ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И СПОСОБ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ДЕТАЛЕЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Транспортное средство содержит боковую панель капота, пластину подкладки, приборный щиток и заклепку. Приборный щиток вставлен между боковой панелью капота и пластиной подкладки. Заклепка проходит через боковую панель капота и приборный щиток в пластину подкладки. Заклепка имеет первый диаметр на поверхности раздела приборного щитка и пластины подкладки и имеет второй диаметр, расположенный глубже в пластине подкладки. Второй диаметр превышает первый диаметр. Приборный щиток имеет толщину, которая меньше толщины боковой панели капота и меньше толщины пластины подкладки. Достигается повышение надежности соединения панелей транспортного средства. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

Силовой узел передней части кузова автомобиля

Изобретение относится к области машиностроения. Силовой узел передней части кузова автомобиля содержит трубную поперечину, кронштейн трубной поперечины, жестко соединенный с ней, жестко соединенные между собой кронштейн крепления панели приборов и кронштейн крепления педали тормоза, каждый из которых жестко соединен своим задним концом посредством своего соединительно-компенсирующего устройства с кронштейном трубной поперечины. У каждого соединительно-компенсирующего устройства имеется болт, жестко закрепленная на кронштейне гайка с резьбой, выходящей на ее внутренний торец, компенсирующая втулка с наружной резьбой на цилиндрической боковой стенке. В каждом соединительно-компенсирующем устройстве гайка приварена к кронштейну. Цилиндрическая боковая стенка компенсирующей втулки выполнена цельной с внутренней резьбой, взаимодействующей с наружной резьбой болта с гарантированным натягом. Между внутренней резьбой компенсирующей втулки и наружной резьбой болта расположен участок застывшего слоя ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КОРПУСА ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

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

ЭЛЕМЕНТ КОНСТРУКЦИОННО-ДЕКОРАТИВНЫЙ ТОЧНОЙ ГИБКИ И ЛИСТ ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Материал листовой для формирования трехмерной конструкции сложной формы, включающий в себя ! линию гибки передней панели, разделяющую переднюю панель и отгибаемую панель, кривизна линии гибки передней панели обеспечивает формирование заранее выбранного профиля, по меньшей мере, на отгибаемой панели при гибке листового материала по линии гибки передней панели; ! линию сгиба, идущую вдоль отгибаемой панели, причем форма отгибаемой панели обеспечивает формирование заранее выбранного профиля отгибаемой панели на верхней панели при гибке листового материала по линии сгиба. ! 2. Материал листовой по п.1, в котором линия сгиба в основном является прямой. ! 3. Материал листовой по п.1, дополнительно включающий в себя дополнительную линию гибки, отделяющую отгибаемую панель от дополнительной отгибаемой панели, причем дополнительная линия в основном является прямой и обеспечивает формирование профиля первой отгибаемой панели на второй отгибаемой панели при гибке листового материала по дополнительной ...

ПРИБОРНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ КОМПОНЕНТА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

KRAFTFAHRZEUG MIT EINEM WASSERKASTEN- UND EINEM ARMATURENTAFELMODUL

HYBRIDE TRAGSTRUKTUR FÜR EIN ARMATURENBRETT EINES FAHRZEUGES SOWIE HIERMIT AUSGESTATTETES FAHRZEUG

Zum Zwecke der Bereitstellung einer leichteren und eine elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von strom- und/oder signalleitenden Kabeln verbessernden hybriden Tragstruktur für ein Armaturenbrett eines Fahrzeugs (1), die eine metallische Tragstruktur (3) und eine Kunststofftragstruktur (4) aufweist, wobei die metallische Tragstruktur (3) so ausgestaltet ist, dass sie eine ausschließlich auf einer Fahrerseite des Fahrzeugs (1) angeordnete Lenksäule (6) tragen kann, ist vorgesehen, dass an der metallischen Tragstruktur (3) und der Kunststofftragstruktur (4) ein Crashblech (5) verbunden ist, das eingerichtet ist, mindestens ein an und/oder mit der hybriden Tragstruktur und/oder mindestens ein an ihm und/oder mit ihm mindestens teilweise verbundenes Kabel elektromagnetisch gegen eine von außerhalb des Fahrzeugs (1) in dieses hinein einwirkende elektromagnetische Quelle abzuschirmen.

Motor vehicle instrument panel has reinforcement strips, of a light metal, under the steering column and flanking the glove compartment, to prevent shattering on an impact collision

The instrument panel (1), for a motor vehicle, is fitted with reinforcement strips (2-4) of light metal plate materials. They are mounted under the steering column, and above and below the glove compartment (7), and are bonded to the panel and/or a cross member by rivets and/or screws at mounting drillings (5).

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

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

Structure of motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, has additional transverse support provided to bulkhead and is connected with longitudinal beam such that longitudinal beam forms node region with transverse support and bulkhead

The structure (1) has a front section (2) and a bulkhead device (4) that is arranged in passenger compartment (3), a bulkhead (5) and a cross-beam (8), and two mutually spaced longitudinal beams that are connected with bulkhead device. An additional transverse support (20) is provided to the bulkhead and is connected with the longitudinal beam such that the longitudinal beam forms a node region with the transverse support and bulkhead. The front portion (22) and/or rear portions (31,32) of bulkhead device are associated with a strike plate.

Device for defining passenger space from engine space in vehicles has holders formed integral with end wall

The device has holders (2, 4a, 4b) formed integral with the end wall (1). The holding device can be the holder for the instrument panel or the holder for the drive pedal module (2) . The holder can be mounted either side of hose like elements. The end wall consists with the integrated holders of fibre reinforced plastics.

Front structure for motor vehicle, has front frame that is arranged before front wall and comprising cross beam, where cross beam comprises reinforcement element that is made of plastic

The structure has a front wall (1) limiting a passenger space in a driving direction. A front frame (2) is arranged before the front wall and comprises a cross beam, where the cross beam comprises a reinforcement element (4) that is made of plastic. The reinforcement element is arranged between a partition plate (6) and the front wall, where the plate is fastened to the front wall. The front wall and the partition plate encompass the reinforcement element. The reinforcement element is arranged between two longitudinal carriers of the front frame in a straight manner.

Eigensteife Instrumentenaufnahmevorrichtung

Als Struktur- oder Stylingelement dienende eigensteife Instrumentenaufnahmevorrichtung, die aus mindestens zwei Formteilen unter Verwendung von faserverstärktem Kunststoff gebildet und zur Befestigung an Stützelementen, wie den A-Säulen eines Kraftfahrzeugs, eingerichtet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Formteile aus Organoblech gebildet sind, welches unter Bildung je mindestens eines sich in Längsrichtung des Formteils hinziehenden Verstärkungsprofils (6,7) verformt ist, das je mindestens einen Vertikalsteg (31) und mindestens einen quer dazu erstreckenden Querschenkel (31a) aufweist, und daß mindestens eine der Schalen mit mindestens einer Versteifungsrippe (32) versehen ist.

Konstruktion der Karosseriefrontpartie

Ein Ziel der Erfindung besteht darin, eine Konstruktion der Karosseriefrontpartie zur Verfügung zu stellen, die die Befestigung eines Versteifungsblechs an einer Spritzwand eines Kraftfahrzeugs begünstigen und die Stoßdämpfung und die NVH-Kennwerte verbessern kann, ohne dass dies mit einer Vergrößerung der Anzahl der Teile und einem vermehrten Arbeitskräfteaufwand bei der Fahrzeugmontage verbunden ist. Dieses Ziel kann, wie nachfolgend dargelegt, erreicht werden. Ein an der Spritzwand 1 befestigtes Versteifungsblech 5 weist einen ersten Abschnitt 51, der an einem Verbindungsabschnitt 31 befestigt ist, an dem die Spritzwand 1 an einem Innenblech 21a und einem Außenblech 21b eines Frontrahmens 21 befestigt ist, einen zweiten Abschnitt 52, der an einem Verbindungsabschnitt 32 befestigt ist, an dem die Spritzwand 1 am Stehblech 22 befestigt ist, einen dritten Abschnitt 53, der an einem Verbindungsabschnitt 33 befestigt ist, an dem ein Oberteil 23 des Vorderradkastens der Spritzwand 1 am Versteifungsblech ...

Vehicle cabin with airbag system

A Motor vehicle having an instrument panel

Improvements relating to motor vehicles

... 1,133,674. Protecting guards. DAIMLERBENZ A.G. 30 June, 1967 [2 July, 1966], No. 30244/67. Heading B7B. A protecting guard 3 having deformable walls extends partly or wholly across the front of the passenger compartment and is secured to the forward wall of the body at its ends or at the centre. The walls of the guard 3 may be parallel as shown or outwardly divergent, may be stepped, continuous or discontinuous and may be supported internally or externally.

Vehicle body having bulkhead secured by adhesive or sealant

A bulkhead assembly (2) is secured to a vehicle body (20, see figure 1) having an aperture (26, see figure 1). The bulkhead assembly (2) includes a channel (6) about its periphery. A bead (50) of an adhesive or sealant is provided in the channel (6). The vehicle body (20, see figure 1) has a flange (38) on at least one edge of the aperture (26, see figure 1). The bulkhead assembly (2) is secured to the vehicle body (20, see figure 1) by engagement of the flange (38) within the bead (50) of adhesive or sealant within the channel (6).

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

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

NETLIKE CROSS BEAM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

AERIAL ENGINEERING TRANSVERSE MEMBER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Before the operator's seat arranged instrument panel for motor vehicles.

FRONT WALL MODULE

FACE WALL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

INHERENTLY RIGID INSTRUMENT CARRIER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

... [Problem] To reduce the weight of a vehicle body structure while maintaining collision safety with respect to a front collision. [Solution] A vehicle front-end structure 1 according to the present invention is provided with: a groove-shaped framework member 2 having a side wall 22, the framework member 2 being provided along the vehicle longitudinal direction from a front box to a cabin; and a dash lower panel 3 provided with a groove part 4A that has a side wall 42 and fits into the inner side of the framework member 2, the side wall 42 of the groove part 4A being joined to the side wall 22 of the framework member 2.

MAT WITH INTEGRAL WIRE HARNESS FASTENER AND CHANNEL

A dash mat (10) for blocking the transfer of sound from a vehicle engine compartment, through a firewall, and into a passenger compartment. The dash mat being mounted to the firewall and comprising a planar sheet in which is formed a channel (20) for receiving a vehicle accessory, such as a wiring harness, and a pair of resilient fingers (32) positioned on opposite sides of and overlying the channel to hold the vehicle accessory within the channel.

Stirnwand an Kraftfahrzeugen.

Kraftfahrzeug mit einem die Lenksäule umgebenden Gehäuse.

Armaturenbrett in Kraftfahrzeugkarosserien

End wall module

Side-by-side vehicle

CONVEY SMALL SIZE

Improvements brought to the vehicles, and in particular to the motor vehicles, with frame and body being connected, at least partly, following more or less circumvented lines

INSTRUMENT PANEL

STRETCHER HAVING A CONSTANT INERTIA MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention a trait à une poutre longitudinale de véhicule, dit brancard (106), comprenant une portion avant (1061) destinée à s'étendre dans le compartiment moteur du véhicule, une portion arrière (1063) destinée à s'étendre sous le plancher (112) du véhicule, et une portion intermédiaire (1062) entre les portions avant (1061) et arrière (1063), destinée à être disposée au niveau du tablier avant (108) de l'habitacle du véhicule. La portion intermédiaire (1062) présente sur la majorité de sa longueur un périmètre fermé et s'étend avec recouvrement le long des portions avant (1061) et/ou arrière (1063) en vue de son assemblage avec ladite ou lesdites portion(s). L'invention a trait également à une structure de véhicule comprenant au moins un tel brancard (106).

AERAULIC JUNCTION BETWEEN TWO MODULES COMPRISING OF the VENTILATION SHAFTS

PRE-ASSEMBLED STEERING COLUMN OF VEHICLE

Air flow distribution module for use in motor vehicle, has two sub-assemblies, one including primary wall defining two channels to direct air flow towards zone of cockpit of vehicle, where module is integrated with structuring device

L'invention concerne un module de distribution 1 d'un flux d'air en provenance d'une installation de ventilation, chauffage et/ou climatisation destiné à être intégré dans un cockpit d'un véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une première paroi 2 qui délimite au moins un premier canal 3 et un second canal 4 de circulation d'air chacun vers au moins une zone dudit cockpit. Ledit module de distribution 1 est intégré dans un dispositif structurant constitué d'une partie inférieure 30 coopérant avec une partie supérieure 31 de sorte à délimiter un volume intérieur apte à recevoir le module de distribution d'air 1. Application aux cockpits pour un véhicules automobiles.

Crossbeam for motor vehicle`s dashboard, has additional tube tightly fitted in space defined inside main tube, at level of left section to reinforce section, where additional tube has outer diameter greater than inner diameter of main tube

Cette traverse (1) pour véhicule automobile comprend un tube principal (3) dont un tronçon (11) est renforcé. Le tronçon renforcé (11) comprend des moyens (13) de montage d'un équipement à l'extérieur du tube principal (3). Elle comprend un organe de renfort (15) inséré dans le tronçon renforcé (11) au droit des moyens (13) de montage. Application, par exemple, aux traverses de planches de bord.

Chassis and bodywork for electric car - has rectangular grid chassis supported on flat central region of one piece body unit

ELEMENT OF STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORT OF STEERING COLUMN AND INSTRUMENT PANEL

L'invention concerne un élément de structure (1) unique destiné à servir de support à la colonne de direction (17) et à la planche de bord d'un véhicule remarquable en ce qu'il se présente sous forme d'un panneau destiné à être disposé et fixé entre une aile du véhicule et le tunnel central de sorte à tenir à la fois le rôle de panneau de garniture et le rôle d'ossature de support.

FRONT BULKHEAD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Le tablier avant (1) pour véhicule automobile dont le plancher de caisse (12) est doté d'un tunnel (13), comprend un bord inférieur (5b), un bord supérieur (5a) et deux côtés latéraux (6a, 6b). Les bords inférieur (5b) et supérieur (5a) sont continus et sensiblement parallèles, le bord inférieur (5b) étant dénué de découpe au niveau de la jonction (8) avec le tunnel (13) de plancher de caisse (12) du véhicule, les côtés latéraux présentant des portions pleines intégrant la forme des passages de roues (10a, 10b).

FITTING INSIDE a MOTOR VEHICLE Of an ELEMENT Of PREPARING ON a SUPPORT

Agencement à l'intérieur d'un véhicule automobile d'un élément d'habillage (10) sur un support (12) comportant au moins une première languette de fixation souple (14), caractérisé en ce que l'élément (10) comporte au moins une deuxième languette de fixation souple (18), apte à coopérer avec la première languette de fixation (14), et au moins une patte rigide (32) s'étendant dans un plan sensiblement parallèle à celui de la deuxième languette (18), de façon que la première languette (18) se trouve entre la deuxième languette (14) et la patte rigide (32) lorsque l'élément (10) est en position fixée.

Pièce de structure perfectionnée pour véhicule et son application à un assemblage automatique.

Cette pièce (20) comprend une chambre (250) tubulaire d'axe (251) destinée à servir de support de palier pour une colonne de direction, un réceptacle (260) cylindrique d'axe (261) pour recevoir un dispositif anti-vol, au moins un emplacement (280) relativement plan destiné à recevoir un commutateur multiple. Ces chambre tubulaire (250) et réceptable cylindrique (260) ont des axes (251, 262) obliques relativement l'un à l'autre. Application aux lignes d'assemblage robotisé.

TRANSVERSE PARTITION OF AUTOMOBIE BODY EQUIPEE Of a SUPPORT OF REINFORCEMENT

TRANSVERSE PARTITION OF AUTOMOBIE BODY EQUIPEE Of a SUPPORT OF REINFORCEMENT

TRANSVERSE PARTITION OF AUTOMOBIE BODY EQUIPEE Of a SUPPORT OF REINFORCEMENT

TRANSVERSE PARTITION OF AUTOMOBIE BODY EQUIPEE Of a SUPPORT OF REINFORCEMENT

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE DASH BOARD COVER AND THE DASH BOARD COVER

차량용 모듈러 시스템

... 본 발명은 차량, 특히 자동차용 모듈러 시스템(6)에 관한 것으로, 이 시스템에서는 차량에 하나의 선택된 계기판(A1, A2) 및 하나 이상의 선택된 도어(T1, T2)가 제공되고, 상기 도어는 상기 계기판에 인접한 도어 개구를 폐쇄하거나 개방하기 위해 피벗 가능하게 차량에 장착될 수 있으며, 이때 모듈러 시스템(6)은 선택을 위해 적어도 2개의 상이한 계기판(A1, A2) 및/또는 적어도 2개의 상이한 도어(T1, T2)를 가지며, 상기 계기판(A1, A2)이 각각 하나의 제1 접합 영역(F1)을 가지고, 상기 도어들이 각각 상기 제1 접합 영역(F1)에 대응하는 제2 접합 영역(F2)을 가짐으로써, 도어(T1, T2)가 폐쇄된 상태에서 각각의 제1 접합 영역(F1)과 각각의 제2 접합 영역(F2)은 항시 동일한 조인트(5)를 형성한다.

Painel de bordo

Instrumentpanel och fordon innefattande en istrumentpanel

Vehicle firewall

CHASSIS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

A load-bearing chassis for a motor vehicle includes a three-dimensional structure formed by a sheet of material including a plurality of bend lines. Each bend line has adjacent strap-defining structures defining a bending strap with a longitudinal strap axis oriented and positioned to extend across the bend line. Preferably the bend lines are configured and positioned to form a load-bearing chassis member when the sheet of material is bent along the bend lines. The bend lines defining geometrical features of the chassis. A method of forming the chassis is also disclosed.

