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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2007
Anthony J. Povinelli, Romeo, MI (US);
Gari M. Schalte, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Michael W. Crane, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Anthony J. Povinelli, Romeo, MI (US);
Gari M. Schalte, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Michael W. Crane, Oakland Township, MI (US);
Magna International, , CA;
Abstract
A carrier for improving the strength of the front end of a vehicle, the carrier having an upper cross member which incorporates a closed box section, a composite integration panel connected to the upper cross member, and a lower cross member which also has a closed box section and is also connected to the composite integration panel. The closed box section of the upper cross member, and the closed box section of the lower cross member allow the component integration panel to be attached to the front end of a motor vehicle for supporting various vehicle components. The carrier improves strength and rigidity, as well as provides support for any particular vehicle component which needs to be attached to the front end.