A suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, a suspension mounting point structure, and a vehicle.

Abstract

This utility model provides a suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, a suspension mounting point structure, and a vehicle, relating to the field of vehicle component technology. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate includes an L-shaped base plate and an interconnected upright plate. A strip-shaped groove is provided on one side of the upright plate, with both ends extending to the edge of the upright plate. The groove wall is used to connect with the side of a sleeve. The base plate is connected to the other side of the upright plate and is used to connect with the beam. By adjusting the structural design of the reinforcement plate from a U-shape to an interconnected base plate and upright plate structure, and utilizing the strip-shaped groove to achieve a fixed connection with the sleeve, there is no need to drill holes in the reinforcement plate to avoid the sleeve. Furthermore, the force exerted by the sleeve on the upright plate is mainly along the direction of the upright plate, and the stiffness of the upright plate in the direction of the plate is higher than its normal stiffness, thereby effectively improving the structural stiffness of the suspension mounting point.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, specifically to a suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, a suspension mounting point structure, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, customers have increasingly higher demands for vehicle ride comfort. When a vehicle is driving on the road, the tires receive excitation from the road surface. This road excitation is transmitted to the body through the suspension, causing vibrations in the body panels. These vibrations may be localized vibrations of the body panels or vibrations caused by the body frame modes. These vibrations can compress the acoustic cavities inside the vehicle, causing a series of noise problems. Furthermore, they can be transmitted along the body to the steering wheel, pedals, seats, floor, and other areas that come into direct contact with the occupants, resulting in unpleasant noise and vibration experiences for the passengers.

[0003] The most common and effective method for controlling these noise and vibration issues in the early stages of development is to increase the suspension's vibration isolation rate. The higher the vibration isolation rate, the less vibration is transmitted to the vehicle body, which is more beneficial to the comfort of the occupants. The suspension vibration isolation rate is jointly determined by the ratio of the suspension mounting point stiffness to the suspension bushing stiffness. The higher the ratio, the higher the vibration isolation rate. Therefore, higher suspension mounting point stiffness is the key to ensuring a high suspension vibration isolation rate.

[0004] In related technologies, suspension mounting points typically use a U-shaped reinforcing plate to fix the sleeve to the beam. The top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate is welded to the end of the sleeve, and the bottom plate is fixed to the beam. However, because the top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate has low normal stiffness perpendicular to its surface, and holes need to be opened on the top plate for the end of the sleeve to pass through, the method of using a U-shaped reinforcing plate to fix the sleeve does not effectively improve the structural stiffness of the suspension mounting point. Utility Model Content

[0005] The problem this invention addresses is how to effectively improve the structural stiffness of suspension mounting points.

[0006] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, a suspension mounting point structure, and a vehicle.

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, including a base plate and a vertical plate connected to each other; a strip groove is provided on one side of the vertical plate, both ends of the strip groove extend to the edge of the vertical plate, and the groove wall of the strip groove is used to connect with the side of the sleeve; the base plate is connected to the other side of the vertical plate, and the base plate is used to connect with the beam.

[0008] Optionally, the base plate and the upright plate are arranged in an L-shape, and the central axis of the strip groove is perpendicular to the base plate; and / or, the cross-section of the strip groove is arc-shaped.

[0009] Optionally, a portion of the upright plate protrudes to the other side to form the strip groove on the other side of the upright plate.

[0010] Optionally, the upright plate is provided with plug welding holes at the strip groove.

[0011] Optionally, the upright plate is provided with connecting flanges at the edges on both sides of the strip groove.

[0012] Optionally, the upright plate includes a left wing plate and a right wing plate disposed on both sides of the strip groove, wherein the left wing plate is inclined relative to the right wing plate.

[0013] Secondly, this utility model provides a suspension mounting point structure, including the aforementioned suspension mounting point reinforcing plate, as well as a sleeve and a beam. One end face of the sleeve and the bottom plate of the suspension mounting point reinforcing plate are both fixed to the beam. The inner side of the strip groove of the suspension mounting point reinforcing plate is attached to and fixedly connected to the outer side of the sleeve.

[0014] Optionally, there are two suspension mounting point reinforcement plates, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the sleeve.

[0015] Optionally, the portion of the beam corresponding to the part that fixes the sleeve protrudes to the side away from the sleeve to form a recessed structure.