PRECISION FOLDED STRUCTURAL AND AESTHETIC COMPONENT AND SHEET THEREFOR

A sheet material is provided for forming a precision folded structural and aesthetic component of a contoured three-dimension. The sheet material may include a forward-panel bend line separating a forward panel and a fold panel, the forward-panel bend line may be curved to impart contour on at least the fold panel upon bending of the sheet material about the forward-panel bend line, and a fold line extending along the fold panel, the fold line may be substantially straight to impart the contour of the fold panel to the upper panel upon bending of the sheet material about the fold line. The sheet material may include an upper panel, a first upper-panel-flange bend line separating a forward upper flange from a warp zone of the upper panel, the first upper-panel-flange bend line may be curved to impart a first contour on one or more of the first upper flange and the warp zone, a second upper-panel-flange bend line separating a second upper flange from the warp zone, the second upper-panel-flange ...

COMPONENT AND USE THEREOF AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates to a component (1), especially a hybrid component for a crossrail of a vehicle, comprising a metal base body (2) which is at least partially provided with a plastic structure (6). The metal base body (2) comprises a fixing element (12) which is formed on the edge area thereof (Rg) and which is used to at least mechanically attach the base body (2) to the plastic structure (6).

Vehicle body front section structure

A vehicle body front section structure has a floor tunnel that projects into a vehicle interior on an underfloor of a vehicle, that is formed in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and that has a floor tunnel front end part disposed at a vehicle front of the floor tunnel, and floor tunnel members, a front end ridge line part, a first vehicle body front section reinforcing member that covers, from an outside of the vehicle, a whole of the floor tunnel front end part, from a vehicle upper end to a root of each of the floor tunnel members, and that is provided in the vehicle longitudinal direction along the front end ridge line part, and front side members, each of which has a lower end root that is connected to a dash panel, and each of which extends forward from the lower end root.

Reinforced front part for use in the manufacture of cabins/bodies for vehicles

A reinforced front part of plastic, for use in the manufacture of cabins or bodies for vehicles in order to achieve rigidity, is molded or shaped as a box-shaped unit in one piece with an enclosure defined by at least five walls which serve as the front, bottom, bonnet, and side walls and with an open side to face the interior of the vehicle.

MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING AN UPPER FIREWALL CROSSBEAM

A motor vehicle including a motor vehicle body defined by two body sides and a vehicle floor, and a wall attached laterally to the body sides and transversely to the floor, to separate a passenger compartment of the vehicle from the engine compartment. The motor vehicle further includes an upper firewall crossbeam having a cross-section that opens toward outside of the vehicle, and which is closed by the wall. The upper firewall crossbeam is omega-shaped, including a first portion configured to be attached onto the wall and a second portion configured to be attached onto the wall, the first and second portions being connected via swaged portions, the first portion extending toward the engine compartment of the vehicle via a first swaged portion, which is inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The upper crossbeam includes openings configured to engage with a mechanism for attaching windshield-wiper crankpins.

INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM WITH HIDDEN AIRBAG DOOR

An instrument panel includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a thermoplastic base substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a door portion defined by a tear seam notch in the first surface of the base substrate. The tear seam notch defines a periphery of the door portion. The instrument panel also includes at least one hinge portion defined by a plurality of tear seam notches in the first surface of the base substrate. Each hinge portion interrupts the door portion tear seam notch so that the door portion tear seam notch is not continuous.

Front body reinforcement structure

A front body reinforcement structure for a vehicle includes: a front side member connected to a dash panel; a front pillar which is disposed in a height direction of a vehicle body and has a lower part connected to the front side member; a front side upper member connecting a front of the front side member and an upper part of the front pillar; and a reinforcement unit that is connected with the dash panel and connects a rear of the front side member and an upper portion of the front pillar.

DEFORMABLE LOWER CROSSBEAM FOR A WINDOW OPENING

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF DASHBOARD

PURPOSE: To enable the mounting of a dashboard easy and to make into a large size of the dashboard, by means of fixing the end part of the dashboard at the covering position of the combining part of the front pillar. CONSTITUTION: An end part 15 of wheel depth direction of a dashboard 14 is extended up to a side surface 3 facing to the door opening of an outer pillar 1B over the combining part 8 of a front pillar 1, and a terminal 15A of the end part contacted to this side surface is fixed by a screw 7. The length from the end part 15 up to the first step 151 recognized from the side of a room R is determined by the door closing state of an instrument pannel pad 16 and a lining 17 of a door 2, and the space g of the pad 16 and the lining 17 can freely be set to the optional dimension of zero or above thereof. COPYRIGHT: (C)1980,JPO&Japio ...

ПРИБОРНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам выполнения приборной панели транспортного средства. Панель имеет армирование, которое включает в себя множество рубленых углеродных волокон, заключенных в нейлоновой смоле, основу, соединенную с армированием, содержащую множество рубленых углеродных и рубленых стеклянных волокон, заключенных в нейлоновой смоле, и кронштейн рулевой колонки, образованный из основы, содержащий множество рубленых углеродных волокон, заключенных в нейлоновой смоле. Кронштейн рулевой колонки зацепляется с рулевой колонкой, из условия чтобы основа и кронштейн поддерживали рулевую колонку. Множество рубленых углеродных и стеклянных волокон в основе может быть разделено, из условия чтобы углеродные волокна и стеклянные волокна каждые были по существу сконцентрированы в пределах соответственных частей водительской стороны и пассажирской стороны основы. Обеспечивается снижение веса при сохранении механических свойств. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

КРЕПЕЖНЫЙ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к панелям приборов транспортного средства в сборе. Транспортное средство содержит крепежный соединительный узел панели приборов транспортного средства. Соединительный узел содержит первый кронштейн и второй кронштейн. Первый кронштейн выполнен с возможностью соединения со стойкой, удерживающей участок панели приборов. Второй кронштейн выполнен с возможностью соединения с участком транспортного средства. Второй кронштейн расположен ниже первого кронштейна в крепежном соединительном узле. Участок первого кронштейна выполнен с возможностью посадки в участок второго кронштейна. Достигается улучшение стратегии крепления панели приборов транспортного средства и компонентов, используемых для этого. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ПОДУЗЕЛ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к модульным узлам приборной панели транспортных средств. Подузел приборной панели содержит поперечную балку, основу приборной панели, узел вала рулевого колеса и закрывающую панель облицовки. Узел вала рулевого колеса имеет верхний конец с шарнирным соединением с указанной основой и нижний конец для соединения с узлом рулевой передачи. Закрывающая панель облицовки представляет собой удлиненную планку, установленную на поперечной балке и имеющую фиксирующее гнездо для обеспечения защелкивающегося соединения, выполненное таким образом, чтобы обеспечить временную фиксацию узла вала рулевого колеса до его окончательного соединения с узлом рулевой передачи в по существу фиксированном положении, которое находится на расстоянии от окончательного положения узла вала рулевого колеса после его подсоединения к узлу рулевой передачи. Фиксирующее гнездо выполнено с возможностью деформации. Достигается обеспечение временной фиксации узла вала рулевого колеса во время транспортировки ...

ПАНЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Панель для транспортного средства выполнена в виде монтажной панели, которая устанавливается за задним сиденьем транспортного средства, содержит элементы крепления к кузову транспортного средства и разъемы для установки оборудования транспортного средства. Разъемы расположены на той стороне монтажной панели, которая направлена в сторону заднего сиденья. Элементы крепления панели к кузову транспортного средства представляют собой кронштейны. Достигается повышение безопасности размещения необходимого оборудования. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция передней части транспортного средства содержит каркасный элемент желобчатой формы и нижнюю панель приборного щитка. Каркасный элемент желобчатой формы расположен в направлении длины транспортного средства от переднего короба к салону и имеет боковую стенку. Нижняя панель приборного щитка включает в себя желобчатую секцию, имеющую боковую стенку и садящуюся вовнутрь каркасного элемента. Боковая стенка желобчатой секции и боковая стенка каркасного элемента соединены между собой. Достигается снижение веса конструкции передней части транспортного средства. 17 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

Направляющее устройство для потока воздуха в транспортном средстве

Изобретение относится к транспортным средствам, в которых используются потоки воздуха для обогрева или охлаждения салона, расширяется зона обдува салона транспортного средства теплым воздухом или потоком охлажденного от кондиционера воздуха. Кроме того, обеспечивается направление теплого или охлажденного потока воздуха на внешние участки транспортного средства. Использование гибкого шланга сокращает время обогрева (охлаждения) конкретного объекта или элемента транспортного средства. При включении кондиционера позволяет использовать шланг для направления холодного потока воздуха в необходимую зону, например, в случае транспортировки пострадавших, например, в дорожно-транспортных происшествиях в медицинское учреждение, возможно охлаждение продуктов. Шланг может использоваться как пылесос наоборот, продувка решеток, фильтров и т.п.

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И СПОСОБ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ДЕТАЛЕЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

ПАНЕЛЬ ПРИБОРОВ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Приборная панель для транспортного средства, которая включает в себя:усилительный элемент, содержащий множество рубленых углеродных волокон в полиамидной смоле;подложку, соединенную с усилительным элементом, содержащую множество рубленых углеродных волокон и рубленых стеклянных волокон в полиамидной смоле;причем рубленые углеродные волокна и рубленые стеклянные волокна в подложке сегрегированы таким образом, что углеродные волокна и стеклянные волокна каждые в значительной степени сосредоточены в соответствующих участках подложки со стороны водителя и пассажира.2. Приборная панель по п. 1, в которой рубленые углеродные волокна в подложке составляют объемную фракцию в полиамидной смоле от приблизительно 15% до приблизительно 40%.3. Приборная панель по п. 1, в которой рубленые углеродные волокна и рубленые стеклянные волокна в подложке дополнительно сегрегированы таким образом, что углеродные волокна в значительной степени сосредоточены на участке со стороны водителя и на центральном участке ...

Chassisquerträger für Kraftfahrzeuge

Airbag flap manufacturing method for passenger seat of vehicle, involves bending upward and downward shafts, which are formed at lower surface of airbag flap, in accordance with assembly angle of airbag module

The method involves providing a mold for injection molding of an airbag flap (10) and a safety cover (12). The safety cover and the airbag flap are injection molded by injecting an injecting fluid into an airbag flap hollow space (24) and a safety cover hollow space (26) in the mold. A formed product is extracted when the cover and the flap are formed as a single piece. Upward and downward shafts, which are formed at a lower surface of the flap, are bent in accordance with an assembly angle of an airbag module that includes an airbag housing. An independent claim is also included for an airbag flap for a passenger seat.

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Bei einer Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie mit einer Fronthaube (1) und einer von einem hinteren Rand der Fronthaube (1) aus ansteigenden Frontscheibe (19) ist ein Querträger (4) vorgesehen, von dem ein vorderer Randabschnitt (6) einen vorderen unteren Rand der Frontscheibe (19) unterstützt und ein hinterer Randabschnitt (5) an einem Strukturelement der Karosserie abgestützt ist und von dem eine erste Seite der Fahrgastzelle und eine zweite Seite dem Motorraum zugewandt ist. Der Querträger (4) ist durch Schlitze (17) in eine Vielzahl von in Querrichtung der Karosserie beabstandete Stegen (18) gegliedert, und die Schlitze (17) sind durch eine Folie (8) dicht verschlossen.

Assembly component forming part of splashboard of motor vehicle is cast part with integrally cast functional parts which form mountings or bearing blocks for pedals

The assembly component(1) is a cast part with integrally cast functional parts which are parts of the functional units. The functional parts form mountings(4,5) and/or bearing blocks for pedals(7,8) which are cast onto the assembly component's inner side(3) which when installed faces the foot space of the driver. The housing section(11) of a servo brake unit(12) is cast onto the outer side(10) which faces away from the interior of the vehicle. An opening(14) is provided in the region of the housing section for the operating neck of the servo brake unit.

Stirnwand für eine Fahrzeugkarosserie

Verstärkungsbauteil für eine Schutzeinrichtung einer Karosserie eines Personenkraftwagens

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verstärkungsbauteil (26) für eine Schutzeinrichtung einer Karosserie (10) eines Personenkraftwagens bei einer Frontalkollision mit einem Hindernis mit geringer Breitenüberdeckung, welches außenseitig einer Stirnwand (18) und/oder eines Bodens (20) einer Fahrgastzelle (16) zwischen einem seitlich zugeordneten Längsträger (12) einer Hauptlängsträgerebene einer Vorbaustruktur (14) und einem seitlich zugeordneten Seitenschweller (24) der Fahrgastzelle (16) anordnenbar ist, und welches als massiv umgeformtes Leichtmetallbauteil ausgestaltet ist. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung eine Schutzeinrichtung mit wenigstens einem solchen Verstärkungsbauteil (26) sowie ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines solchen Verstärkungsbauteils (26).

Einbaumodul für einen Durchlass in einer Stirnwand einer Fahrgastzelle

ARMATURENBRETT FUER KRAFTFAHRZEUGE, INSBESONDERE PERSONENKRAFTWAGEN

Stirnwand

Vorderwagenstruktur einer Fahrzeugkarosserie

Vorderwagenstruktur einer Fahrzeugkarosserie mit einer Stirnwand (2), mit einem Wasserkasten (3) zwischen beidseitigen Federbeinaufnahmen (4, 5), mit beidseitigen, an die Federbeinaufnahmen (4, 5) anschließenden Radhäusern (6, 7), und mit beidseitigen, an die Radhäuser (6, 7) anschließenden vorderen Längsträgern (8, 9), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorderwagenstruktur (1) als Strukturteil einen Vorderwagen-Torsionsring (10) aufweist, bestehend aus einem Wasserkasten-Hohlträgerprofil (11) als oberem Torsionsring-Querprofil, aus seitlichen Radhausprofilen (16, 17) sowie aus Längsträger-Eckverstärkungen (24) im Verbund mit den Längsträgerprofilen und einem Fußraumquerträgerprofil (23).

Splashboard and centre console module for fitting in a motor vehicle includes one or more bulges and recesses protruding forwards forming a front sealing wall after installing the centre console module.

In order to install heavy operating facilities that run a risk of vibration like an air conditioning unit (9) and form components in a motor vehicle's centre console module (6), a splashboard (1) is fitted with one or more bulges and recesses protruding forwards that form a front sealing wall after installing the cockpit module and also hold the operating facilities.

LOCHPLATTE ZUM VERBINDEN PASSENDER ENDEN VON KABELN, ROHREN UND DERGLEICHEN, INSBESONDERE FUER MOTORFAHRZEUGE.

Knee retainer with a heat-conducting device

Motor vehicle body with reinforcing structure

A motor vehicle body has at least one side member 12, 14 located on the front side in front of a front wall 24 and having a first reinforcing element 38 adjoining thereon in longitudinal direction x, which, following the contour of a wheel housing panel 22, protrudes in vehicle transverse direction y to the outside and which supports itself on a floor structure 80 via second reinforcing element 40, which is arranged spaced from a lateral front wall portion 34, 36 adjoining the wheel housing panel 22.

Fastening device for a panel element of a motor vehicle body

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN AT LEAST TWO-LAYERED ONE OF VEHICLE INSIDE PANELING PART WITH MORE INTEGRATE AIRBAGABDECKUNG AND VEHICLE INSIDE PANELING PART

SERVICE PANEL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

MOTOR VEHICLE AS WELL AS CARRIER ARRANGEMENT

STRUCTURAL TUBING CONSTRUCTION UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Front wall arrangement for motor vehicles.

CARRIER IN MIXED BUILDING METHOD FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

FRONT FOOT ARRANGEMENT IN A PASSENGER CAR

FRONT WALL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Frontal structure of vehicle

A frontal structure of a vehicle includes: a dashboard lower section; and a damping panel connecting to the dashboard lower section, wherein the dashboard lower section includes an upper rim flange and a front wall including a bending shape; and the damping panel includes a bead curved more gradually compared to the bending shape.

Dash cluster system and method

A dash cluster system and a method for securing and/or interconnecting a dash cluster to power equipment. The dash cluster system includes a housing having a connecting assembly including at least one peripheral connector positioned along a peripheral surface of the housing. The dash cluster system further comprises a bezel having a front side and a rear side. The bezel also comprises a connecting arrangement formed from at least one extending connector, extending from the rear side. The dash cluster system also comprises a securing connection formed between the housing and the bezel by the interlocking of the peripheral connector of the connecting assembly with the extending connector of the connecting arrangement.

Vehicle panel assembly and method of attaching the same

A sound-damped vehicle panel assembly, such as a dash panel, is attached to a structural member with one or more weld joints. The vehicle panel assembly may include a main panel member, a sound-damping patch, and a sound-damping adhesive layer arranged therebetween, where the patch covers at least a portion of an acoustically active region of the main panel member. The weld joints that attach the vehicle panel assembly to the structural member are preferably located at weld openings formed in the sound-damping patch and/or the sound-damping adhesive layer so that the weld joint can be formed without melting and vaporizing the adhesive during the welding operation, as such an operation would likely require additional ventilation equipment and could impact the quality of the weld joint.

Automotive vehicle instrument panel construction

An automotive vehicle including a passenger compartment and an instrument panel is provided. The instrument panel includes a beam disposed at a forward end of the compartment and extending across the width of the compartment. A driver's side instrument panel module is secured to the beam. A passenger's side instrument panel module is also secured to the beam. A defrost module is located adjacent at least one of the driver's side module and said passenger side module and positioned to provide forced air flow over the windshield of the vehicle. A driver's side vent module is disposed between the driver's side module and the sidewall of the compartment. In addition, a passenger side vent module is disposed between the passenger side module and the opposed compartment sidewall.

A-pillar for a vehicle

An A-pillar for a vehicle includes a first part ( 15 ) extending as far as the windscreen and supporting the door hinges and a second arcuate part ( 16 ) extending up along the windscreen and continuing towards the back in order to serve as a roof beam ( 19 ) above the door. This second part consists of two open sections ( 23, 24 ) with flanges ( 25, 26; 27, 28 ) welded together so as to give the pillar a closed profile. At least one of the sections ( 23 ) is press-hardened and has a breaking strength in excess of 1400 MPa and the flanges ( 25, 26; 27, 28 ) of the sections have a breaking strength below 1100 MPa in a portion ( 35 ) situated above the door.

