Vehicle body for a forward vehicle structure of a motor vehicle and method of making same

US6409255B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Michael Tilsner · Wiernsheim, DE
• Rainer Stahl · Nuremberg, DE
• Matthias Herntier · Friolzheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 11, 2001
• Grant date: Jun 25, 2002
• Expiry date: May 11, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/082
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Vehicle body for a forward vehicle structure of a motor vehicle, including a support structure, a fender support and a fender panel. The fender panel being optionally replaceable by another fender panel, so that a modified course of a joint between a front flap and the fender can be achieved. Furthermore, the support structure is constructed in a stable manner in connection with the side members, so that an optimal crash behavior can be achieved.