КУЗОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Кузов транспортного средства содержит переднюю продольную балку, скобу, верхнюю боковую балку, переднюю продольную балку пола, коромысло и заднюю напольную продольную балку. Внутренний конец скобы соединен с внешней стороной передней продольной балки. Передний нижний конец верхней боковой балки соединен с наружным концом скобы. Передний конец передней продольной балки пола соединен с задним концом бокового элемента переднего отделения и имеет прямую форму. Передний конец коромысла соединен с задним концом бокового элемента переднего отделения. Задняя напольная продольная балка соединена с задним концом передней продольной балки пола и задним концом коромысла. Передняя продольная балка пола, коромысло и задняя напольная продольная балка образуют замкнутую конструкцию передачи усилия. Транспортное средство содержит упомянутый кузов транспортного средства. Достигается повышение эффективности распределения силы удара по кузову ...

Fahrzeugkarosserieseitenstärkungsstruktur

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

Air guidance device for air conditioning system in motor vehicle, has air duct arranged in hollow space, which is limited by car body section and flat reinforcing unit, where section is designed as floor panel

The device has an air duct (11) arranged in a hollow space of a vehicle, which is limited by a car body section (12) and a flat reinforcing unit (13). The unit covers the section and the space, where the section is designed as a floor panel. The air duct has integral fasteners (20, 21, 22), which fix the air duct at the section and at the unit. The unit is profiled and includes material folding and material strut.

Seitenwandbaugruppe für eine Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie eines insbesondere Personenkraftfahrzeuges

Seitenwandbaugruppe für eine Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie eines insbesondere Personenkraftwagens mit jeweils in Längsrichtung wenigstens einer Seitentüröffnung, wobei sich die Seitenwandbaugruppe wenigstens von einer A- über eine B-Säule bis zu einem hinteren Radeinbaubereich in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung nach hinten erstreckt und eine Seitenwandstruktur mit in Fahrzeugquerrichtung inneren und äußeren Strukturteilen sowie eine mit dieser Seitenwandstruktur verbundene Seitenwand-Beplankung (10) aufweist, wobei diese Seitenwandbaugruppe mit einer Karosserieboden-Plattform (1) verbunden, insbesondere zumindest bereichsweise verschweißt, ist, gekennzeichnet durch ein Fügekonzept, bei dem als jeweils vorgefertigte Baugruppen in der nachfolgenden Reihenfolge miteinander verbunden sind - das innere Strukturteil (4) mit der Plattform (1), wobei das innere Strukturteil (4) zumindest den Schwellerbereich (5) und einen im wesentlichen unterhalb der Windschutzscheibe (18) liegenden unteren A-Säulenbereich (15 ...

Kraftfahrzeug und karosseirebodenstruktur fur das kraftfahrzrug

Improved energy storage layout in an electric vehicle

A vehicle having an electric motor 102 and a battery pack (107 fig 3b) for storing energy. The vehicle comprises a first seat 118 facing forward; and a compartment (170 fig 11), for receiving the pack (107). The compartment is integral with the vehicle structure and/or body, and behind the first seat. The compartment (170) extends laterally across the vehicle substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, wherein the height of the compartment (170) extends in a vertical direction between a lowermost point of the compartment that it is beneath the lowest point of the first seat 118, and an uppermost point of the compartment (170) that is above at least the maximum height of a cushion of the first seat 118. At least one pillar and the compartment (170) form at least in part, a structural ring or enclosure around the vehicle interior. The invention provides for example space optimisation and permits larger pack volumes.

BODY REINFORCEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

GROUND STRUCTURE AT MOTOR VEHICLES FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL

PLATFORM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

PRESSED COMPONENT MANUFACTURING METHOD, PRESSED COMPONENT, AND PRESS APPARATUS

A pressed component manufacturing method according to the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a pressed component including an elongated top plate, a wall having one end connected to a short direction end portion of the top plate, that curves with a convex shape bowing toward an opposite side to the top plate as viewed from an upper side of the top plate, and that includes a sharp curve portion, and a flange that is connected to another end of the wall, and that extends in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side. The manufacturing method includes a first process of pressing to form an intermediate formed component including a preliminary flange. The manufacturing method also includes a second process of pressing to deform the preliminary flange such that an angle of a comer formed between a specific portion of the preliminary flange connected to the sharp curve portion and the sharp curve portion progressively increases or decreases ...

Protection vehicle body frame structure of pure electric vehicle rear battery

Floor installing structure for compartment

ARCHITECTURE UNDERBODY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ACCOMMODATING SPACE BETWEEN A FLOOR ELEMENT AND A DEFLECTOR

DEVICE OF BARS UNDER the CASE Of a VEHICLE IN ORDER TO INCREASE SA RIGIDITY AND VEHICLE EQUIPS With SUCH a DEVICE

PROCESS FOR MAKING COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION OF A CAR BODY

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication en construction mixte d'une carrosserie de véhicule automobile, la carrosserie de véhicule automobile (2) présentant une structure de carrosserie brute (1) et un module de plancher (4), et la structure de carrosserie brute (1) présentant un cadre structurel (3), et le module de plancher (4) étant un composant composite renforcé par des fibres. Selon l'invention, le module de plancher (4) est assemblé au cadre structurel (3) après que celui-ci a été soumis à un processus de peinture par immersion cathodique dit procédé "KTL".

Four door sedan or convertible type motor vehicle for use in bumpy route, has tie rods with parts connected with each other by connection having spacers with friction linings, where connection moves and generates friction at spacers

L'invention concerne un tirant de caisse destiné à améliorer le comportement vibratoire d'une caisse de véhicule automobile. Le tirant a deux extrémités fixées chacune à la caisse afin d'améliorer le comportement vibratoire de cette caisse. Il comprend une première partie (17) et une seconde partie (18) reliées par une liaison (19) incluant des organes de frottement (23, 24, 30, 31) qui autorisent un déplacement de la première partie (17) par rapport à la seconde partie (18), ce déplacement induisant des frottements dans les organes de frottements. L'invention s'applique notamment aux véhicules de type coupé cabriolet.

VEHICLE BODY REINFORCING STRUCTURE

Disclosed is a vehicle body reinforcing structure. In the vehicle body reinforcing structure, a tunnel portion uplifted in a height direction of a vehicle in a floor panel forming the bottom surface of the vehicle body is provided, and an interior front end portion of a left and right seat cross member extended along the width direction of the vehicle is bonded on left and right both surface of the tunnel portion. In left and right both sides of a lower portion of the tunnel portion, a tunnel side member is bonded. A pipe nut is bonded through the left and right seat cross member and the left and right tunnel side member, respectively. The left and right both side pipe nuts are connected to each other via a reinforcing member such that distortion strength and impact responding performance of the vehicle body can be improved. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Structural member

To provide a structural member having excellent load transmission characteristics during impact load, in a long metal structural member having a substantially groove-shaped cross-section. A metal structural member formed in a long shape extending in a prescribed direction, having: a groove floor section; two ridge sections connected to both ends of the groove floor section in the width direction; and two vertical wall sections also connected to the ridge sections. On an end in the prescribed direction, the structural member has an outward-facing flange formed connecting across at least the groove floor section, the ridge sections, and the wall sections. The width of the groove floor section reduces away from the end having the outward-facing flange.

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.

PROTECTIVE HULL FOR VEHICLES

A protective hull for a vehicle has a plate that covers at least a substantial portion of the underside of the vehicle. A plurality of supports extends laterally from longitudinal members, and a plurality of supports extends laterally from another longitudinal member. A plurality of V-shaped supports is disposed between the lateral supports. The supports have a plurality of voids therein. The voids do not have corners that could encourage tearing of the supports. Cells that are protected from puncture contain fire suppressant and are disposed over the supports.

Vehicle body structure

This provides a vehicle body structure including: a lower panel made of resin, which has a lower wall that forms a lower portion of a floor portion, an outer front wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body front end of the lower wall to an upper direction of a vehicle body, and an outer back wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body backside end of the lower wall to the upper direction of the vehicle body; and an upper panel made of resin, which has upper walls that form an upper portion of the floor portion opposite to the lower wall, an inner front wall that is placed to extend from the vehicle body front ends of the upper walls to the upper direction of the vehicle body and joined to the outer front wall and consequently forms a closed cross-section shape that extends in a vehicle width direction while including both of left and right ends at an upper portion of the outer front wall, and an inner back wall that is placed to extend from the vehicle body backside ends of ...

Vehicle body frame structure

Vehicle body frame structure, for each of left and right side sections of the vehicle, a straight vertical frame to which are mounted the respective one ends of an upper arm, lower arm and cushion unit, and respective mounting sections for the upper arm, lower arm and cushion unit provided in linear alignment with one another in the straight vertical frame along the length thereof.

Vehicle floor portion structure

A vehicle floor portion structure that includes: a pair of rockers extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction; a tunnel extending in the vehicle front-and-rear direction, and the tunnel including a first upper wall portion, and a pair of first side wall portions; cross-members that link the rockers with the tunnel in the vehicle width direction; a tunnel upper reinforcement provided above the tunnel, the tunnel upper reinforcement partially overlapping with the cross-members in side view and being joined together with the cross-members; and a tunnel lower reinforcement disposed in the tunnel, a closed cross section portion being formed between the tunnel lower reinforcement and the first upper wall portion and the pair of first side wall portions, and the tunnel lower reinforcement overlapping with the cross-members in side view and being joined together with the cross-members.

Monocoque vehicle structure

Each of a monocoque body and a subframe is integrally formed of reinforced resin. The subframe has a bottom portion and an upstanding portion. The bottom portion is fixed to the lower portion of the rear wall of the monocoque body and extends rearward of the vehicle. The upstanding portion extends upward from the bottom portion. An engine is directly mounted on the rear surface of the upstanding portion.

Vehicle Body Structure

In an embodiment, a vehicle body structure includes a dash cross member disposed on an upper surface of a dash floor in a lateral direction of a vehicle. A lower side member is coupled to a lower side of the dash floor to face the dash cross member and coupled to a side wall of a side sill. A body mounting bracket is provided under the lower side member and coupled to a frame.

ПРИВОДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛЕГКОВЫХ АВТОМОБИЛЕЙ

... 1. Легковой автомобиль, содержащий кузов (12), двигатель внутреннего сгорания (50) и находящуюся во взаимодействии с двигателем (50) коробку передач (52), причем коленчатый вал двигателя ориентирован, в основном, в поперечном направлении (у) автомобиля, а двигатель (50) расположен за коробкой передач (52), если смотреть в направлении движения автомобиля. ! 2. Автомобиль по п.1, причем двигатель (50) расположен, в основном, посередине по отношению к поперечному направлению (у) автомобиля. ! 3. Автомобиль по п.1, причем двигатель (50) расположен в продольном направлении (х) автомобиля по отношению к направлению движения за передним мостом. ! 4. Автомобиль по п.1, причем двигатель (50) своей обращенной от направления движения стороной расположен в выполненном в направлении задней части автомобиля углублении (30) передней стенки (14) кузова (12). ! 5. Автомобиль по п.4, причем углубление (30) переходит в центральный туннель (20) кузова (12). ! 6. Автомобиль по п.1, причем центральный туннель ...

Kraftfahrzeug und Karosseriebodenstruktur für das Kraftfahrzeug

Kraftfahrzeug

Ein erfindungsgemäßes Kraftfahrzeug setzt sich aus einem Chassisrahmen und einem Fahrzeugaufbau zusammen. Der Chassisrahmen wird von einem Frontmodul und einem Heckmodul gebildet, die über ein Zentralmodul miteinander verbunden sind. Das Frontmodul nimmt eine Vorderachse, Wärmetauscher sowie ein Antriebsaggregat in Form eines Elektromotors auf. Am Heckmodul sind neben den Komponenten der Hinterachse ein Verbrennungsmotor sowie ein Elektromotor vorgesehen. Das Zentralmodul nimmt sowohl die elektrischen Batterien zur Versorgung der beiden Elektromotore als auch einen Kraftstofftank für den Verbrennungsmotor auf.

Stützstruktur eines Fahrzeugkörpers

Eine Stützstruktur eines Fahrzeugkörpers kann aufweisen: einen linken und einen rechten Innen-Seitenschweller (10), die in einer Längsrichtung des Fahrzeugs einen Seiten-Unterteil-Rahmen des Fahrzeugkörpers bilden, einen Zwischenboden (20), der einen einen mittleren Abschnitt des Fahrzeugkörperbodens bildenden Mittenboden mit einem Hinterboden (15) des Fahrzeugkörpers verbindet, ein linkes und ein rechtes Hinter-Seitenelement (30), die in der Längsrichtung des Fahrzeugs Hinterteil-Rahmen des Fahrzeugkörpers bilden, wobei Endabschnitte der Innenseiten des linken und rechten Hinter-Seitenelements (30) jeweilig mit in der Breitenrichtung des Fahrzeugs beiden Endabschnitten des Zwischenbodens (20) verbunden sind, und ein linkes und rechtes Vorder-Ober-Stützelement (40), die sich in der Breitenrichtung erstrecken und an einer oberen Fläche des Zwischenbodens (20) montiert sind, wobei Enden des linken und rechten Vorder-Ober-Stützelements (40) jeweilig mit dem linken und rechten Innen-Seitenschweller ...

Floor structure of an automobile body

The invention relates to a floor structure of an automobile body comprising a floor panel 10 and a seat support structure 12 disposed underneath the floor panel 10. The floor panel 10 comprises at least two floor sections 24, 26, 40, 32 which adjoin one another in the vehicle longitudinal direction x and are configured to be substantially flat. Additionally they are disposed offset with respect to one another in relation to the vehicle vertical direction z. The seat support structure 12 has at least one transverse structure 18, 20 stabilizing the floor section 40 at least in the area of the higher floor section 40. The elevated floor section 40 may have surface structuring which increases its stability. The seat support structure 12 may comprise at least one front 20 and one rear 18 cross member interconnected by a longitudinal member 14, 16.

Improved energy storage layout in an electric vehicle

Diagonal reinforcement for a motor vehicle floor structure

Improved energy storage layout in an electric vehicle

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

A crossing member disposed along a vehicle width direction between inflected portions of side members is capable of transmitting load from one of the side members to the other of the side members when the one side member deforms toward a vehicle width direction inward. Accordingly, when collision load is input due to an offset collision or the like, the collision load is transmitted from the one side member input with the collision load to the other side member through the crossing member, and the collision load is supported by the other side member.

STRUCTURAL MEMBER

... [Problem] To provide a structural member having excellent load transmission characteristics during impact load, in a long metal structural member having a substantially groove-shaped cross-section. [Solution] A metal structural member formed in a long shape extending in a prescribed direction, having: a groove floor section; two ridge sections connected to both ends of the groove floor section in the width direction; and two vertical wall sections also connected to the ridge sections. On an end in the prescribed direction, the structural member has an outward-facing flange formed connecting across at least the groove floor section, the ridge sections, and the wall sections. The width of the groove floor section reduces away from the end having the outward-facing flange.

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

LAND VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A VEHICLE

BAR ARRANGEMENT IN THE VEHICLE BODY WITH A VIEW TO INCREASING ITS STIFFNESS AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY IN A MIXED CONSTRUCTION

UNDERCOVER FOR VEHICLE

An undercover for a vehicle is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the undercover for a vehicle is installed in a lower portion of an engine room of a vehicle body, wherein the front of the undercover is fastened to a bumper cover and a plurality of rear portions of the undercover are fastened to a sub-frame. The undercover for a vehicle comprises: a cover body; and a stiffener body integrated along a front end part of the cover body in the width direction of a vehicle. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure includes a rear floor panel, a first rear cross member, a fuel tank and a VSF valve. The rear floor panel includes a first wall and a second wall. The first rear cross member includes a pair of first vertical walls extending in an upward/downward direction, and a first horizontal wall configured to connect lower ends of the pair of first vertical walls. The fuel tank includes a second connecting surface extending along the first horizontal wall. The first horizontal wall includes a pair of horizontal sections and an inclined section. The VSF valve is installed at a position overlapping the inclined section in a forward/rearward direction of a vehicle body.

Fascia protection material and method of forming and applying

A fascia protection assembly comprising a fascia protection sheet member and a plurality of fasteners to couple the fascia protection sheet member to a vehicle. The fascia protection sheet member may be formed from a roll of material wherein a quantity of the roll is unrolled and cut to form an initial fascia protection sheet member. The cut portion can the further be trimmed to form a custom sized fascia protection sheet member. The fascia protection sheet member can be attached to the vehicle through fasteners of different types.

STRUCTURAL JOINING PART FOR SORB IMPACT EVENTS

A structural panel joining part for a vehicle having an underbody hold-down panel, a floor panel, a dash panel, and a cowl side panel includes an underbody coupling first portion configured to couple to at least one of the underbody hold-down panel and the floor panel, a dash panel coupling second portion configured to couple to the dash panel, and a cowl side coupling third portion configured to couple to the cowl side panel. The structural panel joining part maintains structural integrity between the underbody hold-down panel, the floor panel, the dash panel, and the cowl side panel to provide structural reinforcement during small overlap rigid barrier impacts to facilitate reducing structural intrusion into an occupant compartment of the vehicle.

Structural assembly with patterned panels

A structural assembly includes a frame and a plurality of panels. The frame includes a wall that at least partially defines an interior region. The plurality of panels is disposed at least partially in the interior region and is coupled to the frame. The plurality of panels includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface defines a first plurality of depressions and the second surface defines a first plurality of protrusions complementary to the first plurality of depressions. The second panel includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The third surface defines a second plurality of depressions. The fourth surface defines a second plurality of protrusions complementary to the first plurality of depressions. The first panel is coupled to the second panel.

КУЗОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к кузову транспортного средства (10000) и транспортному средству. Кузов транспортного средства 10000 включает в себя: две А-стойки 100; переднюю ударную балку 200; две передние продольные балки 300, передние концы которых соединены с передней ударной балкой 200. Каждая из передних продольных балок 300 соединяется с А-стойками 100 с помощью нескольких путей передачи силы с каждой стороны. Приборная панель 400 имеет нижнюю часть с центральной выемкой 401, соединенной с двумя А-стойками 100; верхнюю поперечную балку 402, расположенную в верхней части приборной панели 400; нижнюю вертикальную балку 403, верхний конец которой соединен с верхней поперечной балкой 402, а нижний конец проходит к центральной выемке 401 панели. Кузов также включает две передние продольные балки 500 пола линейной конфигурации, передние концы каждой из которых соединены с задними концами передних продольных балок 300 с соответствующих сторон. Наличие нескольких путей передачи силы позволяет ...

Motor vehicle, particularly convertible vehicle, has device for vibration reduction, and another device of base area of vehicle is associated with long walls

The motor vehicle (1) has a device for vibration reduction, and another device of a base area (2) of the vehicle is associated with long walls (5,6,7,8). The long walls are influenced by cylinders and cylinder liners. The cylinder liners are prestressed in identical kinesthesia to each other.

Floor module for a motor vehicle having shaped-on formitting means

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

A crossing member disposed along a vehicle width direction between inflected portions of side members is capable of transmitting load from one of the side members to the other of the side members when the one side member deforms toward a vehicle width direction inward. Accordingly, when collision load is input due to an offset collision or the like, the collision load is transmitted from the one side member input with the collision load to the other side member through the crossing member, and the collision load is supported by the other side member.

Terrestrial vehicle i.e. light electric car, has sealing packing interposed between floor and part of upper edge such that floor, frame, and sealing packing contribute to form watertight bell that caps electrical supply unit

Véhicule terrestre et procédé de fabrication d'un tel véhicule. L'invention concerne un véhicule terrestre comprenant au moins un habitacle, un châssis (3) supportant ledit habitacle ainsi qu'une unité d'alimentation électrique (9), ledit châssis (3) présentant un chant supérieur (3A) au droit duquel est disposé ledit habitacle (2), ce dernier comprenant un plancher (17) fixé au châssis (3) et reposant sur au moins une partie dudit chant supérieur (3A), ledit véhicule étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une première garniture d'étanchéité (18) interposée entre ledit plancher (17) et ladite au moins une partie dudit chant supérieur (3A) de façon que lesdits plancher (17), châssis (3) et première garniture d'étanchéité (18) contribuent à former une cloche étanche qui coiffe ladite unité d'alimentation électrique (9) tout en autorisant un accès à ladite unité d'alimentation électrique (9) par le dessous du véhicule. Véhicules.

