Front end module

US10315595B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Markus Keller · Leonberg, DE
• Frank Burbulla · Leonberg, DE
• Herbert Klamser · Ditzingen, DE
• Thomas Ruckstuhl · Echterdingen, DE
• Franz-Rudolf Wierschem · Rutesheim, DE
• Xuan Li · Ditzingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 11, 2019
• Expiry date: May 7, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2019/002
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A front end module for covering a front of a front vehicle part of a motor vehicle includes a crossmember that is connectable to longitudinal carriers of a motor vehicle frame so as to absorb loads of a bumper. An upper frame element is connected to the crossmember for supporting an engine hood. A receiving region for receiving a radiator grill is disposed between the crossmember and the upper frame element. Fastening elements disposed on the crossmember and/or the upper frame element are configured to fasten an intercooler for cooling charge air of a turbocharger, with respect to the driving direction, in front of a wheel arch that receives a front wheel. A crash structure is connected to the fastening elements for absorbing impact energy by way of plastic deformation and covers a majority of the front wheel in an installed state of the front end module.