wherein a height of the upper right surface from the ground is reduced from the center of the hood in the right-left direction to a right of the hood, andwherein a ridge line is formed by the upper left surface and the upper right surface which converge at a center of the front end of the hood when viewed from a plane, and descends from the vertex of the upper ...

VEHICLE HOOD STRUCTURE

A vehicle hood structure includes a hood lock reinforcement that is provided on a vehicle lower side of an inner panel that forms a hood, and to which a striker is attached on a front side in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The hood lock reinforcement includes a step-shaped rear wall portion that is formed farther to a rear side in the vehicle longitudinal direction than the striker, on the hood lock reinforcement, and in which a rear end portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction is arranged farther to a vehicle upper side than a front end portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and that includes at least four ridge lines that extend in a vehicle width direction, and that includes at least two leg portions that separate at least one of the ridge lines in the vehicle width direction. 1. A vehicle hood structure comprisinga hood lock reinforcement that is provided on a vehicle lower side of an inner panel that forms a hood, and to which a striker is attached on a front side in a vehicle longitudinal direction, whereinthe hood lock reinforcement includes a step-shaped rear wall portion that is formed farther to a rear side in the vehicle longitudinal direction than the striker, on the hood lock reinforcement, and in which a rear end portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction is arranged farther to a vehicle upper side than a front end portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and that includes at least four ridge lines that extend in a vehicle width direction, and that includes at least two leg portions that separate at leasta first ridge line in the vehicle width direction, the first ridge line being the first ridge line that is bent to an opposite side with respect to a ridge line of the highest portion, when the ridge lines are counted from the ridge line of the highest portion toward a vehicle front,the hood lock reinforcement including a reinforcing portion that is provided on at least one of the leg portions, and that provides reinforcement ...

TWO PIECE BONDED ASSEMBLY VEHICLE COMPONENTS

A vehicle component is provided that includes a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, and a bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between the first cured layer and the second cured layer. The second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber. The bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive, which is operative from −40 to 205° C. The first cured layer forms an outer skin layer surface of a vehicle and the second cured layer forms an interior layer, where the outer skin layer surface has a class-A finish. 1. A vehicle component comprising:a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers;a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers; anda bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between said first cured layer and said second cured layer.2. The vehicle component of wherein said second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber.3. The vehicle component of wherein said bonding agent is operative from −40 to 205° C.4. The vehicle component of claim lwherein said bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive.5. The vehicle component of further comprising a bonding flange of between 2.54-3.81 cm.6. The vehicle component of wherein said second cured layer is formed from one of: bulk molding composition (BMC) claim 1 , sheet molding composition (SMC) claim 1 , or resin transfer molding (RTM).7. The vehicle component of any one of to further comprising at least one additional layer of: a third cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers and a fourth cured layer of molding composition having a ...

ADAS-LINKED ACTIVE HOOD APPARATUS FOR ALWAYS-ON OPERATION

An advanced driving assistance system (ADAS)-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation is provided. The apparatus includes a rotary arm that is fixed to a hood of a vehicle, a stationary bracket fixed to a vehicle body, and a rotary bracket that rotates upward and downward by applied rotation force. A first link interconnects the rotary bracket and the stationary bracket. A motor unit is integrally connected to the rotary arm and applies driving force to the rotary bracket. A controller receives driving information of the vehicle via an ADAS and sets a pop-up height of the hood. The motor unit then performs pop-up and restoration of the hood when a collision is expected based on the received driving information. 1. An advanced driving assistance system (ADAS)-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation , comprising:a rotary arm fixed to a hood of a vehicle;a stationary bracket fixed to a vehicle body;a rotary bracket configured to rotate upward and downward by applied rotation force;a first link configured to interconnect the rotary bracket and the stationary bracket;a motor unit integrally connected to the rotary arm and configured to apply driving force to the rotary bracket; anda controller configured to receive driving information of the vehicle via an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) and to set a pop-up height of the hood and to operate the motor unit to perform pop-up and restoration of the hood when a collision is expected based on the received driving information.2. The ADAS-linked active hood apparatus for always-on operation of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to set a rotation amount of the motor unit to adjust an amount of pop-up of the hood based on a position of a collision object claim 1 , a time-to-collision (TTC) claim 1 , a probability of a collision claim 1 , and the collision object measured by the ADAS when the collision is expected based on the received driving information.3. The ADAS-linked active ...

