Patent ID: 8333395
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
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 for pivotal mounting at bearing locations of a second wheel guide element; (d) a plurality of vehicle body accommodations for attachment of the frame with pre-assembled assemblies as a pre-finished unit on a vehicle body, the plurality of vehicle body accommodations comprising first vehicle body accommodations; (e) 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, and at least one pendulum support accommodation for mounting of a pendulum support; and (f) a connecting element connecting the first vehicle body accommodations with one another; wherein the frame connects the rear accommodations, the front accommodations, the vehicle body accommodations, and the at least one further accommodation with one another; and wherein the connecting element that connects the first vehicle body accommodations with one another has a planar reinforcement lip, disposed essentially horizontally, on an underside portion of the connecting element in or opposite a travel direction.