Longitudinal force transfer assembly of a motor vehicle underbody

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (10) for transferring longitudinal forces of a motor vehicle underbody, comprising:- a transverse profile (12) of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with edges,- a longitudinal connecting profile (14) of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with edges, the opening of which is oriented in the same direction as the opening of the hollow shape of the transverse profile, the rear end of the connecting profile being secured to the transverse profile vertically and longitudinally;- at least three longitudinal spacers (16-18) arranged inside the transverse profile (12) and secured thereto, and arranged opposite longitudinal side walls (140, 141) of the connecting profile (14), a third spacer (18) being arranged in another position intended to be located opposite a longitudinal side wall (300) of a side member (3) to which the assembly is to be attached.Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig.3.

Description

Title of the invention: Assembly for transferring longitudinal forces from a motor vehicle underbody

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly for transferring longitudinal forces of a motor vehicle underbody, which can in particular be used for different types of vehicle. The invention also relates to a underbody equipped with the assembly for transferring longitudinal forces.

[0002] In order to limit the multiplication of assembly lines and the associated costs, manufacturers use similar undercarriages for the different engines of a vehicle (thermal or electric or hybrid vehicle). To this end, it may be advantageous to produce a part of the undercarriage, for example a front part, common to the different types of vehicle. This front part of the undercarriage comprises side members whose forces must be able to be transmitted to a central part of the undercarriage during a front impact. However, when it is an electric or hybrid vehicle, the side members of this central part of the undercarriage are generally further apart laterally than the side members of a central part of a thermal vehicle, this in order to be able to house the vehicle's battery packs below the undercarriage. It also happens that from one model of electric / hybrid vehicle to another, the spacing of the side members is different.However, it is necessary to ensure transmission of the longitudinal forces experienced by the front side members to the side members of this central part.

[0003] The invention aims to overcome all or part of the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing an assembly for transferring longitudinal forces from a motor vehicle underbody, comprising:

[0004] - a transverse profile, extending in a transverse direction of the assembly in use position, hollow in shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges in the use position,

[0005] - a longitudinal connecting profile, extending perpendicular to the profile transverse, hollow in shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges, the opening of which is oriented in the same direction as the opening of the hollow shape of the transverse profile, the connecting profile having a rear end secured to the transverse profile vertically and longitudinally, in particular via the rear ends of its edges and rear fixing lugs,

[0006] - at least three longitudinal spacers arranged inside the profile transverse and integral with it, in particular longitudinally, two of the spacers being arranged opposite longitudinal side walls of the connecting profile, one third spacer being arranged in another position intended to be located opposite a longitudinal side wall of a side member to which the assembly is to be fixed.

[0007] In particular, the connecting profile is intended to be secured to a front side member, the transverse profile being intended to be secured, on a side opposite the connecting profile, to a central side member. The assembly according to the invention then allows, thanks to the specific shape of the profiles and the positions of the spacers, an effective transfer of force between the front side member, for example forming part of a front underbody part, and a central side member, for example forming part of a central underbody part, these side members not being aligned longitudinally.

[0008] In particular, since the transverse profile extends in the transverse direction in the position of use, the assembly according to the invention makes it possible to optimally use the space between the assembly and the central spar, in particular due to the absence of curved shapes or parts extending in a direction which is not longitudinal or transverse. This can make it possible to accommodate battery packs of larger dimensions longitudinally.

[0009] When parts are joined vertically or longitudinally, they are joined in the vertical or longitudinal direction respectively. The parts to be joined then have joining parts, in particular a rim and / or a fixing lug, which extend perpendicular to the joining direction.

[0010] Generally speaking, the connecting profile may have at least one part, in particular a front part in the position of use, having a shape complementary to the interior of the spar to which it is intended to be fixed. This allows it to match the interior shape of the spar to which it is to be secured.

[0011] Generally also, for greater robustness, the transverse profile can be closed at its transverse ends by end walls.

[0012] Advantageously, the assembly may comprise at least two reinforcing elements, each having a reinforcing wall bearing against a bottom wall of the transverse profile and secured to it. Each spacer then forms part of a reinforcing element and is connected to the reinforcing wall of a reinforcing element. This can improve the robustness of the assembly.

[0013] Advantageously, the reinforcing wall of each reinforcing element and the bottom wall of the transverse profile can then be pierced with at least one through-hole receiving a welded nut. This can make it possible to use the assembly according to the invention, and in particular the transverse profile, as a fixing interface, to fix a battery pack or a battery pack protection there.

