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20080203764 | BOUND STOPPER, BOUND STOPPER ASSEMBLY, AND BOUND STOPPER MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY - A bound stopper provided with a drainage path for draining water that has passed through drainage holes formed in a bottom portion of a bracket. The drainage path is constituted by a recessed portion formed on at least one of a plurality of corresponding portions of a fixing metal fitting and the recessed portion opens outward in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the fitting. The corresponding portions are positioned so as to correspond to each of the plurality of the drainage holes, upon the fitting being in contact with the bracket. A locating projection is provided on an outer surface of the corresponding portion different from the corresponding portion having the recessed portion. Insertion of a locating projection into the drainage hole corresponding to the different corresponding portion allows the fitting to be circumferentially positioned such that the corresponding portions correspond to the drainage holes. | 08-28-2008 |
20080211264 | Reinforcement Plate For A B Column Of A Vehicle Body - A B column of a motor vehicle having a high strength and rigidity in the attachment area of door hinges and door locks and able to protect the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a side crash is provided. The B column includes a reinforcement plate, which extends over the entire height of the B column. Because the requirements for this reinforcement plate are not equally great in all areas, the reinforcement plate is a reshaped tailored rolled blank. The tailored rolled blank is produced by flexible rolling and has different thicknesses transversely to the rolling direction. It is thus especially thick in the areas on which especially high strength and rigidity requirements are placed, while it is implemented as correspondingly thin in the areas which must only fulfill low strength and rigidity requirements. | 09-04-2008 |
20080224500 | Vehicle Body Composed Of At Least Two Prefabricated Modules, And Method For The Production Thereof - A motor vehicle body can be manufactured economically and assembled without any problem from prefabricated modules. This is resolved in that the modules are connected to one another in a non-detachable manner in a joint zone, such that a sheet of the one module coming into contact in the joint zone on a sheet section of another module, are joined to one another in a joining process, in which at least one of the sheet sections has been cold-formed, with positive and/or non-positive fit, and in that in at least one of the modules an access channel is formed, extending at least in sections along the joint zone and accessible from outside for introduction of a joining tool. | 09-18-2008 |
20090058140 | TANK HOLDING FRAME - A tank holding frame for a vehicle body includes front and rear beams connected to the vehicle body, a first beam connected to the vehicle body and the front beam, a second beam connected removably to the vehicle body, and a guard member having at least one end connected removably to a respective one of the first and second beams. A fuel tank is removable from a tank holding space cooperatively defined by the front, rear, first, second beams, the guard member, and the vehicle body when the second beam and the guard member are detached from the tank holding frame. | 03-05-2009 |
20090174222 | Component Assembly For A Motor Vehicle - A component assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a main wall and a tab extending outwardly from the main wall. The tab has an aperture extending therethrough. The second component has a support wall and a tab receiver extending outwardly from the support wall. The tab receiver lockingly engages the tab to interconnect the first component and the second component. The tab receiver has an end wall and a pair of guide walls extending from opposite ends of the end wall. The guide walls are spaced apart to receive the tab therebetween. The tab receiver has a retaining member disposed between the side wall and extending outwardly from the support wall. The retaining member extends through the aperture of the tab when the tab is fully received between the side walls. The tab receiver has a rib that extends longitudinally between the retaining member and a free end of the support wall for tensioning the tab as the tab is received by the tab receiver. | 07-09-2009 |
20090250973 | HYBRID CROSS BAR FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND FOR INSTALLING A HYBRID CROSS BAR - A hybrid cross bar is provided, such as for supporting a vehicle dash board. The cross bar is supported, directly or indirectly, on at least one body location of the vehicle by a deformation element. The deformation element has a first sub-region enclosed by a plastic encapsulation. A second sub-region of the deformation element has a deformation region outside of the plastic encapsulation. | 10-08-2009 |
20090278386 | FUSED THERMOPLASTIC SCUFF AND WALL PLATE - The scuff and wall plate is formed by fusing a thermoplastic fiberglass-reinforced plastic scuff plate to a thermoplastic fiberglass-reinforced plastic wall liner by glass fiber blooming. The fusion blooming can be accomplished by vibration welding or high frequency welding. Because the scuff plate and wall liner are fused, a small lap area is all that is needed to keep the liner and scuff plate together. | 11-12-2009 |
20100026048 | METHOD OF THERMOMECHANICAL SHAPING A FINAL PRODUCT WITH VERY HIGH STRENGTH AND A PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREBY - A method of thermomechanical shaping a final product with very high strength including the steps of: providing a coated hot-rolled and/or cold-rolled steel strip or sheet including (all percentages in wt. %): 0.04%02-04-2010 | |
