17885989. Vehicle Front Structure simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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Vehicle Front Structure
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Inventor(s)
Ji Woong Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Vehicle Front Structure - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17885989 titled 'Vehicle Front Structure
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an embodiment vehicle front structure that includes a front subframe, a guide member, a dash panel, a floor, and a battery. The front subframe is located in the lower portion of the front compartment and supports front components. The guide member is attached to the lower portion of the dash panel and has an inclined wall that slopes downward towards the bottom of the vehicle. The floor is connected to the dash panel and a battery is placed under the floor. The guide member is positioned in front of the battery.
- The front subframe supports front components in the lower portion of the vehicle's front compartment.
- The guide member, attached to the dash panel, has an inclined wall that slopes downward towards the bottom of the vehicle.
- The floor is connected to the dash panel and a battery is placed under the floor.
- The guide member is located in front of the battery.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: This vehicle front structure can be applied in various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and SUVs.
- Electric vehicles: The design of the front structure can be particularly useful for electric vehicles that require efficient placement of batteries.
Problems Solved
- Efficient use of space: The front subframe, guide member, and floor design optimize the use of space in the vehicle's front compartment.
- Battery placement: The guide member ensures proper positioning of the battery in front of it, allowing for better weight distribution and accessibility.
Benefits
- Improved weight distribution: The front subframe and guide member help distribute the weight of front components and the battery more evenly, enhancing vehicle stability and performance.
- Space optimization: The design allows for efficient use of space in the front compartment, accommodating multiple components without compromising functionality.
- Enhanced accessibility: Placing the battery under the floor and in front of the guide member allows for easier access and maintenance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment vehicle front structure including a front subframe disposed in a lower portion of a front compartment of a vehicle, the front subframe configured to support one or more front components, a guide member attached to a lower portion of a dash panel, the dash panel dividing the front compartment and a passenger compartment, and the guide member including an inclined wall that is inclined downwardly toward a bottom of the vehicle, a floor connected to the dash panel, and a battery disposed under the floor, wherein the guide member is located in front of the battery.
