Front crossmember for motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a front crossmember (3) for a motor vehicle. The crossmember (3) forms a beam intended to extend laterally between two side members of the motor vehicle. The crossmember (3) has a first mounting interface (13) located at a first lateral end (11) of the crossmember (3), the first mounting interface (13) being intended to allow the attachment of a first hood lock, a second mounting interface (14) located at a second lateral end (12) of the crossmember (3), the second mounting interface (14) being intended to allow the attachment of a second hood lock, and a third mounting interface (15) median to the crossmember (3), the third mounting interface (15) being intended to allow the attachment of a distributor configured to simultaneously actuate the first and second locks. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 2

Description

Title of the invention: Front crossmember for motor vehicle

[0001] The technical context of the present invention is that of hood opening controls for motor vehicles, and more particularly of hood opening systems with two locks. More specifically, the invention relates to a front crossmember for a motor vehicle.

[0002] In the prior art, hood release controls for motor vehicles are known, these controls being designed to unlock a hood lock. An example of such a control is given in document FR2376455, according to which the control performs only this initial function of opening the hood. It is known to use a support for the hood release control to secure an electrical harness. To this end, the control will have holes in its support for clips. However, because modern motor vehicles incorporate an increasing amount of electronic and electrical equipment, the diameter of the electrical harnesses connected to this equipment is becoming increasingly large. Some harnesses can reach diameters of 30 to 45 mm, which then become too large for clip fastening.To remedy this, it has been proposed to equip the hood opening controls with channels allowing the passage and retention of at least one bundle of electrical wires.

[0003] An example of such a control is given in document FR3050752A1, according to which the hood opening control comprises a gripping member movably mounted on a support and comprising means for attaching this support to the body of the motor vehicle. This opening control is characterized in that the support comprises at least one channel and / or one clip, each configured to receive at least one electrical harness, and such that at least one channel and / or at least one clip has elastic pressure means for holding said harness(es) in position within said channel and / or clip. Thus, the opening control allows, in addition to controlling the opening of the hood, the receipt and retention of electrical harnesses having a diameter too large for fastening by clips.Another example of such a control is given by document FR2956147A1, according to which the opening control comprises a control element mounted movably on a support having means for fixing this support to a part of the body of the motor vehicle. Said opening control is characterized in that said support includes a channel for the passage and retention of at least one electrical harness. Thus, the opening control again allows... in addition to controlling the hood opening, receiving and maintaining bulky electrical harnesses, which can also present a certain rigidity.

[0004] These hood release controls are designed to unlock at least one lock. It is understandable that it is advantageous to find alternative solutions to the one described in documents FR3050752A1 and FR2956147A1, solutions specifically adapted to the constraints of a hood release control intended for unlocking a double lock. In particular, it is advantageous to find alternative solutions allowing for the distribution of cables connecting different locks controlled by the hood release control.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a front crossmember for a motor vehicle in order to address at least largely the previous problems and to lead to other advantages.

[0006] Another object of the invention is to provide a front crossmember for a motor vehicle that is reliable in its operation as a front crossmember.

[0007] Another object of the invention is to propose a front crossmember for a motor vehicle for a simple motor vehicle, both from the point of view of its implementation, and from the point of view of its manufacture.

[0008] Another object of the invention is to provide a front crossmember for a motor vehicle which makes the mounting of a hood opening control intended for unlocking a double lock on the motor vehicle more reliable.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a front crossmember for a motor vehicle, the crossmember forming a beam intended to extend laterally between two side members of the motor vehicle, the crossmember comprising: (i) a first mounting interface located at a first lateral end of the crossmember, the first mounting interface being intended to allow the attachment of a first bonnet lock; (ii) a second mounting interface located at a second lateral end of the crossmember, the second mounting interface being intended to allow the attachment of a second bonnet lock;(iii) a third mounting interface located at a median longitudinal axis of the crossmember, the third mounting interface being intended to allow the attachment of a distributor configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock and the second hood lock.