[0016] Optionally, the cross-section of the beam is U-shaped, one end face of the sleeve and the bottom plate are both fixed to the inner side of the bottom plate of the beam, and the edges of the vertical plates on both sides of the strip groove are respectively fixedly connected to the two side plates of the beam.

[0017] Thirdly, this utility model provides a vehicle having the aforementioned suspension mounting point structure.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate of this utility model are: ① The structural design of the reinforcing plate was changed from a Z-shape to an interconnected base plate and vertical plate structure. The groove wall of the strip on the vertical plate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the sleeve. There is no need to make holes in the plate body to avoid the sleeve, so that the reinforcing plate itself will not reduce the structural rigidity due to the fitting of the sleeve. ② The force exerted by the sleeve on the vertical plate is mainly along the axial direction of the slot, that is, the force exerted on the vertical plate by the sleeve is mainly along the plate body direction. For the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, the plate stiffness along the plate body direction is usually higher than the normal stiffness. Therefore, the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate is more firmly fixed to the sleeve, effectively improving the stiffness of the suspension mounting point, ensuring the suspension vibration isolation rate, thereby reducing the risk of vibration and noise, and giving the occupants a better driving experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the reinforcing plate with plug weld holes at the suspension mounting point of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the reinforcing plate with plug weld holes at the suspension mounting point of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front view of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate without plug weld holes of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate without plug weld holes of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension mounting point structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the reinforcing plate and the side of the sleeve at two suspension mounting points.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the axial cross-section of the sleeve of the suspension mounting point structure of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This refers to the suspension mounting point installation structure in related technologies.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Base plate; 2. Vertical plate; 21. Strip groove; 211. Plug weld hole; 22. Connecting flange; 23. Reinforcing structure; 24. Positioning hole; 25. Left wing plate; 26. Right wing plate; 27. Top flange; 3. Conical surface; 4. Sleeve; 5. Beam; 51. Recessed structure; 6. Z-shaped reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this utility model. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to"; the term "based on" means "at least partially based on"; the term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments"; and the term "optionally" means "optional embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description. It should be noted that the concepts of "first," "second," etc., mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish different devices, modules, or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules, or units or their interdependencies.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "one" and "multiple" used in this utility model are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0031] In related technologies, a common method to improve the stiffness of the suspension mounting point is to fix a sleeve (equivalent to a nut seat) on the beam, and use the bolt fit between the sleeve and the suspension bushing to achieve suspension mounting and fixation. For example... Figure 8 As shown, in this type of suspension mounting point structure, the sleeve 4 is typically fixed to the beam 5 using a U-shaped reinforcing plate 6. One end of the sleeve 4 is fixed to the beam, and the other end has a stepped surface that is welded to the top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate 6. The two foot plates of the U-shaped reinforcing plate 6 are also welded to the beam 5. However, because the top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate 6 has low normal stiffness perpendicular to its surface, and because a hole needs to be made in the top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate 6 for the sleeve end to pass through, this hole will also greatly reduce the normal stiffness of the top plate of the U-shaped reinforcing plate 6. Therefore, the stiffness improvement effect of this type of suspension mounting point structure is generally not good.

[0032] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention provides a suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, including a base plate 1 and a vertical plate 2 connected to each other; a strip groove 21 is provided on one side of the vertical plate 2, and both ends of the strip groove 21 extend to the edge of the vertical plate 2; the groove wall of the strip groove 21 is used to connect with the side of the sleeve 4; the base plate 1 is connected to the other side of the vertical plate 2, and the base plate 1 is used to connect with the beam 5.

[0033] It should be noted that the two ends of the strip groove 21 extend to the edge of the vertical plate 2, meaning that the strip groove 21 is a through groove that runs through both ends. The plates of the bottom plate 1 and the vertical plate 2 can be set at a certain angle so that the bottom plate 1 can be fitted and connected to the beam 5 and the vertical plate 2 can be fitted and connected to the sleeve 4. After the connection, the plates of the bottom plate 1 and the vertical plate 2 are in a vertical state.