Motor vehicle`s rocker panel structure, has floor pan connected with side rails at above transversal lower plane of side rails, and vent placed at distance from floor pan to create useful volume between floor pan and vent

L'invention concerne une architecture de bas de caisse d'un véhicule automobile, ladite architecture (1) comprenant au moins un longeron latéral (2) s'étendant longitudinalement, au moins un élément de plancher (3) et au moins un déflecteur sous caisse (4) disposé en regard de la face inférieure dudit élément, l'élément de plancher (3) étant associé au longeron (2), au dessus de son plan inférieur transversal (18), et le déflecteur (4) étant disposé à distance de l'élément (3) de sorte à créer un espace utile (6) entre ledit élément et ledit déflecteur. L'invention concerne également un véhicule automobile comprenant une telle architecture.

DEVICE OF CONNECTION OF BASES, KIT Of ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS Of HYBRIDIZATION OF BASES

SUSPENDED FLOOR ASSEMBLY

A vehicle has improved energy absorbing capability and occupants have increased blast survivability. The vehicle includes a suspended floor assembly. The floor assembly may be suspended by, at least in part, one or more suspensions arms that have an extendable portion. The floor assembly may also have a yaw plane energy absorber between the floor assembly and a wall of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle , comprising:at least one suspension arm supporting a floor assembly in the vehicle; andat least one yaw plane energy absorber between the floor assembly and a wall of the vehicle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm and yaw plane energy absorber are a monolithic component with a vertical energy absorbing region partially decoupled from a yaw plane energy absorbing region.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm and yaw plane energy absorber are separate components in mechanical communication with one another.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm comprises an extendable portion.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the extendable portion comprises at least one of a hydraulic damper claim 4 , a pneumatic damper claim 4 , a magneto-theological damper claim 4 , a friction damper claim 4 , a wire bender claim 4 , a bumper claim 4 , an inversion tube claim 4 , and a coil spring.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm is partially decoupled from the yaw plane energy absorber.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein at least one yaw plane energy absorber comprises a shear panel.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the shear panel comprises a deformable metal panel.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the deformable metal panel is slotted or perforated.10. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the shear panel is shaped to include a curve or a bend.11. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the suspension arm is mounted to the vehicle by a flexible mounting apparatus.12. The vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the flexible mounting apparatus ...

MOTOR VEHICLE

A motor vehicle having: running gear having a chassis and wheel suspensions, which include longitudinal and transverse links for attaching wheels to the chassis; a body having an underfloor and/or an underfloor paneling, the underfloor and/or the underfloor paneling exposing the links; paneling for the links having a recess for air to cool a brake; and a flow guide upstream of a respective paneling. The flow guide is connected to the underfloor or to underfloor paneling and which, together with the respective paneling, divides up the air flow into: a first air flow, which can be fed, upstream of the recess, via a first flow channel of the respective paneling to a first region of the brake, and into a second air flow, which can be fed via the recess of the respective paneling and a second flow channel of the respective paneling to a second region of the brake. 1. A motor vehicle , the motor vehicle comprising:running gear, the running gear comprising a chassis and wheel suspensions, the wheel suspensions including longitudinal links and transverse links and being for the attachment of wheels to the chassis;a body structure, which has an underfloor and/or an underfloor paneling, the underfloor and/or the underfloor paneling exposing the longitudinal links and the transverse links of the wheel suspensions;separate paneling parts for the longitudinal links and the transverse links of the wheel suspensions, each of the respective paneling parts having a recess via which air can be fed for cooling purposes to a brake which corresponds to a respective one of the wheels; and a first air flow, which can be fed, upstream of the recess, via a first flow channel of the respective separate paneling part to a first region of the respective brake, and', 'into a second air flow, which can be fed via the recess of the respective separate paneling part and via a second flow channel of the respective separate paneling part to a second region of the respective brake., 'a flow guide ...

FLOOR TILE SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE SEATS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE SEATS

A mounting tile for mounting a vehicle seat to a vehicle floor comprises at least two tubular members having a rectangular cross-sectional shape and a U-shaped channel having apertures that may include weld nuts for receiving fastener elements protruding from the bottom of the vehicle seat structure. A method for mounting a vehicle seat using the mounting tile includes affixing angle iron to the side edges of the floor, affixing a layer of metal plating on top of the angle iron, affixing one or more mounting tiles to the metal plating, positioning filler material between the one or more mounting tiles, positioning a floor covering over the mounting tiles and filler material, aligning the fastener elements of the vehicle seat structure with apertures in the mounting tile, and attaching the fastener elements and the seat to the mounting tile.

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A VEHICLE BODY WITH TAB AND SLOT MEMBERS

A vehicle frame may comprise a plurality of interlocking tab and slot frame members forming a three-dimensional structure. A custom vehicle frame construction may be specified, designed and built based on a purchaser's selection. The three-dimensional structure may comprise a tab and slot panel to which additional tab and slot frame members are attached. The tab and slot frame members may have an attachment device disposed thereon for attachment of a vehicle component selected by the purchaser of the vehicle frame.

Vehicle support and alignment system and methods of making and using the same

The invention is for a system that supports and stabilizes a suspended vehicle, allowing it to be accessed and/or repaired as desired by a user. The system includes a first pair of braces that are installed parallel to the longitudinal axis of a corresponding vehicle body with the floorboard-frame unit removed. The system includes a second pair of braces positioned on a vehicle floorboard-frame unit, including brackets that can be used to align the alignments with the frame. At least one first brace includes an alignment element that extends in a downward direction towards the second pair of braces. The braces therefore each include a pair of longitudinally extending members in opposed relationship with each other, supporting the vehicle body and floorboard-frame unit, respectively.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ЧАСТЕЙ НИЗА КУЗОВА, СБОРОЧНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКТ И СПОСОБ ГИБРИДИЗАЦИИ НИЗА КУЗОВА

Изобретение относится к устройству (1) для соединения задней части низа кузова с передней частью низа кузова автомобиля. Устройство содержит оболочку (2), имеющую первую соединительную область (3) и вторую соединительную область (4), которые, когда соединительное устройство (1) и задняя, и передняя части низа кузова собраны на автомобиле, предназначены для установки, соответственно, в контакте с передней частью низа кузова и с задней частью низа кузова, и которые, соответственно, имеют форму, которая соответствует форме, по меньшей мере, одного участка периферийного контура передней части низа кузова, и форму, которая соответствует, по меньшей мере, одному участку периферийного контура задней части низа кузова. Обеспечивается сокращение номенклатуры кузовных элементов, изготавливаемых для сборки разных типов и линеек транспортных средств. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ НИЖНЕЙ ЧАСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция нижней части транспортного средства содержит полимерную панель пола, представляющую собой пол салона транспортного средства, и металлический усиливающий элемент. Металлический усиливающий элемент закреплен между элементами рамы транспортного средства с нижней стороны панели пола и служит опорой для установленного на транспортном средстве объекта, расположенного на нижней стороне панели пола. Элементы рамы расположены в продольном направлении по обе стороны панели пола в поперечном направлении транспортного средства. Достигается исключение повреждения панели пола установленным объектом. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ

Изобретение относится к усиливающему конструктивному элементу для транспортных средств. Усиливающий конструктивный элемент для транспортного средства выполнен из металла таким образом, чтобы его длина продолжалась в заданном направлении, и имеет дно желоба, два гребня, продолжающихся в оба конца в направлении по ширине дна желоба, и две вертикальные стенки, продолжающиеся к двум гребням. Конструктивный элемент содержит продолжающийся наружу фланец, который образован непрерывно по меньшей мере вдоль дна желоба, гребней и вертикальных стенок на конце в заданном направлении. Ширина дна желоба уменьшается по мере того, как становится больше расстояние от конца, имеющего продолжающийся наружу фланец. Достигается улучшение жесткости автомобильного кузова и поглощения ударной нагрузки в случае бокового столкновения. 14 з.п. ф-лы, 28 ил.

НИЖНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Fahrzeugkarosserie

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fahrzeugkarosserie mit einer, einen Fahrzeuginnenraum bodenseitig begrenzenden Bodengruppe, die ein sich zwischen seitlichen Türschwellern (4) erstreckendes Bodenblechteil (1) sowie zumindest einen sich in einer Fahrzeugquerrichtung (y) erstreckenden Sitzquerträger (5) aufweist, der fahrzeugaußen unter Zwischenschaltung eines Sitzaufnahme-Profilteils (9) kraftübertragend an einem der Türschweller (4) angebunden ist, und zwar unter Bildung eines Lastpfads (L), über den bei einem Seitencrash Aufprallkräfte (FA) in die Bodengruppe einleitbar sind. Erfindungsgemäß ist zur Erhöhung der Verbindungssteifigkeit zwischen dem Sitzquerträger (5) und der Sitzaufnahme (9) im Sitzaufnahme-Profilteil (9) ein Verstärkungselement (31) integriert, das in einem Hohlraum (51) des Sitzquerträgers (5) einragt und diesen im Seitencrashfall gegen ein Kollabieren sichert.

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie in Mischbauweise und Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie in Mischbauweise

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie in Mischbauweise, umfassend eine Fahrzeugbodenstruktur (3) und eine Seitenteilstruktur (20), wobei sich die Fahrzeugbodenstruktur (3) überwiegend in Richtung einer Karosserielängsachse (2) der Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie (1) und in Richtung einer zweiten Karosseriequerachse (12) der Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie (2) erstreckt, und wobei die Seitenteilstruktur (20) ringformartig, eine geschlossene Umfangskontur (21) aufweisend ausgebildet ist, und wobei die Fahrzeugbodenstruktur (3) zumindest im Wesentlichen aus einem kohlenstofffaserverstärkten Kunststoff hergestellt ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Seitenteilstruktur (20) sich überwiegend in Richtung der Karosserielängsachse (2) und in Richtung einer orthogonal zur Karosserielängsachse (2) sowie orthogonal zur Karosseriequerachse (12) positionierten Karosseriehochachse (11) erstreckend ausgestaltet.

Fahrzeugherstellung

Vehicle lower section structure

A crossing member (32) disposed along a vehicle width direction between inflected portions of side members (28) is capable of transmitting load from one of the side members to the other of the side members when the one side member deforms toward a vehicle width direction inward. Accordingly, when collision load is input due to an offset collision or the like, the collision load is transmitted from the one side member input with the collision load to the other side member through the crossing member, and the collision load is supported by the other side member. Fig. 3 C~'N _ 00 (Y) ...

FLOOR FOR A VEHICLE AND ITS METHOD FOR PRODUCTION, AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH FLOOR

In order to prepare seat installation in a vehicle, a floor plate is prepared remotely then inserted into the bottom of the vehicle. The floor plate (32) has an upper side with rail members (17) for mounting seats. The rail members (17) are separated by plate elements (3) forming the floor plate (32) together with the rail members (17). In order to ensure a proper stability of the floor plate before insertion into the car, a straight rigid profile (31) is provided at the ends of the floor plate (32).

AUTOMOBILE BODY PRESS-MOLDED COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

An issue is to provide a member that exhibits high load capacity and rigidity when joined to another member. [Solution] Provided is a member 1 having a transverse cross section that includes a top sheet 2, upper ridgelines 4, vertical walls 3, lower ridgelines 5, and floor flanges 9, and including, on at least one end portions in the extending directions of the upper ridgelines 4, a top sheet flange 11 via a top sheet ridgeline 6 and vertical wall flanges 10 via vertical wall ridgelines 7, in which the vertical wall flange 10 and the floor flange 9 are continuous, and in end portions of the upper ridgelines 4 and the lower ridgelines 5, the sum total .SIGMA.R of the radii of curvature of corner portions of the vertical walls and the sum total .SIGMA.L of the widths of the top sheet 2 and the vertical walls 3 in an end portion of the member have the relation of .SIGMA.R/.SIGMA.L <= 0.13. The member 1 is produced by performing a first step of performing press molding on a blank 26 to form ...

AUTOMOBILE FRAME WITH SIDE REINFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT Of BASE

MULTI-MATERIALS STRUCTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention a pour objet un procédé d'assemblage d'une structure (2) de véhicule automobile, ladite structure (2) comprenant un plancher (36) avec deux bords latéraux, un bord avant et un bord arrière, deux longerons (8) s'étendant longitudinalement le long de chacun des deux bords latéraux du plancher, une partie avant (4) reliée aux longerons (8) et au bord avant du plancher (36), et une partie arrière (6) reliée aux longerons (8) et au bord arrière du plancher (36). Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes: (a) mise en position de la partie avant (4), de la partie arrière (6) et des longerons (8), et solidarisation desdits longerons (8) auxdites parties avant (4) et arrière (6) ; et (b) mise en position du plancher (36) et fixation dudit plancher (36) aux longerons (8) et/ou aux parties avant (4) et arrière (6).

CONVEY SMALL SIZE.

L'invention concerne un véhicule de petite taille comprenant une structure tubulaire en forme de cadre fermé réalisée à partir de tubes profilés (6, 7), et un ensemble de batteries (17) destiné à emmagasiner l'énergie pour le déplacement du véhicule. Selon l'invention, l'ensemble des batteries (17) est ceinturé par le cadre de sorte qu'en cas de choc, elles puissent s'y appuyer.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOTOR VEHICLE BODY IN HYBRID DESIGN

The present invention relates to a method for producing a motor vehicle body in a hybrid design. The motor vehicle body (2) has a body frame structure (1) and a floor module (4). The body frame structure (1) has a structure frame (3), and the floor module (4) is a fiber composite component. According to the present invention, the structure frame (3) passes through a CDC process before connecting the floor module (4) to the structure frame (3). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

PROTECTIVE HULL FOR VEHICLES

A protective hull for a vehicle has a plate that covers at least a substantial portion of the underside of the vehicle. A plurality of supports extends laterally from longitudinal members, and a plurality of supports extends laterally from another longitudinal member. A plurality of V-shaped supports is disposed between the lateral supports. The supports have a plurality of voids therein. The voids do not have corners that could encourage tearing of the supports. Cells that are protected from puncture contain fire suppressant and are disposed over the supports.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF VEHICLE

A vehicle body structure includes a side sill having a closed cross-section portion, and a reinforcement body inside the closed cross-section portion and joined to the side sill. The reinforcement body comprises first and second reinforcement portions. The first reinforcement portion has a first bonding surface on the upper side and is joined to an inner wall of the closed cross-section portion at a portion other than the first bonding surface, and the second reinforcement portion has a second bonding surface facing the first bonding surface from above the first bonding surface, and is joined to the inner wall at a portion other than the second bonding surface. The first and second bonding surfaces are bonded together through a damping member made of an adhesive material. The first and second bonding surfaces are disposed at an inclination angle of 30 degrees or less with respect to a horizontal plane. 1. A vehicle body structure for a vehicle , the vehicle body structure comprising:a frame that constitutes a vehicle body and has a closed cross-section portion; anda reinforcement body disposed inside the closed cross-section portion and joined to the frame, whereinthe reinforcement body comprises a first reinforcement portion and a second reinforcement portion,the first reinforcement portion has a first bonding surface on an upper side and is joined to an inner wall of the closed cross-section portion at a portion other than the first bonding surface,the second reinforcement portion has a second bonding surface facing the first bonding surface from above the first bonding surface and is joined to the inner wall of the closed cross-section portion at a portion other than the second bonding surface,the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface are bonded together through a damping member made of an adhesive material, andthe first bonding surface and the second bonding surface are disposed at an inclination angle of 30 degrees or less with respect to a ...

Energy absorbing load transmittal bracket with weld accessibility

A vehicle body structure includes a floor panel, a door frame, a cross-member, and a load transmittal bracket. The door frame and the cross-member are fixed relative to the floor panel. The door frame defines a door opening. The load transmittal bracket is disposed between the door opening and the cross-member. The load transmittal bracket includes a second segment welded to a first segment and to the floor panel. During a side impact of the vehicle, the load transmittal bracket transfers impact force from the door frame to the cross-member to dissipate the impact force and reduce deformation of the floor.

VEHICLE BODY OF A CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE

In order to reinforce a rear part of a convertible vehicle, reinforcement elements are provided on both sides on a rollover protection device. The reinforcement elements are composed, at the rear side of the device when viewed in the direction of travel, of at least two diagonal struts which extend toward one another. Further reinforcement elements are composed, at the front side of the device when viewed in the direction of travel, of at least two lateral stays which are arranged diverging from one another. The diagonal struts and the stays are secured supported on the vehicle body.

Pressed component manufacturing method and press apparatus

A method for manufacturing a pressed component including an elongated top plate, a wall having one end connected to a short direction end portion of the top plate, that curves with a convex shape bowing toward an opposite side to the top plate as viewed from an upper side of the top plate, and that includes a sharp curve portion, and a flange that is connected to another end of the wall, and that extends in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side. The manufacturing method includes pressing to form an intermediate formed component including a preliminary flange and pressing to deform the preliminary flange to form the preliminary flange into the flange.

НИЖНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to the field of transport machine building. In compliance with first embodiment, lower part of vehicle body comprises floor panel, crosswise spars, transverse elements, lengthwise element and mounting element. Crosswise spaced apart spars are attached to opposite ends of the floor panel. Transverse elements are attached to each side member. Mounting element is attached to the longitudinal element. Longitudinal element is attached to two adjacent transverse elements and transfers the load from the mounting element to the adjacent transverse elements. According to the second version, the vehicle lower part contains a seat support attached to the longitudinal element. Longitudinal element transfers load from seat support to transverse elements. Vehicle comprises said lower body part. EFFECT: enabling to withstand increased loads applied to lower part of vehicle body. 20 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 697 173 C2 (51) МПК B62D 23/00 (2006.01) B62D 25/20 (2006.01) B62D 27/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 23/00 (2019.05); B62D 25/20 (2019.05); B62D 27/00 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016107893, 04.03.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 12.08.2019 20.03.2015 US 14/664,370 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 07.09.2017 Бюл. № 25 (45) Опубликовано: 12.08.2019 Бюл. № 23 2 6 9 7 1 7 3 R U (54) НИЖНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к области нагрузку с установочного элемента на смежные транспортного машиностроения. По первому поперечные элементы. По второму варианту варианту нижняя часть кузова транспортного нижняя часть кузова транспортного средства средства содержит панель пола, поперечно содержит опору сиденья, прикрепленную к разнесенные лонжероны, поперечные элементы, продольному элементу. Продольный ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция кузова транспортного средства по первому варианту содержит нижнюю и верхнюю панели, изготовленные из полимера. Нижняя панель содержит нижнюю стенку, наружную переднюю стенку и наружную заднюю стенку. Верхняя панель содержит верхнюю стенку, внутреннюю переднюю стенку и внутреннюю заднюю стенку. Конструкция кузова транспортного средства по второму варианту содержит переднюю и заднюю панели, изготовленные из полимера. Передняя панель содержит внутреннюю переднюю стенку, которая соединена с передним концом верхней стенки и наружной передней стенки кузова. Задняя панель содержит внутреннюю заднюю стенку, которая соединена с задним концом верхней стенки и наружной задней стенки кузова транспортного средства. Достигается повышение эффективности распределения нагрузки на кузов транспортного средства. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ШТАМПОВАННОГО КОМПОНЕНТА, ШТАМПОВАННЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ДАВЛЕНИЕМ

Группа изобретений относится к обработке металлов давлением и предназначена для изготовления штамповкой компонента корытообразного поперечного сечения. Указанный компонент содержит удлиненный верхний пластинчатый элемент, стенку, соединенную одним концом с частью верхнего пластинчатого элемента, который выполнен изогнутым выпуклой формы. Причем часть стенки по длине верхнего пластинчатого элемента выполнена с меньшим, чем у ее концевых частей, радиусом. Имеются также фланец, соединенный с другим концом стенки и проходящий в сторону, противоположную стороне верхнего пластинчатого элемента, и расположенная между фланцем и частью с малым радиусом кривизны угловая зона. На первой операции обработки давлением в первой пресс-форме получают промежуточный фасонный компонент, а на второй операции во второй пресс-форме – штампованный компонент. Повышается точность формы компонента за счет подавления возникновения изгиба стенки. 3 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

НЕСУЩАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

КУЗОВ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

... 1. Кузов (1) автомобиля, содержащий панель (3) днища, закрепленную на панели (3) днища несущую раму (4) и задний мост (12), отличающийся тем, что несущая рама (4) поддерживает задний мост (12), проходит от заднего ограничения кузова (1) над панелью (3) днища и закреплена на ней, при этом на несущей раме (4) расположен держатель (13-16) для электрического аккумулятора и/или топливного бака. ! 2. Кузов по п.1, отличающийся тем, что несущая рама (4) поддерживает задний бампер (10) автомобиля. ! 3. Кузов по п.1, отличающийся тем, что несущая рама (4) удерживает пружинные амортизирующие блоки (17) для поддержания задних колес (6). ! 4. Кузов по п.1, отличающийся тем, что несущая рама (4), задний мост (12), топливный бак и/или электрический аккумулятор образуют предварительно монтируемый конструктивный узел. ! 5. Кузов по п.1, отличающийся тем, что лонжероны (9) несущей рамы (4) распределяются соответственно по внешним и внутренним продольным балкам (7, 8) панели (3) днища. ! 6. Кузов по п.1, ...

