БЛОК ПОДУШКИ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ, КОРПУС ПОДУШКИ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ И ПРИБОРНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к блоку подушки безопасности, приборной панели транспортного средства и корпусу подушки безопасности. Блок включает в себя корпус, имеющий подводящий короб с отверстием. Приборная панель первым концом соединена с подводящим коробом, проходит поверх отверстия до второго конца, находящегося противоположно первому концу, и располагается выше него. Подложка лежит на приборной панели таким образом, что приподнятый второй конец находится ближе к подложке, чем первый конец, причем между подложкой и панелью предусмотрен слой из вспененного материала. Обеспечивается уменьшение энергии на раскрытие подушки безопасности. 3 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ КОЛЕНЕЙ ПАССАЖИРА И ПРИБОРНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ С ТАКИМ ЗАЩИТНЫМ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕМ

Изобретение относится к приспособлению, предназначенному для защиты коленей (104) переднего пассажира автомобиля. Приспособление выполнено в виде амортизирующей пластины (14), центральная часть которой жестко опирается на центральный элемент (22), а каждая боковая - левая или правая - часть которой жестко опирается в непосредственной близости от дальнего своего конца по отношению к указанной центральной части на соответствующий боковой элемент (24, 26), расположенный в вертикальной и продольной боковой плоскости. Каждая боковая часть выполнена с возможностью деформирования, по существу, в пределах всей своей высоты в перпендикулярном направлении относительно колена или же соответствующей голени (108). В своей центральной части, а также на своем верху защитная пластина (14) имеет соответствующее утолщение, которое ориентировано по направлению вперед и определяется горизонтальной пластиной, по существу, вертикальной передней пластиной и двумя боковыми щеками: левой и правой. Указанное утолщение ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ НАКЛАДКИ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

ПАНЕЛЬ ПРИБОРОВ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

ПАНЕЛЬ ПРИБОРОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Панель приборов транспортного средства, содержащая каркас в сборе со слоем пенополиуретана и формованной пленкой, связанная с кузовом транспортного средства элементами крепления, отличающаяся тем, что, с целью монтажа и демонтажа панели приборов путем облегчения доступа к элементам ее крепления, она имеет пластмассовый каркас в сборе, устанавливаемый в процессе технологии изготовления панели и имеющий место крепления с установочным отверстием с вставленной в него пластмассовой гайкой, причем площадка места крепления выполнена под различными углами.

КРЕПЛЕНИЕ ПОПЕРЕЧИНЫ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

СИЛОВАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения и может быть использована в интерьере салона транспортного средства. Задача заявляемой полезной модели направлена на обеспечение жесткости конструкции с одновременным исключением возникновения шумов и вибраций. Силовая конструкция панели приборов состоит из поперечины (1), выполненной из трубы округлого сечения, к которой на концевых частях дуговой сваркой приварены кронштейны (2, 3), выполненные из листовой стали методом штамповки. Кронштейны (2, 3) имеют Г-образное сечение, на отогнутых фланцах (4) которых размешены приварные гайки (5). Правый кронштейн (3) имеет разветвленную структуру в передней части (6) на которую крепится корпус вентилятора. К кронштейнам (2, 3) посредством крепежных элементов крепится каркас панели приборов (7), выполненный из пластмассы методом литья под давлением. В нишах (8), предназначенных для размещения боковых сопел вентиляции, организованы крепежные фланцы (9) каркаса панели приборов, которые ...

ПАНЕЛЬ ПРИБОРОВ С ЭКРАНОМ И ОТОПИТЕЛЕМ В СБОРЕ

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению и может быть использована в конструкции панели приборов транспортного средства с установленным в ней экраном и отопителем. Задача полезной модели - повышение удобства пользования при монтаже и демонтаже экрана панели приборов, повышение производительности труда, обеспечение удешевления и упрощения конструкции. Применяется конструкция панели приборов с экраном и отопителем в сборе, которая содержит экран и отопитель, конструкция которых и новые крепежные элементы, закрепляющие экран на четыре точки, снижает вес и трудоемкость, повышает надежность крепления экрана панели приборов и необходимое ориентирование экрана относительно панели приборов и отопителя, снижает затраты на сборку конструкции. Полезная модель включает экран 1 панели приборов, отопитель 2, ограничитель 3 экрана 1, подштамповку 4 на экране 1, крепежный элемент 5 - «липучка», площадку 6 отопителя 2, плоскость 7 отопителя 2. Формула полезной модели имеет 1 самостоятельный п.ф., ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ НАКЛАДКИ ПАНЕЛИ ПРИБОРОВ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Силовой узел передней части кузова автомобиля

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

УСТРОЙСТВО РАСПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ВОЗДУХА В САЛОНЕ АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Устройство распределения воздуха в салоне автотранспортного средства, содержащее по меньшей мере одну жесткую полую поперечную балку (1) усиления конструкции автотранспортного средства и магистраль (2) распределения воздуха, отличающееся тем, что поперечная балка (1) содержит полую часть (1а) и трубчатую часть (1b), которые соединены между собой соединительной деталью (1с), соответствующей формам частей (1a, 1b) поперечной балки (1) и обеспечивающей жесткость всей конструкции. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что поперечная балка (1) расположена внутри панели приборного щитка автотранспортного средства и выполнена с возможностью крепления на ней других элементов. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что полая часть (1а) поперечной балки содержит выступы (3), равномерно распределенные по периферии и по длине поперечной балки (1). ! 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что поперечная балка (1) является полым телом, по существу, прямоугольной формы и выполнена с возможностью ...