[0034] The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate provided in this embodiment is used to connect the sleeve 4 to the beam 5. In use, one end face of the sleeve 4 is fixedly connected to the beam 5, and the outer side of the sleeve 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove 21. The base plate 1 is also fixedly connected to the beam 5, thereby firmly fixing the sleeve 4 to the beam 5. Compared with the related technologies in the background art: the entire suspension mounting point reinforcement plate does not need to have holes to avoid the sleeve 4, so that the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate itself will not reduce the structural stiffness due to the fitting of the sleeve 4; in addition, the force of the sleeve 4 on the upright plate 2 is mainly along the axial direction of the groove 21, that is, the force on the upright plate 2 is mainly along the plate direction. Usually, the plate structure has higher stiffness along the plate direction than normal stiffness, which makes the fixation of the sleeve 4 by the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate more secure, effectively improving the stiffness of the suspension mounting point, ensuring the suspension vibration isolation rate, reducing the risk of vibration and noise, and providing a better driving experience for the occupants.

[0035] Optionally, the cross-section of the strip groove 21 is arc-shaped.

[0036] In this optional embodiment, the cross-section of the strip groove 21 adopts an arc-shaped structure design, which is geometrically adapted to the cylindrical outer surface of the sleeve 4 to achieve complete fit of the contact surfaces of the two, thereby maximizing the contact area, eliminating assembly gaps, and improving the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structural connection.

[0037] It should be noted that the cross section of the strip groove 21 refers to the section perpendicular to the extension direction of the strip groove 21, that is, the radial section of the strip groove 21; the cross section of the strip groove 21 is arc-shaped, which means that the cross section of the inner surface of the strip groove 21 is arc-shaped.

[0038] Furthermore, the central angle of the arc-shaped groove 21 is no greater than 180°. The arc-shaped cross-section of the groove 21 helps to better distribute and transfer loads. The central angle of the arc-shaped cross-section, being no greater than 180°, makes the connection between the groove 21 and the main structure of the vertical plate 2 smoother, reducing the formation of sharp edges. Specifically, the central angle of the arc-shaped cross-section is generally taken as 120°-145°, with 130° being optimal.

[0039] It should be noted that the central angle of the arc refers to the central angle formed by the arc-shaped main body of the strip groove 21 on the radial section of the strip groove 21. The central angle is not greater than 180°, which facilitates the stamping and forming of the strip groove 21 and also facilitates the side-mounted and fixed connection with the sleeve 4 during installation.

[0040] Optionally, the base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 are arranged in an L-shape, and the central axis of the strip groove 21 is perpendicular to the base plate 1.

[0041] In this optional embodiment, the base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 are arranged in an L-shape. Specifically, the base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 are combined together by vertical connection, and the central axis of the strip groove 21 is perpendicular to the plane where the base plate 1 is located, so that the base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 together form an L-shaped corner bracket structure on one side of the sleeve 4, which effectively strengthens the connection between the sleeve 4 and the beam 5.

[0042] Furthermore, the base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 are integrally formed. The entire suspension mounting point reinforcement plate is a single sheet metal part. The base plate 1 and the upright plate 2 are continuously processed from the same piece of material, and there are no welds or other potential weaknesses in their connection, resulting in higher structural strength. Specifically, it can be made from a single sheet body through bending, or it can be said that the base plate 1 is obtained by flanging the upright plate 2.

[0043] Entering a place, such as Figure 1 As shown, the end of the strip groove 21 is smoothly connected to the base plate 1 through the conical surface 3; the inner diameter of the conical surface 3 gradually increases in the direction toward the base plate 1.

[0044] The tapered surface 3 is positioned at the bend of the plate, which not only avoids the structure of the sleeve 4, mainly avoiding the frustum at the end of the sleeve 4, but also enhances the structural strength of the reinforcing plate at the suspension mounting point. The tapered surface 3 corresponds to the central angle of the cross-section of the strip groove 21, but it is not a complete circle, and both ends are smoothly transitioned.

[0045] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, a portion of the upright plate 2 protrudes to the other side to form a strip groove 21 on one side of the upright plate 2. When the upright plate 2 is a sheet metal part, the strip groove 21 can be formed by stamping, similar to the reinforcing rib structure stamped on the sheet metal part, which enhances the rigidity of the upright plate 2, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate.

[0046] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the vertical plate 2 has plug weld holes 211 at the strip groove 21. After the inner surface of the strip groove 21 is fitted to the sleeve 4, they are generally connected by welding. The plug weld holes 211 on the strip groove 21 facilitate welding between the two. The size, position, and number of plug weld holes 211 are designed according to actual needs. Figure 1 This illustration shows a design where a plug weld hole 211 is located in the middle of the strip groove 21. Of course, as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the plugging hole 211 can also be left unopened. In use, the edge of the strip groove 21 can be welded to achieve a fixed connection with the sleeve 4.