Floor structure for motor vehicle, is bolted with transmission cross beam as such that in event of motor vehicle crash, cross beam shifts rearward and separates from structure

A transmission cross beam (1) includes upper and lower shells (3,4) formed with aligned narrower and wider slots. A bolt (8) fastens the cross beam to the floor structure (2) by inserting through the aligned slots. In event of motor vehicle crash, the cross beam moves rearward as such that the bolt slides up along the ramp (11) within the cross beam, permitting the beam to separate from the floor structure. The engine and the transmission can then shift rearward.

Baukastensystem für einen Personenkraftwagen-Rohbau sowie Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Personenkraftwagen-Rohbaus

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Baukastensystem für einen Personenkraftwagen-Rohbau, der aus einer zumindest eine Vorbaustruktur, einen Hauptboden und eine Heckstruktur aufweisenden Tragstruktur und einem auf die Tragstruktur aufsetzbaren Aufbau zusammengesetzt ist, wobei das Baukastensystem wenigstens zwei in Abhängigkeit von einem Antriebskonzept ausgebildete Tragstruktur-Varianten und wenigstens ein Aufbau umfasst, sowie ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Personenkraftwagen-Rohbaus, bei welchem auf eine zumindest eine Vorbaustruktur, einen Hauptboden und eine Heckstruktur aufweisenden Tragstruktur ein Aufbau aufgesetzt wird, wobei aus einem Baukastensystem eine von wenigstens zwei in Abhängigkeit von einem Antriebskonzept ausgebildete Tragstruktur-Varianten ausgewählt wird, auf welche der Aufbau aufgesetzt wird.

Fahrzeugunterbodenstruktur

Fahrzeugunterboden, der Folgendes aufweist: ein Bodenblech; ein Paar seitlich beabstandete Seitenelemente, die an gegenüberliegenden seitlichen Seitenteilen des Bodenblechs befestigt sind; mehrere Querelemente, die an dem Paar Seitenelemente befestigt sind und dieses umspannen; ein Längselement, das an zwei angrenzenden Querelementen befestigt ist und diese umspannt; und ein Montageelement, das an dem Längselement befestigt ist, wobei das Längselement eine Last von dem Montageelement zu den angrenzenden Querelementen überträgt.

FAHRZEUGKÖRPER-FRONTSTRUKTUR

Eine Fahrzeugkörper-Frontstruktur umfasst gepaarte linke und rechte vordere Seitenrahmen, welche sich in einer Fahrzeug-Front-Heck-Richtung erstrecken und ein Querelement, welches sich in einer Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung erstreckt und zwischen den gepaarten linken und rechten Seitenrahmen gehaltert ist. Die vorderen Seitenrahmen weisen jeweils Seitenrahmen-Biegeabschnitte an hinteren Abschnitten davon auf, wobei sich die Seitenrahmen-Biegeabschnitte in der Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung nach innen biegen, und wenigstens einer von Endabschnitten des Querelements in der Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung mit einem entsprechenden der Seitenrahmen-Biegeabschnitte verbunden ist.

Fahrzeugaufbau eines Cabriolet-Fahrzeugs

Zur Aussteifung des Hinterwagens eines Cabriolet-Fahrzeugs sind an einer Überrollschutzeinrichtung an beiden Seiten Aussteifungselemente vorgesehen, wobei diese - in Bezug auf die Fahrtrichtung gesehen - an der Rückseite der Einrichtung aus mindestens zwei einander zugerichteten Diagonalstreben und die weiteren Aussteifungselemente an der Vorderseite der Einrichtung aus mindestens zwei divergierend angeordneten seitlichen Stützen bestehen und die Diagonalstreben sowie die Stützen am Fahrzeugaufbau abgestützt gehalten sind.

Improved energy storage layout in an electric vehicle

An electric vehicle 100 comprises an electric motor 102, a pack (107 fig 3a) for storing energy, and at least two passenger seats 118,122, including a first seat 118, and second rearward facing seat 122, positioned behind a/the front seat. The pack (107) has a lateral module 126 configured perpendicularly to the vehicle longitudinal axis between the seats 118,122. The height of the lateral module may be a maximum of the height of the lowermost position of the top of either the front 118 or rear seat 122, or up to 100mm lower; &/or greater than the maximum height of the cushion of the seats in the first row and/or the second row; &/or lower than the lowest edge of the closest window opening to the pack (107). The first 118 and second seat 122 are in adjacent rows. A void is formed therebetween, and the lateral module 126 which is typically trapezoidal in cross-section extends therein across the width of the vehicle 100. The invention optimises volume utilisation by the lateral module extending ...

ONE PIECE INSERT BODY

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

A crossing member disposed along a vehicle width direction between inflected portions of side members is capable of transmitting load from one of the side members to the other of the side members when the one side member deforms toward a vehicle width direction inward. Accordingly, when collision load is input due to an offset collision or the like, the collision load is transmitted from the one side member input with the collision load to the other side member through the crossing member, and the collision load is supported by the other side member.

VEHICLE FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE

MOTOR VEHICLE OF TRANSFORMABLE THE TRUCK TYPE IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE OF RECORD PLAYER TYPE.

Four door sedan type motor vehicle for being converted into pickup type motor vehicle, has sealing gutter interposed between boot cover and boot and with main channel integrated with front panel of boot cover

L'invention concerne un véhicule automobile comprenant un habitacle, un coffre délimité par deux parois latérales (4), une paroi d'extrémité, une cloison transversale de séparation, surmontée par une lunette arrière (7) et un couvercle de coffre (10) déplaçable entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture du coffre. Une gouttière d'étanchéité est interposée entre le couvercle et cette gouttière comprend un canalisation principale (20) solidaire du couvercle et longeant au moins une portion du contour de ce couvercle.

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Bed for automobile made in a composite material

Bed for automobile comprising a base structural member (13) made in a composite material, also known as sandwich, formed by skins (1, 2) in aluminium sheet placed externally and connected one to the other by a core (3) in cellular aluminium, this structural member (13) is integrated by the appropriate use of components (15, 16, 16') that are extruded, cast, pot die formed, moulded and/or machined mechanically and connected one to the other by the use of techniques of welding, bonding or mechanical connection via riveting.

НЕСУЩАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам несущей конструкции транспортного средства (100). Несущая конструкция содержит ячейку (1), изготовленную из композиционных материалов и состоящую из множества компонентов (2, 8, 9, 11, 12), соединенных друг с другом при помощи по меньшей мере одной соединительной системы, чтобы образовать единую конструкцию; ячейка (1) состоит из числа n компонентов от 3 до 8, т.е. 3 Подробнее

КУЗОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту кузов транспортного средства содержит продольный и поперечный элементы. Поперечный элемент имеет поверхность перемычки, которая конфигурирует верхнюю поверхность, реберную часть и поверхность вертикальной стенки. Поперечный элемент имеет фланец, сформированный на продольном конце непрерывно вокруг поверхности перемычки, реберной части и поверхности вертикальной стенки. Фланец имеет ширину фланца, в центре в направлении периметра своей изогнутой части, не меньшую, чем минимальная ширина фланца в области, исключающей центр в направлении периметра изогнутой части. Поперечный элемент имеет прочность на растяжение 440 МПа или более. По второму варианту кузов транспортного средства содержит переднюю панель пола, боковую продольную балку и поперечную траверсу пола. Передняя панель пола имеет туннельную часть с вертикальной стенкой и имеет фланцевые части на обоих поперечных краях. Боковая продольная балка ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ЧАСТЕЙ НИЗА КУЗОВА, СБОРОЧНЫЙ КОМПЛЕКТ И СПОСОБ ГИБРИДИЗАЦИИ НИЗА КУЗОВА

... 1. Устройство (1) для соединения задней части низа кузова автомобиля с передней частью (11), содержащее оболочку (2), имеющую первую соединительную область (3) и вторую соединительную область (4), которые, когда соединительное устройство (1) и задняя, и передняя части низа (11) кузова собраны на автомобиле, предназначены для установки, соответственно, в контакте с передней частью низа (11) кузова и с задней частью низа кузова, и которые, соответственно, имеют форму, которая соответствует форме по меньшей мере одного участка периферийного контура передней части (11) низа кузова и форму, которая соответствует по меньшей мере одному участку периферийного контура задней части низа кузова, отличающееся тем, что первая соединительная область (3) имеет профиль, по существу комплементарный форме трансмиссионного туннеля (10) передней части низа (11) кузова.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором первая соединительная область (3) имеет по существу U-образный профиль сечения.3. Устройство по п.1 или 2, сконструированное ...

АВТОМОБИЛЬ И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ДНИЩА ЕГО КУЗОВА

... 1. Конструкция днища кузова автомобиля, включающая в себя центральный туннель (2) и зону (3) задних сидений, отличающаяся тем, что внутри центрального туннеля (2) предусмотрена первая посадочная выемка для размещения первого энергоаккумулирующего устройства (4, 34, 44) для накопления энергии для привода автомобиля, а зона (3) задних сидений имеет вторую посадочную выемку для размещения второго энергоаккумулирующего устройства (5, 25) для накопления энергии для привода автомобиля. ! 2. Конструкция по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что первая и вторая посадочные выемки выполнены соответственно в виде крепежного участка с выполненным в кузове проемом для размещения топливного бака, газового баллона или блока аккумуляторных батарей электродвигателя или в виде ниши в кузове для размещения газового баллона или блока аккумуляторных батарей электродвигателя. ! 3. Конструкция по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что вне центрального туннеля (2) предусмотрено монтажное пространство для выпускной системы (6) автомобиля ...

Underbody structure for at least two motor vehicles

An underbody structure for at least two motor vehicles, in particular for at least two passenger cars having a first and a second wheelbase, is provided. The underbody structure comprises a middle underbody structure and a rear underbody structure with laterally arranged side members, between which at least one connecting profile is arranged. The connecting profile is connected to the side members and to a floor of the middle underbody structure to form a first overlap region for the first wheelbase and a second overlap region for the second wheelbase. The first and the second overlap region have an at least approximately same width.

MOTOR VEHICLE CHASSIS WITH LATERAL SEAT-CUSHION SUPPORT REINFORCEMENT

A motor vehicle chassis includes two lateral floor supports and a seat-cushion support part positioned between two lateral raisers fixed on top of the lateral floor supports and assembled with the lateral floor supports. The chassis further includes two seat-cushion support reinforcements each assembled with a lateral floor support and with a lateral raiser, each seat-cushion support reinforcement including: a substantially horizontal plate extending the seat-cushion support part laterally, assembled with the lateral raiser along a substantially vertical mating edge of the plate, and a single support leg extending downwards from the plate, assembled with the lateral floor support, and the assembly end of which is positioned vertically below the plate, some distance from a projection onto the horizontal of the mating edge. 19-. (canceled)10. A motor vehicle chassis comprising:two lateral floor supports;a seat-cushion support part positioned between two lateral raisers fixed on top of the lateral floor supports and assembled with the lateral floor supports; a substantially horizontal plate extending the seat-cushion support part laterally and assembled with the lateral raiser along a substantially vertical mating edge of the plate; and', 'a single supporting leg extending downward from the plate, assembled with the lateral floor support and the assembly end of which is positioned in vertical alignment with the plate some distance from a projection onto the horizontal of the mating edge., 'two seat-cushion support reinforcers each assembled with one of the two lateral floor supports and with one of the two lateral raisers, each seat-cushion support reinforcer comprising11. The chassis as claimed in claim 10 , in which at least one relief is configured to stiffen the edge of the plate run around an outline of the plate claim 10 , and the mating edge has passing through it at least two assembly orifices allowing the plate to be assembled with one or more horizontal ...

Structure for passenger vehicle interior, and manufacturing method therefor

A structure for a passenger vehicle interior is a structure for constituting the vehicle interior of a passenger vehicle, is formed in a monocoque structure in which the entire structure from the front side to the rear side of the vehicle interior is integrally formed by a fiber-reinforced resin, has a bowl-shaped structure part which is provided at least on the front side among the front side and the rear side of the structure and which opens toward the rear side, and has a side-wall part formed as a vertical wall that is continuous with the bowl-shaped structure part and extends in a front-rear direction of the structure, at each of both side parts of the structure, and a manufacturing method therefor.

Method for Assembling Motor Vehicles

A method for assembling motor vehicles in which a drive train, chassis and floor module are pre-assembled and then connected to a shell of the motor vehicle. The floor module is pre-assembled in a first pre-assembly process and the drive train and the chassis are pre-assembled in a second pre-assembly process. The floor module, the drive train and the chassis are combined and then connected to the shell of the motor 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 ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure includes a floor tunnel, a cross member, and a bulkhead. The cross member includes a cross member longitudinal wall and a cross member flange. The bulkhead includes a bulkhead longitudinal wall. The bulkhead longitudinal wall and the cross member longitudinal wall are arranged at the same position in a vehicle body front-to-rear direction. The first cross member flange includes a bond part that is bonded to the floor tunnel and a welding part. The welding part is welded to the floor tunnel at a position that is more separated from the cross member longitudinal wall than the bond part.

MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR VEHICLE STRUCTURES

A mounting rail assembly for mounting a seat to a vehicle is provided. The mounting rail assembly includes a substrate positioned between a first U-shaped track and a second U-shaped track in addition to one or more attachment members configured to couple the first and second U-shaped tracks and provide a clamping pressure to the substrate. The first and second U-shaped tracks include a plurality of apertures to receive the one or more attachment members. 1. A mounting rail assembly for mounting a seat to a vehicle , comprising:a substrate positioned between a first U-shaped track and a second U-shaped track;one or more attachment members configured to couple the first and second U-shaped tracks providing a clamping pressure to the substrate;wherein the first and second U-shaped tracks comprise a plurality of apertures to receive the one or more attachment members.2. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second U-shaped tracks each comprise a center portion having flanges disposed outwardly from angled walls.3. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:one or more adjustable seat attachment members.4. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a floor panel.5. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a lightweight core material enclosed with an outer cover.6. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a honeycomb panel claim 1 , a composite panel claim 1 , a metal panel claim 1 , a polymeric panel claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesive and/or a metal weld coupled to the substrate and the first and second U-shaped tracks.8. The mounting rail assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate includes at least one U-shaped substrate channel having a second plurality of apertures that align with the plurality of apertures in ...

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a power storage device, and a joining unit. The power storage device includes a power storage module and a power storage case. The power storage case includes a case body and a plurality of bottom surface reinforcing members. The joining unit includes a first bracket joined to a first end of a first bottom surface reinforcing member, a second bracket joined to a second end of a second bottom surface reinforcing member, and a third bracket joined to a second end of a third bottom surface reinforcing member. No joining unit is provided at a second end of the first bottom surface reinforcing member. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a power storage device provided at a lower portion of the vehicle body; anda joining unit that joins the power storage device to the vehicle body, a power storage module; and', 'a power storage case,, 'the power storage device includingthe power storage case being provided with a first side surface located at one side in a first direction which is one of a width direction or a front-back direction of the vehicle and a second side surface located at the other side facing the first side surface, and the power storage module being housed in the power storage case, a case body that houses the power storage module; and', 'a plurality of bottom surface reinforcing members provided on a bottom surface of the case body,, 'the power storage case includingeach of the plurality of bottom surface reinforcing members having a first end located on the side of the first side surface and a second end located on the side of the second side surface, a first bottom surface reinforcing member;', 'a second bottom surface reinforcing member arranged with an interval from the first bottom surface reinforcing member in a second direction which is the other one of the width direction or the front-back direction of the vehicle; and', 'a third bottom surface reinforcing member arranged at the other side of the first bottom ...

MOTOR VEHICLE FLOOR ASSEMBLY

This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle floor assembly, and further relates to a method of constructing a motor vehicle which reduces the number of fixing points (i.e., fastener attachment points) on a vehicle chassis. An example floor assembly includes a vehicle frame, a floor panel, and at least one underbody vehicle component forming a subassembly with the floor panel installed to an underside of the vehicle frame. The floor panel comprises at least one recess configured to receive a portion of the vehicle frame. 1. A floor assembly for a motor vehicle , comprising:a vehicle frame;a floor panel; andat least one underbody vehicle component forming a subassembly with the floor panel installed to an underside of the vehicle frame, wherein the floor panel comprises at least one recess configured to receive a portion of the vehicle frame.2. The floor assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the floor panel comprises an attachment point configured to receive a fastener of the at least one underbody vehicle component,the attachment point is formed integral to the floor panel, andthe attachment point is configured to secure the at least one underbody vehicle component to the floor panel.3. The floor assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the attachment point is overmoulded with the floor panel.4. The floor assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the floor panel comprises a support member configured to attach to the vehicle frame to strengthen the vehicle frame.5. The floor assembly as recited in claim 4 , wherein the support member extends substantially across the vehicle frame when the floor panel is installed the vehicle frame.6. The floor assembly as recited in claim 4 , wherein the support member is overmoulded with the floor panel.7. The floor assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the floor panel is made of one of a composite material claim 1 , a polymeric material claim 1 , and a metallic material.8. The floor assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the ...

