Abstract: A fastening arrangement is provided for a radiator module. In order to ensure a tight connection between corresponding openings in the vehicle body and in the module, the fastening points are constructed as elongated openings constructed in the same direction.

Abstract: To facilitate mounting of an oil cooler and a cooling fan. An oil cooler which is a cooler and a cooling fan are accommodated in the same case to form a cooling unit. This case is divided into a lid on the front half portion side and a fan cover on the rear half portion side, and the oil cooler is accommodated in the lid while the cooling fan is accommodated in the fan cover. The two members are put together from the front and the rear and are integrated with each other by means of fastening screws. Suspending projections project on the left and right of an upper face of the lid, and are attached to upper pipes, which are part of a vehicle body frame, through suspending brackets. Further, the oil cooler is accommodated in the lid in a state wherein damper rubber members are applied to four corners thereof. Consequently, the damper rubber members function as a rubber mounting structure in a non-coupled state wherein they are merely interposed between a joint recess and the oil cooler.

Abstract: A front end panel (10) is fixed to side members (50) behind crushable zones (51). Due to this structure, most of the impact forces are absorbed by the deformation of a bumper reinforcement (60) and the crushable zones (51) and large impact forces are not transferred to the front end panel (10). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the front end panel (10) from being seriously damaged by impact forces produced in collision while preventing increases in both the number of parts and the man-hours required in assembling the front end structure and an increase in the repair costs for the front end panel because brackets, which are additional parts, can be discarded and, as a matter of course, notches to be provided to the brackets can be dispensed with.

Abstract: A heat exchanger package for a motor vehicle comprises a radiator and charge air cooler, each having a length between opposite ends and including front and rear opposite faces through which air flows. Each includes an overlapping fluid-cooling portion at one end, wherein the rear face at one end of the radiator is disposed adjacent the front face at one end of the charge air cooler, such that the air flows sequentially in series through the overlapping portions of each. Each further has a non-overlapping fluid-cooling portion at the opposite end wherein the rear face at the opposite end of the radiator extends outward of the charge air cooler and the front face at the opposite end of the charge air cooler extends outward of the radiator, such that the air flows singularly and in parallel through each of the non-overlapping portions.

Abstract: A pre-assembled front unit for motor vehicles comprising: a supporting structure (12) destined to be fastened to the front part of a vehicle, a condenser (16) and a radiator (18) connected to the supporting structure (12) and connection devices for fastening the condenser (16) and the radiator (18) to the supporting structure (12) in such a way that the condenser and the radiator can be removed separately. The supporting structure (12) supports a pair of interchangeable lower plates (40) each of which is equipped with positioning and fastening devices (46) engaging the corresponding devices (20, 26) on the condenser (16) and on the radiator (18) which can be disengaged by upward movement of the condenser (16) and of the radiator (18).

Abstract: A cooling system support structure for removably supporting a cooling system module on a vehicle chassis is disclosed. The structure includes a frame having first and second sides and configured to support the cooling system module, first and second mounting points coaxially mounted along the first side and a third mounting point mounted along the second side. The mounting points are positioned to mate with corresponding chassis mounts on the vehicle chassis and a flexible coupling is provided for connecting each mounting point to the respective chassis mount such that the frame is movably supported by the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: A modular cooling plant for an internal combustion engine and accessory equipment installed on a motor vehicle provides a joint external frame supporting several heat exchangers and a centrally positioned centrifugal blower. The centrally positioned centrifugal blower is driven by a hydraulic motor through an impeller drive shaft, clutch and impeller. The hydraulic motor and dependent drive assembly are also mounted to the joint external frame to avoid risk of damage to the heat exchangers from the impeller should the vehicle engine shift.

Abstract: An attachment portion between an upper member (11) and a radiator (20) is constructed so as to be displaced in a longitudinal direction of the upper member (11) when an impact force is applied to the upper member (11) by constructing a mount cushion (30) so as to be deformed easily in a longer diameter direction thereof. By this structure, when an impact force is applied to the upper member (11) from a front side of a vehicle, as it is not that the radiator (20) and the upper member (11) are deformed together but that the upper member (11) is deformed prior to the radiator (20), a bending rigidity to an impact force becomes smaller than a conventional case. Consequently, since the upper member is allowed to be deformed easily at the time of collision without largely reducing the mechanical strength of the upper member (11), compatibility between the requirements of protection of pedestrians and sufficient strength of the upper member (11) can be ensured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an end module assembly for installation on a motor vehicle and a method for assembling the same. The assembly comprises an exterior fascia configured to comprise a portion of a vehicle body when the assembly is installed on the vehicle. An external visible component is configured to be positioned in a predetermined orientation with respect to the fascia with surfaces thereof facing exteriorly of the fascia. The external component is positioned relative to the fascia such that the position controlling portion guides the external component into the predetermined orientation and supports the component thereat, thereby allowing the assembly to be installed on the vehicle without requiring reorientation of the component. The present invention also relates to a loading fixture for installing a front end module assembly onto a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A radiator core support structure includes an upper elongate member made of metal, and a lower elongate member made of metal. Between the upper and lower elongate members, there extend mutually spaced pillar portions of integrally molded plastic. The connection between the pillar portions and each of the upper and lower elongate members is integrally carried out by injection molding.

