Patent ID: 8567801
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: B60G,B62D,C22C

Abstract:
1. A front-axle bracket for a motor vehicle comprising (a) a one-piece bracket frame; (b) first and second rear accommodations; (c) first and second front accommodations spaced apart from the first and second rear accommodations, respectively, in a longitudinal vehicle direction, the first rear accommodation and the first front accommodation being provided for pivotal mounting at bearing locations of a first wheel guide element, the second rear accommodation and the second front accommodation being provided at bearing locations for pivotal mounting of a second wheel guide element; (d) at least one transverse reinforcement element in a transverse direction between the front accommodations for mounting of each of the first and second wheel guide elements; (e) a plurality of vehicle body accommodations for attachment of the frame with pre-assembled assemblies as a finishable unit on a vehicle body; and (f) at least one further accommodation selected from the group consisting of at least one steering gear mechanism accommodation for attachment of a steering gear mechanism, at least one stabilizer accommodation for attachment of a stabilizer mechanism, and at least one pendulum support accommodation for mounting of a pendulum support; wherein the frame connects the rear accommodations, the front accommodations, the at least one transverse reinforcement element, the vehicle body accommodations, and the at least one further accommodation with one another; and wherein the rear accommodations, the front accommodations, the vehicle body accommodations, and the at least one further accommodation are connected with one another in such a manner that weight-reducing recesses in a form of cavities that are open on one side remain in the frame without any disadvantageous influence on chassis kinematics.