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Vehicle front body structure

US8469442B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 2012
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle front body structure includes an A-pillar support portion, a dash wall, a front structural support portion, a lateral structural support portion and a reinforcing bracket. The dash wall is attached to the A-pillar support portion and at least partially defines a wheel well. The front structural support portion extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction from the dash wall. The lateral structural support portion extends from the front structural support to the A-pillar support portion along a lower portion of the dash wall. The reinforcing bracket is attached at a first location to the A-pillar support portion, attached at a second location to the lateral structural support portion, attached at a third location to the front structural support portion and attached at a fourth location to the dash wall. The reinforcing bracket extends across an overlap connection between the dash wall and the A-pillar support portion.

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