Hood Prop

A hood prop attaches to right and left side hoods and engages a receptacle plate attached to a fire wall. The hood prop includes a mounting plate attached to hood latch fasteners at a bottom rear position of each side hood. A mounting plate end of a prop arm is pivotally attached by a friction fit. The friction fit allows the arm to pivot on the rod but retain a position to reduce or eliminate any rattles. The arm includes at least one bend to align a firewall end of the prop arm with a receptacle reaching out from the receptacle plate.

FUEL CELL VEHICLE

A fuel cell vehicle includes a front compartment, a cowl top, a hood, and a blocking member. The front compartment is provided in front of a dashboard. A fuel cell is disposed in the front compartment. The cowl top is disposed between the front compartment and the dashboard and hermetically sealed from the front compartment via a sealing portion. The front compartment is opened or closed via the hood. The hood includes an outer plate and an inner plate that are joined together to provide an inner passage between the outer plate and the inner plate. The inner passage extends from the front compartment to the cowl top bypassing the sealing portion. The blocking member is disposed in the inner passage to block flow of fluid between the front compartment and the cowl top. 1. A fuel cell vehicle comprising:a fuel cell disposed in a front compartment in front of a dashboard;a cowl top disposed on the front compartment so as to be hermetically sealed from the front compartment with a sealing portion therebetween; anda hood that allows the front compartment to be open or closed, the hood including an outer plate member and an inner plate member that are joined together,wherein an inner passage, which extends from the front compartment to the cowl top beyond the sealing portion, is formed between the outer plate member and the inner plate member, andwherein a blocking member, which blocks flow of fluid between the front compartment and the cowl top, is disposed in the inner passage.2. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the blocking member is a sealing member that seals a hole formed in the inner plate member.3. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the hole sealed by the sealing member is formed in the inner plate member so as to open to the front compartment or to the cowl top.4. The fuel cell vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein the sealing member is one of an adhesive tape, a rubber seal, a grommet and a sealant adhesive.5. The fuel cell ...

REDUCTANT TANK ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINES

A reductant tank enclosure assembly for a machine including a cab and a fender is provided. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a cover assembly, a mounting assembly, and a reductant tank. The enclosure assembly is disposed on the fender and includes a wall with a longitudinal edge. The cover assembly is pivotably connected at the longitudinal edge. The cover assembly pivots to an open position to facilitate access to the enclosure The mounting assembly is attached with the fender and positioned inside the enclosure. The mounting assembly includes a support assembly, and a tray assembly pivotably coupled to support assembly. The support assembly includes a support plate attached to a mounting bracket. The reductant tank inside the enclosure is coupled to the tray assembly and pivots to an open position providing access to the reductant tank. 1an enclosure disposed on a portion of the fender which is proximal to the cab, the enclosure includes a wall having a longitudinal edge proximal to the second lateral side;a cover assembly pivotably connected at the longitudinal edge, the cover assembly structured to pivot to an open position to facilitate access to the enclosure; a support assembly including a support plate attached to a mounting bracket, the support assembly being coupled to the fender;', 'a tray assembly pivotably coupled to the support assembly; and, 'a mounting assembly positioned inside the enclosure and attached with the fender, the mounting assembly includinga reductant tank disposed inside the enclosure, wherein the reductant tank is coupled to the tray assembly of the mounting assembly, and configured to pivot along with the tray assembly to an open position to facilitate access to the reductant tank.. A reductant tank enclosure assembly for a machine, the machine including a cab and a fender, the fender having a first lateral side proximal to the cab and a second lateral side distal to the cab, the reductant tank enclosure assembly ...