[0010] The crossmember conforming to the first aspect of the invention is intended to be mounted at the front of a motor vehicle. The crossmember conforming to the first aspect of the invention is intended to resist deformation induced by a force resulting from an impact, in particular a frontal impact, to the motor vehicle it equips. The crossmember According to the invention, the force resulting from the impact is transferred to the two lateral side members of the motor vehicle. It is understood that the bumper crossmember according to the invention is configured to have a rigidity that protects it from mechanical deformation due to the impact.

[0011] The cross member conforming to the first aspect of the invention is further intended to form a support for the mounting of a first hood lock, a second hood lock and a distributor configured to simultaneously actuate the first and second hood locks.

[0012] The cross member according to the first aspect of the invention comprises the first lateral end and the second lateral end of the cross member opposite the first lateral end. The median longitudinal axis of the cross member according to the invention lies between the first lateral end of the cross member and the second lateral end of the cross member. Advantageously, the median longitudinal axis of the cross member is centered on the cross member.

[0013] In the crossmember according to the first aspect of the invention, the first mounting interface is intended to allow the attachment of a first hood lock on the first lateral end of the crossmember.

[0014] In the crossmember according to the first aspect of the invention, the second mounting interface is intended to allow the attachment of a second hood lock on the first lateral end of the crossmember.

[0015] In the crossmember according to the first aspect of the invention, the third mounting interface is intended to allow the attachment of a distributor designed to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock and the second hood lock. Thus, in the motor vehicle equipped with the crossmember according to the invention, the distributor is positioned between the two hood locks.

[0016] Such a crossmember, equipped with the third mounting interface, allows for the attachment of a distributor intended to serve two hood locks. Thus, this solution provides a mounting support for two locks and their distributor, while remaining simple to implement. This solution facilitates the mounting and positioning of the distributor and the two locks. The crossmember according to the invention has the advantage of offering an alternative to the solutions mentioned above, without requiring significant modifications to the motor vehicle on which it is fitted.

[0017] The cross member conforming to the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0018] - the third mounting interface has a support face against which the The distributor is designed to be supported, with the supporting face forming the upper face of the cross member. When the cross member according to the invention is implemented, the distributor rests against the bearing face of the third mounting interface. The bearing face of the third mounting interface supports the distributor. For the crossmember according to the invention implemented in a motor vehicle, the adjectives "upper" and "lower" refer to a reference direction relative to a vertical axis oriented from a floor of the motor vehicle to a roof of said motor vehicle. The upper face of the crossmember according to the invention is a face of the top of the crossmember;

[0019] - the cross member has a cavity located under the bearing face of the third interface of assembly. When the cross member according to the invention is implemented, the bearing face is located between the distributor and the cavity;

[0020] - the third mounting interface has a first indexing notch Located on a rear edge of the bearing face of the third mounting interface against which the distributor is intended to rest, and a second indexing notch located on a front edge of the bearing face. The first and second indexing notches allow for control of the distributor's positioning prior to its attachment to the third mounting interface of the cross member according to the invention. The first and second indexing notches are configured to minimize the rotational displacement of the distributor relative to the third mounting interface of the cross member according to the invention when the distributor is mounted on said third mounting interface. The adjectives "front" and "rear" refer to a reference direction relative to the median longitudinal axis of the cross member.For the crossmember according to the invention implemented in a motor vehicle, the median longitudinal axis of the crossmember is oriented from the front to the rear of the motor vehicle; .

[0021] - The first indexing notch and the second indexing notch form a a notch on the bearing face of the third bearing interface, the notch opening into the cavity below. A "notch" is understood to be an opening forming a rectangular groove cut into the edge of the bearing face in question. Such indexing notches are simple to create. In a cross member according to the invention formed by molding, such indexing notches facilitate the demolding of said cross member;

[0022] - in a transverse direction of the crossbar, the first indexing notch The first and second indexing notches are offset from each other relative to the longitudinal axis of the cross member. In the cross member according to the invention, the first and second indexing notches are asymmetrical. By offset, it is understood that a straight line connecting a center of the first indexing notch to a center of the second indexing notch is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cross member according to the invention. The first indexing notch The second indexing notch, offset from each other, facilitates the correct positioning of the distributor relative to the third mounting interface of the crossmember according to the invention. The first and second indexing notches, offset from each other, form a mounting key in the crossmember according to the invention. The first and second indexing notches, offset from each other, prevent the distributor mounted on the third mounting interface of the crossmember according to the invention from rotating.