[0047] Optionally, such as Figure 2As shown, connecting flanges 22 are provided at the edges of both sides of the strip groove 21 on the upright plate 2. The connecting flanges 22 can increase the structural strength of the upright plate 2 on the one hand, and can be used to fix and connect with the two side plates of the beam 5 on the other hand, providing a convenient connection method between the upright plate 2 and the two side plates of the beam 5. The specific folding angle of the connecting flanges 22 is adapted to the side plates to be connected.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the upright plate 2 has reinforcing structures 23 and positioning holes 24. The reinforcing structures 23 are protrusions or recesses on the plate. These reinforcing structures 23 can change the stress distribution inside the plate, allowing the stress to be distributed more evenly on the plate when subjected to external forces, and can increase the bending stiffness of the plate, thus helping to improve the overall strength of the plate. The positioning holes 24 are used for positioning during plate processing.

[0049] In addition, the vertical plate 2 has a top flange 27 at the edge away from the bottom plate 1, so that flanges are provided on the vertical plate 2 except for the edge connected to the bottom plate 1, thereby increasing the structural strength.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upright plate 2 includes a left wing plate 25 and a right wing plate 26 disposed on both sides of the strip groove 21, with the left wing plate 25 inclined relative to the right wing plate 26. The surfaces of the left wing plate 25 and the right wing plate 26 are not flush; that is, when making the upright plate 2 from a single sheet, after forming the strip groove 21 by stamping, a bending process is required to form the mutually inclined two-sided plates, further enhancing the structural strength of the upright plate 2. In addition, the upright plate 2 as a whole is composed of the central strip groove 21, the left wing plate 25, and the right wing plate 26, forming an overall shape resembling a butterfly with outstretched wings, making the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate more aesthetically pleasing.

[0051] Furthermore, both the left wing plate 25 and the right wing plate 26 smoothly transition to the edge of the strip groove 21 to avoid stress concentration. The connecting flange 22 and the top flange 27 of the upright plate 2 can both be located at the edges of the left wing plate 25 and the right wing plate 26. The angle of inclination between the left wing plate 25 and the right wing plate 26 is designed according to the actual surrounding components, prioritizing ease of connection, and is not specifically limited in description. Moreover, this invention does not limit the specific shape of the left wing plate 25 and the right wing plate 26; for example, they can be flat plates or curved irregularly shaped plates.

[0052] like Figure 5-7 As shown, this utility model embodiment also provides a suspension mounting point structure, including the suspension mounting point reinforcing plate mentioned above, as well as a sleeve 4 and a beam 5. One end face of the sleeve 4 and the bottom plate 1 of the suspension mounting point reinforcing plate are both fixed to the beam 5, and the inner side of the strip groove 21 of the suspension mounting point reinforcing plate is attached to and fixedly connected to the outer side of the sleeve 4.

[0053] The beneficial effects of this suspension mounting point structure are as follows: The entire suspension mounting point reinforcement plate does not require openings to avoid the sleeve 4, ensuring that the structural stiffness of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate itself is not reduced due to the fitting of the sleeve 4. Furthermore, the force exerted by the sleeve 4 on the vertical plate 2 is mainly along the axial direction of the slot 21, meaning the force on the vertical plate 2 is mainly along the plate body direction. Typically, the plate structure has higher stiffness along the plate body direction than its normal stiffness, making the fixation of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate to the sleeve 4 more secure. This effectively improves the stiffness of the suspension mounting point structure, ensures the suspension vibration isolation rate, reduces the risk of vibration and noise, and provides a better driving experience for the occupants. Specifically, one end face of the sleeve 4 and the bottom plate 1 of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate are both fixed to the inner side of the bottom plate of the beam 5.

[0054] Optionally, there are two suspension mounting point reinforcement plates, which are arranged on both sides of the sleeve 4. These suspension mounting point reinforcement plates are used in pairs, with two opposing strip grooves 21 that together wrap around the side of the sleeve 4, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the connection surface with the sleeve 4 can be increased, resulting in a stronger fixed connection with the sleeve 4.