Vehicle body front structure

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

VERSATILE OFF-ROAD CHAIR

An off-road chair comprises a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider in a wheel chair type (manual or electric); at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and a floor section. The floor section is configured to attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor; be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis. The U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a wheel chair type (manual or electric) carrying the rider. The off-road chair further comprises a front bumper attached to a front of the U-shaped chassis, wherein the front bumper is configured to swing up with respect to the U-shaped chassis, enabling the rider to get on the floor section; and be lowered to lock to the chassis and protect the rider. 1. An off-road chair comprising:a U-shaped chassis configured to receive a rider;at least one wheel attached to the chassis; and attach to the bottom of the U-shaped chassis and to provide a floor;', 'be lowered to provide a ramp for the rider to get on the floor section; and', 'be raised to attach to a bottom part of the U-shaped chassis., 'a floor section configured to2. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wheel includes two side tracks.3. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped chassis is configured to receive a chair carrying the rider.4. The off-road chair of claim 2 , wherein the floor section comprises:a ramp floor for positioning the rider; anda ramp assist plate configured to form a bridge to the ramp floor, enabling the chair to wheel into the ramp floor.5. The off-road chair of claim 4 , wherein the ramp floor comprises a chair lock enabling the chair to be locked to the floor.6. The off-road chair of claim 1 , wherein the floor section is7. The off-road chair of claim 1 , further comprising:an engine;a top section; anda top-back section attached to the top section and configured to cover the engine.8. The ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

This provides a vehicle body structure including: a lower panel made of resin, which has a lower wall that forms a lower portion of a floor portion, an outer front wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body front end of the lower wall to an upper direction of a vehicle body, and an outer back wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body backside end of the lower wall to the upper direction of the vehicle body; and an upper panel made of resin, which has upper walls that form an upper portion of the floor portion opposite to the lower wall, an inner front wall that is placed to extend from the vehicle body front ends of the upper walls to the upper direction of the vehicle body and joined to the outer front wall and consequently forms a closed cross-section shape that extends in a vehicle width direction while including both of left and right ends at an upper portion of the outer front wall, and an inner back wall that is placed to extend from the vehicle body backside ends of the upper walls to the upper direction of the vehicle body and joined to the outer back wall and consequently forms a closed cross-section shape that extends in the vehicle width direction while including both of left and right ends at an upper portion of the outer back wall. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a lower panel made of resin that includes a lower wall that forms a lower portion of a floor portion, an outer front wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body front end of the lower wall to an upper direction of a vehicle body, and an outer back wall that is placed to extend from a vehicle body backside end of the lower wall to the upper direction of the vehicle body; andan upper panel made of resin that includes an upper wall that forms an upper portion of the floor portion opposite to the lower wall and also forms a closed cross-section shape extending in a front-back direction of the vehicle body, an inner front wall that is placed to extend from the vehicle ...

Vehicle and vehicle control system

A vehicle for transporting passengers include a floor board on which the passengers ride. The vehicle further includes a passenger distribution detection device that detects a passenger distribution that is a distribution of the passengers on the floor board. The vehicle further includes a control device that executes a passenger guidance control that guides the passengers on the floor board such that the passenger distribution approaches a target passenger distribution to increase a stability of the vehicle.

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

Plural canister bodies supported by rocker members are disposed below a floor panel. The canister bodies are housed in a case. Lower couplers are disposed above the canister bodies. The lower couplers abut a cover member of the case. Upper couplers are disposed between the cover member and the floor panel. 1. A vehicle lower section structure comprising:a floor panel that is provided at a lower section of a vehicle cabin;a circular cylinder shaped high pressure canister that is disposed below the floor panel and that is supported by a vehicle framework member; anda load transmission member that is disposed between the floor panel and the high pressure canister, and that transmits load from the floor panel to the high pressure canister.2. The vehicle lower section structure of claim 1 , wherein the load transmission member is formed by an elastic body having elastic properties.3. The vehicle lower section structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a support panel that is disposed so as to cover a lower face of the high pressure canister and that supports the high pressure canister, and wherein:the vehicle framework member is configured by a pair of rocker members arranged on each vehicle width direction outer side and extending along a vehicle front-rear direction, andthe support panel is coupled to the rocker members at both vehicle width direction edge portions of the support panel and is disposed between the pair of rocker members.4. The vehicle lower section structure of claim 2 , further comprising:a support panel that is disposed so as to cover a lower face of the high pressure canister and that supports the high pressure canister, and wherein:the vehicle framework member is configured by a pair of rocker members arranged on each vehicle width direction outer side and extending along a vehicle front-rear direction, andthe support panel is coupled to the rocker members at both vehicle width direction edge portions of the support panel and is disposed between the ...

Fascia Protection Material and Method of Forming and Applying

A fascia protection assembly comprising a fascia protection sheet member and a plurality of fasteners to couple the fascia protection sheet member to a vehicle. The fascia protection sheet member may be formed from a roll of material wherein a quantity of the roll is unrolled and cut to form an initial fascia protection sheet member. The cut portion can the further be trimmed to form a custom sized fascia protection sheet member. The fascia protection sheet member can be attached to the vehicle through fasteners of different types. 1. A method of applying fascia protection onto a vehicle comprising the steps of:providing a roll of fascia protection material;unrolling a desired amount of fascia protection material;cutting the desired amount of fascia protection material from the roll to form a fascia protection sheet member, with the fascia protection sheet member having a perimeter;applying the fascia protection sheet member onto a vehicle; andattaching the fascia protection sheet member to the vehicle.2. The method according to wherein the fascia protection sheet member is further trimmed after being cut from the roll.3. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a polymer material.4. The method according to wherein the polymer material comprises an ABS plastic.5. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a length of between 20 feet and 100 feet.6. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a thickness of between 0.05″ and 0.375″.7. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a width of between 12″ and 36″.8. The method according to further comprising the steps of:applying a finish to the perimeter of the fascia protection sheet member.9. The method according to wherein the step of applying further comprises one of the steps of:bevel cutting the outer perimeter; ...

Motor vehicle floor assembly configured to facilitate electrical connections and airflow

This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle floor assembly configured to facilitate electrical connections and/or airflow within the vehicle, and a corresponding method. An example assembly includes a floor including an electrical line arranged entirely within the floor. In another example assembly, the floor additionally or alternatively includes an air flow path.

VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

There is provided a vehicle lower portion structure, the structure including (1) a tunnel that is disposed at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of a floor panel of a vehicle, and that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction, (2) a pair of rockers that are respectively disposed at vehicle transverse direction outer sides of the floor panel, and that extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction, and (3) a floor cross member that is disposed on the floor panel, and that connects the rocker and the tunnel in a vehicle transverse direction, and that is formed such that a height of the floor cross member in a vehicle vertical direction becomes higher from the tunnel side toward the rocker side, and is formed such that a width of the floor cross member in the vehicle longitudinal direction becomes wider from the rocker side toward the tunnel side. 1. A vehicle lower portion structure comprising:a tunnel that is disposed at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of a floor panel of a vehicle, and that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction;a pair of rockers that are respectively disposed at vehicle transverse direction outer sides of the floor panel, and that extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction; anda floor cross member that is disposed on the floor panel, and that connects the rocker and the tunnel in a vehicle transverse direction, and that is formed such that a height of the floor cross member in a vehicle vertical direction becomes higher from the tunnel side toward the rocker side, and is formed such that a width of the floor cross member in the vehicle longitudinal direction becomes wider from the rocker side toward the tunnel side.3. The vehicle lower portion structure of claim 2 , wherein a bead portion claim 2 , that is formed along the vehicle transverse direction and that can transmit load claim 2 , is provided at the upper wall portion. This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 from Japanese Patent Application No.- ...

Vehicle Floor Structure

A vehicle floor structure includes a center floor panel, a tunnel extending along a central longitudinal axis of the center floor panel, and having a tunnel cavity, a hydrogen tank located in the tunnel cavity of the tunnel, and a tank support frame configured to support the hydrogen tank so that the hydrogen tank is held in the tunnel cavity. 1. A vehicle floor structure , comprising:a center floor panel;a tunnel extending along a central longitudinal axis of the center floor panel, and having a tunnel cavity;a hydrogen tank located in the tunnel cavity of the tunnel; anda tank support frame configured to support the hydrogen tank so that the hydrogen tank is held in the tunnel cavity.2. The vehicle floor structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of first lower crossmembers attached to a bottom surface of the center floor panel, being symmetrical to each other with respect to the tunnel, and being adjacent to a front of the tunnel;a pair of second lower crossmembers attached to the bottom surface of the center floor panel, being symmetrical to each other with respect to the tunnel, and being adjacent to a rear of the tunnel; anda pair of lower longitudinal members attached to the bottom surface of the center floor panel, and disposed on both edges of the tunnel, respectively.3. The vehicle floor structure according to claim 2 , wherein:the tank support frame includes a plurality of tank-side transversal members extending in a width direction of the hydrogen tank, and a tank-side longitudinal member extending in a longitudinal direction of the hydrogen tank; andthe plurality of tank-side transversal members extend in a width direction of the tunnel to connect the pair of lower longitudinal members.4. The vehicle floor structure according to claim 3 , wherein at least one tank-side transversal member among the plurality of tank-side transversal members is aligned with and connected to the pair of first lower crossmembers along a width direction of a ...

SHIFT BRACKET

The present disclosure relates to a shift bracket that is coupled to a top plate of a cover panel for covering a floor tunnel and to which a shift lever unit is attached on an upper side. The shift bracket includes: a base plate to which the shift lever unit is attached; and a front leg, portion and a rear leg portion that are coupled to the base plate and the top plate of the cover panel and hold the base plate with a space being provided upward in a vehicle vertical direction from the top plate. An ECU is disposed in the space between the top plate of the cover panel and the base plate. 1. A shift bracket disposed at a center in a vehicle width direction , attached to a top plate of a cover panel for covering a floor tunnel that is projected upward in a vehicle vertical direction from a floor panel and extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction , and to which a shift lever is attached on an upper side in the vehicle vertical direction the shift bracket comprising:a base plate to which the shift lever is attached; anda plurality of leg portions that are coupled to the base plate and the top plate of the cover panel and hold the base plate with a space being provided upward in the vehicle vertical direction from the top plate, whereinan electronic control unit is disposed in the space between the top plate of the cover panel and the base plate.2. The shift bracket according to claim 1 , whereinthe electronic control unit is attached to the base plate or one of the leg portions.3. The shift bracket according to claim 1 , whereinthe base plate is a groove-shaped cross-section member having a groove-shaped cross-section with a lower side opened in the vehicle vertical direction and having flanges that are located on both sides in the vehicle width direction and extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction,at least one of the leg portions is a groove-shaped cross-section member having a groove-shaped cross-section opened in the vehicle longitudinal direction and having ...

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.

CONNECTION FOR THE CROSS MEMBER AND SILL (PONTOON)

A beam connection system for an electric vehicle includes a longitudinal support beam coupled with a chassis of the electric vehicle and a rear cross beam extending from a right side of a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle to a left side of the passenger compartment. The rear cross beam is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal support beam. A connector is disposed between the longitudinal support beam and the rear cross beam and configured to couple the longitudinal support beam and the rear cross beam with one another. The connector includes a first portion configured to receive an end of the rear cross beam and a second portion configured to receive a medial portion of the longitudinal support beam. 1. A beam connection system for an electric vehicle , the beam connection system comprising:a longitudinal support beam coupled with a chassis of the electric vehicle;a rear cross beam extending from a right side of a passenger compartment of the electric vehicle to a left side of the passenger compartment, the rear cross beam being generally orthogonal to the longitudinal support beam; and a first portion configured to receive an end of the rear cross beam; and', 'a second portion configured to receive a medial portion of the longitudinal support beam., 'a connector disposed between the longitudinal support beam and the rear cross beam and configured to couple the longitudinal support beam and the rear cross beam with one another, the connector comprising2. The beam connection system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the first portion defines a flange configured to extend around an entire outer periphery of the end of the rear cross beam.3. The beam connection system for an electric vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the second portion defines a flange configured to extend around an entirety of a side wall of the longitudinal support beam and to extend around at least a portion of one or both of a top surface or a bottom surface of the longitudinal ...

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle lower section structure includes: a suspension member including a side rail extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, the side rail including a front joint portion and a rear joint portion, the front joint portion being disposed on a front side of the rear joint portion in the vehicle front-rear direction; a securing member joined to the side rail at the front joint portion and the rear joint portion; and a stabilizer secured to the side rail by the securing member. The side rail includes a low-strength portion provided between the front joint portion and the rear joint portion and the low-strength portion has a strength lower than a strength of the front joint portion and the rear joint portion. 1. A vehicle lower section structure , comprising:a suspension member including a side rail extending in a vehicle front-rear direction, the side rail including a front joint portion and a rear joint portion, the front joint portion being disposed on a front side of the rear joint portion in the vehicle front-rear direction;a securing member joined to the side rail at the front joint portion and the rear joint portion; anda stabilizer secured to the side rail by the securing member, whereinthe side rail includes a low-strength portion provided between the front joint portion and the rear joint portion andthe low-strength portion has a strength lower than a strength of the front joint portion and the rear joint portion.2. The vehicle lower section structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe securing member is joined to the front joint portion at a front end portion of the securing member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and to the rear joint portion at a rear end portion of the securing member in the vehicle front-rear direction.3. The vehicle lower section structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe side rail includes a reinforcing portion that connects the front joint portion and the rear joint portion.4. The vehicle lower section structure according to ...

Adaptive energy absorber for structural isolation and injury mitigation

An energy absorbing strut having, a first end coupled with an inner cylinder, and a second end connected with a hollow rod extending within the inner cylinder. A piston is carried by the rod having an outer surface sealing against an inside diameter of the inner cylinder and forming a compression chamber and a rebound chamber bounded by the piston, the rod having an internal passageway communicating between the compression chamber and the rebound chamber. An inertial mass carried by the rod movable axially on the rod between a closed position against and annular rod passageway and an open position opening the rod passageway and allowing the flow of a hydraulic fluid between the compression chamber and the rebound chamber. A spring acts on the inertial mass biasing the inertial mass toward the closed position. The energy absorbing strut may be used in a blast mitigation system for a military vehicle or other applications for providing shock isolation between two structures. 1. An energy absorbing strut adapted to absorb energy between two components affixed to first and second ends of the strut comprising ,the first end coupled with an inner cylinder,the second end connected with a hollow rod extending within the inner cylinder,a piston carried by the rod having an outer surface sealing against an inside diameter of the inner cylinder and forming a compression chamber and a rebound chamber bounded by the piston, the rod having an internal passageway communicating with the compression chamber and the rebound chamber,a valve assembly including an inertial mass carried by the rod movable axially on the rod between a closed position against an annular rod passageway in the rod and an open position opening the annular rod passageway and allowing the flow of a hydraulic fluid through the rod between the compression chamber and the rebound chamber, and a spring acting on the inertial mass biasing the inertial mass toward the closed position.2. The energy absorbing strut in ...

MODULAR TRUCK BED FLOOR

A pick-up truck bed includes a plurality of plates longer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction that are assembled together along longitudinally extending edges to a laterally adjacent one of the plates. The plates each include a plurality of supporting structures longitudinally extending along a length of the plates that support the plates on transversely extending cross-members. A left-side plate defines a left wheel housing cutout, a longitudinally extending central plate includes first and second complementary interlocking features on opposite longitudinally extending sides, and a longitudinally extending right-side plate defines a right wheel housing cutout. The left-side plate includes a first interlocking feature and the right-side plate includes a second interlocking feature that each receive one of the complementary interlocking features of the central plate. 1. A pick-up truck bed comprising:a plurality of plates longer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction that are assembled together along longitudinally extending edges to a laterally adjacent one of the plates, wherein the plates each include a plurality of supporting structures longitudinally extending along a length of the plates that support the plates on transversely extending cross-members.2. The pick-up truck bed of wherein the supporting structures are inverted T-shaped protrusions extending below a lower surface of the plates.3. The pick-up truck bed of wherein the longitudinally extending edge of a first one of the plates includes an upper flange that includes a portion of a top surface of the first plate and the longitudinally extending edge of a second one of the plates includes a lower flange that is disposed below the upper flange when the plates are assembled together.4. The pick-up truck bed of wherein the longitudinally extending edge of a first one of the plates includes a T-shaped protrusion and the longitudinally extending edge of a second one ...

RELEASABLE CRADLE TO BODY JOINT

A releasable joint configured to attach a cradle to an underbody of a vehicle subjectable to an external force includes a fastener, an attachment portion of the cradle, and a partial sleeve. The fastener attaches the cradle to the underbody. The attachment portion of the cradle encircles the fastener and includes a breakaway portion that fractures when the external force exceeds a threshold force. The partial sleeve is attached to and disposed within the attachment portion of the cradle and partially encircles the fastener so as to form an opening that provides a horizontal pathway for the fastener to move through to exit the cradle when the breakaway portion fractures. The cradle may separate from the underbody at the releasable joint with no vertical motion of the cradle relative to the underbody when the external force exceeds the threshold force. 1. A releasable joint configured to attach a cradle to an underbody of a vehicle subjectable to an external force , the releasable joint comprising:a fastener configured to attach the cradle to the underbody;an attachment portion of the cradle that encircles the fastener and includes a breakaway portion configured to fracture when the external force exceeds a threshold force; anda partial sleeve attached to and disposed within the attachment portion of the cradle and partially encircling the fastener so as to form an opening that provides a horizontal pathway for the fastener to move through to exit the cradle when the breakaway portion fractures;wherein the releasable joint is configured such that the cradle separates from the underbody at the releasable joint with no vertical motion of the cradle relative to the underbody when the external force exceeds the threshold force.2. (canceled)3. The releasable joint of claim 1 , wherein the releasable joint is located in a rear portion of the cradle.4. The releasable joint of claim 1 , wherein the cradle has a cradle outer perimeter;wherein the fastener has a fastener outer ...

PRESSED COMPONENT MANUFACTURING METHOD, PRESSED COMPONENT, AND PRESS APPARATUS

A method for manufacturing a pressed component including an elongated top plate, a wall having one end connected to a short direction end portion of the top plate, that curves with a convex shape bowing toward an opposite side to the top plate as viewed from an upper side of the top plate, and that includes a sharp curve portion, and a flange that is connected to another end of the wall, and that extends in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side. The manufacturing method includes pressing to form an intermediate formed component including a preliminary flange and pressing to deform the preliminary flange to form the preliminary flange into the flange. 1. A manufacturing method for a pressed component including an elongated top plate , a wall having one end connected to a short direction end portion of the top plate , that curves with a convex shape bowing toward an opposite side to the top plate as viewed from an upper side of the top plate , and that includes a sharp curve portion having a smaller radius of curvature than at both sides of the sharp curve portion in the top plate length direction , and a flange that is connected to another end of the wall and that extends in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side , the manufacturing method comprising:a first process of pressing to form an intermediate formed component including the top plate, the wall, and a preliminary flange connected to another end of the wall and extending in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side; anda second process of pressing to deform the preliminary flange such that an angle of a corner formed between a specific portion of the preliminary flange connected to the sharp curve portion and the sharp curve portion progressively increases or decreases at respective portions from one end to another end along the length direction, so as to form the ...

VEHICLE FLOOR PORTION STRUCTURE

There is provided a vehicle floor portion structure having: a floor panel; a tunnel portion that projects-out toward a vehicle upper side at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of the floor panel; a cross member that is bridged, along a vehicle transverse direction, between the tunnel portion and a rocker that is at a vehicle transverse direction outer side of the floor panel; a bracket that is disposed so as to be apart from the cross member in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and whose bottom portion is fixed to the floor panel, and whose side portion is fixed to a side wall portion of the tunnel portion or the rocker, and a seat is fixed to the bracket; and a reinforcement that is provided at an upper portion of the tunnel portion or the rocker, and to which an upper portion of the bracket is joined. 1. A vehicle floor portion structure comprising:a floor panel that structures a floor portion of a vehicle;a tunnel portion that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction at a vehicle transverse direction central portion of the floor panel, and that projects-out toward a vehicle vertical direction upper side;a cross member that is bridged, along a vehicle transverse direction, between the tunnel portion and a rocker that extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction at a vehicle transverse direction outer side of the floor panel;a bracket that is disposed so as to be apart from the cross member in the vehicle longitudinal direction, whose bottom portion is fixed to the floor panel, and whose side portion is fixed to a side wall portion of the tunnel portion or a side wall portion of the rocker, a length, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, between a front wall and a rear wall at a bottom portion side of the bracket being structured to be longer than a length, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, between the front wall and the rear wall at an upper portion side of the bracket, and the bracket being configured to be fixed to a seat; anda ...

