18435569. VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)
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VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE
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Hiroyuki Katsuyama of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18435569 titled 'VEHICLE BODY FRONT STRUCTURE
The vehicle-body front structure for a vehicle consists of front side frames and suspension towers, arranged in the vehicle width and longitudinal directions.
- Front side frames extend in the vehicle body longitudinal direction and support the suspension towers.
- Suspension towers are located outside the front side frames and support upper portions of suspension devices.
- Joint flanges in the front side frames are inclined towards the suspension towers in the vehicle width direction.
- Positioning flanges in the suspension towers are fixed to different fixation positions in the joint flanges.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle front structures - Manufacturing of vehicles with improved stability and support
Problems Solved: - Enhanced structural support for suspension devices - Efficient distribution of weight in the vehicle front
Benefits: - Increased stability and safety in vehicle operation - Improved structural integrity for better performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vehicle Front Structure Technology This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for manufacturing vehicles with enhanced stability and structural support. It can also be applied in the production of heavy-duty vehicles for improved performance and safety standards.
Questions about Vehicle-Body Front Structure Technology: 1. How does the positioning of the suspension towers outside the front side frames contribute to the overall stability of the vehicle?
The positioning of the suspension towers outside the front side frames allows for better support of the suspension devices, leading to increased stability and improved weight distribution in the vehicle front.
2. What are the key advantages of using joint flanges and positioning flanges in the vehicle-body front structure?
Joint flanges and positioning flanges play a crucial role in providing structural support and flexibility in fixing different components of the front structure, enhancing the overall performance and safety of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle-body front structure for a vehicle includes front side frames in a pair and suspension towers in a pair. The side frames are arranged in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle and extend in a vehicle body longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The suspension towers support upper portions of suspension devices and are disposed outside the front side frames in the vehicle width direction. Joint flanges are provided respectively in the front side frames and are inclined while extending to an upper outer side in the vehicle width direction respectively toward the suspension towers. Positioning flanges are provided in a lower end portion of the suspension towers respectively. Each of the positioning flanges is selectively fixed to a fixation position of two or more different fixation positions set in a corresponding one of the joint flanges.