[0023] - the rear edge and the front edge of the support face have, at the level respectively of the first indexing notch and second indexing notch, a draft shape relative to the longitudinal axis and / or the transverse direction of the cross member. In a cross member according to the invention formed by molding, such indexing notches facilitate the demolding of said cross member;

[0024] - the third mounting interface has first fixing notches located on the rear edge of the support face and the second fixing notches located on the front edge of the support face. The first fixing notches are intended for fixing the distributor to the rear edge of the support face of the third mounting interface of the cross member according to the invention. The second fixing notches are intended for fixing the distributor to the front edge of the support face of the third mounting interface of the cross member according to the invention. The first and second fixing notches allow a mechanical connection between the distributor and the cross member according to the invention. Advantageously, the first and second fixing notches allow the distributor to be clipped onto the cross member according to the invention;

[0025] - relative to a transverse direction of the cross member, the first notch The indexing notch is located in an intermediate position between the first fixing notches, and / or the second indexing notch is located laterally next to the second fixing notches. It is understood that the first indexing notch is located between the first two fixing notches and / or one of the two second fixing notches is located between the second indexing notch and the other of the two second fixing notches;

[0026] According to a second aspect of the invention, an assembly for a motor vehicle is proposed, the assembly comprising: (i) a front crossmember conforming to the first aspect of the invention or to any one of its improvements; (ii) a first hood lock fixed securely to the crossmember via the first mounting interface of the crossmember, the first hood lock being intended to allow the picking of a first locking latch of a hood of the motor vehicle; (iii) a (iv) a second hood lock fixed securely to the crossmember via the second mounting interface of the crossmember, the second hood lock being intended to allow the locking of a second hood latch; (iv) a distributor fixed securely to the crossmember via the third mounting interface of the crossmember, the distributor being configured to allow the simultaneous actuation of the first and second hood locks via actuating cables.

[0027] In the assembly according to the second aspect of the invention, the crossmember forms a beam intended to extend laterally between two side members of the motor vehicle. The first mounting interface of the crossmember secures the first hood lock. The second mounting interface of the crossmember secures the second hood lock. The third mounting interface of the crossmember secures the distributor.

[0028] In accordance with the second aspect of the invention, the distributor is configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock and the second hood lock. The distributor is intended to cooperate with actuating cables connected to the first hood lock and the second hood lock.

[0029] Such an assembly allows a distributor to easily supply actuation cables to two hood locks. This solution facilitates the mounting and positioning of the distributor and the two locks relative to the crossmember. The assembly according to the invention has the advantage of offering an alternative to the solutions mentioned above, without requiring significant modifications to the motor vehicle it equips.

[0030] The assembly conforming to the second aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[0031] - the distributor comprises: (i) a first indexing pin located on a rear face of the distributor and designed to engage with the first indexing notch of the third mounting interface of the cross member by means of complementary shapes; (ii) a second indexing pin located on a front face of the distributor and designed to engage with the second indexing notch of the third mounting interface of the cross member by means of complementary shapes. The first indexing pin of the distributor and the second indexing pin of the distributor form a mounting key. The first indexing pin of the distributor and the second indexing pin of the distributor allow the distributor to be indexed onto the cross member. The first indexing pin of the distributor and the second indexing pin of the distributor facilitate the mounting of the distributor onto the third mounting interface of the cross member;

[0032] - the indexing pins have a chamfered end. The end chamfered to a surface transverse to the other surfaces of the indexing pin considered. Such an end facilitates insertion of the indexing pin into the indexing notch with which it is intended to collaborate;

[0033] - the indexing pins each have a recessed face located opposite the opposite indexing pawn;

[0034] - the distributor comprises: (i) first fixing clips located on the rear face of the distributor and intended to snap into place with the first mounting notches of the third crossmember mounting interface; (ii) second mounting clips located on the front face of the distributor and intended to snap into place with the second mounting notches of the third crossmember mounting interface. The first mounting clips of the distributor and the second mounting clips of the distributor form removable means for attaching the distributor to the crossmember;

[0035] - the first indexing pin is located in an intermediate position between the first fixing clips;

[0036] - the second indexing pin is located laterally next to the second two fixing clips.