ЭЛЕМЕНТ КОНСТРУКЦИОННО-ДЕКОРАТИВНЫЙ ТОЧНОЙ ГИБКИ И ЛИСТ ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

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

Поворотный переключатель, объединенный с рукояткой

Baugruppe für einen Cockpit-Bereich eines Fahrzeuges

The invention relates to a sub-assembly for a vehicle dash board area, especially a motor vehicle, comprising a transverse element extending approximately across the width of a vehicle interior. Said transverse element has connecting points at its terminal areas for connecting it to a vehicle frame and a connecting point positioned off-centre in relation to the longitudinal vehicle axis for connecting it to a steering column. To simplify production of the inventive assembly and so as to reduce the variety of components required, the invention provides for the transverse element and connecting points to form a modular unit and for the outer shape of the transverse element and the connecting points for connecting said element to the vehicle frame and the steering column to be arranged symmetrically to the longitudinal centre plane of the transverse beam or symmetrically to the geometric centre of the transverse beam, which centre is situated parallel to the longitudinal vehicle axis and vertically ...

KRAFTFAHRZEUG MIT EINEM WASSERKASTEN- UND EINEM ARMATURENTAFELMODUL

SCHAUMSTOFFKOERPER, INSBESONDERE ARMATURENTAFEL FUER KRAFTFAHRZEUGE

Lenkungsträger

Lenkungsträger, aufweisend: einen zylindrischen Trägerkörper; und eine Mehrzahl von Haltern mit jeweils einem Montageabschnitt, der an dem zylindrischen Trägerkörper montiert und an diesem befestigt ist, wobei der Montageabschnitt von wenigstens einem der Halter an dem Trägerkörper in einem Zustand befestigt wird, in welchem der Montageabschnitt von wenigstens einem der Halter in Bezug auf den Träger positioniert ist, indem ein Außenrohr dazwischen angeordnet ist, das an dem Träger zwischen dem Montageabschnitt von wenigstens einem der Halter und dem Montageabschnitt des anderen Halters montiert ist.

HYBRIDE TRAGSTRUKTUR FÜR EIN ARMATURENBRETT EINES FAHRZEUGES SOWIE HIERMIT AUSGESTATTETES FAHRZEUG

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

Gestochene Nähte für Fahrzeuginnenraumabdeckung

Eine Fahrzeuginnenraumkomponente, die eine dekorative Abdeckung aufweist, weist eine Naht auf, die darin ausgebildet ist. Die Naht ist in einem aus einem Stück bestehenden Flächengebilde aus Abdeckmaterial ausgebildet, sieht aber so aus, als wäre sie durch Zusammennähen von zwei separaten Stücken des Abdeckmaterials gebildet worden. Die Naht beinhaltet Linien aus funktionalen Stichen und Zierstichen und kann das Aussehen einer Französischen Naht simulieren. Durch Nähen der Zierstiche in das aus einem Stück bestehende Flächengebilde aus Abdeckmaterial können symmetrische Fadenmuster leichter als Teil der fertigen Naht ausgebildet werden, und eine Naht kann überall entlang der Oberfläche eines Flächengebildes aus Abdeckmaterials angebracht werden, um ein wie zugeschnitten und zusammengenäht wirkendes Aussehen zu erreichen.

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

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

Instrumententafelträger

INSTRUMENTENTAFEL UND QUERTRÄGER DAFÜR MIT INTEGRALEM FLACHKABELVERBINDER

Connecting element for hollow strips of different cross section has extruded insertion body molded onto frame with sides running in insertion direction

The connecting element has an extruded non-ferrous metal or plastic insertion body (22) molded onto a frame (30) with frame sides (32) running in the insertion direction. The insertion body is of smaller cross section than the frame and includes sectors of the frame sides and can form one corner (31) of the frame.

Cross-member forming part of hybrid structure frame for road vehicle has foundation body with U-section groove detouring round centrally mounted heater or air conditioner and holding air duct

The foundation body (2) of the cross-member has a U-section groove detouring round a plastics housing (11,12) for a centrally mounted heater or air conditioner. An air duct (14) may fit in the groove in the foundation body. There are straight groove sections (2a,c) on either side of the heater or air conditioner housing and there are air outlets (16) at the ends of the cross-member. The heater or air conditioner has centrally arranged outlets (13,15).

Kraftfahrzeug

Kraftfahrzeug, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine untere Karosserieanordnung, eine Armaturenbrett-Querträgeranordnung und eine Zwischenmontagehalterung umfasst, wobei die Armaturenbrett-Querträgeranordnung über die Zwischenmontagehalterung an der unteren Karosserieanordnung angeordnet ist.

Toleranzabsorbierende Montagevorrichtung und Montageverfahren dafür

Vehicle superstructure with steering column

The chassis cross-member for the windscreen is between front columns, and stiffening struts are fixed to a central tunnel in the floor. A further cross-member below the first one has a bracket for the steering column, and is joined to the front columns and also by reinforcing struts to the tunnel. A mounting (9) for a knee-arrester cushion is joined to the struts (4, 5), and has a support (42) protruding over one of the struts (4) and joined to the steering column (11). The mounting can be dished, with flat arms (40, 41) extending away from it and joined to the struts. Alternatively it can be of angular section, with a first horizontal flange (9a), and a second (9b) sloping downwards from the first, which forms the support. Opening (44) can be formed in the mounting and support, while the latter can have a mounting (43) at the free end for one or more fixing screws.

Instrument panel for vehicle, is supported by body structure having retainer and transverse smooth support to cover modules mounted inside vehicle

The instrument panel is made of synthetic material, and is installed to cover the modules (9) mounted inside a vehicle. The instrument panel is supported by a body structure (3) having a retainer (17) and a transverse smooth support (18).