20100032987 | WASHER INLET ATTACHING STRUCTURE - A washer inlet attaching structure, configured to attach a washer inlet to a vehicle structural body made of resin, the washer inlet communicating with a tank main body adapted to store a windshield washer fluid and guiding the windshield washer fluid into the tank main body, the washer inlet attaching structure includes a washer inlet holding portion, configured to hold the washer inlet, the washer inlet holding portion being molded integrally with the vehicle structural body. | 02-11-2010 |
20100052365 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING A PIECE OF CAR BODY WORK ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns a device for positioning a motor vehicle bodywork part, the bodywork part being intended to be juxtaposed with a door of the vehicle, it being possible for this door to adopt a open position and a closed position on the vehicle. The positioning device comprises elastic means capable of defining: a first position for the positioning device when the door is in opened position, and a second position for the positioning device when the door is in closed position, during which the elastic means are deformed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100072784 | TRANSVERSE-MEMBER MODULE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a transverse-member module for receiving the instrument panel and reinforcing the bodywork via direct connection of the two A-pillars of a motor vehicle, composed of a transverse member with a steering-column retainer, where the transverse-member module, i.e. not only the transverse member but also the steering-column retainer, are produced using a metalplastic-composite design (hybrid technology). | 03-25-2010 |
20100102595 | Adjustable Rate Subframe Mount - A subframe mount capable of having its rate adjusted is disclosed. Subframe mount is configured with damping regions configured to removably receive inserts that would modify rate upon insertion. In this configuration, subframe mount may have its rate adjusted without removal from the motor vehicle. In certain configurations, the subframe mount provides the ability to tune the rate in multiple directions, providing an enhanced motor vehicle development tool. | 04-29-2010 |
20100109381 | TABLE ASSEMBLIES FOR A VEHICLE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of vehicles having table assemblies. One embodiment of a vehicle comprises a vehicle body structure, a support member, and a table member. The vehicle body structure defines at least a portion of a compartment and has an opening permitting access to the compartment. The support member is coupled to the vehicle body structure to move from an interior position in which the support member is substantially inboard of the compartment, to an exterior position in which at least a portion of the support member moves through the opening to a location outboard of the vehicle body structure. The table member is coupled to the support member to move from a first position in which the table member is located inboard of the vehicle body structure, to a second position in which the table member is located outboard of the vehicle body structure. | 05-06-2010 |
20100117400 | COMPOSITE MADE OF TWO STEEL PLATES - A composite is provided that includes, but is not limited to a first steel plate, which is welded via a weld seam to a second steel plate, in which the two steel plates and the weld seam bonding them are hardened and the composite has a broadening in the area of the weld seam. Furthermore, a B-column is provided for a motor vehicle body that includes, but is not limited to a reinforcement B-column, the reinforcement B-column including, but not limited to a first steel plate, which is welded via a weld seam to a second steel plate, and the two steel plates include, but are not limited to a heat-treated steel and are hardened like the weld seam bonding them, and the reinforcement B-column has a broadening in the area of the weld seam. | 05-13-2010 |
20100201158 | FORMED PART FOR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURAL MEMBER - Curved portions are formed on a first vertical wall portion that continues from a headwall portion, and curved portions are formed on a second vertical wall portion that continues from the headwall portion. A difference in the linear length on the first vertical wall portion side before forming and after forming is cancelled out (i.e., absorbed) by the sum of the amounts that the curved portions protrude. Similarly, a difference in the linear length on the second vertical wall portion side before forming and after forming is cancelled out (i.e., absorbed) by the sum of the amounts that the curved portions protrude. As a result, tensile stress on the first vertical wall portion side and compression stress on the second vertical wall portion side can be prevented or minimized. | 08-12-2010 |
20100244489 | REINFORCING ELEMENT STRUCTURE - A reinforcing element structure placed between left and right seats. A reinforcing element comprises a pair of left and right side walls positioned so as to be disposed opposite from interior faces of a pair of left and right seats, and a reinforcing member for coupling the pair of left and right side walls. The pair of left and right side walls and the reinforcing member are jointly fastened to a tunnel section. A load that acts on the reinforcing element is transferred from one of the side walls to the other side wall via the reinforcing member. The load is withstood by a highly rigid reinforcing element constituted by the left and right side walls and the reinforcing member. | 09-30-2010 |
20100244490 | INTEGRATED STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method for forming an integrated structural system for a vehicle is provided. The method including the steps of: securing a first beam component to a structural member by a molding process, the first beam component being molded from a first amount of thermoplastic material, the structural member being formed from a material different than the first amount of thermoplastic material; and securing a second beam component to the first beam component, the second beam component being separately molded from a second amount of thermoplastic material, the second beam component having a configuration different from the first beam component. | 09-30-2010 |