DASH PANEL STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOBILE

A cord-like element is extending along a dash panel , a component from the cord-like element is fixed to the dash panel via a bracket , the cord-like element is fixed to the bracket , the cord-like element and the component are fixed to the dash panel via the bracket , the cord-like element is arranged on a vehicle rear side Rr from an opposed surface M of the bracket to an engine E, and the rigidity of fixed portions K of the dash panel to which fixing portions A and A of the bracket are fixed is set to be lower than the rigidity of the bracket . Accordingly, the fixed portions K of the dash panel are deformed before the bracket when the bracket is pressed toward the vehicle rear side Rr by the engine E. 1. A dash panel structure for an automobile , comprising:a dash panel that separates an engine compartment and a vehicle cabin;a cord-like element extending along the dash panel; and wherein the cord-like element is fixed to the bracket, and the cord-like element and the component are fixed to the dash panel via the bracket,', 'wherein the bracket has an opposed surface located on an engine side with respect to a fixing portion of the dash panel, and the cord-like element is arranged on a vehicle rear side from the opposed surface, and', 'wherein a fixed portion of the dash panel, to which the fixing portion is fixed, has a rigidity set to be lower than a rigidity of the bracket such that the fixed portion of the dash panel is deformed before the bracket when the opposed surface of the bracket is pressed toward the vehicle rear side by the engine., 'a component other than the cord-like element, the component fixed to the dash panel via a bracket,'}2. The dash panel structure for an automobile according to claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes a plurality of fixing portions as the fixing portion claim 1 , the plurality of fixing portions are located apart from each other with the cord-like element and the component therebetween in an extension direction of the dash ...

Vehicle steering column support structure

A vehicle steering column support structure efficiently supports a steering column. A steering support bracket that supports a steering column is fixed to instrument panel reinforcement disposed along the vehicle width direction between left and right front pillars. A floor brace spans between a side portion of a first support member of the steering support bracket and a side wall portion of a floor tunnel portion. A steering brace spans between a side portion of the first support member and a lower portion of the front pillar. Up-down vibration of the steering column can accordingly be supported by axial force of the floor brace and the steering brace.

DASHBOARD SUPPORT, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DASHBOARD SUPPORT

In a method for the production of a dashboard support for a motor vehicle, a blank is cut from an extruded profile part. The blank is then trimmed and shaped to form a mount which is connected to an end of a crossbeam for allowing subsequent coupling of the crossbeam via the mount to an A-pillar of the motor vehicle. 1. A method for the production of a dashboard support for a motor vehicle , comprising:cutting a blank from an extruded profile part;trimming and shaping the blank to form a mount; andconnecting the mount to an end of a crossbeam for allowing the crossbeam to be coupled via the mount to an A-pillar of the motor vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded profile part is made of light metal claim 1 , and the crossbeam is made of light metal or steel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mount and the crossbeam are connected by a formfit or by a material joint.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mount and the crossbeam are connected by a thermal joint.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extruded profile part is a hollow section having two chambers disposed in spaced-apart relationship and connected with one another by a bridge to form a single-piece structure.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising cutting the extruded profile part to a length substantially commensurate with a length of the mount.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the cutting step includes cutting two blanks from the extruded profile part that has been cut to length.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the two blanks are cut as mirror images of one another.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank is made of one piece having a mounting chamber and an installation plate which projects out from a side of the mounting chamber.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank is cut from the extruded profile part through laser cutting or water jet cutting or by a punching process.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the blank with at least one member ...

Rearward pedal movement restraint assembly for vehicle

In a rearward pedal movement restraint assembly for a vehicle, an intermediate portion of a clutch pedal, which moves rearward by the impact of a frontal collision of the vehicle when the frontal collision occurs, contacts a forward portion of a knee panel so that the clutch pedal pivots toward the front of the vehicle so that the amount of rearward movement of the clutch pedal is reduced.

PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A panel assembly includes a trim panel and a finisher panel. The trim panel has a base portion, a support portion, and an accent portion. The accent portion is adjacent to the base portion and the support portion. The finisher panel is connected to the trim panel such that a first perimeter edge of the finisher panel is adjacent to the base portion of the audio panel, a second perimeter edge of the finisher panel is adjacent to the accent portion of the audio panel, and the support portion is concealed by the finisher panel. 1. A panel assembly , comprising:a trim panel having a base portion, a support portion, and an accent portion, wherein the accent portion is adjacent to the base portion and the support portion; anda finisher panel that is connected to the trim panel such that a first perimeter edge of the finisher panel is adjacent to the base portion of the trim panel, a second perimeter edge of the finisher panel is adjacent to the accent portion of the trim panel, and the support portion is concealed by the finisher panel.2. The panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the accent portion of the trim panel includes a groove and an accent surface claim 1 , wherein a first portion of the groove is disposed between the accent surface and the base portion and a second portion of the groove is disposed between the accent surface and the support portion.3. The panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the base portion borders the support portion at a perimeter edge of the base portion claim 2 , and the first portion of the groove meets the second portion of the groove at the perimeter edge of the base portion.4. The panel assembly of claim 3 , wherein the groove extends substantially transverse to the perimeter edge of the base portion.5. The panel assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first perimeter edge of the finisher panel is adjacent to the perimeter edge of the base portion.6. The panel assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first perimeter edge of the finisher panel and the ...

DASHBOARD CROSSBEAM COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SECTIONS ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER BY WELDING

The crossbeam according to the invention comprises at least two sections, each section comprising at least one wall and being assembled to the other section in a junction region so as to form said crossbeam. The walls of said sections are fastened to each other by a weld made by induction brazing. 1. A motor vehicle dashboard crossbeam , of the type comprising at least two sections , each section comprising at least one wall and being assembled to the other section in a junction region so as to form said crossbeam , characterized in that the walls of said sections are attached to one another by an induction brazing weld.2. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sections have different wall thicknesses.3. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 2 , characterized in that the thickness of the wall of at least one of the sections is smaller than 1.2 mm.4. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sections are made from different materials.5. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 1 , characterized in that each section comprises an end fastening portion extending in the junction region claim 1 , the two sections being fastened to each other by their end fastening portions.6. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 5 , characterized in that the end fastening portion of one of the sections is fitted onto the end fastening portion of the other section claim 5 , the induction brazing weld extending between the walls of said end fastening portions so as to fasten the end fastening portions to each other.7. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim 6 , characterized in that one of the end fastening portions comprises a flare at the end thereof claim 6 , said end portion being fitted onto the other end portion such that part of the wall of the other end portion extends opposite said flare claim 6 , the weld extending between said flare and said wall portion.8. The dashboard crossbeam according to claim ...

DASH CLUSTER SYSTEM AND METHOD

A dash cluster system and a method for securing and/or interconnecting a dash cluster to power equipment. The dash cluster system includes a housing having a connecting assembly including at least one peripheral connector positioned along a peripheral surface of the housing. The dash cluster system further comprises a bezel having a front side and a rear side. The bezel also comprises a connecting arrangement formed from at least one extending connector, extending from the rear side. The dash cluster system also comprises a securing connection formed between the housing and the bezel by the interlocking of the peripheral connector of the connecting assembly with the extending connector of the connecting arrangement. 115-. (canceled)16. A dash cluster for mounting to a support panel in a region of a panel opening that extends through the support panel comprising:multiple housings for mounting components of said dash cluster behind said support panel, each housing including a first housing surface and a connecting assembly having at least one housing connector in spaced relation to the first housing surface for securing the housing in an operative position in relation to the panel; anda bezel having a front side and a rear side that overlaps the panel opening in use, said bezel further comprising multiple connecting arrangements formed from multiple bezel connectors extending away from said rear side of the bezel for connecting the bezel to said multiple housings;wherein a securing connection is formed between each housing and said bezel by an interlocking of said housing connector with a bezel connector which extends through said opening to fix the housings in operative position in relation to said panel.17. The dash cluster of wherein the multiple housings are interconnected along sides of the housings spaced from said first housing surface.18. (canceled)19. The dash cluster of wherein the connecting assembly further comprises a second housing connector positioned ...

Front portion structure of vehicle body

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

Method of Making a Composite Component and Apparatus

A method of making a composite component and the composite component is disclosed. The composite component can comprise multiple portions with different materials. By configuring the composite component with different materials, the weight of the composite component can be reduced while maintaining the strength and support of the composite component for a cockpit assembly. Furthermore, the method provides for an increase in the efficiency of the die casting process used to create the composite component. 1. A composite component , comprising:a first component portion and a second component portion;a third component portion extending between the first component portion and the second component portion;the first component portion and the second component portion being made of a material including magnesium and the third component portion is made of a material including aluminum; andwherein the first component portion and the second component portion comprise a substantial majority of the composite component.2. The composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the first component portion and the second component portion are made of a magnesium alloy.3. The composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the third component portion is made of an aluminum alloy.4. The composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the third component portion is an extruded portion.5. The composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the first component portion and the second component portion are die cast portions.6. The composite component according to claim 1 , wherein the composite component includes a fourth component portion that extends between the first component portion and the second component portion in a parallel manner to the third component portion.7. A composite component for a cockpit assembly of a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a first component portion configured to attach to a first lateral side of a motor vehicle;the first component portion ...

INTEGRATED STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING

An integrated structural system for a vehicle, the system having: a structural member; a means for securing a first beam component to the structural member, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material; and a means for securing a second beam component to the first beam component, the second beam component being separately molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam component having a configuration different from the first beam component. 1. An integrated structural system for a vehicle , comprising:a structural member;a means for securing a first beam component to the structural member, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material; anda means for securing a second beam component to the first beam component, the second beam component being separately molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam component having a configuration different from the first beam component.2. The integrated structural system as in claim 1 , further comprising a first bracket and a second bracket attached to the structural member claim 1 , the first bracket and second bracket being configured to secure the structural member to a portion of the vehicle and the first bracket and the second bracket each have an opening the opening on the first bracket and second bracket being configured to receive a locating pin for positioning the structural member in a desired position when the first beam component is secured to the structural member.3. The integrated structural system as in claim 1 , wherein the structural member includes a first structural member and a second structural member secured together claim 1 , the first structural member and second structural member being formed from steel claim 1 , and the first structural member being configured to have higher mechanical properties than the second structural member.4. The integrated structural system as in claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

A vehicle instrument panel reinforcement capable of raising ease of vehicle installation is provided. The instrument panel reinforcement is formed with a cross-section profile of square shaped closed cross-section profile from an upper member and a lower member, is disposed along a vehicle width direction at the inside of a vehicle instrument panel. Plural first protruding portions are formed to one end portion of the upper member, and plural first projection portions are formed to another end portion thereof. Similarly, plural second protruding portions are formed to one end portion of the lower member and plural second projection portions are formed to another end portion thereof. The first protruding portions and the second projection portions, and the first projection portions and the second protruding portions, are projection welded together at plural points simultaneously. 1. A vehicle instrument panel reinforcement comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement main body that is disposed along a vehicle width direction at the inside of a vehicle instrument panel, and that is formed by employing two members so as to have a cross-section profile of a square shaped closed cross-section profile, with a steering support bracket that supports a steering column fixed to the instrument panel reinforcement main body;a first joint portion formed by projection welding together one end portion of one member configuring the two members and one end portion of the other member configuring the two members at a plurality of points simultaneously; anda second joint portion formed by projection welding together another end portion of the one member configuring the two members and another end portion of the other member configuring the two members at a plurality of points simultaneously.2. The vehicle instrument panel reinforcement of claim 1 , whereineach of the two members is formed with an L-shaped cross-section profile, with the one member disposed at an upper portion of the ...

Steering Support Member

A steering support member according to the present invention supports a steering shaft, extends in a vehicle width direction and is fixed at both ends to lateral sides of a vehicle, is molded of a light alloy or a resin composite material. And the steering support member includes a fixing portion having a shape of a truncated cone that extends toward a vehicle front side from the vicinity of a position supporting the steering shaft, a top of the fixing portion being fixed to a dash panel delimiting an engine room in a vehicle front portion, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs that are arranged upright along tangents to a circle constituted by the top of the fixing portion and to a bottom circle. 1. A steering support member that supports a steering shaft , that extends in a vehicle width direction and is fixed with both ends to lateral sides of a vehicle , and that is molded of a light alloy or a resin composite material , the steering support member comprising:a fixing portion having a shape of a truncated cone that extends toward a vehicle front side from a vicinity of a position supporting the steering shaft, a top of the fixing portion being fixed to a vehicle body panel delimiting an engine room in a vehicle front portion; anda plurality of reinforcing ribs that are arranged upright along tangents to circles constituted by the top, the bottom, or any section of the fixing portion.2. The steering support member according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reinforcing ribs is symmetrically arranged relative to a center line of the fixing portion extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle claim 1 , and includes:a pair of first reinforcing ribs extending in directions that are inclined with respect to each other and widen in either an upward or downward direction of the vehicle; anda pair of second reinforcing ribs extending in directions that are inclined with respect to each other and further widen in the same direction as the pair of first reinforcing ...

SECONDARY DASH AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a product including a secondary dash including a center portion constructed and arranged to be attached to a primary dash of a vehicle. 1. A product comprising:{'b': '1', 'a secondary dash for a vehicle, the secondary dash including a center panel having a center portion constructed and arranged to be attached to a bar or a primary dash of a vehicle and a first outwardly angled portion constructed and arranged to be displaced a distance from the primary dash and a second opposite outwardly angled portion extending from the center portion and constructed and arranged to be displaced a distance from the primary dash of a vehicle.'}2. A product as set forth in wherein the secondary dash further comprises a first wing panel attached to the first outwardly angled portion and a second wing panel attached to the second outwardly angled portion.3. A product as set forth in wherein the center panel comprises a first material claim 2 , and wherein the first wing panel and the second wing panel each comprise a second material claim 2 , and wherein the first material and the second material are different.4. A product as set forth in wherein the center panel comprises steel and wherein each of the first wing panel and second wing panel comprises an aluminum alloy.5. A product as set forth in wherein the center panel comprises steel.6. A product as set forth in wherein the steel has a density of 7.86 g/cmor greater.7. A product as set forth in wherein the first wing panel is constructed and arranged to define a first portion for structural connection to a shock tower on a first side of the vehicle and wherein the second panel is constructed and arranged to define a structural connection to a shock tower on a second side of the vehicle.8. A product as set forth in wherein the first wing panel and second wing panel are each attached to the center panel by a plurality of self-piercing rivets.9. A product as set forth in further comprising a first ...

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

A cowl cross bar is provided for a vehicle capable of easily ensuring a space in which a heads-up display device is disposed and a passage through which an air duct extends, and which exhibits improved self-supporting stiffness and sufficient stiffness to support a steering column. The cowl cross bar includes a main bar disposed in a lateral direction from a vehicle body, a pair of first brackets for supporting hardware, which is coupled to the main bar and extends forward therefrom, a second bracket for supporting a steering column, which is coupled to the main bar and extends forward therefrom, the second bracket being disposed between lower ends of the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware, and a third bracket for reinforcement, which is disposed between the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware and the second bracket for supporting the steering column and is connected thereto. 1. A cowl cross bar for a vehicle comprising:a main bar disposed in a lateral direction from a vehicle body;a pair of first brackets for supporting hardware, each first bracket being coupled to the main bar and extending forwards therefrom;a second bracket for supporting a steering column, which is coupled to the main bar and extends forwards therefrom, the second bracket being disposed between lower ends of the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware; anda third bracket for reinforcement, which is disposed between the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware and the second bracket for supporting the steering column and is connected thereto.2. The cowl cross bar of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware is provided therein with air-duct-mounting holes so as to be laterally aligned with each other claim 1 , the air-duct-mounting holes defining a passage through which an air duct extends.3. The cowl cross bar of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of first brackets for supporting hardware is provided at an upper end thereof ...

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

There is provided a vehicle lower section structure including a rocker that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction at a vehicle width direction outer side, a tunnel section that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction at a central portion in the vehicle width direction, a pair of dash cross members that extend in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of a dash panel, that are separated by the tunnel section, tunnel reinforcement that is disposed at a lower side in the vehicle up-down direction that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction, wherein a first front flange is formed at a front end of the dash cross member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and wherein a second front flange is disposed at a position opposing the first front flange across the dash panel or a floor section. 1. A vehicle lower section structure comprising:a rocker that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction at a vehicle width direction outer side of a floor section of a vehicle compartment;a tunnel section that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction at a central portion of the floor section in the vehicle width direction, and that projects toward the upper side in a vehicle up-down direction;a pair of dash cross members that extend in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of a dash panel provided at a front portion of the floor section in the vehicle front-rear direction, that are separated by the tunnel section, and that couple together the rocker and the tunnel section; andtunnel reinforcement that is disposed at a lower side of the floor section in the vehicle up-down direction and at an outer side of the tunnel section in the vehicle width direction, and that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction,wherein a first front flange is formed at a front end of the dash cross member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and is joined to either the dash panel or the floor section, andwherein a second front flange is formed at a front end of the tunnel ...

FIBER COMPOSITE SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR COMPONENTS

A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, and a steering column bracket defined from the substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin. The bracket engages a steering column such that the substrate and bracket support the steering column. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate can be segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. 1. A vehicular component , comprising:a substrate comprising chopped carbon and glass fibers within a nylon resin;a bracket element coupled to or defined from the substrate comprising chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin; anda boundary region spanning a portion of the bracket element and substrate, or within the bracket element, having a mixture of chopped carbon and glass fibers within the nylon resin.2. The vehicular component of claim 1 , wherein the bracket element further comprises a fiber mat reinforcement.3. The vehicular component of claim 1 , wherein the boundary region is within the bracket element.4. The vehicular component of claim 3 , wherein the fiber volume fraction in the boundary region is higher than the fiber volume fraction in the substrate.5. The vehicular component of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the bracket element comprise fibers that are substantially aligned relative to each other.6. A vehicular panel assembly claim 1 , comprising:a substrate comprising chopped first and second fibers segregated within a first resin in respective drivers-side and passenger-side portions;a bracket element defined from the substrate comprising chopped first fibers at a fiber volume fraction different than the fiber ...