Eigensteife Instrumentenaufnahmevorrichtung

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

Querträger, insbesondere für eine Schalttafel eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Querträger einer Schalttafel eines Kraftfahrzeugs, der sich über die Breite des Kraftfahrzeugs erstreckt und aus wenigstens zwei Querträgerabschnitten (5, 6) aufgebaut ist, die einen unterschiedlichen Profilquerschnitt aufweisen und im Angrenzungsbereich (7) über eine Steckmuffe (8) verbunden sind, die ein erstes Steckmuffenteil (9) für eine verdrehsichere Steckverbindung mit einem ersten Querträgerabschnittende und ein zweites Steckmuffenteil (10) für eine verdrehsichere Steckverbindung mit einem zweiten Querträgerabschnittende aufweist, wobei die jeweiligen Steckmuffenteile (9, 10) und die zugeordneten Querträgerabschnitte derart für die Herstellung einer Steckverbindung ausgelegt sind, dass die Steckmuffenteile (9, 10) einen Querschnitt aufweisen, in die die mit einem entsprechenden Querschnitt ausgebildeten Querträgerabschnitte formschlüssig ein- oder aufgesteckt sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Toleranzausgleich in Querträgerlängsrichtung (14) an jedem Steckmuffenteil (9, 10) ...

Konstruktion der Karosseriefrontpartie

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

Vehicle cabin with airbag system

Improvements relating to motor vehicles

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

A process for forming tubular components

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND STEERING COLUMN SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION FOR VEHICLES

... 1432591 Instrument panel and steering column support structure TOYOTA JIDOSHA KOGYO KK 16 Aug 1973 [19 April 1973] 38857/73 Heading B7H An instrument panel and steering column supporting construction comprises a pair of struts 40 for independently supporting bottom portions of the instrument panel 20 from a cowl panel 21 of the vehicle body, first and second supporting members in the form of further struts 31, and a pedal bracket 30, for supporting the steering column from the cowl panel and from a bulkhead 22 respectively. As shown in Fig. 2, reinforcement members 41, 42 for securing on separated bottom portions of the panel 20 are fastened at their inner ends on lower ends of struts 40. The rear end of pedal bracket 30 is fastened together with lower ends of struts 31 and a bracket 32 for receiving the steering column assembly 10.

Vehicle body having bulkhead secured by adhesive or sealant

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

Structural channel shaped member reinforced by a blow moulded member

A structural member 12, such as located in a vehicle dashboard, comprises a channel shaped member 20 reinforced with a hollow blow moulded member 22. The channel shaped member has three sides and may be formed from a metal such as aluminium, copper, iron or an alloy thereof. The blow moulded member is selected from a group of thermoplastic resins, and may have a first portion that follows the three sides of the channel member and a second portion that is connected to the first portion so as to define the hollow interior 24. The channel shaped member may have a plurality of openings 44a, 44b such that the blow moulded member forms a retention bulb 50a, 50b around the opening to mechanically bond the two parts together. The blow moulded member may also be moulded around a flange 38 projecting outwardly from the channel shaped member. A method of forming such a structural member is also disclosed.

Dashboard assembly for a work machine

A dashboard assembly 101 incorporating a plenum chamber for an air distribution system has a front portion 102 to which a reinforcing structure 104 is attached to increase the durability of the dashboard. The reinforcing structure may be adhesively bonded to the rear surface of the front portion.

Motor vehicle body

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

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

CROSS BEAM ARRANGEMENT FOR A VEHICLE

CROSS BEAM

TOTAL STRUCTURE OF AN INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

NETLIKE CROSS BEAM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

COCKPIT MODULE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE COCKPIT MODULE IN A VEHICLE BODYWORK

CROSS BEAM WITH INTEGRATED AIR CIRCULATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

INSTRUMENT PANEL AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

FASTENING PART

CROSS BEAM ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

DEVICE FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A FIRST SUBSET AT A SECOND SUBSET OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

CROSS BEAM OR STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION UNIT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

CONSTRUCTION UNIT, IN PARTICULAR HYBRID DEVICE FOR A CROSS BEAM OF A VEHICLE AND USE OF A CONSTRUCTION UNIT

ARMATURENBRETT-BAUEINHEIT

AERIAL ENGINEERING TRANSVERSE MEMBER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PART, IN PARTICULAR CROSS BEAM

ARMATURENBRETT-BAUEINHEIT

INSTRUMENT PANEL ARRANGEMENT, BUILDING GROUP FOR IT AND PLANT FOR PRODUCTION

MOTOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRANSVERSE MEMBER

INSTRUMENT PANEL OF A VEHICLE

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE KNEES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE PASSENGER AND AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR IT

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

FRONT WALL MODULE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HYBRID DEVICE AND HYBRID DEVICE

INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER

HOHLTRÄGER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

CROSS BEAM

Vehicle front interior cross member

FACE WALL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

ARRANGEMENT WITH A FIRST COMPONENT, A SECOND COMPONENT, AND A CONNECTING ELEMENT

INHERENTLY RIGID INSTRUMENT CARRIER ASSEMBLY

INSTRUMENT PANEL RIB STRUCTURE

A vehicle instrument panel structure is provided having fixing and mounting surfaces links together by ribs in an open space frame like structure. The ribs are strategically placed to create critical load paths and eliminate the outer skin of the IP. The material is only placed where it is needed for structure and function. The functionality vehicle instrument panel structure is maintained as are the stiffness and crashworthiness when compared to the traditional design, but the weight of the instrument panel structure and the projected area are reduced.

MAT WITH INTEGRAL WIRE HARNESS FASTENER AND CHANNEL

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

Stirnwand an Kraftfahrzeugen.

Kraftfahrzeug mit einem die Lenksäule umgebenden Gehäuse.

Schalttafel-Anordnung an Kraftfahrzeug

Armaturenbrett in Kraftfahrzeugkarosserien

ПАНЕЛЬ ПРИБОРОВ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

Панель приборов для транспортных средств содержит тахометр, спидометр, указатель температуры охлаждающей жидкости, часы, указатель давления масла, указатель уровня топлива, индикаторы предупреждения, которые расположены на одной панели со светодиодной подсветкой и покрыты одним общим прозрачным стеклом, которое имеет форму панели приборов. Для укрытия панели использовано стекло с положительной (увеличительной) переменной диоптрийностью, которое представляет собой многослойную структуру, внутренний слой которой выполнен из обычного стекла, а внешний - из прозрачной эластичной пленки, между которыми расположен слой воды, которые вместе образуют оптическую увеличительную линзу, а также многослойное стекло имеет штуцер для увеличения или уменьшения количества воды в среднем слое для изменения оптических свойств стекла панели приборов.