20110001336 | PLATFORM ASSEMBLY - A platform assembly can be used in a motor vehicle, such as a truck, to support a person or objects. The platform assembly can have a frame with pivotal attachments to allow the frame to be at least partially collapsible. The platform can pivotally and removably attach to the frame. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006561 | BODY PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A body part of a front frame of a motor vehicle has a structural component of plastic arranged in a frame part. The structural component is connected with a cage nut through material connection. Via the cage nut a front axle is screwed to the body part. A carrying part for holding the cage nut is welded to the frame part for this purpose and connected to the structural component via over molding. | 01-13-2011 |
20110057481 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCER APPLIED TO CUT-OUT AREA OF STRUCTURAL MEMBER - A structural member assembly includes a substantially hollow structural member and a structural reinforcer. The hollow structural member is formed by a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels includes a cut-out region extending from the edge of the panel to the interior of the panel so that the cut-out region is not fully enclosed by the panel. The structural reinforcer includes a rigid carrier and a bonding material. The structural reinforcer is installed in the interior of the structural member across said cut-out region. | 03-10-2011 |
20110084520 | Method and apparatus for component alignment and elimination of tacking in a welding process - An improved apparatus and method of joining two metallic components prior to making a full seam weld is disclosed. A first inner structural metallic component has at least one neutral zone, an inner surface, an outer surface and an aperture located in the neutral zone. A second outer structural metallic component has at least one neutral zone, an inner surface, an outer surface and a dimple with a raised portion on the inner surface and a recessed portion on the outer surface. The method uses the steps of joining the first and second metallic components so that the first component outer surface and the second component inner surface are directly adjacent each other, and joining the two structural metallic components by forming a full seam weld between the two components. | 04-14-2011 |
20110198887 | DOUBLE-ACTING PISTON COMPRESSOR OF WHICH THE PISTON IS GUIDED BY A ROLLER AND DRIVEN BY A PINION AND RACKS - A double-acting piston compressor ( | 08-18-2011 |
20110210581 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER FOR VEHICLE - Through holes | 09-01-2011 |
20120242111 | SPRING STRUT RECEPTACLE, VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE HAVING THIS SPRING STRUT RECEPTACLE, AND A VEHICLE HAVING THIS VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A spring strut receptacle is provided that is implemented in two parts, and a vehicle front structure having this spring strut receptacle and a motor vehicle which has this vehicle front structure. | 09-27-2012 |
20120313399 | Reinforced Frame-To-Body Attachment - A reinforced frame structure for a vehicle is provided. The frame structure includes a frame portion having a first portion and a pair of wall portions extending therefrom. A first reinforcement is rigidly coupled to the wall portions, and the first portion, the wall portions, and first reinforcement combine to define an enclosure. | 12-13-2012 |
20130026789 | Revolving Deck Element for a Construction Machine - The present disclosure relates to a revolving deck element for a construction machine, in particular for a mobile excavator, as well as to a construction machine, in particular to a mobile excavator. | 01-31-2013 |
20130038088 | VARAIBLE HEIGHT COMBAT VEHICLES - A vehicle system allowing for interchangeably attaching different shells to the hull of a vehicle chassis. The shells can be configured for different tasks allowing the vehicle to be easily configured for specific missions and then swapped for new shells based on changing mission requirements. The vehicle system attaches the shell to the support walls of the hull such that the hull can support the shell and withstand use of the equipment integrated into the shell. | 02-14-2013 |
20130093213 | UPPER SLEWING BODY AND OPERATING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - An upper frame has a bottom plate, a pair of vertical plates that are provided to stand on the bottom plate so as to face each other in a right-left direction, and a left side frame configuring a part of a rim part of the upper frame. An attachment is supported on a support parts provided in front of the slewing bearing in vertical plates. A left vertical plate has a rear curved part, behind the support part, which is curved forming a convex shape directed toward an opposite side of a right vertical plate in a planar view. The upper slewing body further has a first coupling member for coupling the left side frame and the left vertical plate to each other so as to prevent the left vertical plate from being deformed in a direction in which the rear curved part approaches the right vertical plate. | 04-18-2013 |
20130093214 | OPERATING MACHINE - An operating machine comprises a machine body mounted on a lower propelling body. The machine body comprises an upper frame, and a line member mutually connecting a plurality of devices installed to the upper frame. The upper frame has a bottom plate, a pair of longitudinal plates each provided to stand on the bottom plate and extend in a front-rear direction, while being disposed in spaced-apart relation to each other in a right-left direction, and a transverse plate provided to stand on the bottom plate and extend in the right-left direction, while being joined to each of the longitudinal plates. A specific plate consisting of at least one of the pair of longitudinal plates and the transverse plate has an upper edge on which a pair of protrusions are provided in opposed relation to each other, and the line member is set to pass through between the pair of protrusions. | 04-18-2013 |