VEHICLE FLOOR PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle floor portion structure that includes: a pair of rockers extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction; a tunnel extending in the vehicle front-and-rear direction, and the tunnel including a first upper wall portion, and a pair of first side wall portions; cross-members that link the rockers with the tunnel in the vehicle width direction; a tunnel upper reinforcement provided above the tunnel, the tunnel upper reinforcement partially overlapping with the cross-members in side view and being joined together with the cross-members; and a tunnel lower reinforcement disposed in the tunnel, a closed cross section portion being formed between the tunnel lower reinforcement and the first upper wall portion and the pair of first side wall portions, and the tunnel lower reinforcement overlapping with the cross-members in side view and being joined together with the cross-members. 1. A vehicle floor portion structure comprising:a pair of rockers disposed at each of two outer sides in a vehicle width direction of a floor panel of a vehicle, the rockers extending in a vehicle front-and-rear direction; a first upper wall portion that structures a top portion, and', 'a pair of first side wall portions that connect with the first upper wall portion and are disposed to oppose one another in the vehicle width direction;, 'a tunnel disposed at a central portion in the vehicle width direction of the floor panel, the tunnel protruding to a vehicle cabin interior side and extending in the vehicle front-and-rear direction, and the tunnel including'}cross-members that link the rockers with the tunnel in the vehicle width direction;a tunnel upper reinforcement provided above the tunnel, the tunnel upper reinforcement partially overlapping with the cross-members in side view and being joined together with the cross-members; anda tunnel lower reinforcement disposed in the tunnel, a closed cross section portion being formed between the tunnel lower reinforcement and the first ...

REMOTE CONTROLLED CART

A remote controlled cart includes a body, an electric battery coupled to the body and a pair of track assemblies coupled to the body. The remote controlled cart includes an electric motor operatively coupled to the battery. The electric motor is configured to supply propulsion power to the pair of track assemblies. The remote controlled cart includes a body cover coupled to a top surface of the body. A top surface of the body cover includes at least one pair of rails. The pair of rails removably couples a task module with the body cover. 1. A remote controlled cart comprising:a body;an electric battery coupled to the body;a pair of track assemblies coupled to the body;an electric motor operatively coupled to the battery, and configured to supply propulsion power to the pair of track assemblies; anda body cover coupled to a top surface of the body;wherein a top surface of the body cover includes at least one pair of rails, the pair of rails adapted to removably couple a task module with the body cover.2. The remote controlled cart of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the body cover includes two pair of rails.3. The remote controlled cart of claim 2 , wherein the two pair of rails are symmetrically placed on the top surface of the body cover claim 2 , and are parallel to each other.4. The remote controlled cart of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the body cover further includes at least one pair of recesses below the at least one pair of rails.5. The remote controlled cart of claim 1 , wherein the body cover is coupled to the top surface of the body by mechanical fasteners.6. The remote controlled cart of claim 1 , wherein a non-slip mat is attached to the top surface of the body cover.7. A remote controlled cart comprising:a body;an electric battery coupled to the body;a pair of track assemblies coupled to the body;an electric motor operatively coupled to the battery, and configured to supply propulsion power to the pair of track assemblies;a body cover ...

Battery Support Structure of Vehicle Body

A battery support structure of a vehicle includes a number of battery support members installed on a bottom surface of a rear floor of a vehicle body to support a battery unit. The battery support members include cross members for battery support extending in a widthwise direction of the vehicle body. A pair of side sills is installed on opposite sides of the rear floor. A rear cross member is installed on the bottom surface of the rear floor. At least one of the plurality of cross members for battery support is connected to the rear cross member and the side sill. 1. A battery support structure of a vehicle , the battery support structure comprising:a plurality of battery support members configured to be installed on a bottom surface of a rear floor of a vehicle body to support a battery unit, wherein the plurality of battery support members comprise a plurality of cross members extending in a widthwise direction of the vehicle body;two side sills configured to be installed on opposite sides of the rear floor; anda rear cross member is installed on the bottom surface of the rear floor, wherein at least one of the plurality of cross members is connected to the rear cross member and each of the side sills.2. The battery support structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of cross members for battery support claim 1 , which is adjacent to an end portion of the rear cross member claim 1 , is connected to the end portion of the rear cross member and the side sills via a connection member.3. The battery support structure of claim 2 , wherein the connection member comprises:a first connection portion connected to the end portion of the rear cross member and a corresponding cross member for battery support; anda second connection portion connected to an end portion of each of the side sills.4. The battery support structure of claim 3 , further comprising two side members that are respectively installed on opposite sides of the rear floor claim 3 , the side ...

Body for Vehicle

A body for a vehicle includes a first member provided at a lower portion of a front floor module extending to a front of a second member provided at a center floor module, and a third member provided at a lower portion of a rear floor module extending to a rear of the second member provided at the center floor module to form a main load path along the first, second, and third members extending from a foremost end of the vehicle to a hindmost end of the vehicle. 1. A body for a vehicle , the body comprising:a first member provided at a lower portion of a front floor module extending to a front of a second member provided at a center floor module; anda third member provided at a lower portion of a rear floor module extending to a rear of the second member provided at the center floor module to form a main load path along the first, second, and third members extending from a foremost end of the vehicle to a hindmost end of the vehicle.2. The body of claim 1 , wherein:the second member comprises a center support member provided at the center floor module in a front-rear length direction of the vehicle;the first member comprises a front support member provided at the lower portion of the front floor module in the front-rear length direction, a rear end of the front support member connected to a front end of the center support member; andthe third member comprises a rear support member provided at the lower portion of the rear floor module in the front-rear length direction, a front end of the rear support member connected to a rear end of the center support member.3. The body of claim 2 , wherein the center support member claim 2 , the front support member claim 2 , and the rear support member are provided on a same straight line in a same horizontal plane claim 2 , and the main load path is formed in a straight line.4. The body of claim 2 , further comprising:pillar members extending from both sides of a front of the body to a roof side; anda front cross connection ...

Vehicle Body Forming Structure and Vehicle Body Using the Same

A vehicle body forming structure is provided. The vehicle body forming structure includes a plurality of linear members each including a bent portion in at least a portion thereof, wherein the plurality of linear members overlap each other in at least a partial section to form overlapping extending portions extending in a same direction, and a fastening member configured to fasten the overlapping extending portions to form a vehicle body frame. 1. A vehicle body forming structure , comprising:a plurality of linear members each including a bent portion in at least a portion thereof, wherein the plurality of linear members overlap each other in at least a partial section to form overlapping extending portions extending in the same direction; anda fastening member configured to fasten the overlapping extending portions to form a vehicle body frame.2. The vehicle body forming structure of claim 1 , wherein three or more of the linear members which are at least partially adjacent to each other have a spatial joint formed of a space in which none of the three or more linear members overlap each other claim 1 , the spatial joint being between the overlapping extending portions.3. The vehicle body forming structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the linear members is formed of a hollow member in which at least a partial section forms a closed cross-section.4. The vehicle body forming structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the linear members is formed of a channel member having a C-shaped cross-section in which a portion is open.5. The vehicle body forming structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the linear members includes a hollow member in which at least a partial section forms a closed cross-section claim 1 , at least another one of the linear members includes a channel member having a C-shaped cross-section in which a portion is open claim 1 , and the hollow member and the channel member are configured to be used in combination.6. The vehicle body ...

Chassis for an electric vehicle

A chassis for an electric vehicle comprises: a base frame, a front frame, a rear frame, two side frames, four suspension devices and four wheels. The front frame and the rear frame have the front arc-shaped tube and the arc-shaped rear tube fixed to the base frame, the arc-shaped tubes can not only reduce the number of tubes required but also increase the area of thrust force as compared to the straight tubes. Besides, the arc of the arc-shaped tubes avoids a connection point of an acute angle. Moreover, the height is larger than the width, which will produce less torque on the base frame as compared to that if the height is smaller than the width, thus preventing the torque acted on the base frame from damaging the connection points and improving the structural strength of the chassis at the connection points.

Vehicle framework structure

A vehicle framework member is provided with a framework member, a reinforcing member and a connecting plate. The framework member has a closed cross section structure including plural wall portions structuring a framework of a vehicle. The framework member includes an inflection portion that is inflected at a portion partway along a length direction. The reinforcing member is fabricated of fiber-reinforced resin and includes a pair of side walls formed in inflected flat plate shapes along the inflection portion. The reinforcing member is disposed in the closed cross section structure at the inflection portion of the framework member. The connecting plate connects the pair of side walls of the reinforcing member and connects a compression deformation side wall portion of the inflection portion with an extension deformation side wall portion of the inflection portion.

Floor for a vehicle and its method for production, and vehicle with such floor

In order to prepare seat installation in a vehicle, a floor plate is prepared remotely and then inserted into the bottom of the vehicle. The floor plate ( 32 ) has an upper side with rail members ( 17 ) for mounting seats. The rail members ( 17 ) are separated by plate elements ( 3 ) forming the floor plate ( 32 ) together with the rail members ( 17 ). In order to ensure a proper stability of the floor plate before insertion into the car, a straight rigid profile ( 31 ) is provided at the ends of the floor plate ( 32 ).

VEHICLE BODY LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body lower portion structure includes: a lower frame member formed as a chamber that extends in a vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a guide portion at inner surfaces of wall portions that structure the chamber, the lower frame member being disposed at a vehicle body lower side; and a reinforcing member formed as a second chamber that extends in the vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a plurality of projections at outer surfaces of wall portions that structure the second chamber, the reinforcing member being provided within the chamber of the lower frame member in a state in which the plurality of projections are made to contact the guide portion. 1. A vehicle body lower portion structure comprising:a lower frame member formed as a chamber that extends in a vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a guide portion at inner surfaces of wall portions that structure the chamber, the lower frame member being disposed at a vehicle body lower side; anda reinforcing member formed as a second chamber that extends in the vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a plurality of projections at outer surfaces of wall portions that structure the second chamber, the reinforcing member being provided within the chamber of the lower frame member in a state in which the plurality of projections are made to contact the guide portion.2. The vehicle body lower portion structure of claim 1 , wherein:a battery installed on a battery frame is configured to be disposed at a vehicle transverse direction inner side of the lower frame member, andin a side view seen in a vehicle transverse direction, at least a portion of the reinforcing member overlaps with the battery or the battery frame.3. The vehicle body lower portion structure of claim 2 , wherein:the battery frame has a cross member that extends in the vehicle transverse direction, the battery being sectioned into front and rear portions by the cross member, andat least a portion of the reinforcing member ...

Vehicle floor structure

A vehicle floor structure includes: a center floor panel; a pair of side sills mounted on both sides of the center floor panel; a plurality of structural members attached to a bottom surface of the center floor panel; and a plurality of seat crossmembers attached to the bottom surface of the center floor panel, wherein each structural member extends in a longitudinal direction of the center floor panel, each seat crossmember extends in a width direction of the center floor panel, and an axis of the structural member is orthogonal to an axis of the seat crossmember.

Motor vehicle floor assembly with recesses for electrical lines and electrical modules

This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle floor assembly with recesses for electrical lines and electrical modules, and a corresponding method. An example assembly includes a floor with a surface, a channel at a first depth relative to the surface, and a pocket at a second depth relative to the surface. The second depth is greater than the first depth.

Vehicle body for an electrically driven vehicle

A vehicle body for an electrically driven vehicle, having a vehicle frame for transmitting mechanical forces during the operation of the vehicle. The vehicle frame has a battery portion for receiving at least two battery modules, and the battery portion has at least one fastening interface for fastening the at least two battery modules in the received position.

COMPOSITE FLOORING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor. 1. A recreational vehicle comprising a chassis , at least one axle assembly , a vehicle body , and a composite floor , wherein:the vehicle body and the composite floor are supported by the chassis;the axle assembly is coupled to the chassis and provides motive support and underbody clearance to the chassis;the composite floor comprises a skeletal framework, a plurality of foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet on an interior side of the composite floor, a weather resistant sheet on an exterior side of the composite floor, and a plurality of contained framework cells;the skeletal framework of the composite floor comprises a plurality of closed frame sections defined by frame segments of the skeletal framework;each contained framework cell is bounded volumetrically by frame segments of a closed frame section, portions of the impact resistant sheet, and portions of the weather resistant sheet;individual ones of the foam core inserts are large enough to frictionally engage at least two parallel frame segments of a closed frame section of the skeletal framework;each contained framework cell is packed with one or more of the foam core inserts and the foam core inserts within each cell collectively occupy a substantial entirety of the contained framework cell; andthe skeletal framework, the foam core inserts, the impact resistant sheet, and the weather-resistant sheet comprise a structurally integrated composite floor, such that a collective modulus of elasticity (MOE) of the composite floor comprises modulus components that are attributable to the skeletal framework, the foam core inserts, the impact resistant sheet, and the weather resistant sheet.2. The recreational vehicle of claim ...

VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE

A vehicle floor structure comprises a floor panel made from fiber reinforced resin; a pair of framework members made of metal, the pair of framework members extend in a vehicle front-rear direction with the floor panel interposed at vehicle width direction inner sides of the pair of framework members, and both end portions in a vehicle width direction of the floor panel are joined to the pair of framework members; and a cross member made of metal, and the cross member extends in the vehicle width direction, both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the cross member are joined to the pair of framework members. 1. A vehicle floor structure , comprising:a floor panel made from fiber reinforced resin;a pair of framework members made of metal, extending in a vehicle front-rear direction with the floor panel interposed at vehicle width direction inner sides of the pair of framework members, and both end portions in a vehicle width direction of the floor panel being joined to the pair of framework members; anda cross member made of metal, and extending in the vehicle width direction, both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the cross member being joined to the pair of framework members.2. The vehicle floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the cross member is configured to be fixed to at least a part of a fixing portion of a vehicle seat to a vehicle body.3. The vehicle floor structure of claim 2 , further comprising a battery pack claim 2 , wherein at least one of a plurality of fixing portions that fix the battery pack to the vehicle body is fixed to the cross member.4. The vehicle floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the cross member is continuous in the vehicle width direction.5. The vehicle floor structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of a plurality of end portions in the vehicle front-rear direction of the floor panel is joined to the cross member. This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 from Japanese Patent Application No. 2015- ...

UNDERBODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A floor center member extends through a central part of a body floor of a vehicle and along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a first floor cross member penetrates the floor center member to extend in a lateral direction of the vehicle. A reinforcing member extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is disposed on the interior of the floor center member and above the first floor cross member. 1. An underbody structure of a vehicle , comprising:a floor center member disposed on a body floor of the vehicle, the floor center member extending through a central part of the body floor and along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a first floor cross member disposed on the body floor of the vehicle, the first floor cross member penetrating the floor center member to extend in a lateral direction of the vehicle; anda reinforcing member located above the first floor cross member and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the reinforcing member being joined to an inner wall surface or an outer wall surface on top of the floor center member.2. The underbody structure of the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is joined to two walls jointly brining a ridge line on top attic floor center member claim 1 , the ridge line extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.3. The underbody structure of the vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcing member claim 2 , in combination with the two walls claim 2 , forms a closed sectional structure.4. The underbody structure of the vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein on a top face of the floor center member claim 1 , a ridge is formed along a left marginal part and along a right marginal part claim 1 , and the reinforcing member is located on an interior of the ridge.5. The underbody structure of the vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a second floor cross member disposed on the body floor of the vehicle claim 1 , the second floor cross ...

SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

A side rail assembly connected to a battery tray in a motor vehicle includes a side impact rail having a first portion with a first strength, a second portion with a second strength, the second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a third portion with a third strength, the third portion connected to the first portion and the second portion. The third strength is greater than the first strength and is greater than the second strength. 1. A side rail assembly connected to a battery tray in a motor vehicle , the side rail assembly comprising: a first portion with a first strength;', 'a second portion with a second strength, the second portion spaced apart from the first portion; and', 'a third portion with a third strength, the third portion connected to the first portion and the second portion,', 'wherein the third strength is greater than the first strength and is greater than the second strength., 'a side impact rail having2. The side rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third portion includes a first section claim 1 , a second section claim 1 , and a third section claim 1 , each having the third strength claim 1 , and the first section is disposed opposite and spaced apart from the second section.3. The side rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the third section is substantially perpendicular to the first section and the second section.4. The side rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first section is connected to the first portion and the second section is connected to the second portion.5. The side rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are connected to a portion of a battery tray.6. The side rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion has a first thickness claim 1 , the second portion has a second thickness claim 1 , and the third portion has a third thickness claim 1 , and the third thickness is greater than the first thickness and is greater than the second thickness.7. The side rail assembly of claim 6 , wherein ...

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING VEHICLE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED INTERIOR MODULE AND TOP-HAT

A vehicle assembly method includes assembling a chassis platform, mounting a floor pan to the platform, mounting a modular interior to the floor pan, assembling a body top-hat separate from the platform and the floor pan, and mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan after mounting the modular interior to the floor pan. 1. A vehicle assembly method comprising:assembling a chassis platform;mounting a floor pan to the platform;mounting a modular interior to the floor pan;assembling a body top-hat separate from the platform and the floor pan;mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan after mounting the modular interior to the floor pan.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior is mounted to the floor pan before the floor pan is mounted to the platform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior is mounted to the floor pan after the floor pan is mounted to the platform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior including at least one component selected from the group of: a seat claim 1 , a carpet claim 1 , and an instrument panel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior includes an instrument panel.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior includes a carpet claim 1 , an instrument panel claim 1 , and a plurality of seats.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mounting an upper interior component to the body top-hat before mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan claim 1 , the upper interior component including at least one of a headliner claim 1 , an airbag claim 1 , and a finish trim piece.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is an electric vehicle and the method further comprises mounting a plurality of electric storage devices to the platform before mounting the floor pan to the platform.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mounting a plurality of electric motors to the platform.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCING SEAT MOUNTING PORTION OF VEHICLE BODY

A structure for reinforcing a seat mounting portion of a vehicle body may include a floor panel having a tunnel portion that protrudes in a height direction of a vehicle, side seal members extended in a length direction of the vehicle and coupled to the floor panel at both left and right sides in a width direction of the vehicle, a seat inner member coupled to the tunnel portion, a seat cross member extended in the width direction of the vehicle and having an outer tip portion coupled to the side seal members and an inner tip portion coupled to the seat inner member, a seat outer member coupled to the outer tip portion of the seat cross member and attached to the side seal members and the floor panel, and a reinforcing member inserted into the seat outer member to reinforce rigidity. 1. A structure for reinforcing a seat mounting portion of a vehicle body , comprising:a floor panel which has a tunnel portion that protrudes in a height direction of a vehicle, and forms a bottom of a vehicle body;side seal members which are formed to be extended in a length direction of the vehicle, and are coupled to the floor panel at both left and right sides in a width direction of the vehicle;a seat inner member which is coupled to the tunnel portion, and on which a seat of the vehicle is mounted;a seat cross member which is disposed to be extended in the width direction of the vehicle, and has an outer tip portion that is coupled to the side seal members, and an inner tip portion that is coupled to the seat inner member;a seat outer member which is superposed on and coupled to the outer tip portion of the seat cross member, and attached to the side seal members and the floor panel, and on which the seat of the vehicle is mounted; anda reinforcing member which is inserted into the seat outer member to reinforce rigidity.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein:one or each of the side seal members has a closed cross section that has a substantially quadrangular box shape and a ...

VEHICLE SEAT

A vehicle seat is detachably attached to a floor of a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat body configured to support an occupant and a lock mechanism disposed below the seat body and detachably attached to a first striker provided on the floor. The lock mechanism includes a first lock part that has a first lock groove configured to be engaged with the first striker and a cover configured to be displaced between an exposing position to expose the first lock groove and a covering position to cover at least a part of the first lock groove. 1. A vehicle seat detachably attached to a floor of a vehicle , comprising:a seat body configured to support an occupant; and a first lock part that has a first lock groove configured to be engaged with the first striker, and', 'a cover configured to be displaced between an exposing position to expose the first lock groove and a covering position to cover at least a part of the first lock groove., 'a lock mechanism disposed below the seat body, detachably attached to a first striker provided on the floor, and including'}2. The vehicle seat according to claim 1 , wherein the lock mechanism further includesa second lock part that has a second lock groove configured to be engaged with a second striker provided on the floor,a lever disposed at the second lock part and configured to be displaced between an activated position and an inactivated position, anda connecting member connecting the cover and the lever, andwhen the second striker is engaged with the second lock groove, the second striker pushes the lever to displace the lever from the inactivated position to the activated position, and thereby, the lever pulls the cover via the connecting member to displace the cover from the covering position to the exposing position.3. The vehicle seat according to claim 2 , wherein the lock mechanism further includes an urging member configured to urge the cover to the covering position claim 2 , andwhen engagement of the first striker ...