VEHICULAR COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENT

A vehicular instrument panel, including a substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, the substrate defines an airbag canister. The plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers are segregated such that the chopped carbon fibers are substantially concentrated within a driver-side portion of the substrate and the airbag canister, and the chopped glass fibers are substantially concentrated within a passenger-side portion of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region. 1. A vehicular instrument panel , comprising:a member comprising first and second fibers within a resin, the first and second fibers substantially segregated within the member;a hollow-body within the member that comprises a portion of the first fibers in the resin; anda boundary region in at least one of, or spanning, the member and the hollow-body that substantially surrounds the hollow-body, wherein the first and second fibers are mixed in the region.2. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second fibers are selected from the group of materials consisting of carbons claim 1 , aramids claim 1 , aluminum metals claim 1 , aluminum oxides claim 1 , steels claim 1 , borons claim 1 , silicas claim 1 , silicon carbides claim 1 , silicon nitrides claim 1 , ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylenes claim 1 , A-glasses claim 1 , E-glasses claim 1 , E-CR-glasses claim 1 , C-glasses claim 1 , D-glasses claim 1 , R-glasses claim 1 , and S-glasses.3. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the resin is selected from the group of materials consisting of a nylon claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , an epoxy claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a vinyl ester claim 1 , a polyetheretherketone claim 1 , a poly(phenylene sulfide) claim 1 , a polyetherimide claim 1 , a ...

Vehicle body front section structure

A vehicle body front section structure has a floor tunnel that projects into a vehicle interior on an underfloor of a vehicle, that is formed in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and that has a floor tunnel front end part disposed at a vehicle front of the floor tunnel, and floor tunnel members, a front end ridge line part, a first vehicle body front section reinforcing member that covers, from an outside of the vehicle, a whole of the floor tunnel front end part, from a vehicle upper end to a root of each of the floor tunnel members, and that is provided in the vehicle longitudinal direction along the front end ridge line part, and front side members, each of which has a lower end root that is connected to a dash panel, and each of which extends forward from the lower end root.

Module Support Assembly for a Motor Vehicle

A module carrier assembly for positioning between the A-pillars of a motor vehicle body comprising a transverse carrier configured as a hollow body profile and at least one steering column holder connected to the transverse carrier and supported at the outer side of the transverse carrier in the x-direction. The at least one steering column holder is configured as an angle piece and is supported by a support surface provided by a first limb at a first outer wall of the transverse carrier. The steering column holder has a further limb extending below the transverse carrier. The steering column holder carries a support projection which extends through the outer wall of the transverse carrier adjoining the support surface of the steering column holder and up to at least the opposite wall of the transverse carrier. The support projection is connected in a vibration-coupled manner to this opposite wall. 110-. (canceled)11. A module carrier assembly for a motor vehicle for positioning between the A-pillars of the vehicle body , the modular carrier assembly comprising:a transverse carrier adapted to extend between the A-pillars and configured as a hollow body profile having a first wall and a second wall; andat least one steering column holder connected to the transverse carrier and supported at the outer side of the transverse carrier in the x-direction, the at least one steering column holder configured as an angle piece and supported by a support surface provided by a first limb of the at least one steering column holder at the first wall of the transverse carrier, the at least one steering column holder having a second limb, the upper side of the second limb extending below the transverse carrier, andwherein the at least one steering column holder carries a support projection supported at the support surface, the support projection extending through the first wall of the transverse carrier and up to at least the second wall of the transverse carrier, the support ...

PILLAR FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE BODY MODULE STRUCTURE

There is provided a pillar framework structure including: a pillar lower that extends in a vehicle vertical direction; a joining member that is joined to an upper portion of the pillar lower and that is configured from die-cast aluminum; and a pillar upper that is joined to the joining member, and that extends in a vehicle upward direction and a vehicle rearward direction. 1. A pillar framework structure comprising:a pillar lower that extends in a vehicle vertical direction;a joining member that is joined to an upper portion of the pillar lower, and that is configured from die-cast aluminum; anda pillar upper that is joined to the joining member, and that extends in a vehicle upward direction and a vehicle rearward direction.2. The pillar framework structure of claim 1 , wherein:the joining member is provided with an extension portion extending toward a vehicle width direction inner side; andthe extension portion is joined to an end portion of a cowl reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction.3. The pillar framework structure of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the joining member claim 2 , each of a lower joining portion that is joined to the pillar lower in a state in which the pillar lower is inserted into the lower joining portion claim 2 , an upper joining portion that is joined to the pillar upper in a state in which the pillar upper is inserted into the upper joining portion claim 2 , and the extension portion claim 2 , which is joined to the cowl reinforcement in a state in which the cowl reinforcement is inserted into the extension portion claim 2 , is formed with a U-shaped cross-section profile as viewed along a respective insertion direction of the respective portion.4. The pillar framework structure of claim 3 , wherein:the upper joining portion and the lower joining portion are formed so as to be continuous with one another in the vehicle vertical direction; andthe upper joining portion and the lower joining portion are open toward a vehicle ...

VEHICLE ENGINE

A vehicle engine comprises an exhaust system having an exhaust manifold and an exhaust purification device . The exhaust manifold is disposed at a predetermined distance from a dash panel constituting a body of the vehicle , the exhaust purification device is disposed in a position overlapping a floor tunnel region , formed by a floor tunnel of the body, and is disposed below the exhaust manifold and to one side of the center of the engine in the cylinder-array direction, as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle . An exhaust purification device introduction passage connecting the exhaust manifold and the exhaust purification device is disposed on the other side of the center of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction, and extends below the exhaust manifold to be connected to the exhaust purification device 1. A vehicle engine comprising an exhaust system having an exhaust manifold and an exhaust purification device , the vehicle engine being placed horizontally such that a cylinder-array direction coincides with a vehicle-width direction , whereinthe exhaust manifold is disposed at a predetermined distance from a dash panel constituting a body of the vehicle,the exhaust purification device is disposed in a position overlapping a floor tunnel region, formed by a floor tunnel of the body, and is disposed below the exhaust manifold and to one side of the center of the engine in the cylinder-array direction, as viewed from the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, anda connection passage connecting the exhaust manifold and the exhaust purification device is disposed on the other side of the center of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction, and extends below the exhaust manifold to be connected to the exhaust purification device.2. The vehicle engine according to claim 1 , wherein the dash panel is fitted with an auxiliary machine on the outside of the other-side end of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder-array direction as ...

CHASSIS FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A chassis for an electric vehicle, comprises a left side frame and a right side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre, at least one lower structural member connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame, and a plurality of upper structural members connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame. The lower structural member provides support for one or more rechargeable battery packs. 1. A chassis for an electric vehicle , comprising:a left side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre;a right side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre;at least one lower structural member connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame, said at least one lower structural member providing support for one or more rechargeable battery packs; anda plurality of upper structural members connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame.2. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the left side frame and the right side frame comprises a looped structure.3. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure is integrally formed as a one-piece structure.4. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a profile that is concave on its inner side facing inwardly of the chassis or convex on its outer side facing outwardly of the chassis.5. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a single opening that permits access of a person to the interior of the chassis.6. The chassis as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the opening is adapted to be fit with a door for closing the opening.7. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a front side and a rear side claim 2 , at least one of which front and rear sides provides at least part of an arch for a respective ground-engageable wheel.8. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the looped ...

Passenger compartment element for a motor vehicle and assembly comprising such a passenger compartment element

A passenger compartment element is provided for a motor vehicle. The passenger compartment element includes a crossmember and a strut. The strut is provided with a first end and a second end. The first end is secured to the crossmember. The second end is configured to be fastened to a firewall of the vehicle.

VEHICLE BODY BOTTOM STRUCTURE

Provided is a vehicle body bottom structure capable of restricting retraction of a front pillar by improving absorption performance for a collision load at a time of a narrow offset collision. The vehicle body bottom structure includes a dash lower for partitioning a vehicle compartment and a power mounted room as well as partitioning the vehicle compartment and a wheel house, a front pillar erected at a vehicle-widthwise end portion of the dash lower, and a gusset bridged between the dash lower and the front pillar, wherein the gusset is joined to the dash lower at one end thereof, and is spaced further from the dash lower the nearer to the front pillar, to be joined to the front pillar at the other end thereof, and wherein a crushing space is formed in a portion surrounded by the dash lower, the front pillar, and the gusset. 1. A vehicle body bottom structure comprising:a dash lower for separating a vehicle compartment from a power mounted room as well as separating the vehicle compartment from a wheel house;a front pillar which is erected at a vehicle-widthwise end portion of the dash lower; anda gusset which is bridged between the dash lower and the front pillar,wherein the gusset is joined to the dash lower at one end thereof, and is spaced apart from the dash lower as the gusset approaches the front pillar, to be joined to the front pillar at the other end thereof, andwherein a crushing space of a substantially triangular shape in a plan view is formed in a portion surrounded by the dash lower, the front pillar, and the gusset.2. The vehicle body bottom structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a front side frame which is provided to extend in a vehicle front-rear direction is disposed in the power mounted room,wherein the one end of the gusset is secured to a position in the dash lower, the position corresponding to a joint portion between the dash lower and a rear end portion of the front side frame, andwherein a top portion of the crushing space which is ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A vehicle structural member includes an elongate hollow member having an integrated structure, and supporting members joined to the elongate hollow member. The elongate hollow member includes: a first portion that includes a first pipe, a second pipe disposed outside the first pipe and extending along the first pipe, and a connection portion extending along the first pipe and the second pipe, formed integrally with the first pipe and the second pipe, and connecting the first pipe and the second pipe; and a second portion that includes the first pipe continuing from the first portion, and does not include the second pipe. 1. A vehicle structural member comprising:an elongate hollow member having an integrated structure; anda supporting member joined to the elongate hollow member,wherein the elongate hollow member includes:a first portion that includes a first pipe, a second pipe disposed outside the first pipe and extending along the first pipe, and a connection portion extending along the first pipe and the second pipe, formed integrally with the first pipe and the second pipe, and connecting the first pipe and the second pipe; anda second portion that includes the first pipe continuing from the first portion, and does not include the second pipe.2. The vehicle structural member according to claim 1 , whereinthe first pipe and the second pipe are spaced apart from each other in a direction crossing longitudinal directions of the first pipe and the second pipe, andthe connection portion is a plate-shaped portion.3. The vehicle structural member according to claim 2 , wherein positions of one end of the first pipe and one end of the second pipe are aligned with each other in the longitudinal directions of the first pipe and the second pipe.4. The vehicle structural member according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first pipe and the second pipe has a substantially constant cross-sectional shape in the corresponding longitudinal direction.5. The vehicle structural ...

ENERGY ABSORBING INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT

An instrument panel component includes a wall, a first projection, and a second projection. The wall is configured to be supported by the instrument panel. The first and second projections are supported by the wall and extend in a common direction away from the wall. The length of the first projection is different than the length of the second projection and both projections are of a different material than the material of the wall. 1. An energy absorbing element for an instrument panel , the energy absorbing element comprising:a wall configured to be supported by the instrument panel; anda first projection and a second projection each supported by the wall and extending in a common direction away from the wall, the first projection having a first length and the second projection having a second length different than the first length;the first and second projections being of a different material than a material of the wall.2. The energy absorbing element as set forth in further comprising a base connected to the first and second projections and connected to the wall.3. The energy absorbing element as set forth in wherein the base is adhered to the wall.4. The energy absorbing element as set forth in wherein the first and second projections are cantilevered from the base.5. The energy absorbing element as set forth in wherein the first and second projections are integrally formed with the base.6. The energy absorbing element as set forth in further comprising a housing defining a chamber and a cover supported by the housing and covering the chamber claim 1 , wherein the wall is a part of the housing.7. The energy absorbing element as set forth in wherein the first projection extends along an axis and includes ribs spaced from each other along the axis.8. The energy absorbing element as set forth in wherein the first projection includes a receptacle and a plunger claim 1 , the receptacle defining a cavity and the plunger presenting a tapered surface disposed in the ...

ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

An assembling structure of a vehicle body may include side sill members provided in a length direction of a vehicle at both side portions of a lower portion of the vehicle body, respectively, a dash cross member provided in a width direction of the vehicle, both side end portions thereof being assembled to front end portions of the side sill members, center members provided in the length direction of the vehicle between the side sill members and a central portion of the vehicle body, front end portions thereof being assembled to a lower end portion of the dash cross member, and reinforcing members provided in the width direction of the vehicle between the center members and the side sill members, a first end portion of each reinforcing members being assembled to the center members and a second end portion of each reinforcing members being assembled to the side sill members. 1. An assembling structure of a vehicle body , comprising:side sill members provided in a length direction of a vehicle at both side portions of a lower portion of the vehicle body, respectively;a dash cross member provided in a width direction of the vehicle, both side end portions thereof being assembled to front end portions of the side sill members that they face, respectively;center members provided in the length direction of the vehicle between the side sill members and a central portion of the vehicle body, front end portions thereof being assembled to a lower end portion of the dash cross member; andreinforcing members provided in the width direction of the vehicle between the center members and the side sill members, a first end portion of each of the reinforcing members being assembled to the center members and a second end portion of each of the reinforcing members being assembled to the side sill members.2. The assembling structure of the vehicle body of claim 1 , wherein the dash cross member is surface-adhered to a lower end of a rear surface of a dash panel extended in a height ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle front portion structure comprising: a dash panel that extends in a vehicle transverse direction at a front portion of a vehicle and that partitions a vehicle cabin interior and a vehicle cabin exterior; a protruding portion that is formed by making a center of the dash panel in the vehicle transverse direction protrude towards the front of the vehicle; and a deforming component that is disposed in a vehicle cabin exterior space in front of the protruding portion, and can be deformed by receiving an impact from the front of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:a dash panel that extends in a vehicle transverse direction at a front portion of a vehicle and that partitions a vehicle cabin interior and a vehicle cabin exterior,a protruding portion that is formed by making a center of the dash panel in the vehicle transverse direction protrude towards the front of the vehicle; anda deforming component that is disposed in a vehicle cabin exterior space in front of the protruding portion, and can be deformed by receiving an impact from the front of the vehicle.2. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein a seat is disposed at the rear of the protruding portion in the vehicle cabin interior.3. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 2 , wherein an internal width dimension on the vehicle rearward side of the protruding portion is larger than a width of the seat that is disposed at the rear of the protruding portion.4. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein:an air-conditioning unit is provided in the vehicle front portion structure that air-conditions the vehicle cabin interior, andthe air-conditioning unit also functions as the deforming component.5. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 4 , wherein a pair of vehicle framework components that are disposed on the left and right in the vehicle transverse direction and extend in a vehicle front-rear direction ...

DASH PANEL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A dash panel supporting structure includes a center member rested on a tunnel portion of a vehicle, a bridge member connected to an upper portion of the center member, and a pair of side members configured to support both ends of the bridge member and both ends of the center member on inner portions of side pillars of the vehicle. Therefore, the tunnel portion, a cowl panel and A-pillars of the vehicle are supported by each other through the dash panel supporting structure, so that the torsional rigidity of the vehicle is improved. 1. A dash panel supporting structure for vehicle comprising:a center member rested on a tunnel portion of a vehicle;a bridge member connected to an upper portion of the center member; anda pair of side members configured to support both ends of the bridge member and both ends of the center member on inner portions of side pillars of the vehicle.2. The dash panel supporting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center member claim 1 , the bridge member claim 1 , and the pair of side members are connected to each other by welding.3. The dash panel supporting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center member claim 1 , the bridge member claim 1 , and the pair of side members are integrated into one body.4. The dash panel supporting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center member claim 1 , the bridge member claim 1 , and the pair of side members are integrated into a frame of the vehicle.5. The dash panel supporting structure according to claim 1 , wherein the center member includes a curved portion curved such that both side ends of the center member are lower than a center portion of the center member claim 1 , and a pair of extension portions extending horizontally from both side ends of the curved portion and connected to the pair of side members.6. The dash panel supporting structure according to claim 1 , wherein an upper end of the bridge member is connected to a cowl panel of the vehicle.7. The dash panel ...

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

The instrument panel reinforcement pipe extends in a width direction of a vehicle, and is formed in a circular tubular shape to support a steering column placed in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle. The cowl-to brace extends in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle, has a front end fixed on a cowl panel placed in a farther front side of the vehicle than the instrument panel reinforcement pipe, and includes a joint portion to be joined with the instrument panel reinforcement pipe, between the front end and a rear end. The floor brace extends in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle, and has a lower end fixed on a floor tunnel and an upper end fixed to the rear end of the cowl-to brace. The joint portion of the cowl-to brace is formed in a ring shape to be fitted and inserted into the instrument panel reinforcement pipe. 1. A steering support structure comprising:a circular tubular instrument panel reinforcement pipe that extends in a width direction of a vehicle and that supports a steering column placed in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle;a cowl-to brace that extends in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle, that has a front end fixed to a cowl panel placed in a farther front side of the vehicle than the instrument panel reinforcement pipe, and that comprises a joint portion to be joined with the instrument panel reinforcement pipe between the front end and a rear end; anda floor brace that extends in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle, and that has a lower end fixed on a floor tunnel and an upper end fixed to the rear end of the cowl-to brace, whereinthe joint portion of the cowl-to brace is formed in a ring shape to be fitted and inserted into the instrument panel reinforcement pipe, and is joined over the entire circumference of the instrument panel reinforcement pipe.2. The steering support structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe floor brace comprises a D-seat floor brace placed on a side of a driver seat, andan upper end ...