Abstract: A condenser for vehicle air-conditioning systems, comprising a pair of parallel distributors (12) between which there is set a heat-exchange core (14) including a plurality of pipes (16) having a flat cross section, which are parallel to one another, and a plurality of undulated fins (18) set between each pair of adjacent pipes, in which a reinforcing element (22) is applied on at least one end side (20) of the heat-exchange core (14). The aforesaid reinforcing element (22) is fixed directly on an end pipe (16a) of the heat-exchange core (14).

Abstract: A radiator unit (10) includes a radiator core (14) and a fan shroud (16) surrounding a cooling fan (15). Radiator support members (40) are attached to an engine (1), lower end parts of the radiator core (14) are connected to lower positioning lugs (46) formed in the radiator support members (40) by plug-in structures each including a positioning pin (32) and the positioning lug (46) provided with a positioning hole (53), and upper end parts of the radiator core (14) are fastened to radiator holding lugs (45) formed in upper end parts of the radiator support members (40) with bolts (56). The fan shroud (16) is fastened together with the radiator core (14) to the radiator support members (40). An intake duct (25) connected to the air inlet (23) of an air cleaner (5) is formed integrally with the fan shroud (16).

Abstract: A radiator core support structure for a vehicle including a radiator core support upper section extending generally along a direction of width of the vehicle. A radiator core support lower section is provided extending generally along the direction of width of the vehicle and located below the radiator core support upper section. Here, the radiator core support upper section and/or lower section are formed of metal and has an open loop-shaped cross-section which is opened rearward to form a channel. A hood lock stay is provided extending generally vertical, to connect the generally central parts of the radiator core support upper and lower sections. The hood lock stay is formed of synthetic resin and molded in a metallic mold in which the radiator core support upper section and/or lower section are located. A plurality of reinforcement ribs are formed of the synthetic resin and fixedly disposed inside the channel of the radiator core support upper section and/or lower section.

Abstract: A front-end structure comprising a panel body (400) to which a center member (500), being fixed to a body of a vehicle at a front end of the vehicle and supporting, at least, a driving engine (E/G), is joined, wherein the panel body (400) is molded out of aluminum by die-casting and a joining section (421) of the panel body (400) to which the center member (500) is joined has a mechanical strength higher than that of any other sections of the panel body (400) near the joining section (421) except the joining section (421).

Abstract: A method for fixing components to a pipe for circulation of a fluid forming part of a heat exchanger (1), in particular a condenser of an air-conditioning system, the method envisaging at least one step of preliminary connection of at least one component (4) to the pipe (2), followed by a brazing process in order to obtain final connection of the component (4) to the pipe (2). According to the invention, in the course of said step of preliminary connection, the component (4) is mechanically fixed to the pipe (2) by means of at least one rivet (5) and, following upon said brazing process, fluid-tight sealing is obtained between the component (4), the pipe (2) and the rivet (5) by means of melting of surface material (6).

Abstract: A metal heat exchanger tank has a molded plastic attachment bracket that can be secured thereto anywhere along the length of the tank with a simple press fit that is very solid. A relatively short metal flange running the length of the tank is inserted into a pocket on the plastic bracket, as cross beams in the pocket insert within notches in the flange and resilient fingers in the pocket snap into indentations in the flange. The bracket is thus preventing from pulling away from the tank or from shifting along the length of the tank. One pocket wall is long enough to cover most a flat back of the tank, which is flush to a back face of the flange, and a footer on the bracket abuts with a flat side of the tank. This gives great twisting resistance to the bracket in any direction relative to the tank.