VEHICULAR UNDER COVER

A vehicular under cover includes an oblong hole-shaped through-hole and is assembled to a lower side of a vehicle so as to cover a lower part of the heat source. In a plan view, the through-hole is formed so that a longitudinal direction of the through-hole is inclined with respect to a front-rear direction of the vehicle. The inclination excludes an orthogonal direction to the front-rear direction of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular under cover that includes an oblong hole-shaped through-hole and is assembled to a lower side of a vehicle so as to cover a lower part of a heat source , wherein the through-hole is formed so that a longitude direction of the through hole is inclined with respect to a front-rear direction of the vehicle in a plan view , the inclination excluding an orthogonal direction to the front-rear direction of the vehicle.2. The vehicular under cover according to claim 1 , wherein:the through-hole is formed so as to be a pair in a right-left direction of the vehicle; andthe inclination is set so that a distance between front sides of the through holes becomes longer than a distance between rear sides of the through-holes. The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-216331 filed on Nov. 19, 2018 including the specification, drawings and abstract is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The disclosure relates to a vehicular under cover. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a vehicular under cover that has an oblong hole-shaped through-hole and is assembled to a lower side of a vehicle so as to cover a lower part of a heat source.Conventionally, various types of under covers are assembled to a body of an automobile on lower sides of an engine, an exhaust pipe, a fuel tank, and so on so as to cover the engine, the exhaust pipe, the fuel tank, and so on in order to improve an aerodynamic performance while the automobile is traveling. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 7-215074 (JP 7-215074 A) ...

VEHICLE BODY LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle body lower portion structure includes: a lower frame member formed as a chamber that extends in a vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a guide portion at inner surfaces of wall portions that structure the chamber, the lower frame member being disposed at a vehicle body lower side; and a reinforcing member formed as a second chamber that extends in the vehicle body longitudinal direction, having a plurality of projections at outer surfaces of wall portions that structure the second chamber, the reinforcing member being provided within the chamber of the lower frame member in a state in which the plurality of projections are made to contact the guide portion. 1. A vehicle body lower portion structure , comprising:a rocker formed as a chamber that extends in a vehicle body front-rear direction;a floor panel joined to the rocker;an under member joined to the floor panel at an inner side, in a vehicle body transverse direction, of the rocker;an energy absorbing member formed as a chamber that extends in the vehicle body front-rear direction, the energy absorbing member being joined to a lower wall of the rocker and joined to a lower wall of the under member; anda battery configured to be disposed at an inner side, in the vehicle body transverse direction, of the under member and the energy absorbing member.2. The vehicle body lower portion structure of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the energy absorbing member is disposed between the rocker and the under member claim 1 , in a vehicle body vertical direction and in the vehicle body transverse direction.3. The vehicle body lower portion structure of claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing member is divided into a plurality of sections by a plurality of partitioning walls as viewed in the vehicle body front-rear direction.4. The vehicle body lower portion structure of claim 3 , wherein the under member is formed in the shape of a hat in cross-section claim 3 , extends in the vehicle body front-rear ...

Underbody Panelling Part of Wheel Axle and Subassembly Comprising an Underbody Panelling Part

An underbody panelling part of a wheel axle near the wheel arch of a motor vehicle has a main part, the covering surface of which is variable, and a fastening structure for fixed connection to the body and/or a fastening structure for fixed connection to a transverse link of the motor vehicle. In the mounted state the covering surface can be varied with the steering angle. 1. An underbody panelling part of a wheel axle in a region of a wheel arch of a motor vehicle , comprising:a main body of the underbody panelling part, whereinthe main body has a variable covering surface, andthe main body has a fastening structure for a fixed connection to a vehicle body of the motor vehicle and/or a fastening structure for a fixed connection to a transverse link of the motor vehicle.2. The underbody panelling part according to claim 1 , wherein the main body is configured to be flexible for varying the covering surface.3. The underbody panelling part according to claim 1 , wherein the main body has at least one section laid in substantially parallel folds and which is reversibly pulled apart and pushed together in a transverse direction relative to a longitudinal extent of the substantially parallel folds.4. The underbody panelling part according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one transverse web that extends transversely with respect to a longitudinal vehicle axis claim 1 , the transverse web being composed of an elastic material and being provided in the underbody panelling part.5. The underbody panelling part according to claim 1 , wherein along one longitudinal side of the main body at least one flexible strut is provided claim 1 , the at least one flexible strut facing toward a wheel carrier of the motor vehicle in an installed state.6. The underbody panelling part according to claim 5 , wherein the flexible strut comprises flexible longitudinal webs which converge at one end claim 5 , and multiple transverse webs arranged in parallel and which extend transversely ...

Systems and methods for protection of floorings in shipping containers

An exemplary approach for protecting floorings in containers may utilize a first ledger attached to an upper portion of a first support beam associated with a foundational base assembly. A portion of the first ledger may protrude outward in a first horizontal direction from the upper portion of the first support beam. A second ledger may be attached to an upper portion of a second support beam next to the first support beam. A portion of the second ledger may protrude outward in a second horizontal direction from the upper portion of the second support beam. The second horizontal direction may face the first horizontal direction. A support panel may be placed on top of the portion of the first ledger and the portion of the second ledger. The support panel may have a length proximate to a distance between the first support beam and the second support beam.

CROSS CAR BEAM ASSEMBLY WITH COMPOSITE BEAM STRUCTURE AND REINFORCEMENT

A cross car beam assembly is provided herein. A composite beam structure extends transversely across a vehicle. A vehicle floor bracket is disposed below the composite beam. A composite reinforcement has a first portion fixedly engaged to the beam structure and a second portion engaged to the vehicle floor bracket. 1. A cross car beam assembly comprising:a composite beam structure extending transversely across a vehicle;a vehicle floor bracket disposed below the composite beam; anda composite reinforcement having a first portion fixedly engaged to the beam structure and a second portion engaged to the vehicle floor bracket.2. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the composite beam structure includes a chopped carbon fiber reinforced with a polymer and the composite reinforcement includes a woven or continuous carbon fiber reinforced with a polymer.3. The cross car beam assembly of claim 2 , wherein the polymer includes nylon or polypropylene.4. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the composite reinforcement is formed through pultrusion or extrusion and is insertion molded to the composite beam structure.5. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the composite reinforcement is straight and has a constant cross-section with a closed outer periphery.6. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the composite reinforcement is fixedly engaged to a lower medial portion of the composite beam structure claim 1 , and wherein the composite reinforcement extends vertically between the composite beam structure and the vehicle floor bracket.7. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the composite reinforcement is hollow and open ended with one of one or more channels extending from one end to the other.8. The cross car beam assembly of claim 1 , wherein the composite reinforcement has one or more side walls and one or more projections extending from and spanning the entire length of the one or more side walls. ...

Automobile body press-molded component and method for producing same

[Object] An issue is to provide a member that exhibits high load capacity and rigidity when joined to another member. [Solution] Provided is a member 1 having a transverse cross section that includes a top sheet 2, upper ridgelines 4, vertical walls 3, lower ridgelines 5, and floor flanges 9, and including, on at least one end portions in the extending directions of the upper ridgelines 4, a top sheet flange 11 via a top sheet ridgeline 6 and vertical wall flanges 10 via vertical wall ridgelines 7, in which the vertical wall flange 10 and the floor flange 9 are continuous, and in end portions of the upper ridgelines 4 and the lower ridgelines 5, the sum total ΣR of the radii of curvature of corner portions of the vertical walls and the sum total ΣL of the widths of the top sheet 2 and the vertical walls 3 in an end portion of the member have the relation of ΣR/ΣL≤0.13. The member 1 is produced by performing a first step of performing press molding on a blank 26 to form, in a shrink flange manner, flange ridgelines 8 and thereby producing an intermediate molded product 27 including at least the flange ridgelines 8 and a second step of performing press molding on the intermediate molded product 27 to produce the member 1.

VEHICULAR BODY STRUCTURE

A tunnel reinforcing member is attached to a front floor tunnel. Second upper wall and second side walls of the tunnel reinforcing member are connected to a first upper wall and first side walls of the front floor tunnel, respectively, such that spaces are formed between second edge portions of the tunnel reinforcing member and first edge portions of the front floor tunnel. A rear portion of the first upper wall of the front floor tunnel faces a lower wall of a cross member with a kick-up part in between. A rear portion of the second upper wall of the tunnel reinforcing member inclines upwards and rearwards so as to be separated apart from the first upper wall of the front floor tunnel and faces a section reinforcing member fixed to the cross member with the kick-up part in between. 1. A vehicular body structure comprising:a front floor;a front floor tunnel disposed at a substantially middle portion of the front floor in a vehicle width direction and extending in a front-rear direction, the front floor tunnel having an inverted U-shape cross section comprising a first upper wall and a pair of first side walls continuously extend from both side ends in the vehicle width direction of the first upper wall via a pair of first corners located at the both side ends of the first upper wall;a kick-up part that erects and extends upwards from a rear end of the front floor above the first upper wall of the front floor tunnel;a rear floor that extends rearward from an upper end of the kick-up part;a cross member that extends in the vehicle width direction along a rear surface of the kick-up part; anda tunnel reinforcing member reinforcing a connection portion between the front floor tunnel and the kick-up part, the tunnel reinforcing member having an inverted U-shape cross section comprising a second upper wall and a pair of second side walls continuously extend from both side ends in the vehicle width direction of the second upper wall via a pair of second corners located at ...

Side vehicle body reinforcing structure

A side vehicle body reinforcing structure includes: at least two side sills connected to opposite ends of a center floor panel in a width direction of a vehicle body, respectively, and extending in a front and rear direction of the vehicle body, wherein each of the at least two side sills has a tube shape having an interior space therein; a seat cross member having a bottom side connected to the center floor panel and having opposite ends in the width direction of the vehicle body connected to the at least two side sills, respectively, so that the seat cross member crosses the center floor panel in the width direction of the vehicle body; and a center partition spaced apart from an outer plate of each of the at least two side sills to be toward the center floor panel, wherein the center partition has a “U” shape to be convex while being supported by an inner plate of each of the at least two side sills.

FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE OF BODY-ON-FRAME VEHICLE

A framework structure of a body-on-frame vehicle, the framework structure comprises a first framework, a second framework, and a battery. The first framework includes: a pair of left and right side rails extending in a vehicle body front-and-rear direction, a first cross-member and a second cross-member, both extending in a vehicle body left-and-right direction and linking the side rails. The second framework is structured in a rectangular shape in plan view and includes: a front cross portion and a rear cross portion that are formed in chamber shapes and extend in the vehicle body left-and-right direction, and a left side cross portion and a right side cross portion that are formed in chamber shapes and extend in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction. The battery is disposed in a cavity surrounded by the first framework and the second framework. 1. A framework structure of a body-on-frame vehicle , the framework structure comprising a first framework , a second framework , and a battery , a pair of left and right side rails extending in a vehicle body front-and-rear direction,', 'a first cross-member extending in a vehicle body left-and-right direction and linking the side rails, and', 'a second cross-member extending in the vehicle body left-and-right direction at a vehicle body rear side of the first cross-member and linking the side rails;, 'the first framework including a front cross portion and a rear cross portion that are formed in chamber shapes and extend in the vehicle body left-and-right direction, and', 'a left side cross portion and a right side cross portion that are formed in chamber shapes and extend in the vehicle body front-and-rear direction; and, 'the second framework being structured in a rectangular shape in plan view and includingthe battery being disposed in a cavity surrounded by the first framework and the second framework.2. The framework structure of a body-on-frame vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein:the front cross portion and ...

VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE

A vehicle floor structure is provided including: a vehicle interior opening formation section provided inside a vehicle cabin, and demarcating a vehicle interior opening that opens into the vehicle cabin; a vehicle exterior opening formation section provided further toward a vehicle lower side than a floor inside the vehicle cabin, and demarcating a vehicle exterior opening that opens toward a vehicle exterior; a storage section provided at the vehicle lower side of the floor, and demarcating a storage space that connects the vehicle interior opening and the vehicle exterior opening together; and a pull-out receptacle disposed inside the storage section at a position corresponding to the vehicle interior opening, and capable of moving from inside the storage section to the vehicle exterior through the vehicle exterior opening. 1. A vehicle floor structure comprising:a vehicle interior opening formation section provided inside a vehicle cabin and demarcating a vehicle interior opening that opens into the vehicle cabin;a vehicle exterior opening formation section provided further toward a vehicle lower side than a floor inside the vehicle cabin and demarcating a vehicle exterior opening that opens toward a vehicle exterior;a storage section provided at the vehicle lower side of the floor and demarcating a storage space that connects the vehicle interior opening and the vehicle exterior opening together; anda pull-out receptacle disposed inside the storage section at a position corresponding to the vehicle interior opening and capable of moving from inside the storage section to the vehicle exterior through the vehicle exterior opening.2. The vehicle floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle interior opening formation section is provided in a back face of a vehicle seat disposed inside the vehicle cabin.3. The vehicle floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle interior opening formation section is provided in the floor.4. The vehicle floor structure of ...

Method for Producing a Vehicle

A method for producing a motor vehicle that includes producing and painting a bodyshell having a platform composed of metal and a vehicle body composed of metal which is configured for placement on the platform, producing and painting a main floor composed of metal separately from a remainder of the bodyshell, and attaching the main floor to the previously painted platform and/or the previously painted vehicle body.

Method for Producing a Vehicle

A method for producing a motor vehicle having a body shell that includes a platform composed of metal and a vehicle body composed of metal which is fitted on the platform. The method includes producing, separately from a remainder of the body shell, a main floor module that includes a main floor of the body shell and at least one drive-specific component, and attaching the main floor module to an already dip-coated platform and/or to an already dip-coated vehicle body. 1. A method for producing a motor vehicle having a body shell that includes a platform composed of metal and a vehicle body composed of metal which is fitted on the platform , the method comprising:producing, separately from a remainder of the body shell, a main floor module that includes a main floor of the body shell and at least one drive-specific component; andattaching the main floor module to an already dip-coated platform and/or to an already dip-coated vehicle body.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching main floor module comprises attaching the main floor module to the already dip-coated platform and/or to the already dip-coated body and/or an already top coated vehicle body in an assembly line.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assembling attachment parts on the platform and/or on the vehicle body after the dip coating and before the attaching of the main floor module to the remainder of the body shell such that an assembly fitter or an assembly tool may utilize the accessibility to the vehicle interior through an open floor of the body shell.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein at the time of attaching the main floor module to the remainder of the body shell claim 3 , the main floor module comprises a carpet on the upper side of the main floor and/or at least one assembled car seat.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the platform and/or the vehicle body and/or the main floor module is/are stored after the dip coating and before the attaching of the main floor module to the ...

Component, at least Sections of Which are Formed from a Fiber Composite, in the Chassis Region of a Vehicle

A component is provided, at least sections of which are formed from a fiber composite. The component may be for a chassis region of a motor vehicle, and includes a section designed for an overload in respect of tensile loading. The overload section is formed by a flat strip folded in a plurality of layers one above another, or by an open or closed profile of a semi-finished fiber product or a fiber composite, wherein the profile overlaps in a plurality of cohesive layers which are connected to one another via the plastics matrix of the fiber composite. 1. A component having at least one section formed of a fiber composite , the component comprising:an overload section of the component configured for an overload in respect of tensile loading, whereinthe overload section comprises one of (i) a flat strip of semi-finished fiber product or fiber composite folded in a plurality of layers one above another and connected to one another via a plastics matrix, or (ii) an open or closed profile of semi-finished fiber product or fiber composite, the profile overlapping in a plurality of cohesive layers connected to one another via a plastics matrix.2. The component according to claim 1 , further comprising:an additional fixed connection in the overload section, the additional fixed connection being between at least two of the layers that are folded one above another or overlap.3. The component according to claim 2 , wherein the additional fixed connection is one of a sewn claim 2 , tufted claim 2 , stitched or clipped connection.4. The component according to claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate layer configured to reinforce the overload section.5. The component according to claim 1 , wherein an overlapping length of each folded layer in the overlap section is identical.6. The component according to claim 1 , wherein an overlapping length of each folded layer in the overload section is different.7. The component according to claim 1 , further comprising a filling ...

VEHICLE BASE STRUCTURE

A vehicle base structure includes first and second structural members extending along a vehicle front-rear direction and disposed respectively at first and second sides of a vehicle base in a vehicle width direction, a battery unit disposed between the first and second structural members, and a bracket including a first wall portion fixed to a lower surface of one of the first and second structural members, a second wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the first wall portion and inclined downward in a vehicle-height direction from the inner end portion of the first wall portion, and a third wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the second wall portion inward in the vehicle width direction and being fixed to a lower surface of a battery case. 1. A vehicle base structure comprising:first and second structural members extending along a vehicle front-rear direction, the first and second structural members being disposed respectively at first and second sides of a vehicle base in a vehicle width direction;a battery unit disposed between the first and second structural members, the battery unit including a battery case and a battery accommodated in the battery case; and a first wall portion fixed to a lower surface of one of the first and second structural members,', 'a second wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the first wall portion such that the second wall portion is inclined downward in a vehicle-height direction from the inner end portion of the first wall portion, the inner end portion of the first wall portion being an end portion at an inward side of the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction, and', 'a third wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the second wall portion, the third wall portion being fixed to a lower surface of the battery case, ...

Body for vehicle

A body for a vehicle configured for securing safety performance and vehicle rigidity according to a vehicle collision while increasing a battery capacity mounted in the vehicle, may include an internal side member mounted on a top surface of a center floor in a longitudinal direction of the body; a battery cross member mounted in a width direction of the body inside a battery case provided at a lower end portion of the center floor while intersecting the internal side member; and a coupling structure coupled to the battery case, the battery cross member, and the center floor at a point where the internal side member and the battery cross member intersect.

VEHICLE UNDERBODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle has an underbody that includes a floor panel, a pair of laterally spaced side members affixed to opposing lateral side portions of the floor panel, a plurality of cross members affixed to and spanning the pair of side members, a longitudinal member affixed to and spanning two adjacent cross members, and a mounting element affixed to the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member is configured to transfer a load from the mounting element to the adjacent cross members. 1. A vehicle underbody comprising:a floor panel;a pair of laterally spaced side members affixed to opposing ends of the floor panel;a plurality of cross members affixed to each of and spanning the pair of side members;a longitudinal member affixed to and spanning two adjacent cross members; anda mounting element affixed to the longitudinal member, wherein the longitudinal member transfers a load from the mounting element to the adjacent cross members.2. The vehicle underbody of claim 1 , wherein the mounting element comprises a bolt including a threaded portion that extends from the longitudinal member.3. The vehicle underbody of claim 2 , wherein a head of the bolt is welded to the longitudinal member.4. The vehicle underbody of claim 1 , wherein a vehicle seat is secured to floor panel with the mounting element.5. The vehicle underbody of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cross members and the longitudinal member are affixed to the floor panel.6. The vehicle underbody of claim 5 , wherein the side members claim 5 , cross members claim 5 , and longitudinal member are affixed to the floor panel by a series of spot welds.7. The vehicle underbody of claim 1 , further comprising a first reinforcement gusset affixed to the longitudinal member.8. The vehicle underbody of claim 7 , further comprising a second mounting element affixed to the first reinforcement gusset claim 7 , wherein the first reinforcement gusset transfers a load from the second mounting element to the ...

AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE BODY AND AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD

An automobile vehicle body and an automobile vehicle body manufacturing method is provided in which a metal joint is divided into an upper joint and a lower joint. The upper joint includes an upper wall which is fitted into a side member, a vehicle width direction inner wall and a vehicle width direction outer wall, and a lower joint includes a lower wall which is joined to a lower face and an outside face of a vehicle body floor, and the vehicle width direction outer wall, and therefore, the vehicle width direction outer wall of the upper joint is fastened to the vehicle width direction outer wall of the lower joint by a first bolt, and the vehicle width direction inner wall of the upper joint is fastened to an inside face of the side member by a second bolt.