20130221706 | Suspension Module for a Vehicle and a Method of Manufacture - A suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture. The suspension module may include a subframe assembly having at least one unitary side plate that is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The subframe assembly may facilitate mounting of an axle subassembly and a suspension subsystem to the vehicle. | 08-29-2013 |
20130249247 | UNDERBODY GUARD FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - An underbody guard is mountable under an underbody of a motor vehicle for extensive covering of regions at risk including at least one of an engine, a transmission unit, an axle, a differential, a gas tank, an exhaust system, or sills. The underbody guard including a recess and a dimensionally stable shaped part configured to be inserted into the recess so as to substantially close the recess. The dimensionally stable shaped part is made from materials that do not block radio signals. | 09-26-2013 |
20140117718 | SUSPENSION STRUT TOWER BRACE - A vehicle suspension strut tower bracing system includes a first suspension strut tower and a second suspension strut tower spaced from the first strut tower. At least one wall extends between and interconnects the first strut tower to the second strut tower. At least one strut tower brace is attached to the wall and spaced from the first and second strut towers. The strut tower brace includes a first support member having a first end and an opposite second end, and a second support member attached to the first support member at location spaced inward from the first and second ends of the first support member. The second support member is arranged at an oblique angle relative to the first support member so as to form a generally Y-shaped configuration. | 05-01-2014 |
20150360723 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - There is provided a vehicle body structure including an upper section that is integrally casted using a non-ferrous metal material, that includes a transmission section to which an external force is transmitted and a join section extending out from the transmission section, a connection section that is formed using a steel material, and that is joined to the join section by riveting, and a member section that is formed using a steel material, and that is joined to the connection section by welding. | 12-17-2015 |
20160039465 | METHOD OF MANUFACTORING A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE - A method for manufacturing a motor vehicle, and to a correspondingly manufactured motor vehicle having a modular construction in which a substructure and further body modules of the motor vehicle are manufactured independently of one another and are subsequently permanently connected to one another. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040389 | SERVICEABLE ANTI-SKID STRUCTURE - An anti-skid structure is provided. The anti-skid structure includes a plate having a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface. The anti-skid structure includes a plurality of fasteners fastened to the plate through the plurality of apertures. The plurality of fasteners includes a first member and a second member. The first member having a head placed on the first surface, and a body extending through an aperture. The body includes a locking portion structured and arranged to prevent a rotation of the first member relative to the plate. The second member is coupled to a threaded portion of the body and is positioned on the second surface. The second member is configured to fasten the plurality of fasteners to the plate using the threaded portion. Further, each head of the plurality of fasteners have a predetermined shape. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046330 | STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A COMPONENT - A structural component for a motor vehicle comprises first and second profiled sheet metal parts joined together by welding spots, which sheet metal parts have opposing free ends arranged to be mating to form an overlapping portion over a predetermined distance. A cross-section of the component through the overlapping portion has a hat shape that comprises first and second edge portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the component, first and second side portions arranged to join a respective edge portion, and a central portion arranged to join the side portions. The free end of the central portion of each sheet metal part comprises at least two tabs separated by a recess, and the tabs of the first and second sheet metal parts are joined to a part of an adjacent central portion by welding. The disclosure further relates to a method for making the component. | 02-18-2016 |
20160129946 | SPRING STRUT DOME AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Spring strut domes for use with vehicle bodies can be formed by reshaping a semifinished product into a dome element by way of massive forming. In particular, the semifinished product may be reshaped by rolling, forging, upset-forging, and/or pressing. In this process, structures may be introduced into the dome element that increase the stiffness of the dome element and hence the spring strut dome. Two example structures include ribs and webs, and the dome element may be formed of steel or a steel alloy. In some cases, the semifinished product may be heated before being reshaped into the dome element. Further, the spring strut dome may also include an attaching region coupled to the dome element, which may be used to secure the spring strut dome to a vehicle body. A wall thickness of the attaching region may be equal to or less than 1.5 mm in some examples. | 05-12-2016 |
20160201292 | MOUNTING MEMBER FOR FRAME ASSEMBLY OF MACHINE | 07-14-2016 |