Patent ID: 8302979
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: B60G,B62D,C22C

Abstract:
1. A front-axle bracket for a motor vehicle comprising (a) a one-piece bracket frame comprising a plurality of rod-shaped connecting elements; (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) a plurality of vehicle body accommodations for attachment of the frame with pre-assembled assemblies as a pre-finished unit on a vehicle body; and (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 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 vehicle body accommodations, and the at least one further accommodation with one another and at least some accommodations selected from the group consisting of the rear accommodations, the front accommodations, the vehicle body accommodations, and the at least one further accommodation are integrated into the frame by way of the rod-shaped connecting elements.