US4073357A
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Vehicle with energy absorbing chassis and engine restraint
Assignee: Volkswagen AG
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Filing: 1976-01-30
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle with energy absorbing chassis members has an engine unit attached to the chassis by severable mounts. Restraining means are provided to impede the forward motion of the engine unit on the occurrence of an accident. The restraining means enter into force transmitting connection with the engine unit only after the severance of the engine mounts.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Danckert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00; B60K5/12; B60K5/1275; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/009; Y10S165/013; Y10S165/016; Y10S165/02; Y10S165/021; Y10S165/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A motor vehicle comprising: a chassis having frontal energy absorbing members; an engine unit; vibration-dampening, releasable mounts for attaching said engine unit to said chassis behind said energy absorbing members; and a rigid transverse chassis member arranged behind said energy absorbing members and a short distance in front of said engine unit to enter into force transmitting contact with said engine unit only after release of said mounts and commencement of motion of said engine unit relative to the chassis in the direction of vehicle travel, thereby restraining the forward motion of said engine unit with respect to said chassis on the occurrence of a frontal collision.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A motor vehicle comprising: a chassis having frontal energy absorbing members; an engine unit; vibration-dampening, releasable mounts for attaching said engine unit to said chassis behind said energy absorbing members; and a rigid transverse chassis member arranged behind said energy absorbing members and a short distance in front of said engine unit to enter into force transmitting contact with said engine unit only after release of said mounts and commencement of motion of said engine unit relative to the chassis in the direction of vehicle travel, thereby restraining the forward motion of said engine unit with respect to said chassis on the occurrence of a frontal collision.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vehicle as specified in claim 1 wherein said chassis includes longitudinal frame members and wherein said transverse member is rigidly connected between said longitudinal frame members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |