Vehicle front end assembly
US11511811B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle frame structure has a front side member that extends forward from a dashwall. An engine cradle is attached to the front side member with a lateral side portion of the engine cradle being located beneath and spaced apart from a lower surface of the front side member. An engine installed to the engine cradle with a portion of the engine extending upward from the engine cradle adjacent to an inboard surface of the front side member, A push-off structure is attached to an outboard surface of the front side member adjacent to a front end surface of the front side member. A portion of the push-off structure extends outboard from the outboard surface. Another portion of the push-off structure extends downward below the lower surface of the front side member toward the lateral portion of the engine cradle and the engine.
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