FRONT STRUCTURE OF TRANSPORT FACILITY Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B62D21/15 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive industry. Proposed front structure comprises a pair of LH and RH lengthwise elements arranged at transport facility front to run from its front to its rear. Crosswise elements joints front end parts of two lengthwise elements. Turn limiting element prevents turning of crosswise and lengthwise elements in direction wherein they relatively approach and allows their turning in direction wherein they separate one from another when impact load is applied to transport facility front. Said turn limiting element is arranged on lengthwise element inner side across transport facility. Lengthwise and crosswise elements make lateral and front rails that form the subframe.

EFFECT: efficient absorption of impact energy irrespective of collision peculiarities.

6 cl,16 dwg