Front subframe for a narrow offset collision

US8851520B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

• Adam Goellner · Marysville, US
• Stephen G. Rosepiler · Marysville, US
• Naoki Munekata · Dublin, US
• Grant Foreman · Marysville, US
• Eric M. Heitkamp · Dublin, US
• Ryan A. Miller · Columbus, US
• Rajendra L. Kakarla · Plain City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 21, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 7, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 21, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D21/11
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A front subframe for a vehicle body structure includes left and right longitudinal members which extend in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A front cross member extends in a transverse direction of the body so as to extend between front ends of these longitudinal members. A rear cross member extends in the transverse direction of the body so as to extend between rear ends of the left and right longitudinal members. An engagement member as part of the front subframe is provided at each front end of the left and right longitudinal members. The engagement member is adapted to be engaged by an associated object during a narrow offset frontal collision and direct crash forces into the front subframe and vehicle body structure.