[0014] Advantageously, the rear end of the connecting profile may comprise rear fixing lugs and the spacers of the front fixing lugs to the transverse profile. The rear fixing lugs of the connecting profile may then be located opposite spacer fixing lugs, on either side of a front side wall of the transverse profile. This can improve the transmission of longitudinal forces.

[0015] Advantageously, the assembly according to the invention may further comprise a first wall assembled to the edges of the transverse profile and closing it and a second wall assembled to the edges of the connecting profile and closing it. This makes it possible to improve the robustness of the assembly.

[0016] Advantageously, the different elements of the assembly can be made of metal or metal alloy and be secured to each other by welding.

[0017] Advantageously, whatever the embodiment, the assembly according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics:

[0018] - the transverse profile has two side walls connected by a bottom wall ending the hollow shape with U-shaped section, each side wall being provided with the horizontal transverse edge,

[0019] - the longitudinal connecting profile has two side walls connected by a wall bottom defining the hollow shape with U-shaped section and: - each side wall of the connecting profile is provided with the horizontal edge, one rear end of which is secured to a front transverse edge of the transverse profile, and a rear transverse fixing lug secured to a front side wall of said transverse profile, - the bottom wall of the connecting profile is provided, on the same side as the rear fixing lugs, with a fixing lug secured to the bottom wall or to the front side wall of the transverse profile,

[0020] - each spacer is fixed to the side walls of the transverse profile by tabs front and rear mounting.

[0021] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle underbody comprising a front side member and a central side member which are not located in the extension of one another longitudinally, each side member having two side walls connected by a bottom wall defining a hollow shape with a U-shaped section, each side wall being provided with a horizontal longitudinal edge in the position of use. The underbody according to the invention comprises an assembly according to the invention connecting the front side member to the central side member, the connecting profile of the assembly having a shape matching the internal shape of the front side member and being secured to the front side member, inside the latter, one of the longitudinal struts of the assembly extending in the extension of a side wall of the central side member, a front end of the central side member being secured to the transverse profile vertically and horizontally.

[0022] Thus, despite a lack of alignment of the front and central side members, the assembly according to the invention allows effective transfer of longitudinal forces. The side member The front may be part of a front underbody section, for example common to different vehicle models, while the central side member may be part of a central underbody section specific to a vehicle model. It is therefore understood that it is possible to produce underbodies with a common, i.e. standard, front section and a specific central section, while maintaining a transfer of longitudinal forces.

[0023] The underbody can thus comprise a front underbody part comprising two front side members and a central underbody part comprising two central side members, each front side member being connected to the corresponding central side member by an assembly according to the invention, as previously described.

[0024] Advantageously, the front end of the central spar may have transverse fixing lugs secured to the transverse profile, in particular to its rear side wall, the front ends of the transverse edges of the central spar being secured to the rear transverse edge of the transverse profile, under the latter.

[0025] Advantageously, for better transmission of forces, at least one front transverse fixing lug of the central spar can be located facing, longitudinally, a rear transverse fixing lug of a spacer, on either side of a rear side wall of the transverse profile.

[0026] A vehicle underbody typically comprises a floor, which may be in one or more parts, assembled to the edges of the side members and closing them. The connecting profile of the assembly may then be closed by a first wall forming part of the floor. The transverse profile of the assembly may be closed by a second wall which is part of the floor or which is an independent wall fixed to the floor, in particular under the latter.

[0027] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising a base according to the invention.

[0028] Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge from reading the description given below of particular embodiments of the invention, given for informational but non-limiting purposes, with reference to the appended drawings in which:

[0029] [Fig-1] is a bottom view of a base according to an embodiment according to the invention.

[0030] [Fig.2] represents a bottom view of an assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0031] [Fig.3] represents a top perspective view of an assembly according to a method embodiment of the invention connected to a front spar and a central spar.

[0032] [Fig.4] represents a perspective view of the connecting profile of the assembly re presented [Fig.3].

[0033] [Fig.5] represents a longitudinal section of the assembly of [Fig.3] according to the AA line.

[0034] [Fig.6] represents another top perspective view of the assembly of the [Fig.3].