[0037] According to a third aspect of the invention, a motor vehicle is proposed comprising: (i) an assembly conforming to the second aspect of the invention or to any one of its improvements; (ii) a rotating movable hood comprising two locking latches located on either side of a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle, each locking latch cooperating with one of the hood locks of the assembly when the hood is in the closed position.

[0038] In the motor vehicle conforming to the third aspect of the invention, the hood forms a movable body element mounted at the front of the motor vehicle. The hood can be in a closed or open position. Each hood lock engages with one of the hood latches in the closed position. When the hood is in the open position, the hood locks are disengaged from the hood latches.

[0039] In the motor vehicle conforming to the third aspect of the invention, the actuation cables connect the distributor to the hood locks.

[0040] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, incorporating, according to all their possible combinations, the different optional features set out here.

[0041] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description on the one hand, and from several illustrative and non-limiting examples of embodiments given with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings on the other hand, in which:

[0042] [Fig-1] illustrates a schematic view of a motor vehicle conforming to the first aspect of the invention;

[0043] [Fig.2] illustrates a schematic view of a cross member conforming to the first aspect of the invention;

[0044] [Fig.3] illustrates a schematic view of an assembly conforming to the second aspect of the invention;

[0045] [Fig.4] illustrates schematic views of a distributor included in the assembly conforming to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.3];

[0046] [Fig.5] illustrates a detailed view of the distributor cooperating with the cross member illustrated in [Fig.2];

[0047] [Fig.6] illustrates an implementation of in general conforming to the second aspect of the invention shown in [Fig.3].

[0048] Of course, the features, variants, and different embodiments of the invention can be combined in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be conceived comprising only a selection of features, described hereafter in isolation from the other described features, if this selection of features is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the prior art.

[0049] In particular, all the variants and embodiments described are combinable with each other if there is no technical obstacle to this combination.

[0050] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

[0051] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a motor vehicle 1 according to the first aspect of the invention. The motor vehicle 1 comprises an assembly 2 according to the second aspect of the invention, including a front crossmember 3 according to the invention extending in a transverse direction 45 at the front of the motor vehicle 1. The crossmember 3 according to the first aspect of the invention forms a beam intended to extend laterally between two side rails 4 of the motor vehicle 1.

[0052] [Fig. 1] shows that the motor vehicle 1 further comprises a hood 5 movable in rotation about a transverse axis 6 extending laterally in the motor vehicle 1. The hood 5 has two locking latches 6, 7, a first latch 6 and a second latch 7, each located on either side of a longitudinal axis 8 of the motor vehicle 1. Each locking latch 6, 7 collaborates with one of the hood locks 9, 10 of the assembly 2, including a first lock 9 and a second lock 10, when the hood 5 is in the closed position as illustrated in [Fig. 1].

[0053] Figure 2 illustrates a schematic view of the cross member 3 conforming to the first aspect of the invention. The cross member 3 according to the invention comprises a first lateral end 11 opposed to a second lateral end 12. The cross member 3 according to the invention comprises three mounting interfaces 13, 14, 15: a first mounting interface 13, a second mounting interface 14 and a third mounting interface 15.

[0054] Figure 2 shows that the first mounting interface 13 is located at the first lateral end 11 of the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention. The first mounting interface 13 is intended to allow the attachment of the first hood lock 9 5 as shown in Figure 3.

[0055] Figure 2 shows that the second mounting interface 14 is located at the level of the second lateral end 12 of the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention. The second mounting interface 14 is intended to allow the attachment of a second hood lock 10 5 as shown in [Fig.3].

[0056] Figure 2 shows that the third mounting interface 15 is located at the level of a longitudinal axis 16 median of the cross member 3 conforming to the first aspect of the invention. In [Fig. 1], the longitudinal axis 16 median of the cross member 3 according to the invention coincides with the longitudinal axis 8 of the motor vehicle 1. The third mounting interface 15 is intended to allow the attachment of a distributor, shown in [Fig. 3], configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock 9 5 and the second hood lock 10 5.

[0057] Figure 2 shows that the cross member 3 conforms to the first aspect of the invention includes a cavity 17 located below the third mounting interface 15.