Lightweight Cross-Car Beam and Method of Construction

A cross car beam is constructed as a tubular member including a series of bracing plates internally bracing a series of tubular member segments to markedly increase its strength and stiffness so that a much lighter cross beam is obtained. 1. A method of making a light weight cross car beam comprising:forming a series of tubular segments of a combined length equal to the total length of the cross car beam; attaching a bracing plate to one end of each of said tubular segments extending completely across each said tubular segment to provide, to form on an internal bracing of each segment, resisting collapse of each of said tubular segments; andattaching said segments together end to end with an abutting junction between said joined tubular segments with a bracing plate at said junction.2. The method according to further including configuring tubular segments at each end of said cross car beam to have a heavier wall thickness of tubular segments at the end than the remaining tubular segments.3. The method according to wherein brackets are attached to said cross car beam spaced along the length thereof for supporting components of a automobile thereon claim 1 , and further including locating a bracing plate at the location of one or more of said brackets.4. The method according to wherein said tubular segments are round in cross section and further including abutting disc plates against an end of one of said tubular segments.5. The method according to including configuring said disc plates to be slightly larger in diameter than the diameter of said tubular segments and further including welding said disc plates to an end of adjacent tubular segments.6. A cross car beam adapted to be attached to an automobile body extending completely across the forward end of a passenger compartment and mounting for a steering column claim 4 , center consoles and a glove box and a passenger side air bag claim 4 , comprising a series of tubular segments of a combined length extending ...

MOTOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH SLIDING COVER OVER CRUSH SPACE

A motor vehicle having an instrument panel that is spaced rearward away from a bottom end of a windscreen so that it is less likely to be damaged in the event of a frontal impact. A cover is attached to vehicle body structure adjacent to the bottom end of the windscreen to cover the gap produced by spacing the instrument panel from the bottom of the windscreen. The cover overlies an upper surface of the instrument panel and slides rearward over the upper surface when the bottom end of the windscreen moves rearward into the crush space during a collision. 1. A motor vehicle having body structure defining a passenger compartment , comprising:a windscreen having a bottom end attached to the body structure;an instrument panel mounted in the passenger compartment and spaced rearward from the bottom end of the windscreen to define a longitudinal gap therebetween; anda cover covering the gap between the bottom end of the windscreen and an upper surface of the instrument panel, the cover having a forward end connected to the body structure of the motor vehicle adjacent to the bottom end of the windscreen and a rear end positioned during normal use upon the upper surface of the instrument panel wherein, if a longitudinal dimension of the gap between the bottom end of the windscreen and the instrument panel reduces, the rear end of the cover is able to slide over the upper surface of the instrument panel.2. The motor vehicle of wherein the instrument panel is structurally connected to the body structure only at opposite lateral ends of the instrument panel.3. The motor vehicle of wherein the instrument panel is mounted on a cross-vehicle mounting beam connected at opposite ends to the body structure of the vehicle.4. The motor vehicle of wherein the instrument panel comprises a skeletal body connecting opposite lateral ends of the instrument panel to the body structure.5. The motor vehicle of wherein the body structure includes a bulkhead separating the passenger compartment ...

Audio system for a utility vehicle

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

Side sill assembly for eco-friendly vehicle

A side sill assembly for an eco-friendly vehicle protects a high voltage battery mounted therein from shock upon side collision. The side sill assembly includes: a center member 11 fastened to a side surface of a center floor panel 23 for a vehicle, a front outer member 12 fastened to a front end of the center member 11 , and a rear outer member 14 fastened to the rear end of the center member 11 , in which each of the center member 11 , the front outer member 12 , and the rear outer member 14 has a cylindrical cross section and at least one partition wall for partitioning the inside thereof horizontally and vertically to absorb collision energy upon side collision.

Structure for front part of vehicle

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

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle comprises a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion, wherein the front side door comprises a door panel portion and reinforcement portions provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, the reinforcement portions being made of a plate member. 1. A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part; anda side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion,wherein said side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portion overlaps with said vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, said reinforcement portion being a plate member.2. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill claim 1 , a hinge pillar claim 1 , a center pillar claim 1 , and a roof side rail claim 1 , the peripheral part of said door panel portion comprises plural overlapping portions which respectively overlap with said side sill claim 1 , said hinge pillar claim 1 , said center pillar claim 1 , and said roof side rail in the vehicle side view claim 1 , and said reinforcement portion comprises a lower-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the side sill claim 1 , a front-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the hinge pillar claim 1 , a rear-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the center pillar claim 1 , and an upper-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the roof side ...

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

There are provided a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion. The vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, the front side door comprises a door panel portion provided with an inner lower portion which overlaps with the side sill in a vehicle wide view and reinforcement portions provided at three side-portions of a peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include the inner lower portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view. 1. A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part; anda side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion,wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, said side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portion overlaps with said vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, the peripheral part of said door panel portion comprises a lower-side overlapping portion which overlaps with said side sill in the vehicle side view, and said reinforcement portion is provided at three side-portions of the peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include said lower-side overlapping portion.2. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a floor cross member provided at a position which overlaps with said side sill in the vehicle side view and extending in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , and said reinforcement portion is configured to overlap with said floor cross member in the vehicle side view.3. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a hinge pillar and an ...

AUDIO SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE

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

Front body for vehicle

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

Vehicle-body structure of vehicle

There are provided a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion. The vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, the front side door comprises a door panel portion provided with an inner lower portion which overlaps with the side sill in a vehicle wide view and reinforcement portions provided at two side-portions of a peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include the inner lower portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view.

FRONT BODY FOR VEHICLE

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

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

There are provided a cowl panel provided above a dash panel partitioning an engine room from a vehicle compartment and extending in a vehicle width direction, a suspension tower protruding toward an inside of the engine room and supporting a front suspension, and a connecting bracket connecting the suspension tower and the cowl panel and configured to slant rearward and upward, wherein the connecting bracket comprises a front-end flange portion and a rear-end flange portion, the front-end flange portion is joined to a slant portion formed at a rear portion of a top of the suspension tower which is configured to slant rearward and downward, and the rear-end flange portion is configured to rise upward via a bending portion and joined to a vertical wall portion of the cowl panel. 1. A front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a cowl panel provided above a dash panel partitioning an engine room from a vehicle compartment and extending in a vehicle width direction;a suspension tower protruding toward an inside of the engine room and supporting a front suspension; anda connecting bracket connecting the suspension tower and the cowl panel and configured to slant rearward and upward,wherein said connecting bracket comprises a front-end flange portion and a rear-end flange portion, said front-end flange portion is joined to a slant portion formed at a rear portion of a top of said suspension tower which is configured to slant rearward and downward, and said rear-end flange portion is configured to rise upward via a bending portion and joined to a vertical wall portion of the cowl panel.2. The front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said cowl panel comprises a body portion which has a roughly S-shaped vertical-cross section of a central portion claim 1 , in the vehicle width direction claim 1 , thereof and an end-side portion which has a roughly crank-shaped vertical-cross section of an end-side portion claim 1 , in the vehicle width ...

Energy-absorbing knee bolster frame for a vehicle

An energy-absorbing knee bolster frame () for a vehicle () comprises a longitudinal knee contact member (), a first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member () and a second energy-absorbing transverse bracket member (). The first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member () and the second energy-absorbing transverse bracket member () extend in a transverse direction (Y) and are spaced apart on the longitudinal knee contact member (). The longitudinal knee contact member () has a knee contact surface () for receiving a part of a knee () of an occupant (P) upon a collision. The first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member () has a cross section defining an open profile, and is adapted at one end () to engage with a vehicle interior component (), and includes a plurality of first deformation segments (A-N) configured for absorbing energy generated by a knee impact. 1. An energy-absorbing knee bolster frame for a vehicle , comprising a longitudinal knee contact member , a first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member and a second energy-absorbing transverse bracket member , wherein said first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member and said second energy-absorbing transverse bracket member extend in a transverse direction (Y) and are arranged spaced apart on said longitudinal knee contact member ,the longitudinal knee contact member having a knee contact surface for receiving a part of a knee of an occupant (P) upon a collision,the first energy-absorbing transverse bracket member having a cross section defining an open profile, and being adapted at one end to engage with a vehicle interior component, and further comprising a plurality of first deformation segments configured for absorbing energy generated by a knee impact, wherein each one of the deformation segments includes an opening and a corresponding pre-bent frame region arranged along a transverse length of said opening for initiating a deformation of a corresponding deformation segment in the ...

Reinforcement structure at front side of vehicle cabin

A floor brace has an upper end joined to a rear end of a cowl-to brace, is placed to incline toward a rear side of a vehicle, from the upper end toward a lower end, and has the lower end joined to a side wall of a floor tunnel. The rear end of the cowl-to brace and the upper end of the floor brace include overlap portions which overlap each other in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle. A first bolt joint portion and a second bolt joint portion which are bolt-joined in a width direction of the vehicle are formed on each of the overlap portions of the cowl-to brace and the floor brace. A fragile portion that crosses between the first bolt joint portion and the second bolt joint portion is formed on one of the overlap portions of the cowl-to brace and the floor brace.

CROSS-VEHICLE BEAM WITH HIDDEN BRACE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

A cross-vehicle beam for a vehicle comprises a tubular portion extending in a longitudinal direction (X), a first brace connected to the tubular portion and intended to be fixed to a windshield lower crossmember of the body of the vehicle, and a second brace connected to the tubular portion and intended to be fixed to a bulkhead of the body of the vehicle. The ends of the first and second braces at the tubular portion are located in the same transverse plane (P) of the tubular portion. 1. Cross-vehicle beam for a vehicle , comprising a tubular portion extending in a longitudinal direction between a first end , intended to be placed on the driver's side of the vehicle , and a second end , intended to be placed on the passenger's side of the vehicle , the cross-vehicle beam comprising:a first brace extending between a first end of the first brace, connected to the tubular portion, and a second end of the first brace, intended to be fixed to a windshield lower crossmember of the body of the vehicle, anda second brace extending between a first end of the second brace, connected to the tubular portion, and a second end of the second brace, intended to be fixed to a bulkhead of the body of the vehicle,the first ends of the first and second braces being located in the same transverse plane of the tubular portion.2. Cross-vehicle beam according to claim 1 , comprising a third brace claim 1 , extending between a first end of the third brace claim 1 , connected to the tubular portion claim 1 , and a second end of the third brace claim 1 , intended to be fixed to the windshield lower crossmember of the body of the vehicle.3. Cross-vehicle beam according to claim 1 , comprising another brace claim 1 , extending between a first end of said another brace connected to the tubular portion claim 1 , and a second end of said another brace intended to be fixed to the bulkhead of the body of the vehicle.4. Cross-vehicle beam according to claim 3 , the first ends of the third brace and ...

CABIN FRONT WALL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A cabin front wall structure of a vehicle includes a dash panel constituting a front wall of a cabin of a vehicle, an accelerator bracket attached to the dash panel, and used for mounting an accelerator pedal, a brake bracket attached to the dash panel at a position spaced from the accelerator bracket in a vehicle width direction, and used for mounting a brake pedal; and a brace (connection member) extending along a surface of the dash panel and configured to connect the accelerator bracket with the brake bracket. 1. A cabin front wall structure of a vehicle , comprising:a dash panel constituting a front wall of a cabin of a vehicle;an accelerator bracket attached to the dash panel, and used for mounting an accelerator pedal;a brake bracket attached to the dash panel at a position spaced from the accelerator bracket in a vehicle width direction, and used for mounting a brake pedal; anda connection member extending along a surface of the dash panel and configured to connect the accelerator bracket and the brake bracket.2. The cabin front wall structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a reinforcement member extending along the vehicle width direction while conforming to the dash panel,wherein the reinforcement member is disposed so as to overlap with at least one of the connection member, the accelerator bracket, and the brake bracket.3. The cabin front wall structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein:the dash panel has a column hole into which a steering column is inserted;the accelerator bracket is arranged on a right side of the column hole in the vehicle width direction;the brake bracket is arranged on a left side of the column hole in the vehicle width direction; andthe connection member is arranged above the column hole.4. The cabin front wall structure of a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein:the dash panel has a column hole into which a steering column is inserted;the accelerator bracket is arranged on a right side of the ...

Cross Member and Cockpit Module

A cross-member for a motor vehicle includes a main strut oriented substantially horizontally in an installation direction, and a tunnel support oriented substantially vertically in the installation direction. The main strut has complete mounting points formed on both sides of the tunnel support for mounting the steering console on both the left side and the right side of the tunnel support in the installation direction. 1. A cross-member for a motor vehicle , the cross-member comprising:a main strut oriented substantially horizontally in an installation direction, the main strut having first mounting points configured for mounting a steering console; anda tunnel support oriented substantially vertically in the installation direction, wherein the first mounting points are formed on a left side and a right side of the tunnel support to mount the steering console on both the left side and the right side of the tunnel support in the installation direction.2. The cross-member of claim 1 , wherein the cross-member is formed mirror-symmetrically relative to a mirror plane laying normal to the main strut.3. The cross-member of claim 1 , further comprising:second mounting points arranged on a left side and a right side of a centre plane of the tunnel support to mount the passenger grip bracket on both the left side and the right side of the centre plane of the tunnel support in the installation position; and/orthird mounting points arranged on the left side and the right side of the centre plane of the tunnel support to mount the knee airbag on both the left side and the right side of the centre plane of the tunnel support in the installation position, and/orfourth mounting points arranged on the left side and the right side of the centre plane of the tunnel support to mount other brackets to be attached to the main strut on both the left side and the right side of the centre plane of the tunnel support in the installation position.4. The cross-member of claim 1 , wherein ...

AIR-CONDITIONING GRILL INSTALLATION STRUCTURE AND AIR-CONDITIONING GRILL INSTALLATION METHOD

To provide a grill installation structure that is capable of firmly supporting an air outlet of a grill body of an air-conditioning grill to a grill installation part of an installation member even when the grill installation part of the installation member is designed to have a notched shape. A finisher of the grill installation part is formed in a notched shape such that an air-conditioning grill unit is insertable in a direction (grill insertion direction Ig) orthogonal to an opening direction of the air outlet, and the finisher includes a grill fixing part on the back. The air-conditioning grill unit includes an outer peripheral flange disposed frontward to a front surface side of the finisher, and the air-conditioning grill unit includes a grill holding plate that is installed in the grill fixing part from a back thereof. 1. An air-conditioning grill installation structure , comprising:a grill installation part provided on an installation member;an air-conditioning grill installed in the grill installation part, the air-conditioning grill including an air outlet; anda grill fixing part provided on a back of the installation member, whereinthe grill installation part of the installation member is formed in a notched shape such that the air-conditioning grill is insertable from a direction orthogonal to an opening direction of the air outlet,the air-conditioning grill is provided with an outer peripheral flange that is disposed frontward to a front surface side of the installation member, andthe air-conditioning grill is provided with a grill holding plate that is installed in the grill fixing part from a back of the grill fixing part.2. The structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe grill fixing part includes a positioning projection and an installation hole,the grill holding plate includes a locate hole and an insertion hole, the locate hole being configured to position and hold the grill holding plate by engaging with the positioning projection and the ...

SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE

A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a body generally surrounding the frame assembly and including a hood, dashboard assembly, and a side panel. 1. A utility vehicle , comprising:a plurality of ground engaging members;a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members;an engine supported by the frame and configured to provide power to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members;an operator area supported by the frame and including seating for at least an operator and a passenger in a side-by-side arrangement, the seating including at least one seat bottom and at least one seat back; and a hood;', 'a first unitary side panel positioned along an operator side of the utility vehicle and extending continuously from the hood to the at least one seat back; and', 'a second unitary side panel positioned along a passenger side of the utility vehicle and extending continuously from the hood to the at least one seat back., 'a body assembly coupled to the frame and including2. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further including a floor board assembly claim 1 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels extend from the floor board assembly to a position adjacent the at least one seat bottom.3. The utility vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels are coupled to the floor board assembly.4. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels are removably coupled to the hood with a latch assembly.5. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel assembly having a fuel tank and a fuel cap claim 1 , the second unitary side panel is positioned adjacent the fuel tank and supports the fuel cap.6. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical system including at least one battery claim 1 , and the ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

The invention relates to an instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations, said crossmember () being intended to extend between two front pillars () of a vehicle. 1. An instrument panel crossmember for vehicles that have different configurations , said crossmember being intended to extend between two front pillars of a vehicle , the crossmember comprises a first portion extending opposite the vehicle driving seat , one end of said first portion being intended to connect to a front pillar of the vehicle , the other end being connected to a fixing device , said fixing device being designed selectively to support one end of a second portion extending facing the vehicle passenger seat and/or a strut designed to connect the crossmember to the floor of the vehicle , depending on the configuration of the vehicle , characterized in that the fixing device comprises fixing and/or centering means designed to cooperate with receiving orifices belonging to the second portion and/or the first end of the strut.2. The crossmember according to claim 1 , characterized in that one of the ends of the second portion is designed to be fixed to a front pillar of the vehicle.3. The crossmember according to claim 1 , characterized in that the fixing device comprises a first platen extending substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the vehicle and fixed to the end of the first portion opposite the front pillar.4. The crossmember according to claim 3 , characterized in that the fixing device comprises a second platen extending substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the vehicle and fixed to the end of the second portion positioned across from the first portion.5. The crossmember according to claim 4 , characterized in that the first platen comprises fixing means and/or centering means claim 4 , the second platen comprising the receiving orifices for said means.6. The crossmember according to claim 5 , characterized in that ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a dash cross member, a rocker that is connected to an end portion of the dash cross member, and a reinforcement that reinforces a connected portion of the dash cross member and the rocker. At the connected portion of the dash cross member and the rocker, the dash cross member, the rocker, and the reinforcement are disposed to be overlapped with each other, and a plurality of first weld portions and a plurality of second weld portions are provided. The dash cross member and the rocker are welded to each other at each of the first weld portions. The rocker and the reinforcement are welded to each other at each of the second weld portions. The first weld portions and the second weld portions are arrayed so as not to be overlapped with each other. 1. A vehicle configured with a battery pack disposed below a floor panel , the vehicle comprising:a dash cross member extending in a right-left direction along a front edge of the floor panel;a rocker that extends in a front-rear direction along a side edge of the floor panel and that is connected to an end portion of the dash cross member; anda reinforcement that reinforces a connected portion of the dash cross member and the rocker, wherein:at the connected portion of the dash cross member and the rocker, the dash cross member, the rocker, and the reinforcement are disposed to be overlapped with each other, and a plurality of first weld portions and a plurality of second weld portions are provided;the dash cross member and the rocker are welded to each other at each of the first weld portions;the rocker and the reinforcement are welded to each other at each of the second weld portions; andthe first weld portions and the second weld portions are arrayed so as not to be overlapped with each other.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the rocker is disposed between the dash cross member and the reinforcement at the connected portion of the dash cross member and the rocker.3. The vehicle according to ...

INTERIOR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

An interior structure for a vehicle includes an instrument panel disposed below a windshield, an air conditioning duct provided inside the instrument panel, and a head-up display device having a housing structure and mounted to the instrument panel, the head-up display device being configured to project information on the windshield. The head-up display device has a heat dissipating portion on an outer peripheral face of the housing. The air conditioning duct has a facing portion that faces the heat dissipating portion so as to be able to exchange heat with the heat dissipating portion. 1. An interior structure for a vehicle , the interior structure comprising:an instrument panel disposed below a windshield;an air conditioning duct provided inside the instrument panel; anda head-up display device having a housing structure and mounted to the instrument panel, the head-up display device being configured to project information on the windshield,wherein the head-up display device has a heat dissipating portion on an outer peripheral face of the housing, andthe air conditioning duct has a facing portion that faces the heat dissipating portion so as to be able to exchange heat with the heat dissipating portion.2. The interior structure for the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the facing portion faces the heat dissipating portion with a predetermined gap interposed between the heat dissipating portion and the facing portion.3. The interior structure for the vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe housing has a side face, the heat dissipating portion is disposed on the side face, andthe facing portion is disposed side by side with the side face provided with the heat dissipating portion.4. The interior structure for the vehicle according to claim 3 , whereinthe housing includes a first side face and a second side face facing each other in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle, the side face on which the heat dissipating portion is disposed is the first side face ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body front section structure. A front side member includes a side member front portion extending in a vehicle body front-rear direction at a side portion of a power unit chamber, and a side member rear portion that is contiguous to a rear end portion of the side member front portion, and that is formed with a kick portion extending toward a vehicle body rear lower side along a dash panel. An upper end portion on a vehicle body width direction inner side of a reinforcement member is fixed to a side wall portion on the vehicle body width direction outer side of the side member front portion, and a lower end portion on the vehicle body width direction inner side of the reinforcement member is fixed to a side wall portion on the vehicle body width direction outer side of the kick portion. 1. A vehicle body front section structure comprising:a dash panel dividing a power unit chamber from a cabin positioned at a vehicle rear side of the power unit chamber;a front side member, including a portion extending in a vehicle body front-rear direction, at a side portion of the power unit chamber;a front pillar that is positioned further to a vehicle body width direction outer side than the front side member at a front end of a side section of the cabin, that extends in a vehicle body up-down direction, and that is joined to a vehicle body width direction outer side end portion of the dash panel; anda reinforcement member that is provided along a front face of a side portion on the vehicle body width direction outer side of the dash panel, and that spans between a side wall portion on the vehicle body width direction outer side of the front side member and a front wall portion at a vehicle body front side of the front pillar, whereinthe front side member includes a side member front portion extending in the vehicle body front-rear direction at the side portion of the power unit chamber, and a side member rear portion that is contiguous to a rear end portion of the side ...

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

Due to an insertion piece being inserted in a receiving portion, displacement of an instrument panel R/F with respect to a vehicle body in two directions that are orthogonal to a direction of insertion of the insertion piece into the receiving portion is restricted. Further, due to the insertion piece being inserted in the receiving portion, rotation of the instrument panel R/F around the direction of insertion of the insertion piece into the receiving portion is restricted. Therefore, as the insertion piece is inserted into the receiving portion at the time of installing the instrument panel R/F at the vehicle body, the instrument panel R/F can be positioned simultaneously with moving while being guided along the direction of insertion of the insertion piece into the receiving portion. 1. A mounting structure of an instrument panel reinforcement , comprising:a receiving portion that is formed at either one of a mounting surface portion, that faces a vehicle rear side, of a vehicle body skeleton member that structures a portion of a side portion of a vehicle body, or a facing portion, that faces the mounting surface portion, of an end portion, that is fixed to the mounting surface portion, of an instrument panel reinforcement that extends in a vehicle transverse direction; andan insertion piece that is provided at another of the mounting surface portion or the facing portion, and that is formed so as to be able to be inserted into the receiving portion, and that, by being inserted in the receiving portion, restricts displacement of the instrument panel reinforcement with respect to the vehicle body in two directions that are orthogonal to a direction of insertion into the receiving portion, and restricts rotation of the instrument panel reinforcement around the direction of insertion.2. The mounting structure of an instrument panel reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein:the receiving portion and the insertion piece are provided at one vehicle transverse direction side ...

Instrument Panel Support Structure

An instrument panel assembly comprising: a crossmember () including a first beam () and a second beam (), a center support assembly () with a first structural arm (), a second structural arm (), and a center support bracket (); wherein the first beam () is hollow and has a larger diameter than the second beam (), and the second beam () is adapted to slide into the first beam (). 1. An instrument panel assembly comprising: i. a first beam; and', 'ii. a second beam;, 'a. a crossmember including i. a first structural arm;', 'ii. a second structural arm; and, 'b. a center support assembly includingiii. a center support bracket; andc. a steering column support;wherein the first beam is hollow and has a larger diameter at its widest cross section than the second beam, and the second beam is adapted to slide into and be received by the first beam; andwherein one or more of the first beam and the second beam include one or more longitudinal channels on an exterior surface.2. (canceled)3. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more longitudinal channels of the first beam form one or more internal protrusions on an inner surface of the first beam.4. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first structural arm of the center support assembly and the second beam complement each other when inserted into the first beam claim 1 , engaging one or more internal protrusions of the first beam claim 1 , and filling a portion of an interior of the first beam.5. The instrument panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second structural arm engages one or more longitudinal channels on the second beam with one or more interlocking features claim 1 , the one or more interlocking features fit inside the one or more longitudinal channels claim 1 , securing the second structural arm to the second beam.6. The instrument panel assembly of claim 3 , wherein the steering column support includes a first portion and a second portion claim 3 , the first portion and ...

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

A reinforcing plate is provided between an inner central portion that structures a portion of a connecting member and a rear end portion of a dash cross-member. The reinforcing plate is a wrought member and is joined (at a join portion) to both the inner central portion and a rear wall portion of the dash cross-member via joining members. Because the wrought member has high tensile strength, when the reinforcing plate is provided at the join portion of the connecting member, a tensile load acting on the join portion may be borne by the reinforcing plate, and breakage of the connecting member may be suppressed. Therefore, an impact load transmitted from a front side member through the connecting member may be transmitted to the dash cross-member and rockers. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:a front side member that extends in a vehicle front-and-rear direction, at a front portion of the vehicle;a dash cross-member that extends in a vehicle width direction, at the vehicle rear side of the front side member;a rocker that extends in the vehicle front-and-rear direction, at the vehicle rear side and at a vehicle width direction outer side of the front side member;a connecting member that is joined to the front side member, the dash cross-member and the rocker, at least a portion of the connecting member being a cast member: anda reinforcing portion that is provided at a region of the connecting member at which a tensile load acts when an impact load is transmitted from the front side member to the connecting member during a front collision of the vehicle, the reinforcing portion reinforcing this region.2. The vehicle front portion structure according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing portion includes a reinforcing member that is disposed at the vehicle rear side of a join portion at which the connecting member is joined to the dash cross-member claim 1 , the reinforcing member being a wrought member.3. The vehicle front portion structure according to ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes a dash panel separating a vehicle front part from a vehicle cabin, a front side member extending longitudinally of a vehicle body in the vehicle front part and having ends located rearward of the vehicle body, opposite to the dash panel, a floor frame member forming a floor frame of the vehicle cabin, and a plate-shape reinforcing member disposed further toward a center of the vehicle cabin with respect to the dash panel and the floor frame member to be opposite to the ends of the front side member. The reinforcing member includes an upper portion secured to the dash panel and a lower portion secured to the floor frame member, and has a curvature that is smaller than a curvature of the dash panel. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a dash panel that separates a vehicle front part from a vehicle cabin;a front side member extending along a length of a vehicle body in the vehicle front part, the front side member including an end located rearward of the vehicle body, the end opposite to and secured to the dash panel;a floor frame member forming a floor frame of the vehicle cabin; anda reinforcing member having a plate shape, the reinforcing member being disposed further toward a center of the vehicle cabin with respect to the dash panel and the floor frame member and being disposed opposite to the end of the front side member located rearward of the vehicle body, the reinforcing member including an upper portion secured to the dash panel and a lower portion secured to the floor frame member, the reinforcing member having a curvature that is smaller than a curvature of the dash panel.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a soundproof member of a sheet shape having a predetermined thickness, the soundproof member being disposed further toward the center of the vehicle cabin with respect to the dash panel, whereina part of the soundproof member is disposed in a space between the dash panel and the ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle front structure includes a dash panel and a reinforcing member. The dash panel includes a steering column hole. The reinforcing member includes a center reinforcing member mounted in a center portion along a width of a vehicle and an outer reinforcing member attached outward along the width of the vehicle. The center reinforcing member and the outer reinforcing member are superposed and joined together on the dash panel around the steering column hole. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a dash panel that separates a vehicle cabin and a front compartment; anda reinforcing member mounted on the dash panel, the reinforcing member extending along a width of a vehicle, whereinthe dash panel comprises a hole through which a component passes,the reinforcing member includes a center reinforcing member mounted in a center portion of the dash panel along the width of the vehicle, and an outer reinforcing member mounted outward of the center reinforcing member along the width of the vehicle, andthe center reinforcing member and the outer reinforcing member are superposed and joined together on the dash panel around the hole.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe dash panel comprises a further hole through which a further component that is different from the component passes, andthe center reinforcing member and the outer reinforcing member are superposed and joined together in a region of the dash panel between the hole and the further hole.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe center reinforcing member is connected to the outer reinforcing member such that the center reinforcing member is superposed on the outer reinforcing member to cover a surface of the outer reinforcing member.4. The vehicle front structure according to claim 2 , whereinthe center reinforcing member is connected to the outer reinforcing member such that the center reinforcing member is superposed on the outer reinforcing member to cover a ...

STEERING SUPPORT MEMBER STRUCTURE

The steering support member is disposed in a front portion of a vehicle cabin to support the steering column. The steering support member includes a steering support member body that extends in a vehicle width direction, and side brackets that fix both ends of the steering support member body to a vehicle body. The steering support member body is disposed above a gravity center position of the steering column to fix the gravity center position or a position in a vicinity of the gravity center position. At least the side bracket closer to the steering column includes a front-and-rear fixing portion that fixes the steering support member to the vehicle body in a vehicle front-and-rear direction. 1. A steering support member structure , comprising a steering support member that is disposed in a front portion of a vehicle cabin to support a steering column ,wherein the steering support member comprises:a steering support member body that extends in a vehicle width direction; andside brackets that fix both ends of the steering support member body to a vehicle body,wherein the steering support member body is disposed above a gravity center position of the steering column to fix the gravity center position or a position in a vicinity of the gravity center position, andwherein at least the side bracket closer to the steering column comprises a front-and-rear fixing portion that fixes the steering support member to the vehicle body in a vehicle front-and-rear direction.2. The steering support member structure according to claim 1 , wherein the front-and-rear fixing portion includes a door flange abutting fixing surface that abuts an opening flange of a door opening in the vehicle body claim 1 ,wherein the door flange abutting fixing surface is fixed to the opening flange by a fastener in the vehicle front-and-rear direction.3. The steering support member structure according to claim 1 , wherein a virtual line vertically extending from the gravity center position of the ...

VEHICLE BODY

A vehicle body may include a front pillar including a pillar front plate, a pillar rear plate, a pillar inner plate and a pillar outer plate, wherein the pillar front plate, the pillar rear plate, the pillar inner plate and the pillar outer plate form a tube; and a pillar reinforcement arranged in the front pillar. The pillar reinforcement may be arranged rearward of a front tire. A space may be provided between the pillar reinforcement and the pillar front plate. 1. A vehicle body comprising:a front pillar including a pillar front plate, a pillar rear plate, a pillar inner plate and a pillar outer plate, wherein the pillar front plate, the pillar rear plate, the pillar inner plate and the pillar outer plate form a tube; anda pillar reinforcement arranged in the front pillar,whereinthe pillar reinforcement is arranged rearward of a front tire, anda space is provided between the pillar reinforcement and the pillar front plate.2. The vehicle body of claim 1 , wherein{'claim-text': ['a reinforcement outer plate fixed to the pillar outer plate;', 'a reinforcement inner plate fixed to the pillar inner plate; and', 'a reinforcement middle plate connecting the reinforcement outer plate and the reinforcement inner plate to each other, wherein a plate surface of the reinforcement middle plate is oriented in a front-rear direction of the vehicle body, and'], '#text': 'the pillar reinforcement comprises:'}the space is provided between the reinforcement middle plate and the pillar front plate.3. The vehicle body of claim 2 , wherein the pillar reinforcement further comprises a reinforcement rear plate arranged rearward of the reinforcement middle plate and facing the reinforcement middle plate.4. The vehicle body of claim 1 , further comprising a lining plate lining the pillar rear plate and a rear half of the pillar outer plate claim 1 , the lining plate being arranged rearward of the front tire claim 1 ,wherein the pillar reinforcement is fixed to the lining plate.5. The ...

Device for Connecting a Steering Column to a Crossmember

A device for connecting a steering column to a crossmember positioned between two A-pillars comprises a front connecting region , a crossmember-accommodating region , and a rear connecting region . The device comprises at least one metal structure , which is designed as a bow or comprises at least one such bow and extends from the front to the rear connecting region and a base body that supports the metal structure . The metal structure substantially is the main load path for introducing force into the crossmember . The base body is connected to the metal structure at least in the front and rear connecting region in the direction of the main load path. 12211113451118356618266135. A device for connecting a steering column to a crossmember ( , .) positioned between two A-pillars of a vehicle , which device ( , .) comprises a front connecting region () , a crossmember-accommodating region () , and a rear connecting region () , characterized in that the device ( , .) comprises at least one metal structure () , which is designed as a bow or has at least one such bow and extends from the front to the rear connecting region ( , ) , and a base body ( , .) , which supports the metal structure () , the metal structure being the main load path for introducing force into the crossmember () and the base body ( , .) being connected to the metal structure in the direction of the main load path at least in the front and in the rear connecting region ( , ).2661. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the base body ( claim 1 , .) is connected to a firewall designed for the engine compartment claim 1 , in order to form a further load path.3661. The device according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the base body ( claim 1 , .) is produced of a plastic claim 1 , particularly a fiber-reinforced polymeric material.48991991661. The device according to one of to claim 1 , characterized in that the metal structure comprises at least one first and at least one second ...

REAR STRUCTURE OF FRONT SIDE MEMBER

A rear structure of a front side member includes a front side member to which collision energy is delivered at the time of a head-on collision of a vehicle body, a front side rear lower member configured to extend from the front side member to a center floor panel formed at a rear end of the front side member, and a front side rear upper reinforcement member configured to extend from the front side member to a front pillar lower member and suppress bending of the front side member occurring due to a moment in a pitch direction. Thus, it is possible to prevent the front side member from being deformed upward by delivering the collision energy from the front side member to the front side rear lower member and the front side rear upper reinforcement member at the time of the head-on collision. 1. A rear structure of a front side member for preventing the front side member from being deformed upward due to a collision , the rear structure comprising:the front side member to which collision energy is delivered at the time of a head-on collision of a vehicle body;a front side rear lower member extending from the front side member to a center floor panel formed at a rear end of the front side member; anda front side rear upper reinforcement member extending from the front side member to a front pillar lower member to suppress bending of the front side member occurring due to a moment in a pitch direction.2. The rear structure of a front side member according to claim 1 , wherein the front side rear lower member is connected to a front side member extension bent from the front side member to suppress the front side member extension from being bent laterally claim 1 , and the front side member extension is connected to the front side rear upper reinforcement member.3. The rear structure of a front side member according to claim 1 , further comprising a side sill extending from the front side member to the center floor panel to absorb the collision energy applied in a vehicle ...

Vehicles Having A Dash Panel Reinforcement Member

Vehicle structures for dissipating and distributing energy associated with a collision are described herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, a rocker support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction, where the rocker support is positioned outboard of the side support in a vehicle lateral direction, a torque box extending in the vehicle lateral direction, a dash panel coupled to the torque box, where the dash panel comprises an engine room barrier portion extending upward from the torque box and a floor attachment portion extending downward from the torque box, and a reinforcement member positioned between the side support and the rocker support, where the reinforcement member is spaced apart from the side support and the rocker support, and where the reinforcement member is coupled to the engine room barrier portion and the floor attachment portion of the dash panel. 1. A vehicle comprising:a side support extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction;a rocker support extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein the rocker support is positioned outboard of the side support in a vehicle lateral direction that is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction;a torque box extending between the side support and the rocker support in the vehicle lateral direction;a dash panel coupled to the torque box, wherein the dash panel comprises an engine room barrier portion extending upward from the torque box and a floor attachment portion extending downward from the torque box;a wheel positioned forward of the torque box in the vehicle longitudinal direction; anda reinforcement member positioned between the side support and the rocker support, wherein the reinforcement member is spaced apart from the side support and the rocker support, and wherein the reinforcement member is coupled to the engine room barrier portion of the dash panel and the floor attachment portion of the dash panel.2. ...

Cabin front structure of automobile

When a front pillar on a driver's seat side is deformed to a vehicle rear side due to short overlap collision on the driver's seat side of an automobile, an instrument panel reinforcement bridged between left and right front pillars is bent at a long hole serving as a starting point and provided on an outer side of a column bracket in a vehicle width direction. Due to this, a steering column, which is mounted on the instrument panel reinforcement through the column bracket, is restrained from being displaced due to a load from the front pillar.

