Patent · US Expired

Bulkhead assembly for a motor vehicle

US6769733B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 2002
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2021/343
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The modular front end forms the front portion of a motor vehicle. The modular front end includes a bulkhead defining a plurality of integrally formed attachment mounts. A drive train assembly carrying at least an engine of the motor vehicle is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts. A crash energy absorption assembly is attached to the attachment mounts on the bulkhead and generally extends around the drive train assembly. An apron assembly is attached to the bulkhead at the attachment mounts and is generally positioned above the drive train assembly and crash energy absorption assembly.

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