Full auxiliary chassis

US6550561B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Wolfram Dau · Wolfsburg, DE
• Dag-Arnulf Schlaf · Braunschweig, DE
• Michael Bock · Munich, DE
• Wolfgang Lange
• Andreas Bauer · Obernburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 20, 2001
• Grant date: Apr 22, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 20, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60G2206/604
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An auxiliary chassis for a motor vehicle is formed as a generally rectangular structure for holding an engine, transmission and other equipment. The auxiliary chassis is mounted to front end structural members at a position spaced from and below the structural member forming a further impact absorbing structure.