[0035] The orientations expressed in the description of the figures are given with reference to a conventional XYZ orthonormal reference frame of a motor vehicle, the X axis representing the longitudinal direction, oriented from front to rear of the vehicle, the Y axis representing the transverse direction of the vehicle, oriented from left to right, and the Z axis represents the vertical direction, oriented upwards, of the vehicle.

[0036] In the remainder of the description, the terms front and rear conventionally refer to the front and rear of the motor vehicle.

[0037] By substantially horizontal, longitudinal or vertical, we mean a direction / plane forming an angle of at most ±20°, or even at most ±10° or at most ±5°, with a horizontal, longitudinal or vertical direction / plane.

[0038] By substantially parallel, perpendicular or at right angles is meant a direction / angle deviating by at most ±20°, or even at most ±10° or at most ±5° from a direction / plane that is parallel, perpendicular or at right angles.

[0039] Identical references may be used from one figure to another to designate identical or similar elements.

[0040] In the following, the description is carried out by considering the base and the assembly according to the invention in their position of use inside a vehicle, the position of use of the assembly being a position assembled to the base.

[0041] [Fig.l] shows, seen from below, a vehicle base 1, here of an electrically powered vehicle. This base 1 comprises two front side members 2 and two central side members 3. A battery pack 4 is also shown schematically. The front side members 2 are part of a front base part 1a and the central side members 3 are part of a central base part 1b. The base also comprises a rear base part 1c. These different parts are assembled together to form the base.

[0042] As can be seen, each central side member 3 is offset transversely, here towards the outside of the vehicle, from the corresponding front side member 2. In other words, each central side member 3 does not extend in the continuity of a front side member 2 longitudinally.

[0043] Usually, each side member 2, 3 has two side walls 200, 201; 300, 301 respectively, connected by a bottom wall 202, 302 respectively, these side and bottom walls defining a hollow shape with a U-shaped section. Each side wall 200, 201; 300, 301 is provided with a horizontal longitudinal edge 203, 204; 303, 304 respectively, in the position of use of the base. The side members are open at the top and usually closed by the vehicle floor which can be in one or more parts.

[0044] The assembly 10 according to the invention makes it possible to connect these front and central side members in order to ensure a transfer of longitudinal forces. Thus, the assembly 10 is secured to a rear end of the front side member 2 and to a front end of the central side member 3.

[0045] For this purpose, the assembly 10 comprises a transverse profile 12 of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges, a longitudinal connecting profile 14 of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges, and longitudinal spacers 16, 17, 18 arranged inside the transverse profile 12 and secured to it. An embodiment of these elements is described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

[0046] The transverse profile 12 extends in a transverse direction of the vehicle in the position of use of the assembly 10, and here has two side walls 120, 121, namely a front side wall 120 directed towards the front of the vehicle in the position of use of the assembly 10, and a rear side wall 121 directed towards the rear of the vehicle in the position of use of the assembly 10, these side walls 120, 121 being connected by a bottom wall 122. These side walls 120, 121 and bottom wall 122 thus define a hollow shape with a U-shaped section, the opening of which is directed upwards in the position of use of the assembly 10. Each front side wall 120 and rear side wall 121 is provided with a horizontal transverse edge front 123 and rear 124 respectively, in the position of use of the assembly 10. The bottom wall 122 typically extends horizontally.The shape of the cross-section of the transverse profile 12 (longitudinal section) is therefore similar to a Q.

[0047] Preferably, the transverse profile 12 is closed at its transverse ends by end walls 125, 126, of rounded shape in the example shown. The invention is however not limited to a particular shape of the end walls which could be flat walls. These end walls 125, 126 are also provided with horizontal edges 127, 128 respectively (see figures 2 and 3). In particular, as shown in the example, the edges 123, 124, 127 and 128 extend all the way around the transverse profile 12. The transverse profile 12 is typically a metal part produced by stamping.

[0048] The longitudinal connecting profile 14 extends perpendicularly to the transverse profile 12. It is fixed to the latter on the front side of the transverse profile 12. The connecting profile 14 has two side walls 140, 141 connected by a bottom wall 142, these walls 140-142 defining a hollow shape with a U-shaped section whose opening is oriented in the same direction as the opening of the hollow shape of the transverse profile 12. The connecting profile advantageously has a part of complementary shape of the internal shape of the spar to which it must be fixed in order to match its shape during assembly. This complementary shaped part can advantageously extend over part of its length, the rest of the connecting profile then serving to fix it to the transverse profile.

