Front end structure for vehicle

US8763738B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

• Michael R. Missig · Powell, US
• Jason A. Widmer · Marysville, US
• Jeremy P. Lucas · Delaware, US
• Kyle Stephen Mihok · Hilliard, US
• Ryan L. Kabbes · Delaware, US
• Michael W. Maurer · Dublin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2014
• Expiry date: Dec 8, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02T10/88
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A front end structure for a vehicle includes a fascia member defining a forward end of an engine compartment of the vehicle and a radiator disposed in the engine compartment rearwardly spaced from the fascia member. At least one structural brace extends from a location at or near an underside of the vehicle to a location at or near an upper end of the engine compartment. A duct member is interposed between the fascia member and the radiator. The duct member at least partially blocks the radiator and defines a duct passage extending from an underside opening of the vehicle to the radiator. The duct member has at least one recess defined therein that receives the at least one structural brace.