17279166. FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seiji Hayakawa of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Tomomi Sasaki of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Takehiko Koshiishi of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
Tomoo Watanabe of Wako-shi, Saitama (JP)
FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17279166 titled 'FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE
The front subframe structure described in the patent application consists of right and left longitudinal members, a cross member, and load receiving portions on the vehicle body floor.
- The longitudinal members extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the cross member spans between them in the width direction.
- Load receiving portions are positioned on the vehicle body floor at a distance in the width direction.
- The rear end of each longitudinal member overlaps with the load receiving portions, with the rear end having a larger width dimension than the base of the longitudinal members.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle chassis design and construction - Manufacturing of heavy-duty vehicles for enhanced structural support
Problems Solved: - Improved load distribution and structural integrity in vehicle subframes - Enhanced stability and durability of front-end components
Benefits: - Increased safety and performance of vehicles - Reduction in maintenance and repair costs due to reinforced subframe structure
Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the strength and stability of their vehicle chassis - Companies specializing in heavy-duty vehicle production for improved structural design
Questions about the front subframe structure: 1. How does the design of the front subframe structure contribute to overall vehicle performance and safety? 2. What materials are typically used in constructing front subframe structures for optimal strength and durability?
Original Abstract Submitted
A front subframe structure includes: a pair of right and left longitudinal members extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle; a cross member extending in a width direction of the vehicle between the pair of right and left longitudinal members; and a pair of right and left load receiving portions arranged on a vehicle body floor at a distance in the width direction. A rear end of each of the pair of longitudinal members is arranged to overlap in the longitudinal direction with each of the pair of load receiving portions, and the rear end of each of the pair of longitudinal members has a dimension (W) in the width direction which is made larger than a dimension (W) in the width direction of a base of each of the pair of longitudinal members (W>W).
