Patent ID: 6729681
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
An end module assembly for installation on a motor vehicle, said assembly comprising:an exterior fascia configured to comprise a portion of a vehicle body when said assembly is subsequently installed on the vehicle; an external visible component configured to be positioned in a predetermined orientation with respect to said fascia with surfaces of said external component facing exteriorly of said fascia; said fascia having a position controlling portion; said external component being positioned relative to said fascia such that said position controlling portion guides said external component into said predetermined orientation and supports said component thereat, thereby allowing said assembly to be installed on the motor vehicle without requiring reorientation of said component; said assembly further comprising an assembly integrating structure positioned rearwardly of both said external component and said fascia, both said fascia and said external component being mounted to said integrating structure to thereby fix said external component in said predetermined orientation; a bumper beam positioned rearwardly of said fascia; and bumper beam supporting structure positioned and configured to support said bumper beam rearwardly of said fascia; wherein relative movement is permitted between a frame and the body of the vehicle, said bumper beam supporting structure loosely supporting said bumper beam such that, when said module assembly is installed on the vehicle, said bumper beam can be subsequently mounted to the vehicle frame and move along with the frame relative to the vehicle body structure.