[0049] The bottom wall 142 typically extends substantially horizontally.

[0050] Each side wall 140, 141 of the connecting profile is provided with a horizontal longitudinal edge 143, 144 respectively, in the position of use of the assembly, a rear end 143a, 144a of which is secured to the front horizontal transverse edge 123 of the transverse profile 12 (see [Fig.3]). Each side wall 140, 141 of the connecting profile 14 also comprises a rear transverse fixing lug 145, 146 respectively, secured to the front side wall 120 of the transverse profile 12. Finally, the bottom wall 142 of the connecting profile 14 is provided, on the same side as the rear transverse fixing lugs 145, 146, with a rear fixing lug 147 secured to the front side wall 120 of the transverse profile 12. This rear fixing lug 147 thus extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the bottom wall 142 in the example shown.

[0051] In an embodiment not shown, the rear fixing lug 147 can be secured to the bottom wall 122 of the transverse profile. The rear fixing lug 147 then extends in the extension, or substantially in the extension, of the bottom wall 142 of the connecting profile and is secured to the bottom wall 122, under the latter.

[0052] The assembly 10 according to the invention finally comprises, in the example shown, three longitudinal spacers 16, 17, 18 arranged inside the transverse profile 12, perpendicular to its front 120 and rear 121 side walls. Each spacer 16, 17, 18 is fixed to the front 120 and rear 121 side walls of the transverse profile 12 by fixing lugs, two of the spacers 16, 17 being arranged opposite, and in particular in the extension, of the longitudinal side walls 140, 141 of the connecting profile, a third spacer 18 being arranged in a position opposite, and in particular in the extension, of the longitudinal side wall 300 of the central spar 3 to which the assembly 10 must be fixed (see [Fig.3]).

[0053] In particular, each spacer 16, 17, 18 has a front fixing lug 160, 170, 180 respectively, fixed to the front side wall 120 of the transverse profile 12, and a rear fixing lug 161, 171, 181 respectively, fixed to the rear side wall 121 of the transverse profile 12.

[0054] In the example, the front 160, 170 and rear 161, 171 fixing lugs of the spacers 16, 17 define a U-shape with the latter, while the front 180 and rear 181 fixing lugs of the spacer 18 define an S-shape with the latter. The invention is however not limited to this embodiment and any which spacer could define a U or S shape with its fixing lugs.

[0055] In the example shown, three spacers 16-18 are provided. The invention is however not limited by the number of spacers used although three spacers are sufficient for the transfer of longitudinal forces and the robustness of the assembly. In particular, it could be envisaged to position more than three spacers inside the transverse profile according to the length of the latter transversely. For example, a fourth spacer could be provided and positioned opposite the other longitudinal side wall 301 of the central spar 3 to which the assembly must be fixed. It could also be envisaged to replace the end walls 125, 126 with spacers.

[0056] Whatever the shape of the transverse profile, when only three spacers are provided, for greater robustness, the third spacer 18 can advantageously be positioned opposite the side wall 300 of the central spar 3 located laterally closest to the front spar 2, in other words laterally closest to the other spacers.

[0057] In the example shown, the assembly 10 further comprises two reinforcing elements 19, 21 each having a reinforcing wall 190, 210 bearing against the bottom wall 122 of the transverse profile 12 and secured thereto. Each spacer 16-18 here forms part of a reinforcing element and is connected to the reinforcing wall 190, 210 of a reinforcing element. In particular, in this example, a first reinforcing element 19 is formed from the reinforcing wall 190 connected to the spacers 16, 17. The reinforcing wall 190 here also rises on the rear side wall 121 of the transverse profile to which it is secured (see [Fig. 3]), but could extend only against the bottom wall. This first reinforcing element 19 is here made in one piece with the spacers 16, 17. The second reinforcing element 21 is formed from the reinforcing wall 210 connected to the spacer 18.The reinforcing wall 210 here also rises on the rear side wall 121 of the transverse profile to which it is secured, but could extend only against the bottom wall. This second reinforcing element 21 is here made in one piece with the spacer 18. The invention is however not limited to this particular arrangement of the reinforcing elements, which can have only the spacers and reinforcing walls. In addition, other methods of connecting the spacers by the reinforcing elements are conceivable. For example, one reinforcing element could be connected to the spacers 17 and 18 and another to the spacer 16, or three reinforcing elements could be provided, each connected to a spacer. The embodiment described with reference to the figures is however advantageous when the side members are relatively close laterally.