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING VEHICLE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED INTERIOR MODULE AND TOP-HAT

A vehicle assembly method includes assembling a chassis platform, mounting a floor pan to the platform, mounting a modular interior to the floor pan, assembling a body top-hat separate from the platform and the floor pan, and mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan after mounting the modular interior to the floor pan. 1. A vehicle assembly method comprising:assembling a chassis platform;mounting a floor pan to the platform;mounting a modular interior to the floor pan;assembling a body top-hat separate from the platform and the floor pan;mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan after mounting the modular interior to the floor pan.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior is mounted to the floor pan before the floor pan is mounted to the platform.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior is mounted to the floor pan after the floor pan is mounted to the platform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior includes at least one component selected from the group of: a seat claim 1 , a carpet claim 1 , and an instrument panel.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the modular interior includes an instrument panel.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the modular interior includes a seat.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the modular interior includes a carpet.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modular interior includes a carpet claim 1 , an instrument panel claim 1 , and a plurality of seats.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mounting an upper interior component to the body top-hat before mounting the body top-hat to the platform and the floor pan claim 1 , the upper interior component including at least one of a headliner claim 1 , an airbag claim 1 , and a finish trim piece.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the upper interior component includes a headliner.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the upper interior component includes an airbag.12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the ...

SAFETY BELT ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a safety belt arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a safety belt having a safety belt section and a pelvic belt section (), which safety belt has a belt diverter () on the outer attachment point (A) in the motor vehicle transverse direction (y), above which belt diverter the pelvic belt section () is guided to a belt tensioner unit () in the region of a rocker panel (). According to the invention the rocker panel () has a retaining profile part () which supports a door sill panel () delimiting the door entry area, wherein between the retaining profile part () and a bottom group () of the motor vehicle lying underneath an installation space () is formed, in which the belt tensioner unit () is arranged. 1. A seat-belt configuration for a vehicle comprising a shoulder-belt portion, and', 'a lap-belt portion having an anchorage point (A) disposed towards an outside of the vehicle in a vehicle transverse direction (y), and', 'a belt deflector at the anchorage point configured to route the lap-belt portion to a seat-belt tensioning device in the an area of a doorsill,, 'a seat belt that has having'}wherein the doorsill has a profiled retaining section bearing a sill trim strip enclosing an entry area, andwherein the seat belt tensioning device is located in an installation space formed between the profiled retaining section and a subjacent vehicle floor assembly of the vehicle.2. The seat-belt configuration as recited in claim 1 ,wherein the profiled retaining section delimits the installation space for the seat-belt tensioning device by a vertical bounding wall, which is spaced away from the doorsill by a transverse offset (Δy), and by a horizontal bounding wall that is spaced away from the floor assembly by a height offset (Δz).3. The seat-belt configuration as recited in claim 1 ,wherein the profiled retaining section is an angular section elongated in a longitudinal direction (x) of the vehicle and comprises a horizontal bounding wall ...

TIE STRING ATTACHMENT BETWEEN VEHICLE SUB-FRAME AND REAR FLOOR

A vehicle floor assembly may include a frame and a floor panel attached to the frame via a plurality of mount fasteners, a plurality of string attachments, each welded to the frame and the floor panel to further attach the frame and the floor panel in addition to the mount fasteners and to provide additional resistance to buckling of the floor panel or the frame during a collision. 1. A vehicle floor assembly , comprisinga frame and a floor panel attached to the frame via a plurality of mount fasteners, anda plurality of string attachments, each welded to the frame and the floor panel to further attach the frame and the floor panel in addition to the mount fasteners and to provide additional resistance to buckling of the floor panel or the frame during a collision.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the string attachment includes a first end to be welded to a portion of the floor panel and a second end to be welded to a portion of the frame.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the second end is welded to a top side of the frame facing the floor panel.4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first end is welded to a bottom side of the floor panel facing the frame.5. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the floor panel defines an opening to receive the first end of the string attachment.6. The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first end extends through the opening an welded to a top side of the floor panel.7. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first and second ends are spot welded to the respective frame and floor panel.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the string attachment is a steel string of approximately 4 mm in diameter.9. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the string attachments include at least one symmetrical pair of string attachments arranged on each side of the vehicle claim 1 , each of the string attachments of the symmetrical pair are inset at a same distance from a vehicle periphery.10. A vehicle floor assembly claim 1 , comprisinga frame and a floor ...

VEHICLE LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURE

A vehicle load-bearing structure includes a cell made of composite materials and composed of a plurality of components joined to each other by at least one joining system to form a single structure; the cell is made up of a number n of components between 3 and 8, that is 3 Подробнее

Energy absorbing load transmittal bracket with weld accessibility

A vehicle body structure includes a floor panel, a door frame, a cross-member, and a load transmittal bracket. The door frame and the cross-member are fixed relative to the floor panel. The door frame defines a door opening. The load transmittal bracket is disposed between the door opening and the cross-member. The load transmittal bracket includes a second segment welded to a first segment and to the floor panel. During a side impact of the vehicle, the load transmittal bracket transfers impact force from the door frame to the cross-member to dissipate the impact force and reduce deformation of the floor.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOBILE

Since a recess configured to house an in-vehicle component is formed on an outer surface of a first wall portion of a FRP vehicle body panel , a metallic reinforcing member is fitted to the recess and is fixed by adhesive, the reinforcing member can compensate for a decrease in strength of the first wall portion caused by the recess . Since an outer peripheral portion of the reinforcing member is mechanically fastened to the vehicle body panel with rivets and , the outer peripheral portion serving as a starting point of peeling of an adhesive is reinforced by mechanical fastening so that the vehicle body panel and the reinforcing member can be firmly integrated. 1. A vehicle body structure of an automobile , comprising:a FRP vehicle body panel having a first wall portion which has an outer surface and a recess formed on the outer surface, the recess being configured to house an in-vehicle component;a metallic reinforcing member fitted to said recess and fixed by adhesive, an outer peripheral portion of said reinforcing member being mechanically fastened to said vehicle body panel.2. The vehicle body structure of the automobile according to claim 1 , wherein said vehicle body panel comprises a second wall portion which intersects with said first wall portion claim 1 , and a main body portion fitted to the recess of said first wall portion,', 'a corner portion formed along the intersection between the first and second wall portions,', 'an extension wall which is bent from said main body portion via the corner portion and extends along said second wall portion, and', 'a first mechanical fastening portion which protrudes from said extension wall beyond said corner portion., 'wherein said reinforcing member comprises,'}3. The vehicle body structure of the automobile according to claim 2 , further comprising a rib which connects said first mechanical fastening portion and said corner portion.4. The vehicle body structure of the automobile according to claim 1 , further ...

VEHICLE UNDERBODY

A vehicle understructure includes a hydrogen tank that is disposed along a longitudinal axis of a vehicle. At least an upper portion of the hydrogen tank is enclosed in a floor tunnel. The hydrogen tank includes dome portions that are disposed at both ends of a cylindrical center body portion of the tank, and at least one valve portion that protrudes from at least one of the dome portions. The vehicle understructure also includes a brace that extends along a transverse axis of the vehicle and is secured to transversely outer side portions of the floor tunnel. The brace is at least partially overlapped with at least one of the dome portions when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle understructure comprising:right and left rocker panels extending along a longitudinal axis of a vehicle on both of transversely outer sides of the vehicle and forming a vehicle body frame;a floor tunnel forming a substantially transverse center portion of a floor panel between the right and left rocker panels, the floor tunnel extending along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and being downwardly opened;a tank with at least an upper portion being enclosed in the floor tunnel, the tank disposed along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the tank comprising two dome portions disposed at both ends of the tank on a first and a second sides of a longitudinally centered cylindrical body portion, and at least one valve portion protruding from the dome portion at least on the first side; anda reinforcing member extending along a transverse axis of the vehicle and being secured to both of transversely outer side portions of the floor tunnel, the reinforcing member being at least partially overlapped with at least one of the dome portions when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle.2. The vehicle underbody according to claim 1 , whereinthe reinforcing member is positioned to be at least partially overlapped with at least one of the dome portions when viewed from the ...

LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE PAN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ATTACHMENT TO VEHICLE FRAME VIA WELDING

A lightweight vehicle pan assembly and for attachment to a vehicle frame via welding includes at least one metal flange and a molded pan body. The at least one metal flange has a weld portion adapted for welded attachment to the vehicle frame and an interface portion extending from the weld portion. The molded pan body has a base wall and at least one side wall extending upward from the base wall. The interface portion of the at least one metal flange is embedded in the at least one side wall of the molded pan body. The interface portion includes at least two rows of apertures defined therein for increasing a bond strength between the at least one metal flange and the molded pan body. 1. A lightweight vehicle pan assembly for attachment to a vehicle frame via welding , comprising:a metal flange having a weld portion adapted for welded attachment to the vehicle frame and an interface portion extending from the weld portion; anda molded pan body having a base wall and at least one sidewall extending upward from the base wall, wherein the interface portion of the metal flange is embedded in the at least one sidewall of the molded pan body and wherein the interface portion includes at least two rows of apertures defined therein for increasing a bond strength between the metal flange and the molded pan body.2. The pan assembly of wherein the weld portion of the metal flange is oriented orthogonally relative to the interface portion of the metal flange so that the weld portion extends outward away from the at least one side wall.3. The pan assembly of wherein the at least one sidewall of the molded pan body is overmolded onto the interface portion of the at least one metal flange.4. The pan assembly of wherein the interface portion includes three rows of apertures defined therein claim 1 , the three rows of apertures spaced apart from one another vertically along the interface portion.5. The pan assembly of wherein each of the three rows of apertures is offset relative to ...

COMPOSITE FLOORING FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

A composite floor is provided comprising a skeletal framework, foam core inserts, an impact resistant sheet, and a weather resistant sheet bonded together with adhesive. Recreational vehicles incorporating such floors are also contemplated, as are methods of making the composite floor.

VEHICLE CONSOLE INCLUDING AN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

A console for a vehicle cabin having a floor includes a base and a cover. The base includes a wall and an airbag. The wall has an inner surface, an outer surface, a top, and an opposing bottom. The inner surface defines an inner volume. The top defines a top opening of the inner volume. The airbag can deploy from the outer surface of the wall. The cover is coupled to the wall. The cover is movable between an open position and a closed position. The cover at least partially encloses the inner volume when in the closed position. In certain aspects, the wall includes an inner wall and an outer wall that cooperate to define a gap. The airbag is disposed in the gap. In certain aspects, one of the inner wall and the outer wall is integrally formed with the floor. 1. A console for a cabin of a vehicle having a floor , the console comprising: a wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top, and an opposing bottom, the inner surface defining an inner volume and the top defining a top opening of the inner volume;', 'an airbag configured to deploy from the outer surface of the wall; and, 'a base comprisinga cover coupled to the wall, configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the cover at least partially encloses the inner volume when in the closed position.2. The console of claim 1 , wherein a position of the airbag is fixed with respect to a frame of the vehicle.3. The console of claim 1 , wherein the wall comprises an inner wall and an outer wall claim 1 , the inner wall and the outer wall cooperating to define a gap into which the airbag is disposed.4. The console of claim 3 , wherein one of the inner wall and the outer wall is integrally formed with the floor.5. The console of claim 1 , wherein the wall comprises a polymer-fiber composite material.6. The console of claim 1 , wherein the wall has a planar cross section parallel to the floor claim 1 , the cross section substantially defining a geometric shape that is a circle ...

VEHICLE FLOOR ASSEMBLY

A vehicle floor assembly includes a floor frame, first panel, second panel, first hinge, second hinge, third hinge, and door member. The floor frame defines a stowage cavity adapted to receive a seat assembly in a stowed position. The second panel defines an aperture that extends through the second panel to be in communication with the stowage cavity. The first hinge couples the first panel to the second panel. The second hinge couples the second panel to the floor frame. The door member is coupled to the second panel by the third hinge. The door member is moveable relative to the second panel between an open position wherein the aperture of the second panel is open to permit access to the stowage cavity, and a closed position wherein the door member covers the aperture to prevent access to the stowage cavity. 1. A vehicle floor assembly comprising:a floor frame defining a stowage cavity adapted to receive a seat assembly in a stowed position;a first floor panel;a second floor panel defining an aperture that extends through the second floor panel to be in communication with the stowage cavity;a first hinge coupling the first floor panel to the second floor panel;a second hinge coupling the second floor panel to the floor frame;a third hinge; anda door member coupled to the second floor panel by the third hinge, the door member being moveable relative to the second floor panel between an open position wherein the aperture of the second floor panel is open to permit access to the stowage cavity, and a closed position wherein the door member covers the aperture to prevent access to the stowage cavity.2. The vehicle floor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second floor panel includes a rim that defines the aperture claim 1 , and the floor frame includes a lip disposed about the stowage cavity claim 1 , the lip being configured to support the rim above the stowage cavity.3. The vehicle floor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the lip of the floor frame is recessed from a top ...

VEHICLE UNDERBODY PANEL ASSEMBLY

A vehicle includes a vehicle body having an underside and a mesh underbody panel. The mesh underbody panel is attached to the underside of the vehicle body, thereby, shielding vehicle components from a ground surface. The vehicle is situated such that the mesh underbody panel and the ground surface define a pathway through which air flows while the vehicle is in motion. The mesh underbody panel includes apertures extending therethrough that allow airflow through the mesh underbody panel while the vehicle is stopped or traveling within a low-speed range and restrict airflow through the mesh underbody panel while the vehicle is traveling within a high-speed range. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle body having an underside; anda mesh underbody panel attached to the underside of the vehicle body and shielding vehicle components from a ground surface upon which the vehicle is situated such that the mesh underbody panel and the ground surface define a pathway through which air flows while the vehicle is in motion, the mesh underbody panel having apertures extending therethrough that allow airflow through the mesh underbody panel while the vehicle is stopped or traveling within a low-speed range and restrict airflow through the mesh underbody panel while the vehicle is traveling within a high-speed range.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the apertures of the mesh underbody panel are angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the apertures are angled such that the apertures extend toward a rear end of the vehicle as the apertures extend toward the ground surface upon which the vehicle is situated.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the mesh underbody panel is a wire mesh.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the mesh underbody panel includes a plurality of mesh panel sections.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the mesh underbody panel extends from a front location to a rear location claim 1 , the front location is between a ...

FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE OF ENGINE

A fuel supply device of an engine includes: a fuel tank; a fuel filter which is disposed in front of the fuel tank in a front-rear direction of a vehicle; a fuel pump which is disposed in front of the fuel filter in the front-rear direction of the vehicle; a first fuel supply pipe which connects the fuel tank and the fuel filter to each other; and a second fuel supply pipe which connects the fuel filter and the fuel pump to each other. A first connecting portion to which the first fuel supply pipe is connected is formed on a front portion of the fuel filter, and a second connecting portion to which the second fuel supply pipe is connected is formed on a rear portion of the fuel filter. 1. A fuel supply device of an engine which supplies fuel to an engine mounted on a vehicle , the fuel supply device comprising:a fuel tank;a fuel filter which is disposed in front of the fuel tank in a front-rear direction of the vehicle;a fuel pump which is disposed in front of the fuel filter in the front-rear direction of the vehicle;a first fuel supply pipe which connects the fuel tank and the fuel filter to each other; anda second fuel supply pipe which connects the fuel filter and the fuel pump to each other,wherein a first connecting portion to which the first fuel supply pipe is connected is formed on a front portion of the fuel filter, and a second connecting portion to which the second fuel supply pipe is connected is formed on a rear portion of the fuel filter.2. The fuel supply device of an engine according to claim 1 , whereinthe fuel filter has a filter case in which a size of the filter case in a front-rear direction is larger than a size of the filter case in a vertical direction, andthe first connecting portion is formed on a front wall of the filter case, and the second connecting portion is formed on a rear wall of the filter case.3. The fuel supply device of an engine according to claim 1 , whereinintermediate portions of the first and second fuel supply pipes are ...

FLOOR TILE SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE SEATS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE SEATS

A mounting tile for mounting a vehicle seat to a vehicle floor comprises at least two tubular members having a rectangular cross-sectional shape and a U-shaped channel having apertures that may include weld nuts for receiving fastener elements protruding from the bottom of the vehicle seat structure. A method for mounting a vehicle seat using the mounting tile includes affixing angle iron to the side edges of the floor, affixing a layer of metal plating on top of the angle iron, affixing one or more mounting tiles to the metal plating, positioning filler material between the one or more mounting tiles, positioning a floor covering over the mounting tiles and filler material, aligning the fastener elements of the vehicle seat structure with apertures in the mounting tile, and attaching the fastener elements and the seat to the mounting tile. 1. A mounting tile apparatus for mounting a vehicle seat structure to a vehicle floor , comprising:a first continuous tubular member having a substantially rectangular cross sectional shape, a substantially flat top portion and a substantially flat bottom portion, and a first end opposite a second end,said first continuous tubular member also having a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side opposite said first longitudinal side;a second continuous tubular member having a substantially rectangular cross sectional shape, a substantially flat top portion and a substantially flat bottom portion, and a first end opposite a second end,said second continuous tubular member also having a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side opposite said first longitudinal side; andan inverted U-shaped channel having a substantially flat top portion, a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side opposite said first longitudinal side, and a first end opposite a second end;said second longitudinal side of said first tubular member being affixed to said first longitudinal side of said U-shaped channel and said ...

Modular truck bed floor

A pick-up truck bed includes a plurality of plates longer in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction that are assembled together along longitudinally extending edges to a laterally adjacent one of the plates. The plates each include a plurality of supporting structures longitudinally extending along a length of the plates that support the plates on transversely extending cross-members. A left-side plate defines a left wheel housing cutout, a longitudinally extending central plate includes first and second complementary interlocking features on opposite longitudinally extending sides, and a longitudinally extending right-side plate defines a right wheel housing cutout. The left-side plate includes a first interlocking feature and the right-side plate includes a second interlocking feature that each receive one of the complementary interlocking features of the central plate.

Structural member

[Object] There is provided a long structural member made of metal, which has a substantially gutter-shaped cross section and is excellent in load transfer properties when an impact load is applied. [Solution] A structural member made of metal, formed so as to extend long in a predetermined direction, and having a gutter bottom, two ridges continuing to both ends in a width direction of the gutter bottom, and two vertical walls continuing to the two ridges, includes an outward continuous flange continuously formed at least along the gutter bottom, the ridges, and the vertical walls at an end in the predetermined direction, in which a width of the gutter bottom is reduced as a distance from the end having the outward continuous flange becomes larger.

INFLATABLE PROTECTIVE GUARD FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY

A rear collision guard for a vehicle having a battery disposed on an underbody wall that is supported by longitudinal rails. The guard comprises a pair of sidewalls that attach to the longitudinal rails through the underbody wall and extend longitudinally on right and left lateral sides of the battery. A channel is attached to a back-end of each of the sidewalls and is spaced behind the battery. An airbag is attached to a rearwardly facing surface of the channel and is operatively connected to an inflation system that inflates the airbag to expand rearwardly in a rear end collision. 1. A guard for a vehicle having a battery on an underbody wall supported by longitudinal rails , comprising:sidewalls attach to the longitudinal rails through the underbody wall and extend longitudinally on right and left lateral sides of the battery;a channel attached to a back-end of each of the sidewalls is spaced behind the battery;an airbag attached to a rearwardly facing surface of the channel; anda system inflates the airbag to expand rearwardly.2. The guard of wherein the sidewalls are L-shaped and each include a base flange secured to the longitudinal rails and a vertical flange adjacent one of the lateral sides of the battery.3. The guard of wherein impact forces applied to the airbag are transferred to the channel and are then transferred through the sidewalls to the longitudinal rails.41221. The guard of wherein the base flange has a thickness T and the vertical flange has a thickness T claim 2 , wherein T is less than T.5. The guard of wherein the vertical flange is attached to one of the lateral sides of the battery and the vertical flange is deformed preferentially compared to the base flange to facilitate transferring impact forces applied to the sidewalls through the base flange to the longitudinal rails.6. The guard of wherein the vehicle includes a rear bumper that is assembled to crush cans that absorb energy in a rear collision to the bumper claim 1 , and wherein the ...