[0055] Optionally, the cross-section of the beam 5 is U-shaped, and one end face of the sleeve 4 and the bottom plate 1 are both fixed to the inner side of the bottom plate of the beam 5. The edges of the vertical plates 2 on both sides of the strip groove 21 are respectively fixedly connected to the two side plates of the beam 5.

[0056] Specifically, this can be achieved by setting up a connecting flange 22 as described above. The connecting flange 22 can increase the structural strength of the upright plate 2 and provide a convenient connection method between the upright plate 2 and the two side plates of the beam 5. It should be noted that the connecting flange 22 can also be connected to other peripheral parts, and can be flexibly applied according to the actual situation.

[0057] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the part of the beam 5 corresponding to the fixed sleeve 4 protrudes to the side away from the sleeve 4 to form a pit structure 51.

[0058] The inner side of the recessed structure 51 is fixedly connected to one end of the sleeve 4. The recessed structure 51 forms a space to accommodate the frustum at the end of the sleeve 4, allowing the bottom plate 1 of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate to be fitted and fixedly connected to the beam 5. Specifically, the recessed structure 51 is set on the inner side of the bottom plate of the U-shaped cross-section beam 5.

[0059] For example Figure 5Taking the example of fixing a sleeve 4 to two suspension mounting point reinforcement plates, one of the two suspension mounting point reinforcement plates does not have a plug weld hole 211, while the other does. In use, first, the frustum end face of the sleeve 4 is welded and fixed to the base plate of the beam 5; then, the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate without the plug weld hole 211 is welded and fixed: the base plate 1 is welded and fixed to the base plate of the beam 5, and the outer side of the sleeve 4 is welded and fixed to the inner side of the rib groove 21 (the weld is at the two sides and the top edge of the groove 21); finally, the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate with the plug weld hole 211 is welded and fixed: the base plate 1 is welded and fixed to the base plate of the beam 5, and the outer side of the sleeve 4 is welded and fixed to the inner side of the groove 21 (the weld is at the plug weld hole 211 and the top edge of the groove 21).

[0060] This utility model embodiment also provides a vehicle having the above-described suspension mounting point structure.

[0061] Since the vehicle's technical improvements and effects are the same as the suspension mounting point structure, the vehicle's technical improvements and effects will not be described in detail.

[0062] Although the present invention has been disclosed above, its protection scope is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A suspension mounting point reinforcement plate, characterized in that, It includes a base plate (1) and a vertical plate (2) that are connected to each other; a strip groove (21) is provided on one side of the vertical plate (2), both ends of the strip groove (21) extend to the edge of the vertical plate (2), and the groove wall of the strip groove (21) is used to connect with the side of the sleeve (4); the base plate (1) is connected to the other side of the vertical plate (2), and the base plate (1) is used to connect with the beam (5).

2. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) and the upright plate (2) are arranged in an L-shape, and the central axis of the strip groove (21) is perpendicular to the base plate (1). And / or, the base plate (1) and the upright plate (2) are integrally formed; And / or, the cross-section of the strip groove (21) is arc-shaped.

3. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the upright plate (2) protrudes toward the other side to form the strip groove (21) on one side of the upright plate (2).

4. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright plate (2) is provided with a plug welding hole (211) at the strip groove (21).

5. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical plate (2) is provided with connecting flanges (22) at the edges on both sides of the strip groove (21).

6. The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright plate (2) includes a left wing plate (25) and a right wing plate (26) disposed on both sides of the strip groove (21), wherein the left wing plate (25) is inclined relative to the right wing plate (26).

7. A suspension mounting point structure, characterized in that, The suspension mounting point reinforcement plate as described in any one of claims 1-6 is further comprising a sleeve (4) and a beam (5), wherein one end face of the sleeve (4) and the bottom plate (1) of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate are both fixed to the beam (5), and the inner side of the strip groove (21) of the suspension mounting point reinforcement plate is attached to and fixedly connected to the outer side of the sleeve (4).

8. The suspension mounting point structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, There are two suspension mounting point reinforcement plates, which are respectively set on both sides of the sleeve (4).

9. The suspension mounting point structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cross-section of the beam (5) is U-shaped. One end face of the sleeve (4) and the bottom plate (1) are fixed to the inner side of the bottom plate of the beam (5). The edges of the upright plates (2) on both sides of the strip groove (21) are respectively fixedly connected to the two side plates of the beam (5).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It has a suspension mounting point structure as described in any one of claims 7-9.

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