Patent ID: 9505446
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B60K,B62D

Claim Text:
1. A powertrain unit comprising: an engine; and a power transmission device that transmits drive force of the engine to a drive wheel of a vehicle, the power transmission device including a transmission provided in a power transmission path between the engine and the drive wheel, an oil pan provided below the transmission, a guard member covering at least a portion of the oil pan from below provided below the oil pan in a vehicle height direction, the guard member having a first end secured to a portion of the powertrain unit which is located in front of the transmission in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and having a second end, opposite the first end, and secured to a portion of the powertrain unit which is located behind the transmission in the vehicle longitudinal direction, wherein the guard member is located below the powertrain unit in the vehicle height direction, and the guard member is located above first and second cross members of the vehicle in the vehicle height direction.