Power plant supporting structure of automotive vehicle
US5477938A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0004
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power plant support structure for supporting a power plant of a vehicle includes a center frame extending in a lengthwise direction of the car body. The center frame is connected, at its lengthwise ends, to front and rear cross members, disposed forward and rearward of the power plant and extending between front side frames. A front mount is secured to the center frame before the power plant and connects the power plant to the center frame. The center frame absorbs an impact exerted on the power plant during a front-end collision of the vehicle.
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