Vehicle front-end assembly
US11214107B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle front-end assembly includes a vehicle frame, a first tow hook and a skid plate. The first tow hook has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The rearward portion of the first tow hook is attached a front-end portion of a first front side member of the vehicle frame by a mechanical fastener. The skid plate has a main section and a first attachment flange that extends from the main section. The first attachment flange is attached to the front-end portion of the first front side member by the mechanical fastener. The first attachment flange has a first alignment projecting surface. During installation of the skid plate to the first front side member, the first alignment projection contacts a surface of the rearward portion of the first tow hook moving the first tow hook into alignment with the first front side member.
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