[0058] An inset 201 of [Fig.2] shows in detail the third mounting interface 15 and the cavity 17. The third mounting interface 15 has a bearing face 18 forming a top face of the cross member 3 according to the invention.

[0059] Inset 201 of [Fig. 2] shows that the bearing face 18 comprises a rear edge 19 opposite a front edge 20. The third mounting interface 15 has a first indexing notch 21 located on the rear edge 19 of the support face 18. The third mounting interface 15 has a second indexing notch 22 located on the front edge 20 of the support face 18. The first indexing notch 21 and the second indexing notch 22 open into the cavity 17. The first indexing notch 21 and the second indexing notch 22 are offset from each other relative to the median longitudinal axis 16 of said cross member 3. This offset is shown in inset 201 of [Fig. 2] by a straight line 23 passing through the first indexing notch 21 and the second indexing notch 22, the straight line 23 being transverse to the longitudinal axis 16 median of the cross member 3 according to the invention.

[0060] It is noted that, at the level of the first indexing notch 21 and the second indexing notch 22 respectively, the rear edge 19 of the bearing face 18 and the front edge 20 of the bearing face 18 have a chamfered shape relative to the median longitudinal axis 16 of the cross member 3 according to the invention.

[0061] Inset 201 of [Fig. 2] shows that the third mounting interface 15 has two first fixing notches 24, the first indexing notch 21 being located in an intermediate position between the first fixing notches 24. The first two fixing notches 24 are located on the rear edge 19 of the support face 18. The third mounting interface 15 has two second fixing notches 25 located on the front edge 20 of the support face 18. The second indexing notch 22 is located laterally next to the two second fixing notches 25.

[0062] Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view of assembly 2 according to the second aspect of the invention. Assembly 2 according to the second aspect of the invention comprises the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention illustrated in Figure 2, the first hood lock 9 5, the second hood lock 10 5 and a distributor 26.

[0063] Figure 3 shows that the first mounting interface 13 of the cross member 3 according to the invention is fixed securely to the first hood lock 9 5. It is understood that the first hood lock 9 5 is intended to allow the first latch 6 of the hood 5 of the motor vehicle 1 to be picked as shown in Figure 1.

[0064] Figure 3 shows that the second mounting interface 14 of the cross member 3 according to the invention is fixed securely to the second hood lock 10 5. It is understood that the second hood lock 10 5 is intended to allow picking of the second hood locking strike plate 7 as shown in Figure 1.

[0065] Figure 3 shows that the distributor 26 is fixed rigidly to the cross member 3 via the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the invention. The bearing face 18 of the third mounting interface 15 bears against the distributor 26.

[0066] Figure 3 shows that the distributor 26 forms a housing containing actuation cables 44. The distributor 26 is connected to the first hood lock 9 5 and the second hood lock 10 5 by means of actuation cables 44. It is understood that the distributor 26 is configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock 9 5 and the second hood lock 10 5 via the actuation cables 44.

[0067] Figure 4 illustrates schematic views of the distributor 26, Figure 5 illustrates the distributor 26 cooperating with the front edge 20 of the cross member 3 according to the invention, and Figure 6 illustrates the distributor 26 cooperating with the rear edge 19 of the cross member 3 according to the invention. A first inset 401 of Figure 4 shows the distributor 26 in an isometric view, and a second inset 402 shows the distributor 26 from below.

[0068] Figure 4 shows that the distributor 26 has indexing pins 27, 28 and fixing clips 29, 30. The indexing pins 27 have a vertical dimension greater than a vertical dimension of the fixing clips 29, 30. In this configuration, the distributor 26 can be indexed on the cross member 3 according to the invention prior to its fixing on the cross member 3 according to the invention.

[0069] Figure 4 shows that the distributor 26 comprises an upper face 31 opposite a lower face 32, the lower face 32 being intended to cooperate with the bearing face 18 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the invention. The distributor 26 comprises a rear face 33 opposite a front face 34, intended to cooperate respectively with the rear edge 19 and the front edge 20 of the bearing face 18 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the invention. The distributor 26 comprises lateral faces 35, 36, connecting on the one hand the rear face 33 to the front face 34, and on the other hand the upper face 31 to the lower face 32.