[0058] These reinforcing elements 19, 21 can make it possible to reinforce fixing interfaces for a battery pack or for a battery pack protective housing. made at the level of the transverse profile. For this purpose, the bottom wall 122 of the transverse profile is pierced with through holes 129, 130 ([Fig.2]) to which correspond through holes (not visible in the figures) of the reinforcing wall 190, 210 of each reinforcing element 19, 21. These matched through holes each receive a welded nut 131, 132 respectively, arranged inside the transverse profile. In the example, each reinforcing element 19, 21 is pierced with a single hole provided with a welded nut 131, 132. The invention is however not limited to this embodiment and more holes can be provided depending on the desired objective and the dimensions of the reinforcing elements and in particular of the reinforcing walls.

[0059] For optimal transmission of longitudinal forces, the rear transverse fixing lugs 145, 146 of the connecting profile 14 can be positioned opposite (longitudinally) the front fixing lugs 160, 170 respectively of the spacers 16, 17 on either side of the front side wall 120 of the transverse profile.

[0060] Also for optimal transmission of longitudinal forces, the assembly 10 may comprise a first wall assembled to the edges of the transverse profile and closing it and a second wall assembled to the edges of the connecting profile and closing it.

[0061] In the example shown, the first wall is an independent wall 22 while the second wall is a front part 5a of a floor of the underbody. This arrangement is particularly advantageous when the front 120 and rear 121 side walls of the transverse profile 12 are of different heights, as in the example shown (see for example [Fig.5]). The floor of the vehicle then does not extend in the same horizontal plane over the entire surface of the underbody, the front part 5a of the floor being lower than the central part 5b of the floor. In this example, the front 5a and central 5b parts of the floor are fixed to the first wall 22, above it.

[0062] The invention is however not limited to this embodiment, and the front 120 and rear 121 side walls of the transverse profile may be of the same height. This is generally the case when the floor extends in a single horizontal plane over the entire surface of the base 1. In this case, the first and second walls closing the transverse profile and the connecting profile may be formed from the floor of the vehicle.

[0063] Preferably, whatever the embodiment, the spacers 16-18 extend over the entire height of the transverse profile 12. When the front and rear side walls of the transverse profile 12 are of different heights, these spacers can thus have a general shape similar to an L, as visible [Fig. 5]. Other shapes are however possible depending on the shape of the wall 22 and the difference in height of the side walls.

[0064] The various elements of the assembly 10 are typically made of metal or metal alloy. metal, preferably steel, and assembled to each other by welding, for example by spot welding. The side members of the base are also typically made of metal or metal alloy, preferably steel, allowing the assembly according to the invention to be fixed to these side members by welding.

[0065] The assembly 10 according to the invention is mounted on the base in the manner described below, the different elements 12, 14, 16-18 of this assembly 10 being previously assembled to each other.

[0066] The connecting profile 14 is inserted inside the front spar 2, at the rear end thereof. In particular, the connecting profile 14 matches the shape of the rear end of the front spar. In the example shown, the connecting profile 14 projects slightly from the front side member 2 towards the rear, here, only over the length of the rear end 143a, 144a of the horizontal longitudinal edges 143, 144. It will also be noted that these rear ends 143a, 144a are located in a horizontal plane slightly below, vertically, the rest of the edge 143, 144, for example the thickness of the front transverse edge 123 of the transverse profile: in this way, this front transverse edge 123 and the horizontal longitudinal edges 143, 144 are substantially in the same horizontal plane.

[0067] The connecting profile 14 can thus be assembled to the front spar 2, typically by welding. It will be noted that the longitudinal edges 203, 204 of the front spar 2 may have a rear end 203a, 204a located in a horizontal plane slightly below, vertically, the rest of the edge 203, 204, for example the thickness of the horizontal longitudinal edges 143, 144, so that the longitudinal edges 203, 204 of the front spar extend substantially in the same horizontal plane as the horizontal longitudinal edges 143, 144 of the connecting profile and the front transverse edge 123 of the transverse profile. This can in particular facilitate the closing of the front spar, the connecting profile and the transverse profile and makes it possible to avoid excess thickness.