WORKING VEHICLE

A working vehicle includes an engine mounted in a front portion of a travelling vehicle, and a post-processing device configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine. The engine and the post-processing device are covered with a hood. An upper surface side of the hood is inclined to extend diagonally upward from a front side to a rear side. The post-processing device is mounted on an upper side of the engine, and is positioned on a rear and inner side of the inclined upper surface side of the hood. 1. A work vehicle , comprising:an engine mounted in a front portion of a traveling body; anda post-processing device configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine; and the engine and the post-processing device are covered with a hood;', 'the post-processing device is mounted on an upper side of the engine;', 'a heat shield plate is disposed between the hood and the post-processing device; and', 'a space is formed between the post-processing device and the heat shield plate., 'wherein2. The work vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a bonnet shield plate is disposed on a rear side of the post-processing device.3. The work vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising:a cooling fan; anda fan shroud surrounding the cooling fan; andwherein the heat shield plate is provided on a beam frame bridging the bonnet shield plate and the fan shroud.4. A work vehicle claim 2 , comprising:an engine mounted in a front portion of a traveling body;a post-processing device mounted on an upper side of the engine, the post-processing device configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine;a hood rotatable about the engine between a first position and a second position in which the hood covers the upper side of the engine and an upper side of the post-processing device; anda heat shield plate is disposed between the hood and the post-processing device; andwherein a gap is defined between the post-processing device and the heat shield plate.5. The work vehicle of claim 4 , further comprising a ...

MOTOR VEHICLE BONNET SEAL ARRANGEMENT

A motor vehicle having a vehicle body, an engine compartment () housing an engine () and a bonnet seal arrangement (). The bonnet seal arrangement defines an opening () and is configured to deflect ram air received at the front of the motor vehicle () in use past the opening () to define a first air flow path, and draw air from the first air flow path through the opening () to define a second air flow path for supplying air to the intake duct orifice (), the second air flow path being angled in a horizontal plane to the first air flow path. 1. A motor vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;an engine compartment housing an engine;a bonnet movably coupled to the body and arranged to provide a closure member for the engine compartment, the bonnet being movable between open and closed conditions;a bonnet seal arrangement defining an opening;an engine air intake duct having an orifice through which air is drawn into the engine in use;wherein the bonnet seal arrangement is configured to deflect ram air received at a front of the motor vehicle in use past the opening to define a first air flow path, and draw air from the first air flow path through the opening to define a second air flow path for supplying air to the intake duct orifice, the second air flow path being angled in a horizontal plane to the first air flow path.2. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the bonnet seal arrangement comprises a first seal and a second seal located aft of the first seal.3. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the seal arrangement is arranged on a lower surface of the bonnet.4. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the seal arrangement is configured to direct the first air flow path to an exterior of the vehicle body.5. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein an upstream portion of the second air flow path extends substantially orthogonally to a vehicle body longitudinal axis.6. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein an upstream portion ...

TWO PIECE BONDED ASSEMBLY VEHICLE COMPONENTS

A vehicle component is provided that includes a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, and an elastomeric bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between the first cured layer and the second cured layer. The second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber. The bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive, which is operative from −40 to 205° C. The first cured layer forms an outer skin layer surface of a vehicle and the second cured layer forms an interior layer, where the outer skin layer surface has a class-A finish. 1. A vehicle component comprising:a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, the chopped glass fibers present in said first cured layer from 10 to 60% by weight of said first cured layer;a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, the chopped carbon fibers present in said second cured layer from 10 to 40% by weight of said second cured layer; andan elastomeric bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between said first cured layer and said second cured layer.2. The vehicle component of wherein said second cured layer is devoid of glass fiber.3. The vehicle component of wherein said bonding agent is operative from −40 to 205° C.4. The vehicle component of wherein said elastomeric bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive.5. The vehicle component of further comprising a bonding flange of between 2.54-3.81 cm.6. The vehicle component of wherein said second cured layer is formed from one of: bulk molding composition (BMC) claim 1 , sheet molding composition (SMC) claim 1 , or resin transfer molding (RTM).7. The ...