[0070] Figure 4 shows that a first indexing pin 27 of the distributor 26 is located on the rear face 33 of the distributor 26. The first indexing pin 27 has a chamfered free end 37. Figure 6 shows that the first indexing pin 27 engages by complementary shape engagement with the first indexing notch 21 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0071] Figure 4 shows that a second indexing pin 28 of the distributor 26 is located on the front face 34 of the distributor 26. The second indexing pin 28 has a chamfered free end 38. Figure 5 shows that the second indexing pin 28 engages by complementary shape engagement with the second indexing notch 22 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0072] It is understood that, when the distributor 26 is supported against the cross member 3 according to the invention, the lateral walls 280 of the second indexing pin 28 are supported by the lateral walls 220 of the second indexing notch 22 as shown in [Fig. 5]. The same is true for the first indexing pin 27 and the first indexing notch 21. Thus, the distributor 26 is prevented from rotating and remains static when the actuating cables 44 housed in the distributor 26 are pulled towards the locks.

[0073] Figure 4 shows that the indexing pins 27, 28 each have a recessed face 39, 40 located opposite the opposing indexing pin 27, 28. The recessed face 39, 40 facilitates the insertion of the indexing pin 27, 28 into the associated indexing notch 21, 22.

[0074] Figure 4 shows that, among the fixing clips 29, 30 of the distributor 29, the first two fixing clips 29 are located on the rear face 33 of the distributor 26, on either side of the first indexing pin 27. Figure 6 shows that the first two The fixing clips 29 of the distributor 26 snap into the first fixing notches 24 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0075] Figure 4 shows that, among the retaining clips 29 and 30 of the distributor 29, two second retaining clips 30 are located on the front face 34 of the distributor 26. The second indexing pin 28 is located laterally next to the two second retaining clips 30. Figure 5 shows that the two second retaining clips 30 engage with the second retaining notches 25 of the third mounting interface 15 of the cross member 3 according to the invention. A clearance area 300 is maintained between the second retaining notches 25 and the two second retaining clips 30.

[0076] Figure 4 shows that the distributor 26 includes cable outlets 41, 42, 43 formed on the lateral faces 35, 36 of the distributor 26. A first lateral face 35 includes two cable outlets 41, 42, one opening into a tube, referred to as the first outlet 41, the other opening into a half-channel, referred to as the second outlet 42. A second lateral face 36, opposite the first lateral face 35, includes a single cable outlet opening into a tube, referred to as the third outlet 43, coaxial with the second outlet 42. It is understood that the first cable outlet 41 and the third cable outlet 43 are intended to house the actuation cables 44 shown in Figure 3. The first cable outlet 41 is intended to be connected and oriented opposite the first hood lock 9 5. The third cable outlet 43 is intended to be connected and oriented opposite the second hood lock 10 5.

[0077] Figure 6 illustrates an implementation of assembly 2 according to the second aspect of the invention shown in Figure 3. Figure 6 shows that the keying of the distributor 26 on the cross member 3, according to the first aspect of the invention, is defined by both the cross member 3 and the distributor 26. This coordinating force ensures that the cable outlets 41, 42, and 43 are oriented as follows: the first outlet 41 is oriented opposite the first lock 9 of the cover 5, schematically represented by a first ellipse in Figure 6, and the third outlet 43 is oriented opposite the second lock 10 of the cover 5, schematically represented by a second ellipse in Figure 6. The invention thus ensures the correct orientation of the actuation cables 44, which is essential.

[0078] In summary, the invention relates to a front crossmember 3 for a motor vehicle 1. The crossmember 3 forms a beam intended to extend laterally between two side members 4 of the motor vehicle 1. The crossmember 3 has three mounting interfaces 13, 14, 15. A first mounting interface 13 is located at a first lateral end 11 of the crossmember 3, the first mounting interface 13 being intended to allow the attachment of a first hood lock 9 5. A second mounting interface 14 is located at a second lateral end 12 of the cross member 3, the second mounting interface 14 being intended to allow the attachment of a second hood lock 10 5. A third mounting interface 15 is located at a median longitudinal axis 16 of the cross member 3, the third mounting interface 15 being intended to allow the attachment of a distributor 26 configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock 9 5 and the second hood lock 10 5.