[0068] Then the transverse profile 12 is fixed to the central spar 3. For this purpose, the front end of the central spar has transverse fixing lugs 305, 306 secured to the assembly 10. The front ends 303a, 304a of the horizontal longitudinal edges 303, 304 of the central spar are also secured to the rear transverse edge 124 of the transverse profile 12, in particular under the latter. These ends 303a, 304a may also be located in a horizontal plane slightly below, vertically, the rest of the edge 303, 304, for example the thickness of the rear transverse edge 124 of the transverse profile 12: in this way, this rear transverse edge 124 and the horizontal longitudinal edges 303, 304 of the central spar are substantially in the same horizontal plane.

[0069] When the assembly 10 is secured to the front spar 2 and to the central spar 3, the transverse profile 12 is then closed by the independent wall 22, then the front side member 2 and the connecting profile 14 are closed by the installation of the front part 5a of the floor, and the central side member is closed by the installation of the central part 5b of the floor. The order of closing of the front and central side members is of course not important.

[0070] The assembly 10 according to the invention allows an effective transfer of longitudinal forces despite the offset between the side members. It will be understood that the assembly according to the invention can easily be adapted to different central parts of the base: it suffices, for example, to position the third spacer in the appropriate position according to the transverse spacing between the side members.

Claims

Claims

1. Assembly (10) for transferring longitudinal forces of a motor vehicle underbody, characterized in that it comprises: - a transverse profile (12), extending in a transverse direction of the assembly in the position of use, of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges (123, 124) in the position of use, - a longitudinal connecting profile (14), extending perpendicular to the transverse profile (12), of hollow shape with a U-shaped section provided with horizontal edges (143, 144), the opening of which is oriented in the same direction as the opening of the hollow shape of the transverse profile, the connecting profile having a rear end secured to the transverse profile vertically and longitudinally, - at least three longitudinal spacers (16-18) arranged inside the transverse profile (12) and attached to it, two of the spacers (16,17) being arranged opposite longitudinal side walls (140, 141) of the connecting profile (14), a third spacer (18) being arranged in another position intended to be located opposite a longitudinal side wall (300) of a side member (3) to which the assembly is to be fixed.,

2. Assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least two reinforcing elements (19, 21) each having a reinforcing wall (190, 210) bearing against a bottom wall (122) of the transverse profile and secured to the latter, and in that each spacer (16-18) forms part of a reinforcing element (19, 21) and is connected to the reinforcing wall (190, 210) of a reinforcing element.

3. Assembly (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the reinforcing wall of each reinforcing element and the bottom wall of the transverse profile are pierced with at least one through-orifice each receiving a welded nut (131, 132).

4. Assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the rear end of the connecting profile comprises rear fixing lugs (145, 146), in that the spacers comprise front fixing lugs to the transverse profile and in that the rear fixing lugs of the connecting profile (14) are located opposite the front fixing lugs of the spacers, on either side of a front side wall (120) of the transverse profile.

5. Assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it further comprises a first wall (22) assembled to the edges (123, 124) of the transverse profile (12) and closing it and a second wall (5a) assembled to the edges (143, 144) of the connecting profile (14) and closing it.

6. Assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the different elements of the assembly are made of metal or metal alloy and are secured to each other by welding.

7. Underbody (1) of a motor vehicle comprising a front side member (2) and a central side member (3) which are not located in the extension of one another longitudinally, each side member (2, 3) having two side walls (200, 201; 300, 301) connected by a bottom wall (202, 302) defining a hollow shape with a U-shaped section, each side wall (200, 201; 301, 302) being provided with a horizontal longitudinal edge (203, 204; 303;304) in the position of use, characterized in that it comprises an assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 connecting the front spar (2) to the central spar (3), the connecting profile of the assembly having a shape matching the internal shape of the front spar (2) and being secured to the front spar (2), inside the latter, one of the longitudinal spacers (18) of the assembly (10) extending in the extension of a side wall (300) of the central spar (3), a front end of the central spar being secured to the transverse profile vertically and horizontally.;

8. Base (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one front transverse fixing lug (305, 306) of the central side member (3) is located facing, longitudinally, a rear transverse fixing lug (180) of a spacer (18), on either side of a rear side wall (121) of the transverse profile.

9. Base (1) according to claim 7 or 8, having a floor assembled to the edges of the side members and closing them, characterized in that the connecting profile (14) is closed by a first wall (5a) forming part of the floor and in that the transverse profile (12) is closed by a second wall (22) which forms part of the floor or which is an independent wall (22) fixed to the floor.

10. Motor vehicle comprising a base (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 9.

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