SNOWMOBILE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, DISPLAY, ANTENNA, AND BODY TRIM SYSTEM

A snowmobile including a hood, a hood cap connected to the hood, and a door, which together define a storage compartment. An antenna is mounted to an upper portion of the hood cap above a headlight. A main body panel is removably coupled to a chassis of the snowmobile by way of a fastener assembly. A first trim panel is removably coupled to the main body panel. The first trim panel has a first thickness and extends a first distance from a side of the snowmobile. A second trim is configured to be coupled to the main body panel in place of the first trim panel. The second trim panel has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness and extends a second distance from the side of the snowmobile that is different than the first distance. 1. A snowmobile comprising:a hood;a hood cap connected to the hood;a door; anda storage compartment defined by the hood, the hood cap, and the door.2. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the hood cap defines an opening to the storage compartment facing a rear of the snowmobile; andwherein the door is movable into the opening to close the opening and out of the opening to open the opening.3. The snowmobile of claim 1 , wherein the door is mounted to the hood cap.4. The snowmobile of claim 2 , wherein the door includes a hinge mounted to the hood cap below the opening;wherein the hinge is configured such that as the door rotates out of the opening the door moves downward and outward relative to the opening.5. The snowmobile of claim 4 , wherein the hinge rotates about an axis of rotation extending through apertures defined by the hood cap and hood flanges of the hood.6. The snowmobile of claim 4 , wherein the hinge is connected to the hood cap by way of a pin extending from the hinge into an aperture defined by the hood cap.7. The snowmobile of claim 6 , wherein the aperture of the hood cap is defined by a cap door flange of the hood cap claim 6 , the cap door flange is between the hinge and a hood door flange of the hood ...

Lid, in Particular Trunk Lid for a Motor Vehicle, in Particular a Passenger Car

A lid for a motor vehicle has at least one body shell part, having at least one trim part which is held on the body shell part and by which the body shell part is covered at least in regions, and at least one fastening element which is arranged on the trim part and to which a coupling element can be fastened. Via the coupling element a covering element of the motor vehicle can be moved together with the lid during a movement of the lid. The trim part includes at least one receiving element which penetrates a corresponding receiving opening of the body shell part and in which the integral fastening element which penetrates the receiving opening is received at least partially with fixing of the trim part on the body shell part via the receiving element. 1. A lid for a motor vehicle , comprising:a shell part;a trim part held on the shell part and with which the shell part is clad at least regionally; and the shell part has a receiving opening,', 'the trim part has a receiving element configured to extend through the receiving opening of the shell part, and', 'the fastening element is a one-piece fastening element received at least partially in the receiving element of the trim part and penetrating the receiving opening of the shell part upon fixing the trim part on the shell part via the receiving element., 'a fastening element arranged on the trim part, the fastening element being configured to have secured thereto a coupling element by which a cover of the motor vehicle is movable together with the lid during movement of the lid, wherein'}2. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening element latchingly engages with the trim part.3. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the trim part is positively and/or non-positively connected to the shell part via the receiving element of the trim part.4. The lid according to claim 2 , wherein the trim part is positively and/or non-positively connected to the shell part via the receiving element of the trim part.5. The ...

Latch with overslam stop feature

A latch for a closure panel of a vehicle including a latch housing; a ratchet mounted to the latch housing and movable between a closed position and an open position, the ratchet having a channel for receiving a striker with a first portion relative to the channel and a second portion relative to the channel, the channel having an over slam region positioned adjacent to a bottom of the channel; a pawl mounted to the latch housing and movable between a ratchet holding position and a ratchet release position; and a pair of levers mounted to the latch housing and configured for corotation about a pivot, the pair of levers biased towards a rest position by a biasing member coupled to at least one of the pair of levers.

WORKING VEHICLE

The working vehicle includes an engine installed in a front portion of a traveling machine body, and a post-processing device configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine. The post-processing device is mounted on an upper side of the engine. The engine and the post-processing device are covered with a hood. A hood shield plate is disposed on a rear surface side of the hood and covers at least the post-processing device from a rear surface. A heat insulating layer is formed between an operating seat disposed on a rear side of the hood and the hood shield plate. 1. A work vehicle , comprising:an engine positioned in a front portion of a traveling machine body; anda post-processing device mounted on an upper side of the engine, the post-processing device configured to purify exhaust gas from the engine;a hood configured to cover the engine and the post-processing device;a hood shield plate positioned between a rear side of the post-processing device and a front side of a cabin, the hood shield plate disposed adjacent to, and distinct from, the front side of the cabin; anda heat insulating layer positioned between the front side of the cabin and the hood shield plate.2. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rotational shaft positioned above the hood shield plate and configured as a pivot fulcrum; andwherein the hood is configured to rotate about the rotational shaft between an open position and a closed position.3. The work vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a radiator disposed on a front portion of the traveling machine body; anda fan shroud surrounding a cooling fan coupled to a rear surface side of the radiator; andwherein the hood includes shielding plates that are positioned such that the shielding plates are in contact with both a left and a right side portion of the fan shroud while the hood is in a closed position.4. A work vehicle claim 1 , comprising:an engine;a post-processing device coupled to an upper side of the ...

FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A vehicle front portion structure includes a hood, a radiator support upper member, a bracket mounted on an upper portion of the radiator support upper member, and a stopper attached to an upper portion of the bracket and configured to be contacted, when the hood is closed, by a protruding portion on a lower surface of the hood, in which the bracket is a member having a channel shape in cross section and protruding upward in a vehicle vertical direction, and is composed of leg plates and a top plate. The bracket is mounted on the upper portion of the radiator support upper member in a state where the leg plates and the top plate extend along a vehicle width direction, and the leg plates also extend in the vehicle vertical direction along a direction in which the protruding portion makes contact with the stopper. 1. A front portion structure of a vehicle , comprising:a hood having a rear end which is pivotably supported at a rear end of a front compartment located in a front region of the vehicle, and a front end which is configured to be lifted up and down for opening and closing the front compartment;a radiator support upper member disposed on an upper front region within the front compartment so as to extend along a vehicle width direction;a bracket mounted on an upper portion of the radiator support upper member; anda stopper attached to an upper portion of the bracket, and composed of an elastic body that is contacted, when the hood is closed, by a protruding portion provided to a lower surface of a front end portion of the hood, whereinthe bracket is a channel shaped member having a channel shape in cross section and protruding upward in a vehicle vertical direction, and is composed of two leg plates whose lower ends are fixed to the radiator support upper member and a top plate which connects the leg plates, wherein the bracket is mounted on the upper portion of the radiator support upper member in such a manner that the leg plates and the top plate extend ...

Automobile hood structure and hood inner panel thereof

A hood inner panel of an automobile hood structure includes: an outer peripheral skeleton portion disposed at an outer peripheral portion and having an annular shape, the skeleton portion having a recessed-top cross sectional shape orthogonal to the circumferential direction of the annular shape; and an outer proximal surface extending inwardly from the outer peripheral skeleton portion and mastic-joined with a hood outer panel. A vertical wall connecting the outer proximal surface and a bottom surface of the outer peripheral skeleton portion includes a plurality of trim holes except for a ridge line where the vertical wall and the bottom surface meet and for the bottom surface.

Front hood, vehicle with such front hood as well as method for producing the same

A front lid for a vehicle, especially a motor vehicle, which front lid includes an outer panel, where, in a predetermined region or in the entire area of the front lid below the outer panel, at least one inertia mass is arranged, and the inertia mass is formed of a flexible heavy layer. 1. A front lid for a motor vehicle , comprising:an outer panel; andan inertia mass arranged in a predetermined region or in the entire area of the front lid below the outer panel;wherein said inertia mass is formed of a flexible heavy layer.2. The front lid according to claim 1 , wherein the inertia mass in the form of the heavy layer is formed as a matt-like built-on or built-in part—mass pad— claim 1 , or wherein the inertia mass in the form of the heavy layer is injected into a cavity formed between the outer panel and an internal structure that is attached to the outer panel to provide stiffening hardening.3. The front lid according to claim 1 , wherein the inertia mass in the form of the heavy layer contains a bituminous composition.4. The front lid according to claim 3 , wherein the heavy layer has a density of 2.0 to 2.6 g/cm.5. The front lid according to claim 3 , wherein the bituminous composition contains plastics.6. The front lid according to claim 1 , wherein the inertia mass in the form of the heavy layer contains a flexible rubber-based plastic composition.7. The front lid according to claim 6 , wherein the heavy layer has a density of 2.0 to 2.2 g/cm.8. The front lid according to claim 7 , wherein the plastic composition furthermore contains foreign plastics.9. The front lid according to claim 5 , wherein the heavy layer claim 5 , as a matt-like built-on or built-in component—mass pad— claim 5 , on its backside comprises a planar element for stabilizing the bituminous composition or plastic composition and/or claim 5 , at least on its top side claim 5 , comprises adhesive means for attaching the heavy layer to the backside of the outer panel.10. The front lid according ...