Patent ID: 6945373
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A support for an engine/transmission block assembly ( 4 ) for motor vehicles, comprising a crossbeam ( 12 ), which is fastened to the body of the engine/transmission block assembly, and a supporting plate ( 13 ), which is fastened on said crossbeam in a manner enabling it to be detached in the event of a collision, on which the engine/transmission block assembly ( 4 ) is supported, the supporting plate ( 13 ) being connected to the crossbeam ( 12 ) at a number of points ( 14 ), and at least part of the engine/transmission block assembly ( 4 ) being situated upstream of the support in the direction of travel ( 10 ), a separating device ( 25 ; 55 ; 65 ) separating the supporting plate ( 13 ) from the crossbeam ( 12 ) in the event of a collision, wherein the separating device is moved by the engine/transmission block assembly to separate the supporting plate from the cross beam when the collision is of sufficient magnitude.