DE7819567U1 - Front element for a body, in particular for an automobile - Google Patents

Description

., Dipl. Ed. H. Wekkroann, Dipl. Phys. Dr. K. Flnthc .IX-

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1. COMIND S.p.A. 2. FIAT Societa per Azioni

Corso Turati 11 / C Corso Marconi 10

Turin, Italy Turin, Italy

Front element for a body, in particular for an automobile.

The invention relates to a front element for a body, in particular for an automobile.

The invention is characterized in that the front element as a one-piece hollow body made of polymer plastic material is trained. with a grill-like part provided to cover the radiator radiator, which is supported by a Bumper serving horizontal protruding rib is divided into two areas, with two of these ribs on the grill-like side Partly adjacent recessed seats to accommodate the direction indicator and signal lights as well as with at least two more deeply retracted seats for receiving and fixing the headlights and that the hollow body rearward-facing lateral extensions that partially limit the wheel arches.

The front element designed according to the invention integrates three various components, namely the body front panel, the front bumper and the grille, which are common to conventional Constructions must be manufactured separately. This leads to a considerable saving and cost reduction and also facilitates the assembly of the motor vehicle. In addition, the front element according to the Invention in its final form by a single Injection or molding process made from plastic material

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while the three elements that are combined in it are previously separated using different manufacturing techniques had to be manufactured and then put together, which obviously resulted in much higher costs than a simple plastic molding process.

Through the use of suitable plastic material and as a result the inherent strength of the front element according to the invention, the element has a long life without

the aesthetic appearance due to atmospheric influences or occasional bumps or small rear-end collisions, which the front of the car is exposed to. is done. In addition, the front vehicle lights and the front headlights due to the flexibility of the plastic material (which is preferably an elastomeric filler and the secure recessed attachment effectively protects against impact damage.

In the following the invention is based on the in the drawings illustrated embodiment explained in more detail:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the front and one side of a front element for a motor vehicle body according to the invention,

Fig. 2 shows on an enlarged scale a cross-sectional drawing along the line II-II of Fig. 1,

Fig. 3 shows on an enlarged scale a longitudinal section along the line HI-III of Fig. 1,

Fig. 4 shows on an enlarged scale a cross section along the line IV-IV,

FIG. 5 shows the interior of the front element according to FIG. 1 in a perspective rear view.

The front element designated in its entirety by 10 is from a single hollow body made of polymer plastic material manufactured and is mounted in place of the conventional front panel on the front of a motor vehicle body.

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The body 10 includes a radiator grille 11, which is formed by a horizontal rib 12 projecting forward, which alis The bumper is used, is divided into an upper and a lower area 11a and 11b, respectively.

Above the rib 12, the body 10 has one recessed on each side of the upper region 11a of the radiator grille 11 Seat 13 or 14, which due to its shape to accommodate the direction indicator lights and the signal lights suitable is. The seats 13 and 14 advantageously have Stop lips 13a and 14a with small holes for Receipt of the fastening screws for the relevant lights, as well as an opening in the floor area through which the electrical • tric connecting parts to connect the lights.

In the upper part of the body 10 there are also two more deep Retracted seats 15 and 16 to accommodate the headlights provided in which these are set back and therefore more protected Position can be attached. The seats 13 and 14 for receiving the headlights are seen from the front, essentially circular. Your bottom is formed by annular lips 15a and 16a, to which the relevant Headlights with the help of holes 22 reaching through Screws are attached. In the floor area of seats15 and 16 are openings 15b and 16b for the passage of the associated electrical connection means attached to power the headlights.

As can be seen from Fig. 2, the upper grill part of the Body 10 limited by slightly converging walls 17 and 18, the inclination advantageously depending on the possible damming effect is determined, which is required for this air inlet.

Fig. 2 also shows one of a variety of suitable Spaced sockets or dowels 19 with holes,

into which corresponding fastening screws engage, with which the front element 10 on the supporting structure, i.e. on the Chassis or the adjacent body parts of the motor vehicle is attached.

An angled lip 20 runs along the upper edge of the body 10 and forms eyelets 21 provided with holes in the places where it passes over the seats 15 and 16 for the headlights. These eyelets 21 serve to hold retaining screws with which the front element is attached to the supporting structure of the motor vehicle.

In the upper part of the front element 10 are also a bracket 23 and a seat 24 for receiving the snap connection trained locking mechanism for the hood C attached.

The sides of the body 10 merge into extensions 25 which partially delimit the relevant wheel arches for the front wheels. From the drawings it can be seen that this is lateral Extensions of the upper part of the body 1Ö with the Connect the lower part along the lines 26 and 27 (Fig. 5) in the region of the rib 12 and in this way a muscle-like Form a shape with great mechanical strength.

¥ as the above description shows, it is the praat element the body "forming body 10 is designed as a one-piece plastic molding, with any suitable shaping techniques of known type can find application. As a plastic material is advantageous a polymeric material with an elastomeric filler selected because such materials are particularly resistant against impacts and other stresses and are also particularly resistant to low temperatures.

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Claims (7)

Protection claims 1. Front element for a body, in particular for an automobile, characterized in that it is a one-piece Hollow body (10) made of polymer plastic material is, with one to cover the radiator radiator provided grill-like part (11), which is supported by a horizontal protruding rib (12) in two areas (11a, 11b) is subdivided, with two recessed seats (13, 145) adjacent to the grill-like part (11) for receiving the direction indicator- and the signal lights as well as with at least two further deeply retracted seats (15, 16) for Recording and fixing the headlights, and that the Hollow body (10) rearwardly directed lateral extensions (25) which partially delimit the wheel arches. 2. Front element according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom areas of said seats (13, 14) to accommodate the direction indicators and signal lights as well as the seats (15, 16) to accommodate the headlights through stop lips (13a, 14a or 15a, 16a) are limited, engage in the mounting screws for holding the corresponding lights and that in these Bottom areas openings are provided for the passage of the electrical connecting means. 3. Front element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that in the upper part (11a) of the grill-like part (11) an air duct is formed which is bounded by inclined walls (17, 18) which form an aerodynamic air inlet. 4. Front element according to one of claims 1 to 3 »d. a - d u r c h marked that along the edge of the Body (10) a plurality of eyes (21) with holes 781356? 72.10.78 are intended to accommodate fastening screws. 5. Front element according to one of claims 1 to 4, d a through characterized in that a plurality of spaced sockets or dowels (19) with bores are provided for the engagement of fastening screws. 6. Front element according to one of claims 1 to 5 »d a through characterized in that the lateral extensions (25) of the body (10) with the lower part (10) of the Body under the transverse rib (12). so that they form curved half-shells. 7. Front element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (10) as Plastic molded part made from a polymer plastic material with "an elastomeric filler. 781956? π. ».?»