HYBRID COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL

A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, and a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region. 1. A vehicular instrument panel , comprising:a panel element comprising chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin,wherein the fibers are segregated such that the carbon and glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the element, andfurther wherein the panel comprises a boundary region in the driver-side or the passenger-side portion having a mixture of the carbon and glass fibers.2. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the panel element has a fiber volume fraction in the nylon resin of about 15% to about 40%.3. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the panel element has an average fiber length of about 5 mm to about 7 mm.4. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the driver-side portion of the panel element has a fiber volume fraction of about 30% to 40% in the nylon resin claim 1 , the chopped glass fibers in the passenger-side portion has a fiber volume fraction of about 30% to 40% in the nylon resin claim 1 , and each of the chopped carbon and glass fibers in the boundary region has a fiber volume fraction of about 15% to 20% in the nylon resin.5. A vehicular component claim 1 , comprising:a ...

Energy absorption member for a vehicle

A vehicle includes a vehicle support structure and a steering linkage. The vehicle support structure includes a dash wall. The dash wall separates an engine compartment and a passenger compartment. The dash wall has an energy absorption member supported by the support structure on an engine compartment side of the dash wall. The steering linkage extends through an opening of the dash wall between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment. The steering linkage includes a steering column in the passenger compartment. The steering linkage further includes an abutment. The abutment is positioned and configured to contact the energy absorption member upon a frontal impact of the vehicle to transfer energy from the steering linkage to the energy absorption member and to limit a rearward displacement of the steering linkage.

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

In a vehicle body front structure including a dashboard panel (), a damper housing () attached to a front side of the dashboard panel, and a component mounting part reinforcing plate () attached to the dashboard panel, a dashboard panel reinforcing plate () extends between the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the vehicle body structure member and the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the component mounting part reinforcing plate, and is attached to the dashboard panel. The dashboard panel reinforcing plate is adjacent to or overlaps with the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the vehicle body structure member of the dashboard panel without being attached to the vehicle body structure member, and has a part (B) attached to or adjacent to the component mounting part reinforcing plate. 1. A vehicle body front structure , comprising:a dashboard panel provided in a front part of a vehicle body so as to face in a fore and aft direction;a vehicle body structure member attached to a front side of the dashboard panel at an attachment part of the dashboard panel;a component mounting part reinforcing plate attached to a region of the dashboard panel in which a vehicle component is mounted at an attachment part of the dashboard panel; anda dashboard panel reinforcing plate extending between the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the vehicle body structure member and the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the component mounting part reinforcing plate, and attached to the dashboard panel,the dashboard panel reinforcing plate being adjacent to or overlapping with the attachment part of the dashboard panel for the vehicle body structure member without being attached to the vehicle body structure member, and having a part attached to or adjacent to the component mounting part reinforcing plate.2. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the component mounting part reinforcing plate and the dashboard panel reinforcing ...

INTEGRAL TYPE DUST COVER WITH BEARINGS

The present invention provides a dust cover which is provided between an engine room and the driver's seat such that, when a steering shaft provided under a steering wheel of a vehicle is installed passing through a vehicle frame, the steering shaft passes through the dust cover. The dust cover is characterized by comprising: a pair of bearings coupled to the steering shaft; a pair of bearing races provided to surround outer circumferential surfaces of the bearings; a ring-shaped fixing cap forcibly inserted into the bearing races through both sides of an opening by interference fitting, thereby fixing the bearings; and an integrally formed seal part having through-holes to which the bearing races are coupled. 1. In a dust cover through which a steering shaft passes when the steering shaft provided under the steering wheel of a vehicle is installed through a vehicle frame , the dust cover characterized in that{'b': 100', '200, 'the dust cover includes a rolling part () coupled to the steering shaft (S) and a seal part () provided in a gap between the dash panel of the vehicle frame and the steering shaft (S),'}{'b': 200', '230', '210', '230', '220', '230, 'the seal part () includes a plate () forming the bottom, an upper protrusion part () protruding upward in a conical shape on the upper surface of the plate (), and a lower protrusion part () protruding downward in a conical shape on the lower surface of the plate (), and'}{'b': 270', '100', '210', '220, 'a through-hole (), to which the rolling part () is coupled, is disposed in each of the upper protrusion part () and the lower protrusion part ().'}2200. The dust cover according to claim 1 , wherein the seal part () is characterized in that{'b': 211', '210', '221', '220', '211', '210', '221', '220', '211', '221', '212', '222', '210', '220, 'a long portion () having a long length is formed on the inclined surface of the upper protrusion part (), a long portion () having a long length is formed on the inclined ...

TRANSVERSE ELEMENT COMPRISING A VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER AND A SUPPORT ELEMENT

The invention relates to a transverse element comprising: 2228. The transverse element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the end of the crossmember () extends away from the support element ().3363828236384850. The transverse element according to claim 2 , characterized in that it further comprises two connecting elements ( claim 2 , ) intended to be fastened to the support element () and the end of the crossmember () claim 2 , the connecting elements ( claim 2 , ) forming a closed body receiving the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 2 , ).448503638. The transverse element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 3 , ) are each fastened to the connecting elements ( claim 3 , ).548502. The transverse element according to any one of to claim 3 , characterized in that the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 3 , ) are each fastened to the end of the crossmember ().6485028. The transverse element according to any one of to claim 3 , characterized in that the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 3 , ) are each fastened to the support element ().748509092. The transverse element according to any one of to claim 3 , characterized in that the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 3 , ) each include a folding area ( claim 3 , ) claim 3 , the folding areas being oriented toward one another and fastened to one another.82836384850. The transverse element according to any one of to claim 3 , characterized in that the support element () claim 3 , the two connecting elements ( claim 3 , ) and/or the first and second reinforcing elements ( claim 3 , ) are obtained from a cut claim 3 , stamped and/or folded sheet metal sheet claim 3 , each element being able to be obtained from sheet metal with different materials or thicknesses.98. A motor vehicle body structure comprising a right front pillar and a left front pillar () connecting the base to the roof of the vehicle claim 3 , ...

Vehicle-body structure

A dash cross member which extends in a vehicle width direction is provided at a dash panel. A hinge-pillar reinforcing member which rigidly connects a hinge pillar to a side sill is provided at a lower end portion of the hinge pillar. A load-transmission portion (a dash reinforcement) to transmit a load which is inputted to the hinge-pillar reinforcing member in an inward direction of the vehicle width direction to the dash cross member is provided at the dash panel.

STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A structure of a vehicle disclosed herein may include: a windshield; an instrument panel located below the windshield; in-vehicle equipment disposed such that the in-vehicle equipment projects upward above an upper surface of the instrument panel and is fixed to the instrument panel; and an impact relieving mechanism configured to, when a rearward and downward collision load is applied to the in-vehicle equipment, relieve the collision load by moving the in-vehicle equipment rearward and downward. 1. A structure of a vehicle comprising:a windshield;an instrument panel located below the windshield;in-vehicle equipment disposed such that the in-vehicle equipment projects upward above an upper surface of the instrument panel and is fixed to the instrument panel; andan impact relieving mechanism configured to, when a rearward and downward collision load is applied to the in-vehicle equipment, relieve the collision load by moving the in-vehicle equipment rearward and downward.2. The structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cover panel provided on the upper surface of the instrument panel and covering the in-vehicle equipment such that a front surface of the in-vehicle equipment is exposed to a vehicle cabin.3. The structure according to claim 2 , whereinthe in-vehicle equipment comprises a first clip projecting frontward from a rear surface of the in-vehicle equipment, andthe cover panel comprises a first fitting hole into which the first clip fits.4. The structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe cover panel includes a part defining an upper wall of the first fitting hole, andthe impact relieving mechanism comprises a slit defined in the part of the cover panel and extending upward from the first fitting hole.5. The structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe impact relieving mechanism comprises a bracket located below the first clip and facing the first clip.6. The structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe relieving mechanism comprises a guide member ...

Vehicle Impact Energy Absorption System

An embodiment vehicle impact energy absorption system includes a dash panel, a pair of front side members extending toward a front of the dash panel, a front subframe disposed below the pair of front side members, and an electric motor mounted on the front subframe, wherein a front edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the front subframe, and a rear edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the dash panel. 1. A vehicle impact energy absorption system , comprising:a dash panel;a pair of front side members extending toward a front of the dash panel;a front subframe disposed below the pair of front side members; andan electric motor mounted on the front subframe, wherein a front edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the front subframe, and a rear edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the dash panel.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the front edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to a front crossmember of the front subframe through a pair of front pivot connections.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the rear edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the dash panel through a rear pivot connection.4. A vehicle impact energy absorption system claim 1 , comprising:a dash panel;a pair of front side members extending toward a front of the dash panel;a front subframe disposed below the pair of front side members; and a rear pivot arm protruding from the rear edge of the electric motor toward the dash panel;', 'a pivot bracket protruding from the dash panel toward the electric motor; and', 'a rear pivot pin extending through the rear pivot arm and the pivot bracket., 'an electric motor mounted on the front subframe, wherein a front edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the front subframe, and a rear edge of the electric motor is pivotally connected to the dash panel through a rear pivot connection, wherein the rear pivot connection comprises5. The system according ...

Vehicle body and vehicle

Provided are a vehicle body and a vehicle. The vehicle body includes: two A pillars; a front impact beam; two front longitudinal beams having front ends connected to the front impact beam, and each of the front longitudinal beams being connected to the A-pillar at the same side therewith by means of a plurality of force transmission paths; a dash panel having lower portion provided with a dash centre aisle and connected to the two A-pillars; an dash upper cross member provided at an upper portion of the dash panel; a dash lower vertical member having an upper end connected to the dash upper cross member and a lower end extending to the dash centre aisle; and two front floor longitudinal beams.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure having an increased capability to absorb impact in a front end of a tunnel member. The vehicle body structure includes a dash lower panel, a dash cross member and the tunnel member. The dash cross member has a convex shape with a central portion located forward of both ends in the vehicle width direction in plan view. The tunnel member has a tunnel closed cross-sectional portion constituting a part of the central portion of the dash cross member, a front fragile portion provided forward of the tunnel closed cross-sectional portion, and a rear tunnel member provided rearward of the tunnel closed cross-sectional portion. The front fragile portion has a lower compressive strength than that of the rear tunnel member, against a load from the front. 19-. (canceled)10. A vehicle body structure comprising:a dash lower panel for partitioning a power source device chamber and a vehicle compartment;a dash cross member provided on the dash lower panel and constituting a closed cross-section extending in a vehicle width direction;a tunnel member provided at a central portion in the vehicle width direction of the dash lower panel and extending in a front-rear direction in a groove shape opening downwardly;a vertical member extending upwardly from a front end of the tunnel member and joined to the dash lower panel;left and right upper lateral members extending outwardly in the vehicle width direction from the vertical member and joined to the dash lower panel; anda front side frame extending in the front-rear direction in the power source device chamber and having a rear end joined to the dash lower panel, whereinthe dash cross member has a convex shape with a central portion located forward of both ends in the vehicle width direction in plan view,the tunnel member has a tunnel closed cross-sectional portion constituting a part of the central portion of the dash cross member, a front fragile portion provided in front of the tunnel closed cross-sectional ...

Front wall

A firewall for an electric vehicle includes a front cross beam having a left portion, a medial portion, and a right portion. The left portion and the right portion are bent rearward relative to the medial portion. A floor structure includes an upper mounting interface and a lower mounting interface separated by an angled medial section that slopes downward from front to back. The upper mounting interface is coupled with a bottom end of the front cross beam. A subfloor cross beam is positioned underneath the floor structure and coupled with the lower mounting interface such that the subfloor cross beam is spaced laterally rearward of the medial portion of the front cross beam. The firewall is configured to separate a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle from a motor compartment of the electric vehicle.

TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE PART AND PANEL MEMBER THEREFOR

[Object] A transportation vehicle part for appropriately improving a vibration characteristic, and a panel member having a vibration characteristic that is appropriately improved, are provided. 1. A transportation vehicle part comprising: a plate-like metal patch panel, and', 'a vibration attenuating resin layer provided along a surface of the patch panel; and, 'a patch member constructed of'}a metal base plate closely adhered with the vibration attenuating resin layer of the patch member and affixed with the patch member,wherein the patch panel is produced via a rolling step, andwherein an acute angle between a longitudinal direction and a rolling direction of the patch panel is 30 to 70 degrees.2. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the base plate is produced via a rolling step, andwherein an acute angle between the longitudinal direction of the patch panel and a rolling direction of the base plate is 30 to 70 degrees.3. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the patch panel is a steel sheet which has a tensile strength of 590 MPa or more.4. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the patch panel and the base plate are welded together at at least one part of the patch panel and the base plate.5. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the transportation vehicle part includes a ridged portion, and the patch panel and the base plate are welded together at at least one part of the ridged portion.6. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the transportation vehicle part is provided with a rigidity reinforced portion which has a recessed and projected shape.7. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the vibration attenuating resin layer has conductivity.8. The transportation vehicle part according to claim 1 ,wherein the patch panel has a thickness of 0.3 mm or more and not greater than a thickness of the base plate.9. The ...

FRONT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A front structure for a vehicle includes a cowl panel which has at least a front wall and a bottom wall and which opens toward a top of the vehicle, a dash panel which has an upper end portion which is joined to the front wall of the cowl panel in an overlapping relationship in a vehicle length direction, and a patch which has a lower end side which is joined to the dash panel and an upper end side which is joined to the bottom wall of the cowl panel to form a closed cross-section in conjunction with the dash panel and the bottom wall. 1. A front structure for a vehicle , comprising:a cowl panel having at least a front wall and a bottom wall, the bottom wall extending from a lower end of the front wall toward a rear of the vehicle, and the cowl panel opening toward a top of the vehicle;a dash panel having an upper end portion joined to the front wall of the cowl panel in an overlapping relationship in a vehicle length direction; anda reinforcing member having a lower end side and an upper end side, the lower end side being joined to the dash panel at a junction, the upper end side being joined to the bottom wall of the cowl panel, to provide a closed cross-section in conjunction with the dash panel and the bottom wall,wherein the dash panel has a pair of folded portions provided apart from each other in a vehicle width direction, and the junction between the lower end side of the reinforcing member and the dash panel includes a plurality of main junctions that are located between the pair of folded portions of the dash panel;wherein the junction between the lower end side of the reinforcing member and the dash panel includes at least two subsidiary junctions, the pair of folded portions of the dash panel being sandwiched between the subsidiary junctions in a vehicle width direction;wherein the front wall of the cowl panel and the dash panel are joined along a vehicle width direction;wherein the upper end side of the reinforcing member is joined to the cowl panel at ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

An instrument panel reinforcement includes a large-diameter pipe portion, a diameter-changing pipe portion, which extends to one end side continuously and integrally from one end of the large-diameter pipe portion, and a small-diameter pipe portion, which extends to the one end side continuously and integrally from one end of the diameter-changing pipe portion. By performing a process of drawing a circular tube-shaped element tube to the one end side while reducing a diameter of the element tube by ironing more than once, the large-diameter pipe portion, the diameter-changing pipe portion, and the small-diameter pipe portion are formed integrally, thereby manufacturing the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. An instrument panel reinforcement comprising:a tube-shaped large-diameter pipe portion;a tube-shaped diameter-changing pipe portion, which extends continuously and integrally from one end of the large-diameter pipe portion, and has an outer diameter that is reduced towards one end side; anda tube-shaped small-diameter pipe portion, which extends continuously and integrally from one end of the diameter-changing pipe portion, and has a smaller outer diameter than that of the large-diameter pipe portion.2. The instrument panel reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the small-diameter pipe portion is set to be smaller than a thickness of the large-diameter pipe portion.3. The instrument panel reinforcement according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second diameter-changing pipe portion, which extends continuously and integrally from one end of the small-diameter pipe portion and has an outer diameter that increases towards the one end side; anda second large-diameter pipe portion, which extends continuously and integrally from one end of the second diameter-changing pipe portion, and has an outer diameter that is set to be equal to that of the large-diameter pipe portion.4. A manufacturing method for an instrument panel reinforcement claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE

The configuration of a vehicle side structure according to the present invention is characterized by including an upper pillar reinforcing member that forms an upper edge of a front door opening of a vehicle, a pillar hinge reinforcing member that forms a front edge of the front door opening, and a side sill strengthening member that forms a lower edge of the front door opening, wherein the pillar hinge reinforcing member has a hinge bulged portion that is bulged toward the vehicle exterior, along a vertical direction, the hinge bulged portion has at least one ridge line that is curved so as to protrude toward the vehicle front side, and the at least one ridge line links a joining point between the pillar hinge reinforcing member and the upper pillar reinforcing member and a joining point between the pillar hinge reinforcing member and the side sill strengthening member. 1. A vehicle side structure comprising an upper pillar reinforcing member that forms an upper edge of a front door opening of a vehicle , a pillar hinge reinforcing member that extends downward from a lower end of the upper pillar reinforcing member and forms a front edge of the front door opening , and a side sill strengthening member that extends rearward from a lower end of the pillar hinge reinforcing member and forms a lower edge of the front door opening , wherein:the pillar hinge reinforcing member includes a hinge bulged portion that is bulged toward the vehicle exterior, along a vertical direction; andthe hinge bulged portion has one or more ridge lines that are curved so as to protrude toward the vehicle front side, and the one or more ridge lines link a joining point between the pillar hinge reinforcing member and the upper pillar reinforcing member and a joining point between the pillar hinge reinforcing member and the side sill strengthening member.2. The vehicle side structure according to claim 1 , wherein:the upper pillar reinforcing member and the side sill strengthening member ...

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

A cowl cross bar for a vehicle comprising a main cross bar disposed in front of a driver's seat in a transverse direction of the vehicle, a sub-cross bar disposed in front of a passenger seat in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and a center supporter configured to couple the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar to each other such that diametric centers thereof are disposed eccentrically relative to each other, the center supporter may include a main center support bracket provided with a connector to which a longitudinal end of the sub-cross bar is fixed, and a sub-center support bracket fixed to the main center support bracket, and having an insert hole through which a longitudinal end of the main cross bar is fixed to the sub-center support bracket. 15-. (canceled)6. A cowl cross bar for a vehicle comprising:a main cross bar disposed in front of a driver's seat in a transverse direction of the vehicle; a sub-cross bar disposed in front of a passenger seat in the transverse direction of the vehicle; and a center support bracket configured to couple the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar to each other such that diametric centers thereof are disposed eccentrically relative to each other, 'a main bonding part and a main lower flange that are fixed to an outer circumferential surface of the main cross bar; and', 'wherein the center support bracket has a cross-sectional structure enclosing a longitudinal end of the main cross bar, and comprisesa sub-side flange fixed to an outer circumferential surface of the sub-cross bar.7. The cowl cross bar for the vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar are disposed such that a distance between the diametric center of the main cross bar and the diametric center of the sub-cross bar is a value obtained by subtracting a radius of the sub-cross bar from a radius of the main cross bar.8. The cowl cross bar for the vehicle of claim 7 , wherein a longitudinal end of the sub-cross bar is inserted ...

