Vehicle front end structure
US9180913B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle front end structure includes an engine cradle including an engine mounting structure and a force receiving member. The force receiving member is fixedly attached to the engine cradle. The force receiving member includes a force receiving surface extending rearward from a front corner of the engine cradle in a laterally outbound direction at an inclined angle with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction. The force receiving member is arranged with respect to the engine cradle to receive a longitudinally directed rearward force on the force receiving surface. The force receiving member is configured with respect to the engine cradle to redirect at least a portion of the longitudinally directed rearward force laterally to the engine cradle at the engine mounting structure which is located rearward of the front corner.
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