B62D25/16

AERODYNAMIC SYSTEM AND ADJUSTABLE FAIRINGS
20230249762 · 2023-08-10 ·

Embodiments provide an aerodynamic fairing system that may comprise a base configured to mount to a vehicle, an arm coupled to the base at a proximate end and extending laterally, and a fairing mounted to the arm having an inboard and an outboard surface. The fairing outboard surface may provide an aerodynamic outer surface to direct flow to an angle to the rear. The arm may a fixed or adjustable length arm. The arm may provide a mounting area for a mud flap such that aerodynamic system may act as a mud flap hanger. Embodiments also provide an adjustable mud flap hanger.

FENDER APRON, VEHICLE BODY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME
20220126921 · 2022-04-28 · ·

A fender apron includes: a front member; an upper member provided on the front member; a radiator side member connected to the front member; an upper lamp support member connecting the radiator side member and the upper member; and a side upper reinforce member connecting a first connection portion disposed between the front member and the radiator side member and a second connection portion disposed between the upper member and the upper lamp support member.

FENDER APRON, VEHICLE BODY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME
20220126921 · 2022-04-28 · ·

A fender apron includes: a front member; an upper member provided on the front member; a radiator side member connected to the front member; an upper lamp support member connecting the radiator side member and the upper member; and a side upper reinforce member connecting a first connection portion disposed between the front member and the radiator side member and a second connection portion disposed between the upper member and the upper lamp support member.

Hybrid material vehicle panel and methods of making the same

The present disclosure relates to a hybrid material panel assembly for a vehicle. The panel assembly includes a panel and a plurality of mounting flanges integrally formed with the panel. The panel is formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The plurality of mounting flanges are formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, where each of the plurality of mounting flanges include a mounting area that defines a mounting surface and at least one mounting hole. The first coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion.

Longitudinal Member for a Rear Part of a Motor Vehicle, and Rear Part for a Motor Vehicle
20230242183 · 2023-08-03 ·

A longitudinal member for a rear part of a motor vehicle includes an attachment region in which a support for a damper designed to dampen vibrations of a wheel of the motor vehicle can be fixed to the longitudinal member. The attachment region has a plurality of fastening points for connecting elements. The fastening points each have receiving openings into which a section of one of the connecting elements can be inserted in order to fix the support in the attachment region. Central axes of the receiving openings extend substantially in the transverse direction of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member has a support element which is located above the fastening points in the vertical direction of the longitudinal member and on which the damper device can be supported in the lifting direction.

Longitudinal Member for a Rear Part of a Motor Vehicle, and Rear Part for a Motor Vehicle
20230242183 · 2023-08-03 ·

A longitudinal member for a rear part of a motor vehicle includes an attachment region in which a support for a damper designed to dampen vibrations of a wheel of the motor vehicle can be fixed to the longitudinal member. The attachment region has a plurality of fastening points for connecting elements. The fastening points each have receiving openings into which a section of one of the connecting elements can be inserted in order to fix the support in the attachment region. Central axes of the receiving openings extend substantially in the transverse direction of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member has a support element which is located above the fastening points in the vertical direction of the longitudinal member and on which the damper device can be supported in the lifting direction.

WORKING VEHICLE AND TRACTOR

A working vehicle includes an inertia detector to measure inertia information of a vehicle body, a rear axle supporting a rear wheel, and a transmission case rotatably supporting the rear wheel. The inertia detector overlaps with at least a portion of the transmission case in a plan view and is capable of accurately measuring inertia information when a vehicle body changes attitude.

WORKING VEHICLE AND TRACTOR

A working vehicle includes an inertia detector to measure inertia information of a vehicle body, a rear axle supporting a rear wheel, and a transmission case rotatably supporting the rear wheel. The inertia detector overlaps with at least a portion of the transmission case in a plan view and is capable of accurately measuring inertia information when a vehicle body changes attitude.

Spring-biased mud flap hanger with improved pivoting motion guidance

Systems and methods for controlling movement of a mudflap hanger arm, to reliably return from a deflected position to a resting position, while providing improved manufacturability and reduced corrosion and wear through the use of guidance surfaces on a mounting plate and a frame seat that form the interface between the hanger arm and a vehicle frame. When the hanger arm pivots about an axis on one side of the mounting plate and frame seat, guidance surfaces on the opposite side are in contact or near-contact, preventing the mounting plate and frame seat from being laterally displaced or rotated with respect to each other. The improved mounting plate and frame seat can reduce or eliminate manufacturing operations such as welding, coating, etc., reducing the cost of the apparatus, while enhancing manufacturability and operation.

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE HOOD
20230294774 · 2023-09-21 ·

A hood hinge assembly for a vehicle hood includes a support bracket and a hinge arm. The support bracket is configured to be fixed to a vehicle body structure. The hinge arm is movably connected to the support bracket. The hinge arm is movable about a pivot axis between a first position in which the vehicle hood is closed and a second position in which the vehicle hood is fully open. A stop tab is connected to the support bracket. The stop tab prevents movement of the hinge arm beyond the second position.