JP2003063446A - Frame base structure of vehicle front end module - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a frame base structure of a front end module capable of fitting various shapes of a front body of a vehicle. SOLUTION: In this frame base structure, a frame base body 3 on which at least a radiator 1 and a capacitor 2 are mounted and headlight mounting frames 4 arranged on the both sides thereof are formed separately. A side part of each of the headlight mounting frames 4 is fitted to each side of the frame base body 3 rotatably in a back-and-forth direction of the vehicle to be fastened and fixed to the frame base body 3 via a fixing attachment 5.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a frame base structure for a front end module of a vehicle in which a radiator, a condenser and a headlight are assembled and which is erected at a front end portion in a front body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At least a radiator for cooling engine cooling water, a condenser for air conditioning, and a fan and a shroud for blowing air to them are attached to a frame base of a front end module of a vehicle. The piping and wiring are laid, and the headlight and the wiring connected to the headlight are laid on both sides of the piping and wiring. As shown in FIG. 3, the structure is such that an elongated rectangular frame type frame base main body 3 positioned in the vehicle width direction and headlight mounting frames 4 arranged on both sides thereof are integrally formed. Then, the radiator 1, the condenser 2, and the like are fastened and fixed to the frame base body 3 via the mounting bracket 6 and the bolt 7. A headlight (not shown) is fixed to the headlight mounting frame 4.

[0003]

In the recent vehicle style, due to the demand for curved side surfaces of the front body, cost reduction, etc., the headlight does not actually lie on the front surface of the vehicle, but wraps around to the side surface of the vehicle. Many are out. Then, the frame base of the front end module is also adapted to the structure. Therefore, a new frame base was required each time vehicle development was carried out, and a large cost burden was incurred. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a highly versatile frame base structure that can be adapted to the shape of the front body of various vehicles.

[0004]

The present invention according to claim 1 relates to a vehicle in which at least a radiator (1), a condenser (2) and a headlight are assembled and which is erected at a front end portion in a front body. In the frame base structure of the front end module, at least the frame base body (3) to which the radiator (1) and the capacitor (2) are attached
And the headlamp mounting frame (4) arranged on both sides of the headlamp mounting frame (4) are separately formed, and the side portions of the headlamp mounting frame (4) are attached to both sides of the frame base body (3). It is a frame base structure of a vehicle front end module that is mounted so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction, and the base frame body (3) and the headlamp mounting frame (4) are fastened and fixed by a fixing bracket (5). .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the side portions of the headlamp mounting frame (4) are rotated on both sides of the frame base body (3) in the vertical direction of the vehicle. 1 is a frame base structure of a vehicle front end module freely attached. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle according to the second aspect, one end of the fixing bracket (5) and the headlamp mounting frame (4) are rotatably mounted in a vertical direction and a front-back direction. Is a frame-based structure of the front-end module of.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a frame base structure of a front end module of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a II part of FIG. The same parts as the conventional structural parts are designated by the same reference numerals. In this example, at least the frame base body 3 to which the radiator 1 and the condenser 2 are attached and the headlamp mounting frames 4 arranged on both sides thereof are separately formed, and both side portions 3a (left side of the frame base body 3 are The side portion of the headlamp mounting frame 4 is connected to the (omitted) via a connecting member 8.

The connecting member 8 has a spherical joint structure as shown in FIG. 2, and is formed so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction of the vehicle. Further, a similar connecting member 8 is mounted between the upper end surface of the headlamp mounting frame 4 and one end of the fixing bracket 5. A headlamp (not shown) is fixed to the headlamp mounting frame 4, and a radiator 1 and a condenser 2, a shroud (not shown) including a fan and a fan motor, and a reserve tank are attached to the frame base body 3. The headlamp mounting frame 4 is aligned with the shape of the front body of the vehicle to determine the position and angle in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction, and bolt holes are formed at appropriate positions on the upper end of the frame base body 3. The other end of the fixture 5 is fixed to the frame base body 3 via the bolt 7.

[0008]

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, at least the frame base body 3 to which the radiator 1 and the condenser 2 are mounted and the headlamp mounting frame 4 are formed separately, and both of them are provided at their side portions. Since it is mounted so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, it can be a frame base structure that can be applied to front bodies of various shapes. That is, the headlamp mounting frame 4 can be moved according to the shape of both sides of the front body, and the fixing metal fitting 5 can fix the frame base body 3 and the headlamp mounting frame 4 together.

Therefore, it is not necessary to produce a frame base that matches the design of the front body of a vehicle as in the conventional case, and it is possible to provide a highly versatile base frame structure that can be attached to various bodies. Moreover, since the frame base body 3 and the headlamp mounting frame 4 are preliminarily rotatably mounted on the side portions thereof, and the both are fastened and fixed by the fixing metal fitting 5, the integrity of the frame base as a whole is improved. Therefore, in the vehicle assembly line, the number of assembling steps does not increase.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the side portions of the headlamp mounting frame 4 are mounted on both sides of the frame base body 3 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction as well. Can handle. According to the present invention as set forth in claim 3, one end of the fixing member 5 and the headlamp mounting frame 4 are mounted so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction. Position the frame base body 3 and the headlamp mounting frame 4,
The fixing is facilitated through the fixing fitting 5.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of a frame base structure of a front end module of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of a portion II in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part of a frame base structure of a conventional front end module.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 radiator 2 capacitors 3 frame base body 3a side part 4 Headlight mounting frame 5 fixing brackets 6 Mounting bracket 7 volts 8 connection members

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. At least a radiator (1), a capacitor
(2) and a headlight, the frame base structure of a front end module of a vehicle in which the head light is assembled and is erected at the front end portion in the front body. 3) and the headlamp mounting frame (4) arranged on both sides of the headlamp mounting frame (4) are separately formed, and the side portions of the headlamp mounting frame (4) are respectively provided on both sides of the frame base body (3). The frame base structure of the front end module of the vehicle, which is mounted so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the base frame body (3) and the headlamp mounting frame (4) are fastened and fixed by the fixing brackets (5). . 2. The vehicle front end according to claim 1, wherein side portions of a headlamp mounting frame (4) are mounted on both sides of the frame base body (3) so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction of the vehicle. Module frame-based structure. 3. The headlamp mounting frame (4) according to claim 2, wherein one end of the fixing bracket (5) and the headlamp mounting frame (4).
And a frame base structure of a front end module of a vehicle, which is mounted so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction.