Reinforcing beam and vehicle

By setting a lower bracket on the lower side of the reinforcement beam of the vehicle to fix the main unit and the box at the same time, the problem of low assembly efficiency of the fixed bracket in the prior art is solved, and a more efficient assembly process is achieved.

CN222572216UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420799985.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-17

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Technical Problem

In existing vehicles, the assembly efficiency of the fixed brackets of the multimedia host and the case is low, resulting in the inability to effectively improve the overall assembly efficiency.

Method used

A reinforcement beam is designed, with a lower bracket provided with a first fixed position for fixing the main unit and a second fixed position for fixing the box. By the lower bracket, the number and steps of the main unit and the box are simultaneously fixed, reducing the number and steps of the assembly.

Benefits of technology

The assembly steps of the lower bracket and reinforced beam are effectively reduced, the assembly efficiency of the lower bracket and reinforced beam is improved, and the overall assembly efficiency of the vehicle is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a stiffening beam and a vehicle. The lower support is arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam, and the main machine and the box body are fixed through the lower support at the same time, so that compared with an existing mode that two mounting supports are assembled to fix the main machine and the box body respectively, assembling of one mounting support is omitted, that is, the assembling steps of the lower support and the reinforcing beam are effectively reduced, and therefore when the lower support is assembled, the assembling efficiency is improved. The assembling efficiency of the lower support and the stiffening beam can be effectively improved, and the assembling efficiency of the whole vehicle can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicles, in particular to a reinforcement beam and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The center console of existing vehicles is generally provided with a multimedia host and a box for placing sundries. In order to fix the multimedia host and the box, two sets of fixing brackets are usually installed on the main beam to fix the multimedia host and the box respectively, which makes it impossible to effectively improve the overall assembly efficiency of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the utility model provides a reinforcing beam and a vehicle to solve the problem of low assembly efficiency of the existing two sets of fixing brackets and the main beam.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The first aspect of the utility model discloses a reinforcing beam, wherein a lower bracket is provided at the lower side of the reinforcing beam;

[0006] The lower bracket is provided with a first fixing position for fixing the mainframe and a second fixing position for fixing the box body, wherein the first fixing position is located above or below the second fixing position.

[0007] Preferably, the reinforcing beam and the lower bracket are an integrated structure.

[0008] Preferably, the lower bracket comprises: a first sub-bracket and a second sub-bracket;

[0009] The first sub-bracket and the second sub-bracket are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam;

[0010] The first sub-bracket is provided with a first fixing point, a second fixing point and a third fixing point in sequence from top to bottom;

[0011] The second sub-bracket is provided with a fourth fixing point, a fifth fixing point and a sixth fixing point in sequence from top to bottom;

[0012] The first fixing point, the second fixing point, the fourth fixing point and the fifth fixing point form a first fixing position;

[0013] The third fixing point and the sixth fixing point form a second fixing position.

[0014] Preferably, the first fixing point and the fourth fixing point are used to fix the front end of the host;

[0015] The second fixing point and the fifth fixing point are used to fix the rear end of the host.

[0016] Preferably, the first fixing point and the third fixing point are screw holes.

[0017] Preferably, a first protrusion is provided on the back side of the first sub-bracket;

[0018] A first slide groove is provided on a side of the first sub-bracket and the first protrusion close to the second sub-bracket, an end of the first slide groove away from the first sub-bracket is a closed end, and the first slide groove is a second fixing point for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host;

[0019] A second protrusion is provided on the back side of the second sub-bracket;

[0020] A second slide groove is provided on the side of the second sub-bracket and the second protrusion close to the first sub-bracket, and the end of the second slide groove away from the second sub-bracket is a closed end. The second slide groove is the fifth fixing point for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host.

[0021] Preferably, the first sub-bracket and the second sub-bracket are bent parts bent backward and downward.

[0022] Preferably, a first mounting hole is provided at the lower end of the first sub-bracket to form a third fixing point;

[0023] And / or, a second mounting hole is opened at the lower end of the second sub-bracket to form a sixth fixing point.

[0024] Preferably, the reinforcing beam and the lower bracket are die-casted from magnesium alloy material.

[0025] A second aspect of the utility model discloses a vehicle, comprising the reinforcing beam disclosed in the first aspect of the utility model.

[0026] Based on the reinforcing beam and vehicle provided by the above-mentioned utility model, a lower bracket is arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam, and the main unit and the box body are fixed at the same time by the lower bracket. Compared with the existing two mounting brackets for fixing the main unit 3 and the box body 4 respectively, the present application not only reduces the assembly of one mounting bracket, that is, effectively reduces the assembly steps of the lower bracket and the reinforcing beam, and then when assembling the lower bracket, it can not only effectively improve the assembly efficiency of the lower bracket and the reinforcing beam, but also improve the overall assembly efficiency of the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a reinforcement beam provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2A schematic diagram of a reinforcing beam provided by an embodiment of the utility model from another angle;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a mainframe and a box body after the reinforcing beam provided in an embodiment of the utility model is installed;

[0031] Figure 4 This is an end view of the reinforcing beam provided in an embodiment of the utility model after the mainframe and the box body are installed.

[0032] Among them, the reinforcing beam 1, the lower bracket 2, the first sub-bracket 21, the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the third fixed point 213, the first protrusion 214, the second sub-bracket 22, the fourth fixed point 221, the fifth fixed point 222, the sixth fixed point 223, the second protrusion 224, the main unit 3, and the box body 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] In order to make the technical personnel in this field better understand the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the embodiments shown below do not limit the contents of the utility model described in the claims. In addition, the entire contents of the structures represented by the following embodiments are not limited to those necessary for the solutions of the utility model described in the claims.

[0035] The utility model embodiment provides a reinforcement beam, see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a reinforcing beam for fixing the host 3 and the box 4, wherein a lower bracket 2 is provided at the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1;

[0036] The lower bracket 2 is provided with a first fixing position for fixing the host 3 and a second fixing position for fixing the box 4 .

[0037] It should be noted that the first fixed position of the present application can be set above the second fixed position or below the second fixed position, and needs to be set according to needs.

[0038] The embodiment of the utility model sets a lower bracket 2 on the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1, and fixes the main unit 3 and the box body 4 at the same time through the lower bracket 2. Compared with the existing two mounting brackets that fix the main unit 3 and the box body 4 respectively, the present application not only reduces the assembly of one mounting bracket, that is, effectively reduces the assembly steps of the lower bracket 2 and the reinforcing beam 1, and then when assembling the lower bracket 2, not only can the assembly efficiency of the lower bracket 2 and the reinforcing beam 1 be effectively improved, but also the overall assembly efficiency of the vehicle can be improved.

[0039] Specifically, the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 are an integrated structure.

[0040] It should be noted that the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 are set as an integrated structure, which can be formed by integral casting or by intelligent CNC machine processing, so as to ensure that the position of the lower bracket 2 on the reinforcing beam 1 remains unchanged, so that when the main unit 3 and the box body 4 are installed, the assembly of the main unit 3 and the box body 4 due to the position error of the lower bracket 2 can be effectively avoided, and the assembly error and low assembly efficiency caused by the assembly of the lower bracket 2 and the reinforcing beam 1 can be avoided.

[0041] It should also be noted that one-piece casting is a new type of casting technology. It changes the traditional process of casting, processing and assembling multiple components separately to casting multiple components into a whole at one time, thereby reducing production costs, improving product quality, shortening production cycles, and promoting environmental protection development.

[0042] One-piece casting technology has the following advantages:

[0043] 1. Improve product quality: One-piece casting technology can reduce processing errors between components and matching problems during assembly, thereby improving product accuracy and stability, while also reducing product failure rates during use.

[0044] 2. Reduce production costs: Traditional multi-component production requires multiple casting, processing and assembly, while one-piece casting technology can cast multiple components into a whole at one time, thereby greatly reducing production costs and improving production efficiency.

[0045] 3. Save raw materials: Traditional multi-component production requires splicing after processing, and the remaining materials and scraps at the splicing are very wasteful. The one-piece casting technology can connect multiple components into a whole, reduce the amount of scraps in the production process, and thus reduce the waste of raw materials.

[0046] 4. Shorten the production cycle: The traditional assembly process requires the manufacture of multiple parts first, and then assembly and processing. Multiple processes take a lot of time, while one-piece casting takes less time and processes, saving the production cycle.

