Adhesive joint blocks let a vehicle frame absorb side-member spacing variation and securely align oversized skeletal components.
An inverted U-shaped rear crossmember supports the spare tire and leaf springs while boosting rear frame rigidity and reducing NVH.
A raised center frame with downward-sloped front and rear drive shafts improves ground clearance, stability, and power transfer on rough terrain.
A cast support beam combines suspension mounting and HV component housing to save space, cut weight, and improve vehicle NVH.
A perpendicular embossment line guides bracket rupture in rear-end collisions while preserving fatigue strength in normal heavy-duty vehicle use.
Curved wheel houses and a horizontal rib spread collision loads through an integrated floor panel, cutting weight without extra reinforcements.
Multiple load-bearing zones deform sequentially to absorb crash energy and reduce impact load entering the vehicle cabin.
Extruded aluminum side members with modular connecting parts raise subframe rigidity, cut weight, and enable natural frequency tuning.
A corrugated tubular reinforcement inside a closed vehicle frame section improves side-impact deformation control, rigidity, and weight use.
A wheelhouse-linked partition member redirects side-impact loads through the rear side frame to suppress deformation near the vehicle cabin.
A hybrid wheeled-limb platform uses passive suspension and mode switching to keep speed, payload, and stability on uneven terrain.
A π-shaped rear frame with detachable longitudinal beams and a rear crossbeam improves force transfer and energy absorption in compact sports cars.
A highly integrated joint links the longitudinal beam, lateral beam, and A-pillar to disperse crash loads and improve occupant protection.
Independently attachable subframe brackets secure fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches on frame rails while preserving cargo bed access.
Adjustable limbs and a rotating multi-part chassis let this wheeled robot narrow for tight spaces or widen for stable obstacle climbing.
A hybrid wheeled-limb platform uses passive suspension and rotatable chassis sections to cross obstacles while retaining speed, endurance, and stability.
A hybrid wheeled-limbed platform adjusts limb splay and chassis articulation to balance endurance, payload, and obstacle mobility.
A one-piece cast aluminum strut cross-member boosts shock cup stiffness, cuts weld cracking risk, and simplifies vehicle assembly.
A catch element links upper and lower front-end members to limit rearward component displacement and reduce low-speed collision damage.
Predefined notches in a vehicle closed beam guide impact fracture, making sheet metal failure more repeatable and easier to match with CAE models.
A rotatable cab and pin-catch mechanism lets a fire truck cab pivot under front impact while preserving cab integrity and position.
A structural cross member doubles as an air reservoir for suspension systems, cutting vehicle mass, part count, and packaging space.
A side tunnel chassis lowers the cab while preserving support, improving operator clearance, step access, and visibility.
A U-shaped inner reinforcement lets a two-shell vehicle sill absorb lateral collision forces while simplifying assembly and controlling cost.
A bent rear floor tunnel and cross-member flange create a simpler load path that boosts rear body rigidity while reducing parts and vibration.
Open-ended slotted subframe mounts let the frame deform independently in a crash, redirecting impact loads away from powertrain and suspension.
A spaced load transfer member links the roof rail and B pillar to improve rollover load distribution without added mass or costly reinforcement.
Alternating corrugated tube sections let a closed vehicle frame absorb crash energy while preserving rigidity and limiting intrusion.
Corrugated internal reinforcements with recesses guide frame collapse to absorb impact energy while preserving rigidity and penetration resistance.
An integrated rotation limiter uses a suspension arm attachment and biasing members to simplify track assembly installation while preserving ground clearance.