Накладка для установки прибора управления наружными зеркалами автомобиля

Использование: автомобилестроение. Задача: возможность установки пульта управления электроприводами наружных зеркал заднего вида в салоне автомобиля на месте штатного декоративного корпуса под рычаг управления механическими приводами наружных зеркал заднего вида, повышение удобства пользования прибором управления наружными зеркалами заднего вида из салона автомобиля. Сущность полезной модели: накладка состоит из панели с элементами крепления. Панель имеет загнутый на одной стороне край. На внутренней стороне расположены три бобышки для фиксации на корпусе двери. На наружной стороне панели расположен карман треугольной в сечении формы с проемом для установки пульта управления наружными зеркалами автомобиля. 1 н. п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Before enclose reinforcement and vehicle

Cross car beam (CCB) installing support and CCB assembly

A vehicle that is used for instrument board tubular beams of vehicle and has it

Frontal structure of vehicle

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

Vehicle panel assembly and method of attaching the same

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

Automotive vehicle instrument panel construction

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

A-pillar for a vehicle

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

DASH PANEL STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMOBILE

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

Vehicle steering column support structure

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

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

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

PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

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

DASH CLUSTER SYSTEM AND METHOD

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

Method of Making a Composite Component and Apparatus

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

INTEGRATED STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING

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

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

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

Steering Support Member

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

SECONDARY DASH AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

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

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

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

VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE

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

FIBER COMPOSITE SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR COMPONENTS

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

VEHICULAR COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENT

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

Vehicle body front section structure

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

Module Support Assembly for a Motor Vehicle

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

PILLAR FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE BODY MODULE STRUCTURE

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

CHASSIS FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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

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

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

VEHICLE BODY BOTTOM STRUCTURE

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

VEHICLE STRUCTURAL MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

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

ENERGY ABSORBING INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT

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

ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

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

DASH PANEL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

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

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

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

Lightweight Cross-Car Beam and Method of Construction

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

MOTOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH SLIDING COVER OVER CRUSH SPACE

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

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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

AUDIO SYSTEM FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE

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

Front body for vehicle

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

FRONT BODY FOR VEHICLE

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

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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

Energy-absorbing knee bolster frame for a vehicle

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

Reinforcement structure at front side of vehicle cabin

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

CROSS-VEHICLE BEAM WITH HIDDEN BRACE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

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

CABIN FRONT WALL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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

Cross Member and Cockpit Module

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

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

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

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

VEHICLE

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

VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

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

MOUNTING STRUCTURE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

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

Instrument Panel Support Structure

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

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

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

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

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

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

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

STEERING SUPPORT MEMBER STRUCTURE

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

VEHICLE BODY

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

Device for Connecting a Steering Column to a Crossmember

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

REAR STRUCTURE OF FRONT SIDE MEMBER

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

Vehicles Having A Dash Panel Reinforcement Member

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

Cabin front structure of automobile

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

HYBRID COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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

Energy absorption member for a vehicle

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

INTEGRAL TYPE DUST COVER WITH BEARINGS

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

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

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

STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

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

Vehicle Impact Energy Absorption System

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

Vehicle body and vehicle

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

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

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

Front wall

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

FRONT STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT

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

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

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

COWL CROSS BAR FOR VEHICLE

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

Vehicle body structure

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

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

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

CROSS-MEMBER STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

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

HOOD STRUCTURE FOR UNEVEN TERRAIN TRAVELING VEHICLE

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

INTERIOR MEMBER

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL SECONDARY SERVICE JOINT

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

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

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

Vehicle Structures and Methods Of Assembling The Same

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

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

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

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

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

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

The instrument panel reinforcement includes a column attachment portion, a side end portion, and an inclined portion. The side end portion is fixed to a front lower pillar. The inclined portion is provided between the column attachment portion and the side end portion, extends toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction and toward a rear side in a vehicle front and rear direction from a bent portion at an inner end in the vehicle width direction of the side end portion, and is connected to the column attachment portion. A cowl to brace has a rear end fixed to the bent portion of the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. A steering support structure comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement that supports a steering column and has both ends in a vehicle width direction fixed to frame members of a vehicle; anda brace that extends in a vehicle front and rear direction and has a front end fixed to a panel member of a vehicle body and a rear end fixed to the instrument panel reinforcement,wherein the instrument panel reinforcement includes a column attachment portion to which the steering column is attached, the column attachment portion extending in the vehicle width direction, a side end portion that extends in the vehicle width direction and has an outer end in the vehicle width direction fixed to one of the frame members, and an inclined portion that is provided between the column attachment portion and the side end portion, extends toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction and toward a rear side in the vehicle front and rear direction from a bent portion at an inner end in the vehicle width direction of the side end portion, and is connected to the column attachment portion, andwherein the brace has a rear end fixed to the bent portion of the instrument panel reinforcement.2. The steering support structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the inclined portion of the instrument panel reinforcement extends in a direction closer to a vehicle width axis ...