[0047] 5. Promote environmental protection development: In traditional multi-component production, gaps may appear at the joints, causing pollution emissions, while one-piece casting technology can reduce the gaps between components and processing waste, thereby reducing environmental pollution and energy consumption and promoting environmental protection development.

[0048] Since the first fixed position of the present application can be set above the second fixed position, that is, when the host 3 and the box 4 are fixed, the host 3 is fixed above the box 4, and can also be set below the second fixed position, that is, when the host 3 and the box 4 are fixed, the box 4 is fixed above the host 3, therefore, those skilled in the art can set it according to needs. The following example of the present application is described with the first fixed position set above the second fixed position.

[0049] Specifically, the lower bracket 2 includes: a first sub-bracket 21 and a second sub-bracket 22;

[0050] The first sub-bracket 21 and the second sub-bracket 22 are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1;

[0051] The first sub-bracket 21 is provided with a first fixing point 211, a second fixing point 212 and a third fixing point 213 in sequence from top to bottom;

[0052] The second sub-bracket 22 is provided with a fourth fixing point 221, a fifth fixing point 222 and a sixth fixing point 223 in sequence from top to bottom;

[0053] The first fixing point 211, the second fixing point 212, the fourth fixing point 221 and the fifth fixing point 222 form a first fixing position;

[0054] The third fixing point 213 and the sixth fixing point 223 form a second fixing position.

[0055] It should be noted that the first sub-bracket 21 and the second sub-bracket 22 are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1, and the first sub-bracket 21 is provided with a first fixing point 211, a second fixing point 212 and a third fixing point 213 in sequence from top to bottom, and the second sub-bracket 22 is provided with a fourth fixing point 221, a fifth fixing point 222 and a sixth fixing point 223 in sequence from top to bottom, so that the first fixing point 211, the second fixing point 212, the fourth fixing point 221 and the fifth fixing point 222 form a first fixed position, and the third fixing point 213 and the sixth fixing point 223 form a second fixed position, and then the host 3 can be fixed by the first fixing point 211, the second fixing point 212, the fourth fixing point 221 and the fifth fixing point 222, and the box body 4 is fixed by the third fixing point 213 and the sixth fixing point 223.

[0056] It should also be noted that, in principle, a stable fixed structure can be formed by fixing the host 3 through three fixed points, that is, the host 3 is fixed through the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212 and the fourth fixed point 221, or the host 3 is fixed through the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212 and the fifth fixed point 222, or the host 3 is fixed through the first fixed point 211, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222, or the host 3 is fixed through the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222. The present application fixes the host 3 at the same time by setting four fixed points (the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222), which can further improve the fixing strength of the host 3 and prevent the host 3 from shaking and generating noise during the driving of the vehicle.

[0057] Specifically, the first fixing point 211 and the fourth fixing point 221 are used to fix the front end of the host 3;

[0058] The second fixing point 212 and the fifth fixing point 222 are used to fix the rear end of the host 3 .

[0059] It should be noted that the host 3 is usually a square box, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the height of the host 3 is smaller than the width, in order to prevent the host 3 from shaking and generating noise during the operation of the vehicle, the host 3 needs to be firmly fixed. The front end of the host 3 is fixed by the first fixing point 211 and the fourth fixing point 221, and the rear end of the host 3 is fixed by the second fixing point 212 and the fifth fixing point 222, which can further ensure the stability of the host 3 after being fixed, and prevent the host 3 from shaking and generating noise during the operation of the vehicle.

[0060] It should also be noted that, since the height of the host 3 of the present application is smaller than its width, when the present application fixes the host 3 through the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222, the first fixed point 211 and the fourth fixed point 221 can be used to fix the front end of the host 3, and the second fixed point 212 and the fifth fixed point 222 can be used to fix the rear end of the host 3. When the height of the host 3 is greater than its width, the front end of the host can be fixed by the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222 at the same time, or the rear end of the host 3 can be fixed by the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222 at the same time. Therefore, when fixing the host 3 through the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222 at the same time, those skilled in the art need to make a selection according to the structure of the host 3.

