Motor vehicle frame with cantilevered engine mount bracket
US9776494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle body structure includes a frame rail and a bracket attached to the rail and adapted for attaching an engine mount. The bracket has a first portion secured to the frame rail beneath the engine mount and at least one cantilever portion projecting at one end beyond the first portion. The cantilever portion defines an anchoring point for attachment of the engine mount that is spaced from the frame rail so that the portion of the frame rail beneath the anchoring point may undergo controlled deformation in the event of a front end vehicle collision.
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