Front trunk assembly
US11618388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a hood at a front end, a frunk under the hood, and a cabin. The vehicle includes a cross-beam positioned between the frunk and the cabin, and configured to inhibit protrusion of the frunk into the cabin in a frontal impact. The vehicle also includes a frame and the cross-beam is coupled to the frame. The cross-beam is a unitary member that is coupled to the frame or the cross-beam includes two members separated by a gap and each member is coupled to the frame. The frame includes shock towers for coupling the cross-beam to the frame. The frame can also include a bracket for coupling the cross beam to the frame.
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