[0061] It is worth noting that since the triangle is a stable structure, when fixing the host 3, the host 3 can be fixed by the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212 and the fourth fixed point 221, or by the first fixed point 211, the second fixed point 212 and the fifth fixed point 222, or by the first fixed point 211, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222, or by the second fixed point 212, the fourth fixed point 221 and the fifth fixed point 222.

[0062] Furthermore, the first fixing point 211 and the third fixing point 213 are screw holes.

[0063] It should be noted that the first fixing point 211 and the second fixing point 212 are set as screw holes, and the host 3 can be fixed by the cooperation of the bolts and the screw holes.

[0064] It should also be noted that fixing the main unit 3 by means of the cooperation between the bolts and the screw holes not only facilitates assembly by the staff, but also facilitates disassembly of the main unit 3 for maintenance at a later stage.

[0065] It is worth noting that the first fixing point 211 and the third fixing point 213 may be screw holes, or other structures capable of fixing the host 3, such as slots, buckles, and other structures.

[0066] Furthermore, a first protrusion 214 is provided on the back of the first sub-bracket 21;

[0067] A first slide groove is provided on the side of the first sub-bracket 21 and the first protrusion 214 close to the second sub-bracket 22. The end of the first slide groove away from the first sub-bracket 21 is a closed end. The first slide groove is a second fixing point 212 for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3.

[0068] A second protrusion 224 is provided on the back of the second sub-bracket 22;

[0069] A second slide groove is provided on the side of the second sub-bracket 22 and the second protrusion 224 close to the first sub-bracket 21 . The end of the second slide groove away from the second sub-bracket 22 is a closed end. The second slide groove is the fifth fixing point 222 for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3 .

[0070] It should be noted that, by providing a first protrusion 214 on the back side of the first sub-bracket 21, and opening a first slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the mainframe 3 on the side of the first sub-bracket 21 and the first protrusion 214 close to the second sub-bracket 22, the first slide groove is a closed end at one end away from the first sub-bracket 21, and a second protrusion 224 is provided on the back side of the second sub-bracket 22, and a second slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the mainframe 3 is opened on the side of the second sub-bracket 22 and the second protrusion 224 close to the first sub-bracket 21, and the second slide groove is a closed end at one end away from the second sub-bracket 22. When assembling the mainframe 3, the slide rails on both sides of the rear of the mainframe 3 are first slid into the first slide groove and the second slide groove respectively until the two front installation points of the mainframe 3 are aligned with the first fixed point 211 and the third fixed point 213. The closed ends of the first slide groove and the second slide groove of the present application can limit the slide rails of the mainframe 3 from escaping from the first slide groove and the second slide groove when the mainframe 3 is installed.

[0071] It should also be noted that, by providing a first slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3 on the side of the first sub-bracket 21 and the first protrusion 214 close to the second sub-bracket 22, and providing a second slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3 on the side of the second sub-bracket 22 and the second protrusion 224 close to the first sub-bracket 21, when assembling the host 3, it is only necessary to first insert the two slide rails at the rear end of the host 3 into the first slide groove and the second slide groove respectively until the two front installation points of the host 3 are aligned with the first fixing point 211 and the third fixing point 213. , and then assemble the two front-end mounting points of the host 3 with the first fixing point 211 and the third fixing point 213 respectively to complete the assembly of the host 3. Therefore, the present application provides a first slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3 on the side of the first sub-bracket 21 and the first protrusion 214 close to the second sub-bracket 22, and a second slide groove for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host 3 on the side of the second sub-bracket 22 and the second protrusion 224 close to the first sub-bracket 21, which can further facilitate the staff to install the host 3 and improve the assembly efficiency of the host 3.

[0072] Specifically, the first sub-bracket 21 and the second sub-bracket 22 are bent parts bent backward and downward.

[0073] It should be noted that, since the host 3 of the needle of the present application is a square box and the height of the host 3 is smaller than the width, in order to be able to fix the front and rear ends of the host 3 and to save materials and reduce its own weight, the present application makes the first sub-bracket 21 and the second sub-bracket 22 bent parts bent backward and downward, so that the first sub-bracket 21 and the second sub-bracket 22 of the present application can not only fix the front and rear ends of the host 3 respectively, but also effectively reduce the material cost.

[0074] Furthermore, a first clamping hole is formed at the lower end of the first sub-bracket 21 to form a third fixing point 213;

[0075] And / or, a second clamping hole is opened at the lower end of the second sub-bracket 22 to form a sixth fixing point 223 .