STEERING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A steering support structure includes: an instrument panel reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction; and a steering support bracket attached to the instrument panel reinforcement and supports a steering column. The steering support bracket includes an upper bracket joined to an upper side of the instrument panel reinforcement in a vehicle up-down direction, and a lower bracket joined to a lower side of the instrument panel reinforcement in the vehicle up-down direction and fastened and fixed to the upper bracket. 1. A steering support structure comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction; and an upper bracket joined to an upper side of the instrument panel reinforcement in a vehicle up-down direction, and', 'a lower bracket joined to a lower side of the instrument panel reinforcement in the vehicle up-down direction and fastened and fixed to the upper bracket., 'a steering support bracket attached to the instrument panel reinforcement and supports a steering column, the steering support bracket including'}2. A steering support structure comprising:an instrument panel reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction, the instrument panel reinforcement including attachment portions formed integrally with the instrument panel reinforcement and provided on an upper side of the instrument panel reinforcement in a vehicle up-down direction;a steering support bracket attached to the instrument panel reinforcement and supports a steering column, the steering support bracket including a lower bracket joined to a lower side of the instrument panel reinforcement in the vehicle up-down direction and joined to the attachment portions.3. The steering support structure according to claim 1 , whereina ductility of the upper bracket is higher than a ductility of the lower bracket.4. The steering support structure according to claim 3 , whereinthe steering column is supported by the lower bracket.5. The steering support ...

Steering support structure and steering support method

A steering support structure includes a steering support bracket attached to an instrument panel reinforcement. The steering support bracket includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket, placed on an upper side and lower side of the instrument panel reinforcement, respectively. The steering support structure includes: a front fastening portion fastening the upper bracket and the lower bracket to each other on a front side of the instrument panel reinforcement; a rear fastening portion fastening the upper bracket and the lower bracket to each other on a rear side of the instrument panel reinforcement; and a nut provided between the upper bracket and the lower bracket in at least one of the front fastening portion and the rear fastening portion. A height of the nut is adjustable.

Motor Vehicle

A motor vehicle is provided with a body which has hollow profiles with cavities formed therein. The cavities can be separated by bulkhead parts against water and noise. Each bulkhead part has a base support with an expandable foam part provided therewith. Under the influence of heat, the foam part foams from a determined temperature and fills a surrounding gap that is formed between an end face of the bulkhead part and an opposing inner surface of the hollow profile. The bulkhead part includes two longitudinal sections and a transverse part connecting the two longitudinal sections of the bulkhead part such that a surrounding framework of the base support is produced. The bulkhead part forms an essentially U-shaped receiving opening. A respective attachment element is formed on inner framework sections of the longitudinal sections and of the transverse part of the base support, so that, in the engaged state of the attachment elements, at least three mutually separated attachment points are produced in the through-openings of the body profile. 1. A motor vehicle with a body having hollow profiles with cavities formed therein , comprising: the bulkhead part has two longitudinal portions and a transverse part connecting the two longitudinal portions producing surrounding framework of the base support,', 'the bulkhead part has a U-shaped receiving opening,', 'at least one fastening element is formed in each case on inner frame portions of the two longitudinal portions and of the transverse part,', 'whereby at least three fastening points, which are spaced apart from one another, are produced in a latched state of the fastening elements in passage openings of the body profile., 'at least one bulkhead part configured to separate a cavity from water and sound, the bulkhead part having a base support with an expandable foam part, wherein the foam part foams under action of heat above a certain temperature and fills an encircling gap between an end surface of the bulkhead ...

Dash Panel Structure for Vehicle

An embodiment dash panel structure for a vehicle includes a battery assembly located under a floor of the vehicle, a front subframe located in front of the battery assembly, a dash panel located behind the front subframe and connected to a front of the floor, and a first reinforcing member mounted on a lower portion of the dash panel facing the front subframe. 1. A dash panel structure for a vehicle , the dash panel structure comprising:a battery assembly located under a floor of the vehicle;a front subframe located in front of the battery assembly;a dash panel located behind the front subframe and connected to a front of the floor; anda first reinforcing member mounted on a lower portion of the dash panel facing the front subframe.2. The dash panel structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first reinforcing member comprises:a first transverse extension portion extending in a width direction of the dash panel; anda plurality of longitudinal extension portions extending from the first transverse extension portion toward the floor.3. The dash panel structure according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of longitudinal extension portions comprise:a center extension portion extending from a center of the first transverse extension portion in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a pair of inner extension portions symmetrically disposed on both sides of the center extension portion, respectively; anda pair of outer extension portions spaced apart from the pair of inner extension portions toward an exterior of the vehicle, respectively.4. The dash panel structure according to claim 3 , wherein the floor comprises:a tunnel extending along a center line of the floor; anda pair of floor members symmetrically disposed on both sides of the tunnel, respectively.5. The dash panel structure according to claim 4 , further comprising:a pair of side sills mounted on both side edges of the floor, respectively;wherein a rear end of each inner extension portion is attached to a ...

MOTOR VEHICLE COCKPIT WITH AN INSTRUMENT UNIT AND A SHADOW REGION

A motor vehicle cockpit is provided that includes, but is not limited to, an instrument unit with an instrument, an at least partially transparent cover arranged on the instrument unit, a shadow region, which is arranged relative to the cover so that the shadow region is mirrored in the cover viewed from a driver's eye. The shadow region is closed on a side facing the driver's eye. 1. A motor vehicle cockpit , comprising:an instrument unit;an at least partially transparent cover arranged on the instrument unit; anda shadow region that is arranged relative to the at least partially transparent cover so that the shadow region is mirrored in the at least partially transparent cover seen from a driver position;wherein the shadow region is closed on a side facing the driver position.2. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claim 1 ,wherein the instrument unit is arranged on an instrument panel, andwherein the shadow region is arranged on a steering column cover.3. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claim 1 , wherein the shadow region is arranged on the instrument unit.4. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claim 1 , wherein the shadow region is arranged on an assembly strip that is arranged in front of the instrument unit.5. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claims 1 , wherein the at least partially transparent cover is curved about a vehicle transverse axis.6. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claims 1 , wherein the at least partially transparent cover is curved about a vehicle vertical axis.7. The motor vehicle cockpit according to claims 1 , wherein the at least partially transparent cover is inclined towards the bottom.8. The motor vehicle cockpit according to any one of the claims 1 , wherein the shadow region is tinted black.9. The motor vehicle cockpit according to any one of the claims 1 , wherein the shadow region has a light-absorbing surface. This application claims priority to German Patent Application No. 10 2012 023 867.3, filed Dec. 6, ...