[0079] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples just described, and many modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the various features, forms, variants, and embodiments of the invention can be combined with one another in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. Specifically, all the variants and embodiments described above are combinable.

Claims

Demands

1. Front crossmember (3) for motor vehicle (1), the crossmember (3) forming a beam intended to extend laterally between two side rails (4) of the motor vehicle (1), the crossmember (3) comprising: - a first mounting interface (13) located at a first lateral end (11) of the crossmember (3), the first mounting interface (13) being intended to allow the attachment of a first bonnet lock (9) (5); - a second mounting interface (14) located at a second lateral end (12) of the crossmember (3), the second mounting interface (14) being intended to allow the attachment of a second bonnet lock (10) (5);- a third mounting interface (15) located at a median longitudinal axis (16) of the cross member (3), the third mounting interface (15) being intended to allow the attachment of a distributor (26) configured to simultaneously actuate the first hood lock (9) (5) and the second hood lock (10) (5), the third mounting interface (15) having a first indexing notch (21) located on a rear edge (19) of a bearing face (18) of the third mounting interface (15) against which the distributor (26) is intended to bear, and a second indexing notch (22) located on a front edge (20) of the bearing face (18), characterized in that, in a transverse direction (45) of the cross member (3), the first indexing notch (21) and the second indexing notch (22) are offset from each other relative to the longitudinal axis (16) of said cross member (3).;

2. Cross member (3) according to claim 1, wherein the rear edge (19) and the front edge (20) of the bearing face (18) have, at the level of the first indexing notch (21) and second indexing notch (22) respectively, a recessed shape relative to the longitudinal axis (16) and / or the transverse direction (45) of the cross member (3).

3. Cross member (3) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the third mounting interface (15) has first fixing notches (24) located on the rear edge (19) of the support face (18) and the second fixing notches (25) located on the front edge (20) of the support face (18).

4. Cross member (3) according to the preceding claim, wherein, relative to a transverse direction (45) of the cross member (3), the first indexing notch (21) is located in an intermediate position between the first fixing notches (24), and / or the second indexing notch (22) is located laterally next to the second fixing notches (25).

5. Assembly (2) for a motor vehicle (1), the assembly (2) comprising: - a front crossmember (3) according to any one of the preceding claims; - a first bonnet lock (9) (5) fixed securely to the crossmember (3) via the first mounting interface (13) of the crossmember (3), the first bonnet lock (9) (5) being intended to allow picking of a first latch (6) for closing a bonnet (5) of the motor vehicle (1); - a second bonnet lock (10) (5) fixed securely to the crossmember (3) via the second mounting interface (14) of the crossmember (3), the second bonnet lock (10) (5) being intended to allow picking of a second latch (7) for closing the bonnet (5);- a distributor (26) fixed securely to the cross member (3) via the third mounting interface (15) of the cross member (3), the distributor (26) being configured to allow simultaneous actuation of the first hood lock (9) (5) and the second hood lock (10) (5) via actuation cables (44).

6. Assembly (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein the distributor (26) comprises: - a first indexing pin (27) located on a rear face (33) of the distributor (26) and intended to collaborate by engaging complementary shapes with the first indexing notch (21) of the third mounting interface (15) of the cross member (3); - a second indexing pin (28) located on a front face (34) of the distributor (26) and intended to collaborate by engaging complementary shapes with the second indexing notch (22) of the third mounting interface (15) of the cross member (3).

7. Assembly (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein the distributor (26) comprises: - the first fixing clips (29) located on the rear face (33) of the distributor (26) and intended to snap into place with the first fixing notches (24) of the third mounting interface (15) of the cross member (3); - the second fixing clips (30) located on the front face (34) of the distributor (26) and intended to snap into place with the second fixing notches (25) of the third mounting interface (15) of the cross member (3).

8. Motor vehicle (1) comprising: - an assembly (2) according to any one of claims 5 to 7; - a rotating movable hood (5) having two locking latches (6, 7) located on either side of a longitudinal axis (8) of the motor vehicle (1), each locking latch (6, 7) collaborating with one of the hood locks (9, 10) of the assembly (2) when the hood (5) is in the closed position.

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