A structural components node (9) a crash box connector (14) and a crash extender connector (13) each having a top plate extending in a substantially horizontal plane and allowing to secure directly together the crash extender (7) and the crash box (8). Advantageously, the structural components node (9) can further optionally include connections with a hanger (10) and a front transverse member (11). It is possible to reduce the amount of welding operations needed to assemble the structural components node (9) and to provide a robust structural components node (9) ensuring a high structural strength to the assembly and an efficient cooperation between the lower and middle load paths and between the left and right side of the vehicle in case of a front impact. A process of assembling such a structural components node (9) is also provided.
Structural node for a motor vehicle front lower load path, and process for assembling said structural node.
2023-11-02
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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