Structure for a passenger motor vehicle and method of making same

US6883857B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Dieter Steinhauser · Winnenden, DE
• Martin Goehrke · Besigheim, DE
• Thomas Meier · Ingolstadt, DE
• Liam Moloney · Leonberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2003
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2005
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2021/132
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A structure is provided for a passenger motor vehicle, which comprises a panel structure of non-metallic material, such as fiber-reinforced plastic. For optimization of the structure with regard to high strength, light weight, and functional performance, said structure comprises a passenger cell, the panel structure of which includes a front panel structure and a rear panel structure, while the panel structures are connected with a floor structure bordered by longitudinal girders extending between the panel structures.