Vehicle Attachment Component

The vehicle attachment component is attached to an instrument panel reinforcement so as to sandwich its thickness part between a detachment preventing engagement portion engaged with the instrument panel reinforcement from the deep side in the insertion direction and elastic pressing portions protruding from the near side in the insertion direction of the detachment preventing engagement portion toward both sides in a direction Y perpendicular to the instrument panel reinforcement . The elastic pressing portions have thin distal end portions A which always elastically press the instrument panel reinforcement , and thick base end portions B which withstand a load from the instrument panel reinforcement 1. A vehicle attachment component comprising:an attachment portion provided on a first side and configured to be attached to a predetermined longitudinal member; anda predetermined function portion provided on a second side opposite to the first side, wherein a detachment preventing engagement portion configured to be inserted into an attachment hole provided in the longitudinal member and thereby engaged with the longitudinal member from a deep side in an insertion direction thereof, to come into a detachment-prevented state; and', 'elastic pressing portions having: base end portions protruding from a base end side in the insertion direction of the detachment preventing engagement portion toward both sides in a direction perpendicular to both the insertion direction and a longitudinal direction of the longitudinal member in the detachment-prevented state; and distal end portions bent at ends of the base end portions toward the deep side in the insertion direction and extending in an inclined manner so as to approach the longitudinal member, the distal end portions being configured to always elastically press an outer surface of the longitudinal member, the base end portions being thicker than the distal end portions., 'the attachment portion includes2. The vehicle ...

Vehicle Front Structure

A vehicle front structure includes a suspension housing disposed between a front side member and a fender apron upper member, a first reinforcing member extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and coupled to the suspension housing, and a first connecting portion attached to the first reinforcing member and connecting the fender apron upper member and the front side member. 1. A vehicle front structure , comprising:a suspension housing disposed between a front side member and a fender apron upper member;a first reinforcing member extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle and coupled to the suspension housing; anda first connecting portion attached to the first reinforcing member and connecting the fender apron upper member and the front side member.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first reinforcing member comprises:a cavity which is open to the suspension housing;a top flange extending along a top edge of the first reinforcing member; anda bottom flange extending along a bottom edge of the first reinforcing member, wherein the top flange and the bottom flange are coupled to the suspension housing.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first connecting portion extends from a front end of the first reinforcing member toward the fender apron upper member and the front side member.4. The vehicle front structure according to claim 3 , wherein:a top end of the first connecting portion is coupled to the fender apron upper member; anda bottom end of the first connecting portion is coupled to the front side member.5. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein an axis of the first connecting portion is perpendicular to an axis of the first reinforcing member.6. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , further comprising a second connecting portion extending from a middle of the first reinforcing member toward the front side member.7. The vehicle front structure according ...

TRACTOR

A tractor in which a basic shape of a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit is commonalized as a sharable element, and cutting of an outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate enables application to various specifications including different sizes of motors and operation units, thus achieving convenience in assembling the tractor, enabling mass production by using the sharable element, enabling an efficient inventory storage, and providing an advantage in costs. The tractor includes: a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit, the dimension of the hot-wind blocking plate being adjustable by cutting an outer edge portion of the blocking plate; and an operation unit component mounted in the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, a position where the operation unit component is mounted is changeable depending on a specification of the operation unit. 1. A tractor comprising:a hot-wind blocking plate disposed between a motor unit and an operation unit, a dimension of the hot-wind blocking plate being adjustable by cutting an outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate; andan operation unit component mounted in the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, a position where the operation unit component is mounted is changeable depending on a specification of the operation unit.2. The tractor according to claim 1 , wherein:a height of the hot-wind blocking plate is adjustable by cutting, of the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate, an upper end edge portion, anda dashboard serving as an operation unit component is mounted in the upper end edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate in such a manner that a height position of the dashboard is freely adjustable.3. The tractor according to claim 1 , wherein:the outer edge portion of the hot-wind blocking plate before being cut is provided with an attaching hole for attachment of a wiper, andfor a cabin type ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FRONT COWL ATTACHMENT

A stiffening assembly for a vehicle cowl panel includes a pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets. Each of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets comprises cooperating bracket arms adapted for holding opposed ends of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets at varying distances from one another. Each of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets comprises a pair of parallel bracket arms which align with one another when the stiffening assembly is attached to the cowl panel. Cowl panel and instrument panel assemblies incorporating one or more stiffening assemblies and vehicles incorporating the cowl panel and instrument panel assemblies are provided. 1. A stiffening assembly for a vehicle cowl panel , comprising a pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets each comprising cooperating bracket arms adapted for holding opposed ends of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets at varying distances from one another.2. The stiffening assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets comprises parallel bracket arms;further wherein the parallel bracket arms are each provided with one or more spaced bracket arm through-bores.3. The stiffening assembly of claim 1 , further wherein the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets each respectively includes a bracket flange provided with one or more spaced flange through-bores.4. The stiffening assembly of claim 2 , wherein the parallel bracket arms of each of the pair of cooperating C-shaped brackets are disposed to align with one another when the stiffening assembly is attached to the cowl panel.5. The stiffening assembly of claim 4 , wherein the one or more spaced flange through-bores are configured to allow securing the stiffening assembly to opposed walls of the cowl panel.6. A vehicle including the stiffening assembly of .7. An instrument panel and cowl panel assembly for a vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a cowl panel;an instrument panel assembly attached to a vehicle-rearward cowl panel; andone or more ...