[0076] It should be noted that a third fixing point 213 is formed by opening a first clamping hole at the lower end of the first sub-bracket 21, and a sixth fixing point 223 is formed by opening a second clamping hole at the lower end of the second sub-bracket 22, so that the box body 4 can be assembled with the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole, that is, the box body 4 is assembled with the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole by clamping.

[0077] It is worth noting that the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole can be set as screw holes, and then the first clamping hole and the second clamping hole are used to fix the box body 4 through bolts.

[0078] Specifically, the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 are made of magnesium alloy material by die-casting.

[0079] It should be noted that die-casting the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 with magnesium alloy material can not only improve the rigidity of the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 , but also reduce the weight of the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 .

[0080] It is worth noting that the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 can not only be made of magnesium alloy die-casting materials, but also can be made of other high-strength and lightweight materials. Technical personnel in this field can make conventional replacements according to needs. However, in the present utility model, the reinforcing beam 1 and the lower bracket 2 are preferably made of magnesium alloy die-casting materials.

[0081] Based on the reinforcing beam 1 provided in the above embodiment, this embodiment further provides a vehicle, the vehicle comprising: a reinforcing beam 1;

[0082] A lower bracket 2 is provided on the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1;

[0083] The lower bracket 2 is provided with a first fixing position for fixing the host 3 and a second fixing position for fixing the box 4, wherein the first fixing position is located above or below the second fixing position.

[0084] The embodiment of the utility model sets a lower bracket 2 on the lower side of the reinforcing beam 1, and fixes the main unit 3 and the box body 4 at the same time through the lower bracket 2, thereby reducing the assembly of one installation bracket, that is, effectively reducing the assembly steps of the lower bracket 2 and the reinforcing beam 1, and then when assembling the lower bracket 2, the assembly efficiency of the lower bracket 2 and the reinforcing beam 1 can be effectively improved.

[0085] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A reinforcing beam, which is used to fix the host and the box, characterized in that: A lower bracket is provided on the lower side of the reinforcing beam; The lower bracket is provided with a first fixing position for fixing the host and a second fixing position for fixing the box, wherein the first fixing position is located above or below the second fixing position.

2. The reinforcing beam according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing beam and the lower bracket are an integrated structure.

3. The reinforcing beam according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower bracket includes: a first sub-bracket and a second sub-bracket; The first sub-bracket and the second sub-bracket are symmetrically arranged on the lower side of the reinforcing beam; The first sub-bracket is provided with a first fixing point, a second fixing point and a third fixing point in sequence from top to bottom; The second sub-bracket is provided with a fourth fixing point, a fifth fixing point and a sixth fixing point in sequence from top to bottom; The first fixing point, the second fixing point, the fourth fixing point and the fifth fixing point form the first fixing position; The third fixing point and the sixth fixing point form the second fixing position.

4. The reinforcing beam according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fixing point and the fourth fixing point are used to fix the front end of the host; The second fixing point and the fifth fixing point are used to fix the rear end of the host.

5. The reinforcing beam according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first fixing point and the third fixing point are screw holes.

6. The reinforcing beam according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first protrusion is provided on the back of the first sub-bracket; A first slide groove is provided on a side of the first sub-bracket and the first protrusion close to the second sub-bracket, an end of the first slide groove away from the first sub-bracket is a closed end, and the first slide groove is the second fixing point for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host; A second protrusion is provided on the back side of the second sub-bracket; A second slide groove is provided on the side of the second sub-bracket and the second protrusion close to the first sub-bracket, and the end of the second slide groove away from the second sub-bracket is a closed end. The second slide groove is the fifth fixing point for fixing the rear end slide rail of the host.

7. The reinforcing beam according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first sub-bracket and the second sub-bracket are bent parts bent backward and downward.

8. The reinforcing beam according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first mounting hole is formed at the lower end of the first sub-bracket to form the third fixing point; And / or, a second mounting hole is formed at the lower end of the second sub-bracket to form the sixth fixing point.

9. The reinforcing beam according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reinforcing beam and the lower bracket are made of magnesium alloy material by die-casting.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a reinforcing beam as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.