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

A cowl cross bar for a vehicle comprising a main cross bar disposed in front of a driver's seat in a transverse direction of the vehicle, a sub-cross bar disposed in front of a passenger seat in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and a center supporter configured to couple the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar to each other such that diametric centers thereof are disposed eccentrically relative to each other, the center supporter may include a main center support bracket provided with a connector to which a longitudinal end of the sub-cross bar is fixed, and a sub-center support bracket fixed to the main center support bracket, and having an insert hole through which a longitudinal end of the main cross bar is fixed to the sub-center support bracket. 110-. (canceled)11. A cowl cross bar for a vehicle comprising a main cross bar disposed in front of a driver's seat in a transverse direction of the vehicle , a sub-cross bar disposed in front of a passenger seat in the transverse direction of the vehicle , and a center supporter configured to couple the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar to each other such that diametric centers thereof are disposed eccentrically relative to each other , the center supporter comprising:a main center support bracket fixed to an outer circumferential surface of a longitudinal end of the main cross bar, and provided with a connector to which a longitudinal end of the sub-cross bar is fixed; anda sub-center support bracket including an upper end fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the longitudinal end of the main cross bar, and a lower end fixed to the main center support bracket.12. The cowl cross bar for the vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the main cross bar and the sub-cross bar are disposed such that a sum of a radius of the main cross bar and a radius of the sub-cross bar is less than a distance between the diametric center of the main cross bar and the diametric center of the sub-cross bar.13. The cowl cross bar ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure has: a dash cross member on a front wall section of a vehicle interior, and forming a closed cross section extending in a vehicle width direction; a floor tunnel on a vehicle-widthwise center section of the vehicle interior, formed in a groove shape opened to a lower side, and extending in a front-rear direction; a corner patch on a vehicle exterior side of the floor tunnel and extending along a ridge portion of the floor tunnel in the front-rear direction; and a first joint at which front end sides of the dash cross member and the corner patch are joined together. The dash cross member is provided on the vehicle interior side of the floor tunnel so as to range continuously from the floor tunnel to both vehicle-widthwise sides, and the floor tunnel includes a front extension portion extending frontward beyond the first joint.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes a dash lower panel, an outrigger, a dash cross member, and a side sill. A jack up stiffener having lower compressive strength against a load from the front than the side sill is installed inside the side sill. The outrigger is coupled to a front end part of the jack up stiffener. The dash cross member is coupled to a front end part of the side sill. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a dash lower panel that partitions a power source device compartment from a vehicle compartment;an outrigger that is placed on a power source device compartment side of said dash lower panel and extends in a vehicle widthwise direction;a dash cross member that is placed on a vehicle compartment side of said dash lower panel and extends in the vehicle widthwise direction to couple left and right front pillars to each other; anda side sill that is placed on a vehicle-widthwise outer end part of a vehicle body and extends in a longitudinal direction, whereinthe side sill includes a jack up stiffener inside thereof, the jack up stiffener having lower compressive strength against a load from a front than that of said side sill,said outrigger is coupled to a front end part of said jack up stiffener, andsaid dash cross member is coupled to a front end part of said side sill.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinsaid side sill includes a side sill inner panel on a vehicle interior side and a side sill outer panel on a vehicle exterior side,said side sill inner panel is provided with a high strength member having strength higher than said side sill inner panel,a crushing space is placed between said outrigger and a front end pact of said high strength member, anda vehicle-widthwise outer end part of said dash cross member is coupled to said side sill inner panel at a position ahead of said high strength member.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein a through hole is provided in said jack up stiffener.4. The vehicle ...

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 ...

CROSS-MEMBER STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A cross-member structure for a vehicle is disclosed. The cross-member structure may comprise a beam structure (e.g. generally horizontal cross-member when installed) and a support (e.g. generally vertical when installed). The cross-member structure may provide support for an instrument panel and/or may integrate with vehicle systems. The cross-member structure may provide a set of sections/segments (e.g. section structures) for integration within the structure of the vehicle and with vehicle systems. The beam structure may comprise a set of mounting structures, a beam structure section, a steering system section, an intermediate section and an airbag system interface structure section. The cross-member structure may be configured with an arrangement of beam/structure sections, mounting sections, and structural elements including members, webs, flanges, stiffeners, reinforcement, plates, walls, surfaces, etc. The cross-member structure may provide structural reinforcement for the vehicle and may integrate vehicle systems/subsystems with the instrument panel. 1. A cross-member structure (CM) configured for installation in a vehicle providing vehicle systems comprising: (a) a set of mounting structures (E);', '(b) a beam structure section (BSS);', '(c) a steering column structure section (SCS); and', '(d) an intermediate structure section (CSS);, 'a beam structure (C) comprisingwherein the set of mounting structures (E) is configured to mount the beam structure (C) to the vehicle;wherein the beam structure (C) comprises a plastic material.2. The structure of wherein the beam structure (C) comprises an integrally-formed component.3. The structure of wherein the integrally-formed component is formed from a composite material.4. The structure of wherein the integrally-formed component is formed from a molded plastic material.5. The structure of wherein the beam structure (C) comprises an H-shaped cross-section; wherein the H-shaped cross-section comprises a section ...

HOOD STRUCTURE FOR UNEVEN TERRAIN TRAVELING VEHICLE

A hood covers a front part of a vehicle body from above and extends rearwardly and upwardly from a front end of the vehicle body. The hood includes upper surfaces provided at left and right parts of the hood, guide walls protruding upwardly from the upper surfaces, and a lid defining a lateral central part of the hood and contiguous with the upper ends of the guide walls. The guide walls extend continuously from a front end of the hood to a rear end of the hood. An instrument panel includes an upwardly inclined wall extending rearwardly from the rear end of the hood. The inclined wall slants at an angle larger than an angle at which the hood slants. The inclined wall of the instrument panel has an upper end located higher than an upper end of the hood. 1. An all-terrain vehicle including a vehicle body frame , left and right front wheels and left and right rear wheels disposed on the vehicle body frame and supporting a vehicle body , a seat disposed between the left and right front wheels and the left and right rear wheels for seating a driver and passengers in lateral juxtaposition , a roll bar extending forwardly of and above the seat , and a hood disposed above the left and right front wheels and forwardly of the seat and covering the vehicle body ,wherein the vehicle body includes an instrument panel disposed on a rear end of the hood for supporting meters, andwherein the instrument panel includes an upwardly inclined wall extending rearwardly from the rear end of the hood.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the hood includes left and right guide walls protruding upwardly from upper surfaces thereof claim 1 , the left and right guide walls extending continuously formed from a front end of the hood to a rear end of the hood claim 1 , wherein one of the guide walls has a rear end located on a side of the driver claim 1 , the rear end of the one guide wall overlapping a steering wheel in a lateral direction of the vehicle when the rear end of the one guide wall is ...

INTERIOR MEMBER

An interior member that is disposed in front of a driver's seat of a vehicle includes a main body and a rigid member. The main body has a tubular shape, extends in a width direction of the vehicle and forms an outer surface of the interior member. The rigid member is disposed on an inner surface of the main body and extends in the width direction of the vehicle. The rigid member supports the main body along the width direction of the vehicle. 1. An interior member that is disposed in front of a driver's seat of a vehicle , the interior member comprising:a main body that has a tubular shape and that extends in a width direction of the vehicle, the main body forming an outer surface of the interior member; anda rigid member that is disposed on an inner surface of the main body and that extends in the width direction of the vehicle,wherein the rigid member supports the main body along the width direction of the vehicle.2. The interior member according to claim 1 , a tubular member that shares at least a part of an outer surface of the tubular member with the main body and', 'a flange that extends inward from the inner surface of the main body., 'wherein the rigid member comprises one or both of'}3. The interior member according to claim 1 ,wherein an inner member disposed inside the main body is fixed to the rigid member.4. The interior member according to claim 2 ,wherein an inner member disposed inside the main body is fixed to the rigid member.5. The interior member according to claim 1 ,wherein the main body is divided into a plurality of sections along the width direction of the vehicle.6. The interior member according to claim 2 ,wherein the main body is divided into a plurality of sections along the width direction of the vehicle.7. The interior member according to claim 3 ,wherein the main body is divided into a plurality of sections along the width direction of the vehicle.8. The interior member according to claim 4 ,wherein the main body is divided into a ...

VEHICULAR STRUCTURE

There is provided a vehicular structure including (i) a vehicular panel member configured by resin including reinforcing fibers, and (ii) a joined portion of a vehicle body that supports, all the way around, a peripheral portion of a predetermined area of the panel member and to which the peripheral portion of the predetermined area is joined, wherein the panel member has a bulging shape where both front and back surfaces of the panel member bulge out such that the thickness of the panel member gradually becomes thicker from a peripheral end portion to a central portion within the predetermined area supported all the way around by the joined portion 1. A vehicular structure comprising:a vehicular panel member configured by resin including reinforcing fibers; anda joined portion of a vehicle body that supports, all the way around, a peripheral portion of a predetermined area of the panel member and to which the peripheral portion of the predetermined area is joined,wherein the panel member has a bulging shape where both front and back surfaces of the panel member bulge out such that the thickness of the panel member gradually becomes thicker from a peripheral end portion to a central portion within the predetermined area supported all the way around by the joined portion.2. A vehicular structure comprising:a vehicular panel member configured by resin including reinforcing fibers; anda joined portion of a vehicle body that supports, all the way around, a peripheral portion of a predetermined area of the panel member and to which the peripheral portion of the predetermined area is joined,wherein as regards the panel member, part of the predetermined area supported all the way around by the joined portion is a seat-like portion provided via a step portion with respect to at least part of the site joined to the joined portion, a connecting portion between the seat-like portion and the step portion is a ridgeline portion, and the seat-like portion has a bulging shape ...

Interior panels for motor vehicles and methods for making the same

Interior panels for motor vehicles and methods for making such interior panels are provided. In one example, an interior panel includes a substrate and a skin covering that at least partially overlays the substrate. A foam is disposed between the skin covering and the substrate. A gas-receiving hollow structure is at least partially disposed in the foam. The gas-receiving hollow structure has an opening configured for receiving gas and includes a wall that at least partially surrounds a chamber that is in fluid communication with the opening.

INSTRUMENT PANEL SECONDARY SERVICE JOINT

A vehicle instrument panel attachment joint assembly includes a first bracket associated with a strut holding a portion of the instrument panel and a second bracket associated with a portion of the vehicle. The assembly is configured whereby the second bracket underlies the first bracket on attachment. One or fasteners pass first through one or more second bracket through-bores and next through one or more first bracket through-bores to attach the first and second brackets one to the other. The first bracket includes one or more associated cooperating fastener receivers aligned with the one or more first bracket through-bores. 1. A vehicle instrument panel attachment joint assembly , comprising:a first bracket adapted for attaching to a strut holding a portion of the instrument panel; anda second bracket adapted for attaching to a portion of a vehicle cowl;wherein the second bracket underlies the first bracket in the assembled attachment joint.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further including one or more fasteners passing first through one or more through-bores defined in the second bracket and next through one or more through-bores defined in the first bracket to attach the first and second brackets one to the other.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first bracket includes one or more associated cooperating fastener receivers aligned with the one or more first bracket through-bores.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the one or more fasteners are threaded service bolts claim 3 , speed fasteners claim 3 , or screws and the one or more fastener receivers are cooperating threaded nuts or speed nuts.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first bracket is configured to nest within a portion of the second bracket.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket is integral to the strut.7. A vehicle including the bracket assembly of .8. A vehicle instrument panel and cowl assembly claim 1 , comprising:an instrument panel assembly; anda cowl;the ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

Front side frames and respective floor frames form upper horizontal portions, inclined portions, and lower horizontal portions. Each of the upper horizontal portions substantially horizontally extends. Each of the inclined portions is formed so as to extend rearward and so as to be inclined downward from a rear end of the upper horizontal portion. Each of the lower horizontal portions substantially horizontally extends rearward from a rear end of the inclined portion. A horizontal wall-shaped first reinforcing member extends rearward from the upper horizontal portion, and a vertical wall-shaped second reinforcing member extends from a rear end of the first reinforcing member to a bottom of the inclined portion. Front subframe supports that support the subframe are provided under triangular sectional portions formed by the inclined portion, the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member. 1. A vehicle body front structure comprising:left and right front side frames that each have a closed sectional shape and that each extend in a front-rear direction;left and right floor frames that continuously extend rearward from the left and right front side frames, respectively; anda subframe supported by the front side frames and the floor frames,wherein each of the front side frames and a corresponding one of the floor frames constitute an upper horizontal portion that substantially horizontally extends, an inclined portion that extends rearward from a rear end of the upper horizontal portion so as to be inclined downward, and a lower horizontal portion that substantially horizontally extends rearward from a rear end of the inclined portion,wherein a boundary between the upper horizontal portion and the inclined portion is an upper curved portion having a curved shape,wherein a boundary between the inclined portion and the lower horizontal portion is a lower curved portion having a curved shape,wherein a horizontal wall-shaped first reinforcing member extends ...

Vehicle Structures and Methods Of Assembling The Same

Vehicle structures and methods of assembling the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a unibody structure of a vehicle includes an inboard A-pillar member, an outboard A-pillar member positioned outboard of the inboard A-pillar member and coupled to the inboard A-pillar member, and a reinforcement member positioned between the inboard A-pillar member and the outboard A-pillar member. The reinforcement member is coupled to the outboard A-pillar member and has a plurality of reduced thickness regions that are positioned in a vehicle vertical direction along the reinforcement member. 1. A unibody of a vehicle comprising: an inboard A-pillar member; and', 'an outboard A-pillar member that is positioned outboard of the inboard A-pillar member and coupled to the inboard A-pillar member; and, 'an A-pillar portion comprising;'}a reinforcement member positioned between the inboard A-pillar member and the outboard A-pillar member, the reinforcement member being coupled to the outboard A-pillar member and having a plurality of reduced thickness regions that are positioned in a vehicle vertical direction along the reinforcement member.2. The unibody of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reduced thickness regions comprise through-holes that pass through the reinforcement member.3. The unibody of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member is coupled to the outboard A-pillar member and the inboard A-pillar member.4. The unibody of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member and at least one of the inboard A-pillar member and the outboard A-pillar member comprise a hat-shaped profile evaluated in the vehicle vertical direction claim 1 , and the hat-shaped profile of the reinforcement member is nested into the hat-shaped profile of the inboard A-pillar member or the outboard A-pillar member.5. The unibody of claim 4 , further comprising a rocker portion that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction claim 4 , wherein the reinforcement member further comprises a rocker ...

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A D seat front beam has an inner end in a vehicle width direction fixed to a first column support point, and a point of fixation of the D seat front beam to the front lower pillar is provided further on a rear side in a vehicle front and rear direction than a first column support point. The D seat front beam extends toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction and toward the front side in the vehicle front and rear direction, from the point of fixation to the front lower pillar toward the first column support point. 1. A steering support structure comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement having both ends in a vehicle width direction fixed to frame members of a vehicle; anda steering bracket that is fixed to the instrument panel reinforcement and extends in a vehicle front and rear direction, ["a D seat front beam having an outer end in the vehicle width direction fixed to one of the frame members on a driver's seat side,", "a D seat rear beam that is disposed further on a rear side in the vehicle front and rear direction than the D seat front beam, and has an outer end in the vehicle width direction fixed to one of the frame members on the driver's seat side, and", "a P seat beam having an inner end in the vehicle width direction connected to an inner end in the vehicle width direction of the D seat rear beam and having an outer end in the vehicle width direction fixed to one of the frame members on a passenger's seat side,"], 'wherein the instrument panel reinforcement includes'}wherein the steering bracket is fixed to the D seat rear beam and has a portion extending toward a front side in the vehicle front and rear direction from a point of fixation to the D seat rear beam, the portion being provided with a first column support point for supporting a steering column,wherein the D seat front beam has an inner end in the vehicle width direction fixed to the first column support point, and a point of fixation of the D seat front beam to the frame member is ...

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A gusset is joined to an instrument panel reinforcement and a floor brace. The instrument panel reinforcement includes a D seat rear beam extending from a portion to be joined to the floor brace to a portion for supporting the steering column. The D seat rear beam includes a D seat upper beam having a hat-shaped cross section open toward a lower side. The gusset includes a reinforcement joint portion that is joined to the D seat upper beam to form a closed cross section. 1. A steering support structure comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement that supports a steering column and has both ends in a vehicle width direction fixed to frame members of a vehicle;a floor brace that extends in a vehicle upper and lower direction, and has an upper end joined to the instrument panel reinforcement and a lower end joined to a floor member; anda gusset that is a diagonal member joined to the instrument panel reinforcement and the floor brace,wherein the instrument panel reinforcement includes a D seat rear beam extending from a portion to be joined to the floor brace to a portion for supporting the steering column,wherein the D seat rear beam includes a D seat upper beam having a hat-shaped cross section open toward a lower side, andwherein the gusset includes a reinforcement joint portion that is joined to the D seat upper beam to form a closed cross section.2. The steering support structure according to claim 1 , a brace joint portion that extends in the vehicle upper and lower direction and is joined to the floor brace, and', 'an intermediate portion that connects the reinforcement joint portion and the brace joint portion to each other and is inclined to extend in the vehicle width direction and the vehicle upper and lower direction, and, 'wherein the gusset further includes'}wherein a portion where the intermediate portion and the brace joint portion are connected to each other has a curved shape.3. The steering support structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...