VEHICLE AND A CRADLE ASSEMBLY FOR THE VEHICLE

A vehicle includes an underbody and a cradle assembly. The assembly includes a cradle body and a flange extending to a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a platform having at least one side and defining an aperture spaced from the side. A fastener is disposed through the aperture and in engagement with the underbody when the cradle body is in a first position. The platform defines a void and has a portion of material disposed adjacent to the void to present a release pathway. The cradle body is configured to move from the first position to a second position which separates the flange of the cradle body from the underbody by moving the fastener out of the aperture, through the void and the portion of material along the release pathway, and out the side of the platform when the cradle body moves to the second position. 1. A cradle assembly for a vehicle including an underbody , the cradle assembly comprising:a cradle body including a flange extending outwardly away from the cradle body to a distal end portion that includes a platform, with the platform having at least one side and defining an aperture spaced from the side;a fastener disposed through the aperture and in engagement with the underbody for attaching the flange of the cradle body to the underbody when the cradle body is in a first position;wherein the platform further defines a void proximal to the aperture, with the fastener substantially spaced from the void when the cradle body is in the first position, and the platform has a portion of material disposed adjacent to the void to present a release pathway; andwherein the cradle body is configured to move from the first position to a second position which separates the flange of the cradle body from the underbody by moving the fastener out of the aperture, through the void and the portion of material along the release pathway, and out the side of the platform when the cradle body moves to the second position.2. The assembly as set forth in ...

MULTI-FLANGE EXTRUSION MEMBER

A connection member includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The connection member also includes a third side connecting the first and second sides, the third side including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, a first edge separating the first portion from the second portion and a second edge separating the second portion from the third portion. A first flange extends along the first edge and a second flange extends along the second edge such that the first and second flanges are separated by the second portion. 1. A system for coupling multiple components , the system comprising:a generally tubular connection member defining a longitudinal axis, the connection member having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side connecting the first and second sides, and a fourth side connecting the first and second sides, the third side including a first portion defining a first plane, a second portion defining a second plane, and a third portion defining a third plane, the third side also including a first edge and a second edge; anda first flange extending from the first edge and a second flange extending from the second edge;wherein the first edge is separated from the first side by the first portion, the second edge is separated from the second side by the third portion, and the first edge is separated from the second edge by the second portion; andwherein the fourth side is separated from the third side by the first and second sides.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first flange includes a first flange portion and a second flange portion separated by a first gap.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second flange includes a third flange portion and a fourth flange portion separated by a second gap.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein a lateral axis of the connection member passes through the first and second sides and the first flange and the second flange are parallel to the longitudinal axis and ...

BODY FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A TRACTION BATTERY

A body floor structure () for a motor vehicle having a traction battery () includes a first longitudinal member () and a second longitudinal member () that extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction. A floor panel () spans between the two longitudinal members (). A central tunnel (′) extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction and has a cavity (′) and is configured for receiving equipment components of the motor vehicle. The traction battery () is arranged on a lower side of the body floor structure (), and the cavity (′) of the central tunnel (′) is designed to be open in the direction of a vehicle interior (). 1. A body floor structure for a motor vehicle having a traction battery , comprising:a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member that extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction;a floor panel that spans between the first and second longitudinal members; anda central tunnel extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and having a cavity configured for receiving equipment components of the motor vehicle, whereinthe traction battery is arranged on a lower side of the body floor structure, andthe cavity of the central tunnel is configured to be open toward a vehicle interior.2. The body floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the central tunnel has a substantially U-shaped cross section.3. The body floor structure of claim 1 , wherein the central tunnel comprises a first central tunnel wall and a second central tunnel wall claim 1 , that extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction for laterally delimiting the cavity claim 1 , the cavity further having a bottom.4. The body floor structure of claim 3 , wherein the first central tunnel wall and the second central tunnel wall are flat profiles that are fastened upright on an upper side of the floor panel.5. The body floor structure of claim 3 , wherein the bottom of the central tunnel is formed by a portion of the floor panel that extends between the two central tunnel walls.6. The body floor ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTION OF FLOORINGS IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS

An exemplary approach for protecting floorings in containers may utilize a first ledger attached to an upper portion of a first support beam associated with a foundational base assembly. A portion of the first ledger may protrude outward in a first horizontal direction from the upper portion of the first support beam. A second ledger may be attached to an upper portion of a second support beam next to the first support beam. A portion of the second ledger may protrude outward in a second horizontal direction from the upper portion of the second support beam. The second horizontal direction may face the first horizontal direction. A support panel may be placed on top of the portion of the first ledger and the portion of the second ledger. The support panel may have a length proximate to a distance between the first support beam and the second support beam. 1. A system comprising:a foundational base assembly comprising a plurality of support beams aligned parallel to each other, each support beam of the plurality of support beams including a top portion having a top beam surface, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, a first side wall between the bottom portion and the top portion, and a second side wall between the bottom portion and the top portion;each support beam of a subset of the plurality of support beams including a first longitudinal ledger attached to the support beam and a second separate longitudinal ledger attached to the support beam, a first outwardly protruding portion of the first longitudinal ledger protruding outwardly from a first upper longitudinal portion of the first side wall, a second outwardly protruding portion of the second longitudinal ledger protruding outwardly from a second upper longitudinal portion of the second side wall, each of the first longitudinal ledger and the second longitudinal ledger having a longitudinal length; andone or more support panels disposed between adjacent support beams of the subset of the plurality of ...

FLOOR STRUCTURE

Provided is a structure of the floor of a vehicle having a battery pack mounted on the lower side of the floor, the structure including a floor panel constituting the floor; a floor tunnel extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle on the middle portion of the floor panel; a lower dash panel disposed in front of the floor panel and the floor tunnel; and an electromagnetic wave shielding panel covering a corner where the floor panel, the floor tunnel, and the lower dash panel are connected to each other. 1. A structure of a floor of a vehicle having a battery pack mounted on a lower side of a floor , comprising:a floor panel constituting the floor;a floor tunnel extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle on a middle portion of the floor panel;a lower dash panel disposed in front of the floor panel and the floor tunnel; andan electromagnetic wave shielding panel covering a corner where three members, namely, the floor panel, the floor tunnel, and the lower dash panel, are connected to each other.2. The floor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic wave shielding panel covers a welded portion where the three members claim 1 , namely claim 1 , the floor panel claim 1 , the floor tunnel claim 1 , and the lower dash panel claim 1 , are placed one on the other in a top view and then spot-welded.3. The floor structure according to claim 2 , wherein the electromagnetic wave shielding panel further extends in a right-left direction of the vehicle claim 2 , so that this extended portion of the electromagnetic wave shielding panel covers a welded portion where two members claim 2 , namely claim 2 , the floor panel and the lower dash panel claim 2 , are placed one on the other and spot-welded.4. The floor structure according to claim 3 , wherein the electromagnetic wave shielding panel covers three spot-welded portions claim 3 , namely claim 3 , one welded portion where the three members are placed one on the other and spot-welded claim 3 , ...

Carrocería de vehículo.

En un miembro (4) transversal del piso que tiene una forma de sección transversal de tipo ranura la cual tiene una superficie (4a) de red que está en una superficie superior, una porción (4b) de cresta continua desde la superficie (4a) de red, y una superficie (4c) vertical continua desde la porción (4b) de cresta, y una resistencia a la tensión de al menos 440MPa, una pestaña (4e) se forma alrededor de ambas porciones extremas en la dirección longitudinal en tal manera como ser continua de la superficie (4a) de red, la porción (4b) de cresta, y la superficie (4c) del muro vertical, y el miembro (4) transversal de piso se une a una porción (2a) del túnel y un travesaño (3) lateral mediante la pestaña (4e). El ancho lfc de pestaña en el centro de la dirección circunferencial de una porción curvada (4e-2) de la pestaña (4e) es igual o mayor que el ancho lfs de pestaña mínimo de la porción (4e-2) curvada. Por lo tanto, se proporciona una carrocería del vehículo que previene la deformación del miembro (4) transversal del piso y mejora la rigidez torsional.

프레임 연결 구조 및 방법

프레임 연결 구조가 개시된다. 개시된 본 발명의 예시적인 일 실시 예에 따른 프레임 연결 구조는, ⅰ)설정된 형상의 폐 단면을 지닌 폐 구간부와, 폐 구간부에서 일체로 연장된 플랜지부를 포함하는 바디 멤버와, ⅱ)바디 멤버들의 서로 이웃하는 연결 점에 결합되며, 그 연결 점 사이에서 서로 접합되는 조인트를 포함할 수 있다.

Extruded vehicle body component and method of its manufacturing

FIELD: technological processes. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to metal forming at production of car body component by stamping. Component comprises an upper plate, upper ribs, vertical walls, lower ribs and base flanges. Flange of the vertical wall and the flange of the base adjacent to its end section are continuous. At the first stage, the workpiece is forged to form an intermediate molded article. At second step, intermediate molded article is molded to form component. EFFECT: raised bearing capacity and rigidity of stamped component at its attachment to other element. 5 cl, 30 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 706 253 C1 (51) МПК B21D 53/88 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B21D 53/88 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019105571, 24.07.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): НИППОН СТИЛ КОРПОРЕЙШН (JP) Дата регистрации: 15.11.2019 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 18.08.2016 JP 2016-160722 (45) Опубликовано: 15.11.2019 Бюл. № 32 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 27.02.2019 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 7 0 6 2 5 3 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2018/034104 (22.02.2018) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) ШТАМПОВАННЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ КУЗОВА АВТОМОБИЛЯ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области обработки осуществляют штамповку заготовки для металлов давлением при изготовлении формирования промежуточного формованного штамповкой компонента кузова автомобиля. изделия. На втором этапе осуществляют Компонент содержит верхнюю пластину, верхние штамповку промежуточного формованного ребра, вертикальные стенки, нижние ребра и изделия с формированием компонента. фланцы основания. При этом фланец Повышается несущая способность и жесткость вертикальной стенки и смежный с его концевым штампованного компонента при его участком ...

Fender Width type A Pillar Assembly

본 발명의 펜더 확장형 에이필라 어셈블리는 쇽업소버(40)가 마운팅되는 펜더(30)의 구간과 일부 중첩되는 연장단(11)을 형성하고, 연장단(11)의 구간중첩으로 쇽업소버(40)와 형성하는 마운팅길이가 단축되는 A필라확장부(10)와; 펜더(30)의 측면에서 A필라확장부(10)의 연장단(11)이 시작되는 위치까지 연결되는 펜더에이프론(20)과; 펜더(30)의 측면에 형성된 벌크헤드(Bh)에서 적어도 2점용접(Wa,Wb)되어 A필라확장부(10)로 결합되는 강화멤버(70)로 구성됨으로써, A필라확장부(10)의 상/하 에너지 전달의 단절이 해소되고, 특히 덧대어진 강화멤버(70)들의 유기적인 결합을 이용한 연결부 강성 강화로 충돌 에너지 효율과 쇽업소버 입력점 하중 지지 강성도 최적화되는 특징을 갖는다. The fender extended type AEMA assembly of the present invention forms an extension end 11 which partially overlaps with the section of the fender 30 on which the shock absorber 40 is mounted and the extension of the extension end 11 causes the shock absorber 40, And an A-pillar extension (10) having a reduced mounting length; A fender aplon 20 connected from the side of the fender 30 to a position where the extending end 11 of the A pillar extension 10 starts; And a reinforcement member 70 joined to the A pillar extension 10 by welding at least two points Wa and Wb at the bulkhead Bh formed on the side surface of the fender 30. Thus, The collision energy efficiency and the load supporting stiffness of the shock absorber input point are optimized by reinforcing the rigidity of the connecting portion by using the organic coupling of the padded reinforcing members 70. [

Reinforcement structure of vehicle center cross member

본 고안은 차량용 센터크로스멤버의 보강구조에 관한 것으로서, 센터플로어판넬(40)의 저면에 폐단면을 형성하며 취부되는 센터크로스멤버(10)를 하부로 절곡연장 형성하여 단부에 프론트플로어판넬(30)을 용착하고, 상기 센터크로스멤버(10)와 센터플로어판넬(40)에 형성된 폐단면에는 중앙에 중공홈(21)이 형성된 보강판넬(20)이 횡방향으로 취부하여, 차량을 운행중 측면충돌사고 발생하여 차량의 측면으로 충격이 가해지는 경우에도 차체가 변형되어 차실로 유입되는 것을 효과적으로 억제하여 차실에 탑승한 승원의 안전성이 향상되도록 하는 것이다. The present invention relates to a reinforcement structure of a center cross member for a vehicle, and forms a closed cross section at the bottom of the center floor panel 40, and forms a center cross member 10 bent downward to extend the front floor panel 30 at the end. ), And the reinforcement panel 20 in which the hollow groove 21 is formed at the center in the closed end surface formed in the center cross member 10 and the center floor panel 40 is laterally collided, and the side collision while driving the vehicle. Even in the event of an accident and a shock applied to the side of the vehicle, the vehicle body is deformed and effectively suppressed from entering the cabin, thereby improving the safety of the occupant in the cabin.

Body frame of automotive vehicle using high tensile strength steel tube

PURPOSE: A car body frame using the high strength steel pipe is provided to keep the rigidity while car collision and lighten the weight of car. CONSTITUTION: A car body frame using the high tension steel pipe comprises a floor panel(1), a pair of under frames(2) of right and left, a pair of front pillars(3) of right and left, a front bumper(4), a pair of center pillars(5) of right and left, a pair of rear longitudinal connector(6), a pair of rear pillars(7) of right and left, a rear bumper(8), and roof frames(9,9). The floor panel is made of the aluminum alloy board. The under frame composed of high strength steel pipe is coupled with both sides of the floor panel. The front pillar is coupled with the front of frame and composed of high strength steel pipe. The front bumper is coupled to the front of floor panel and composed of the aluminum alloy casting. The center pillar is coupled to the middle part of under frame and composed of the aluminum alloy casting. The rear longitudinal connector is coupled to the rear of floor panel. The rear pillar is coupled to the rear of rear longitudinal connector and composed of the high strength steel pipe. The rear bumper is coupled to the rear of rear pillar and composed of the aluminum alloy casting. The roof frame connects the upper part of a pair of center pillars of right and left and the upper part of a pair of rear pillars and composed of the high strength steel pipe.

An automobile

공간 활용을 극대화하여서 다수개의 배터리 모듈을 장착할 수 있는 자동차가 제공된다. 본 발명의 실시예에 의한 자동차는, 바닥을 형성하는 프론트 플로어 및 리어 플로어와, 상기 프론프 플로어 및 리어 플로어에 결합되고 전류를 생성하는 복수개의 배터리 모듈이 수용되는 배터리 케이스를 포함하고, 상기 배터리 케이스는 상기 프론트 플로어에 전후방향으로 결합되는 프론트 케이스와, 상기 리어 플로어에 결합됨과 아울러 상기 배터리 모듈이 다수개 수용될 수 있도록 상기 프론트 케이스보다 좌우 폭이 더 크게 형성되어서 상기 프론트 케이스에 결합되는 리어 케이스를 포함한다. 프론트 플로어, 리어 플로어, 배터리 모듈, 배터리 케이스, 배터리 캐리어

Vehicle body lower structure

一种车身下部结构(10)，包括：下框架部件(20)，该下框架部件形成为在车身前后方向上延伸的腔室，该下框架部件在构成所述腔室的壁部的内表面处具有引导部(25)，下框架部件(20)设置在车身下侧处；以及强化部件(30)，该强化部件形成为在车身前后方向上延伸的第二腔室，该强化部件在构成第二腔室的壁部的外表面处具有多个凸起(34)，强化部件(30)以使得所述多个凸起(34)接触所述引导部(25)的状态设置在下框架部件(20)的腔室内。

A reinforcement structure of a side sill

본 발명은 자동차 사이드실 보강구조에 관한 것으로서, 특히 승원의 안전성을 향상시켜주기 위해, 하단부가 절곡된 도어(10)의 내측판넬(12)과 외측판넬(11)이 소정의 공간을 두고 폐단면으로 결합되고, 상기 내측판넬(12)의 외측과 접하도록 절곡된 아웃사이드프레임(25)이 형성되고, 상기 아웃사이드프레임(25)의 타측에는 인사이드프레임(22)에 부착되며, 상기 인사이드프레임(22)의 외측면에 플로어판넬(30)의 일측단부가 연결되는 것에 있어서, 상기 인사이드프레임(22)과 아웃사이드프레임(25)의 내측면에 종방향으로 보강판(40)취부하여, 측면 충돌시 1차적으로 아웃사이드프레임(25)의 일측면에 폐단면을 갖도록 취부되어진 보강판(40)에 실내쪽으로 작용하는 충격하중을 흡수하고, 2차적으로 인사이드실프레임(22)과 보강판(40)이 취부되며 형성된 폐단면에서 충격하중을 흡수하며, 3차적으로 인사이드프레임(22)의 외측면에 일측단부가 취부된 플로어판넬(30)에 의해 충격에너지를 흡수함과 동시에 횡방향으로 폭넓게 하중을 분산시켜, 실내로 전달되는 충격을 완충시켜 주고, 도어(10) 및 측부 차제가 실내로 침입되는 것을 효과적으로 억제하도록 하는 사이드실의 보강구조이다. The present invention relates to a vehicle side seal reinforcement structure, in particular, in order to improve the safety of the occupant, the inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11 of the door 10, which is bent at the lower end of the closed section with a predetermined space Is coupled to the outside frame is bent to contact the outside of the inner panel 12 is formed 25, the other side of the outside frame 25 is attached to the inside frame 22, the inside frame ( In one side end of the floor panel 30 is connected to the outer surface of the 22, the inner frame 22 and the inner side of the outer frame 25, the reinforcing plate 40 is mounted in the longitudinal direction, side impact When absorbing the impact load acting toward the interior to the reinforcing plate 40 is installed to have a closed cross-section on one side of the outer frame (25) primarily, the inside seal frame 22 and the reinforcing plate (40) ) Closed section formed Absorb the impact load, and absorb the impact energy by the floor panel 30 having one side end mounted on the outer side of the inside frame 22, and distribute the load widely in the transverse direction and transmit it to the room. It is a reinforcement structure of the side seal which buffers the impact which is to be prevented, and effectively suppresses the door 10 and the side vehicle from entering the room.

Press-formed article and method for producing same

提供一种在与其他构件接合时发挥较高的承载性和刚度的构件。一种构件(1)，其具有具备顶板(2)、上棱线(4)、纵壁(3)、下棱线(5)以及底凸缘(9)的横截面，在上棱线(4)延伸方向上的至少一个端部处，经由顶板棱线(6)设有顶板凸缘(11)并且经由纵壁棱线(7)设有纵壁凸缘(10)，并且纵壁凸缘(10)和底凸缘(9)连续，在上棱线(4)和下棱线(5)的端部处，纵壁的角部的曲率半径的总和ΣR以及顶板(2)和纵壁(3)的构件端部处的宽度的总和ΣL是ΣR/ΣL≤0.13的关系。构件(1)经由如下工序制造：第1工序，在该第1工序中，对坯料(26)进行压制成形来进行收缩凸缘成形从而形成凸缘棱线(8)，从而制造至少具备凸缘棱线(8)的中间成形品(27)；以及第2工序，在该第2工序中，对中间成形品(27)进行压制成形从而制造所述构件(1)。

Vehicle load bearing structure

一种车辆承载结构(100)，包括由隔室(1)，其由复合材料制成，并由多个部件(2、8、9、11、12)组成，这些部件通过至少一个连接系统彼此连接以形成单一结构；隔室(1)由在3和8之间的n个部件组成，即3<n<8。