CROSSPIECE FOR VEHICLE

A crosspiece for a vehicle dashboard extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is made of a first material and has a closed cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and a hollow joining end. The second portion has a main part extending in the longitudinal direction, and a joining part fitted into the joining end of the first portion. The main part has an open cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is adapted for demolding in a demolding direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction during manufacture of the second portion of the crosspiece. The joining part has a closed hollow cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is adapted for demolding in the longitudinal direction during manufacture of the second portion of the crosspiece. 1. Crosspiece for a motor vehicle dashboard , extending substantially in a longitudinal direction and comprising:a first portion made of a first material, the first portion of the crosspiece extending substantially in the longitudinal direction and having a closed cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the first portion of the crosspiece comprising a hollow joining end, a main part extending substantially in the longitudinal direction, and', 'a joining part fitted into the joining end of the first portion of the crosspiece and securely attached to this joining end, the main part and the joining part forming a single piece,, 'a second portion made of a second material, the first material being different from the second material, wherein the second portion of the crosspiece compriseswherein the main part has an open cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, adapted for demolding in a demolding direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction during manufacture of the second portion of the crosspiece, and whereinthe joining part has a hollow closed cross-section perpendicular ...

Dashboard support for holding an attachment in a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a dashboard support for holding an attachment by means of a connecting element, which has a fastening leg, in a motor vehicle, having: at least one tubular crossmember having a tube wall, in which a plateau-shaped bulge is formed, wherein the plateau-shaped bulge comprises a mounting section for mounting the connecting element, wherein an aperture for receiving the fastening leg is formed in the tube wall adjacent to the mounting section.

VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

An instrument panel assembly for a vehicle includes an instrument panel body including a driver-side portion, a center stack portion, and a passenger-side portion. A cross-car beam assembly is configured to at least partially support the instrument panel body and includes a horizontal member extending across at least the passenger-side portion of the instrument panel body. A first lower reinforcement bracket is spaced apart from the horizontal member and extends across the passenger-side portion of the instrument panel body. A second lower reinforcement bracket is coupled with the first lower reinforcement bracket. A vertical reinforcement bracket extends between the horizontal member and the first and second lower reinforcement brackets. The vertical reinforcement bracket includes a curved portion proximate a first end and coupled with the horizontal member. A second end of the vertical reinforcement bracket is coupled with at least one of the first and second lower reinforcement brackets. 1. An instrument panel assembly for a vehicle , comprising:an instrument panel body including a driver-side portion, a center stack portion, and a passenger-side portion;a cross-car beam assembly configured to at least partially support the instrument panel body and including a horizontal member extending across at least the passenger-side portion of the instrument panel body;a first lower reinforcement bracket spaced apart from the horizontal member and extending across the passenger-side portion of the instrument panel body;a second lower reinforcement bracket coupled with the first lower reinforcement bracket; anda vertical reinforcement bracket extending between the horizontal member and the first and second lower reinforcement brackets, wherein the vertical reinforcement bracket includes a curved portion proximate a first end, the first end coupled with the horizontal member and a second end coupled with at least one of the first and second lower reinforcement brackets.2. ...

UNDERBODY FOR VEHICLE

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

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE

A vehicle body structure and a vehicle are provided. The vehicle body structure includes a front longitudinal beam, a front compartment crossbeam, and a floor front crossbeam. The front longitudinal beam includes a left front longitudinal beam and a right front longitudinal beam that are disposed at an interval in a transverse direction. The front longitudinal beam is provided with a body section and a downward bent section connected to a rear end of the body section. The front compartment crossbeam is connected to the downward bent section of the left front longitudinal beam and the right front longitudinal beam, and is at least partially located below the body section. The floor front crossbeam is located behind the front compartment crossbeam at an interval, and is connected to the front longitudinal beam. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a front longitudinal beam comprising a left front longitudinal beam and a right front longitudinal beam that are disposed at an interval in a transverse direction, wherein the front longitudinal beam is provided with a body section and a downward bent section connected to a rear end of the body section;a front compartment crossbeam, connected respectively to the downward bent section of the left front longitudinal beam and the downward bent section of the right front longitudinal beam, and is at least partially located below the body section; anda floor front crossbeam, located behind the front compartment crossbeam at an interval and connected to the front longitudinal beam.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein the floor front crossbeam is a vehicle body crossbeam fastened on a lower surface of a floor panel claim 1 , and the floor panel is located behind the front compartment crossbeam.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein the floor front crossbeam is a vehicle body crossbeam near a front compartment of a vehicle body claim 1 , a vehicle body crossbeam mounted near a dash ...

VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE

This vehicle body front structure includes a front side frame () which extends in a forward and rearward direction of a vehicle body, and a side wall member () which is provided outside the front side frame () in a vehicle width direction and joined to the front side frame (), wherein the front side frame () has at least three folding portions, which include a first folding portion (), a second folding portion (), and a third folding portion () capable of being bent by an impact load (F, F) input from in front of a vehicle, in this order at intervals from a front toward a rear of the vehicle body, and has a reinforcing panel () which is provided between the second folding portion () and the third folding portion () among the side wall members (), is stacked on a compression portion () on which a compressive force (F, F) acts from the impact load (F, F), and has a vertical bead (). 16.-. (canceled)7. A vehicle body front structure comprising:a front side frame which extends in a forward and rearward direction of a vehicle body; anda side wall member which is provided outside the front side frame in a vehicle width direction and joined to the front side frame,wherein the front side frame has at least three folding portions, which include a first folding portion, a second folding portion, and a third folding portion capable of being bent by an impact load input from in front of a vehicle, in this order at intervals from a front toward a rear of the vehicle body, and has a reinforcing panel which is provided between the second folding portion and the third folding portion among the side wall members, is stacked on a compression portion on which a compressive force acts from the impact load, and has a vertical bead.8. The vehicle body front structure according to claim 7 , further comprising a reinforcing member provided on the side wall member in a state in which it is continuous with the reinforcing panel claim 7 ,wherein the reinforcing member is provided in the ...

