Integrated automotive tie bar and upper condenser, radiator and fan module brackets
US7703566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K11/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An upper CRFM attachment modality which provides assembly simplification, structural strength, design efficiency, and reduced vehicle weight. The tie bar, particularly the inner tie bar component thereof, is integrally provided with a pair of upper CFRM brackets. A pair of elastomeric frustoconical studs are attached to the top end of the upper CRFM, wherein the frustoconical studs self-aligningly interface, respectively, with a stud hole of each of the upper CRFM brackets as a powertrain cradle carrying the CRFM is lifted toward the engine compartment.
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