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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2012
Bernd Linden, Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, DE;
Bert Niessen, Heimbach, DE;
Joergen Hilmann, Leverkusen, DE;
Bernd Linden, Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, DE;
Bert Niessen, Heimbach, DE;
Joergen Hilmann, Leverkusen, DE;
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
Forward structure of a motor vehicle includes a frame structure, a bumper beam disposed forward of and connected to the frame structure, and a radiator frame disposed forward of the frame structure and behind the bumper beam. First and second swing arms are connected to the radiator frame at respective first and second forward pivot axes and are connected to the frame structure at respective first and second rear pivot axes. The four pivot axes are substantially parallel to one another and substantially transverse to the vehicle, such that a frontal impact urging the bumper beam rearward against the radiator frame causes the radiator frame to pivot about the swing arms. Forward-most portions of the frame structure, immediately adjacent to the bumper beam, may take the form of deformation elements or crush cans that are designed to yield in a manner to absorb crash energy.