CHASSIS STRUT SUPPORTS

An apparatus and methods are provided for a chassis for an off-road vehicle that includes a chassis strut support. The chassis is a welded-tube variety of chassis that includes a front portion and a rear portion that are joined to an intervening passenger cabin portion. The chassis strut support includes one or more front strut braces for distributing loading on a front strut crossmember by front struts to at least a dash bar comprising the passenger cabin portion. In one embodiment, first and second front strut braces are joined to locations of the front strut crossmember that are above the front struts and extend to locations of the dash bar that are joined by first and second windshield braces. The windshield braces comprise a canopy that extends over the passenger cabin portion and contributes to the structural integrity of the entire chassis. 1. A chassis strut support for a chassis of an off-road vehicle , the chassis strut support comprising:a first front strut brace for distributing loading on a front strut crossmember by a first front strut to at least a dash bar; anda second front strut brace for distributing loading on the front strut crossmember by a second front strut to at least the dash bar.2. The chassis strut support of claim 1 , wherein the first front strut brace is coupled to a location of the front strut crossmember that is above a top mount of the first front strut; and wherein the second front strut brace is coupled to a location of the front strut crossmember that is above a top mount of the second front strut.3. The chassis strut support of claim 2 , wherein the first front strut brace extends to a location of the dash bar that is joined by a first windshield brace comprising a canopy that extends over a passenger cabin portion of the chassis and contributes to the structural integrity of the chassis.4. The chassis strut support of claim 2 , wherein the second front strut brace extends to a location of the dash bar that is joined by a second ...

PANEL WITH PATTERN BLOCK BEAD FOR CAR BODY

A panel with pattern block bead for a car body includes a plurality of beads. The panel is divided into four division panels by a first substantially horizontal reference line and a first substantially vertical reference line each passing through a center of the panel. One of the beads is formed at a center of each of the division panels. 1. A panel with pattern block bead for a car body comprising a plurality of beads , whereinthe panel is divided into four division panels by a first substantially horizontal reference line and a first substantially vertical reference line each passing through a center of the panel, andone of the beads is formed at a center of each of the division panels.2. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 1 , wherein another of the beads is formed at an intersection of the first substantially horizontal reference line and the first substantially vertical reference line.3. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 1 , wherein one of the division panels is divided into nine sub division panels by two parallel second substantially horizontal reference lines dividing substantially equally a width of the division panel into three substantially horizontal sections and two parallel second substantially vertical reference lines dividing substantially equally a length of the division panel into three substantially vertical sections claim 1 , andthe size of the one of the beads formed at the center of the one of the division panels is determined to have an area substantially equal to that of one of the sub division panels.4. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 1 , wherein each of the beads is formed to have a downwardly curved concave shape.5. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 1 , wherein each of the beads has a depth of 5 mm or more.6. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 5 , wherein the depth is applied differently according to Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) performance.7. The panel with pattern block bead of claim 1 , ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR A VEHICLE, VEHICLE COMPRISING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

An instrument panel for a vehicle is provided. The instrument panel has a visible side and a rear side. The rear side has at least one free-space portion and at least one fastening portion, and the instrument panel can be fastened in the fastening portion to a vehicle structure of the vehicle. The instrument panel comprises at least one foam body, and the foam body is formed to be elastically deformable. The foam body is arranged between the visible side and the rear side and forms elastically deformable regions on the visible side, and the foam body forms additional elastically deformable regions in the at least one free-space portion on the rear side. 115-. (canceled)16. An instrument panel for a vehicle , comprising:a visible side;a rear side having at least one free-space portion and at least one fastening portion, the instrument panel fastenable to a vehicle structure of the vehicle via the at least one fastening portion; anda foam body formed to be elastically deformable, the foam body arranged between the visible side and the rear side, and the foam body forms elastically deformable regions on the visible side,wherein the foam body forms additional elastically deformable regions in the at least one free-space portion on the rear side.17. The instrument panel according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one free-space portion forms at least 60 percent of the rear side.18. The instrument panel according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one free-space portion forms at least 70 percent of the rear side.19. The instrument panel according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one free-space portion forms at least 90 percent of the rear side.20. The instrument panel according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one free-space portion is molded directly and exclusively in a molding process of the foam body.21. The instrument panel according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one free-space portion is formed exclusively from the at least one foam body.22. The instrument ...

FRONT BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A front body structure of a vehicle includes a dash member that extends in a vehicle width direction and separates a vehicle interior from an engine room, a pair of left and right front side frames that extend from left and right end portions of the dash member, and a pair of left and right suspension towers that are fixed to the pair of front side frames and support the upper portions of dampers of a suspension device. A first coupling member couples the dash member to the suspension towers. The first coupling member has a reinforced layer portion made of fiber reinforced plastic in which fibers are impregnated with a synthetic resin material. The fibers of the reinforced layer portion are oriented so that more fibers extend in a longitudinal direction than extend in directions other than the longitudinal direction. 1. A front body structure of a vehicle comprising:a dash member that extends in a vehicle width direction and separates a vehicle interior from an engine room;a pair of left and right front side frames that extend forward in a vehicle front-rear direction from left and right end portions of the dash member;a pair of left and right suspension tower members fixed to the pair of front side frames, the pair of left and right suspension tower members projecting upward to support upper portions of dampers of a suspension device; anda first coupling member that couples the dash member to a suspension member, whereinthe first coupling member has a reinforced layer portion made of fiber reinforced plastic in which fibers are impregnated with a synthetic resin material, andthe fibers of the reinforced layer portion are oriented so that more fibers extend in a longitudinal direction than extend in directions other than the longitudinal direction.2. The front body structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of left and right first coupling members that couple the dash member to the pair of suspension tower members, the first coupling ...