Front-end assembly of a vehicle front body structure

The front-end assembly of a vehicle front body structure, composed of a main and two additional formed metal sheets, addresses manufacturing complexity and adaptability issues by simplifying production and enabling easy repair and model adaptation.

WO2026115483A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04ARCELORMITTAL SA

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
ARCELORMITTAL SA
Filing Date
2025-11-27
Publication Date
2026-06-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle front body structures are complicated to manufacture due to numerous parts, making them time-consuming and costly, and are not easily repairable or adaptable to different vehicle models, requiring whole structure replacement after damage and new molds for design changes.

Method used

A front-end assembly comprising a main formed metal sheet and two additional formed metal sheets, forming a front rail, shotgun, and apron, allowing for easy manufacturing, repair, and adaptation to various vehicle models by modifying only required parts.

Benefits of technology

Reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while enabling easy repair and adaptability to different vehicle models by using a smaller number of parts, facilitating efficient and cost-effective production and maintenance.

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Abstract

Front-end assembly of a vehicle front body structure The front-end assembly (1) of a vehicle front body structure (8) for a vehicle comprises at least a front rail (2), a shotgun (4) and an apron (6), said front end assembly comprising: - a main formed metal sheet (34), shaped to comprise an apron portion (40), a front rail portion (42) and a shotgun portion (44), - a first additional formed metal sheet (36) attached to the front rail portion (42) of the main formed metal sheet (34) to form the front rail (2), and - a second additional formed metal sheet (38) attached to the shotgun portion (44) of the main formed metal sheet (34) to form the shotgun (4).
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