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a pair of hollow headers, a plurality of tubes communicated with the headers, corrugated fins disposed between adjacent tubes and at an outside of an outermost tube and a side plate disposed at an outside of an outermost corrugated fin. The header insertion end portion of the side plate is formed into the same or approximately the same cross-sectional peripheral configuration as that of an end portion of the tube, and the side plate fitting aperture is formed into the same configuration as that of the tube fitting aperture. This becomes unnecessary to form a special fitting configuration at the end portion of the side plate, and moreover the workability for forming the side plate fitting apertures and the tube fitting apertures can be enhanced, resulting in enhanced productivity, which in turn can reduce the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A description is given of a module carrier for various diverse heat exchangers for a motor vehicle engine, which comprises a supporting frame, to which the coolant/air cooler and at least one air-conditioning condenser is fitted. The supporting frame comprises a lower part with a crossmember 2 as base and two side parts 3, 4 projecting vertically therefrom, to define upwardly open compartments 6, 7, 6′, 7′ in the lower part for the insertion of at least the coolant/air cooler and the air-conditioning condenser 9. These upwardly open compartments are closed off by an upper support 5, which interconnects the free ends of the side parts 3, 4 to form the supporting frame and which secures the inserted heat exchangers 8, 9 in their positions.

Abstract: A radiator core support structure is a member to be mounted on a front portion of a vehicle body for supporting a radiator. The radiator core support structure comprises an upper elongate member made of metal, a lower elongate member made of metal and a hood lock stay portion made of molded plastic. The hood lock stay portion has an upper end integrally connected to the upper elongate member and a lower end that is shaped to grip an intermediate portion of the lower elongate member. The connection between the hood lock stay portion and each of the upper and lower elongate members is integrally carried out by injection molding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting structure in which an upper radiator of a vehicle is mounted on a chassis. The mounting structure includes: a frame installed right and left sides of an upper tank of a radiator; an insulator inserted on the frame, and having a groove for receiving a pin in its center; a mounting hole formed on a front end carrier positioned on an upper portion of the radiator; a pin inserted into the groove for receiving pin and the mounting hole, for fixing the upper portion of the radiator in the front end carrier. Therefore, the radiator is easily joined to a chassis.

Abstract: A multi-functional radiator support assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. The multi-functional radiator support assembly includes a radiator support for operative attachment to forward end of the motor vehicle. The radiator support is made of magnesium or a magnesium alloy material.

Abstract: A work vehicle having a body and a heater A/C unit disposed inside the body with a condenser assembly connected to the heater A/C unit has the condenser assembly disposed on a lateral side of the body, the condenser assembly includes: a first mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a second mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; a third mounting bracket disposed on the side of the body; and a planar condenser disposed in a frame, wherein the frame is pivotally connected on a first side to the first mounting bracket, and a second side opposite to the first side has a right wing and a left wing, wherein the second mounting bracket detachably connects to the left wing and the third mounting bracket detachably connects to the right wing, and the condenser is connected to the heater A/C unit by a conduit.

Abstract: A radiator mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket and a vibration isolator. The vibration isolator is mounted within an opening formed in the bracket to engage a mounting pin which extends from an upper surface of a radiator. The mounting bracket is preferably formed of a non-metallic material such as glass-filled polypropylene and a plurality of ribs in the upper surface of the mounting bracket increase the structural rigidity thereof. The vibration isolator is a substantially annular member which receives the mounting pin while providing a pad section to engage the upper surface of the radiator. A rigid, yet vibration isolating retention is thereby achieved.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for fixing a piece of equipment for a motor vehicle, in particular a heat exchanger (20), on a structural element of the vehicle (10) such as a front surface module. The invention is characterised in that the device comprises at least two shoes (30) arranged on either side of the piece of equipment (20), while the structural element (10) comprises at least two substantially parallel internal edges (11a, 11b) defining an open part (15) wherein is mounted the piece of equipment (20). Each shoe is supported on one of the edges (11a, 11b) and on an external top surface (24) of the piece of equipment and made in a deformable material such that the piece of equipment (20) is force-mounted between the shoes (30).

Abstract: The system for fixing a cooling member to a vehicle comprises a support (2) having an orifice (18) and a free edge, together with a fixing piece (30) presenting an orifice (32) and a free edge. The support (2) presents a notch (20) extending from its orifice (18) to its free edge, and the fixing piece (30) presents a notch (36) extending from its orifice (32) to its free edge, the fixing piece (30) being suitable for being mounted to turn relative to the support (2) with the orifices (18, 32) coaxial.

Abstract: A mounting system for a heat exchanger includes an isolator fabricated of a nitrile rubber material to dampen vibrations. The isolator includes a body portion and a pair of legs. The body portion includes a pair of openings sized to receive a vehicle hood latch support. The legs include contoured inner surfaces and are sized to straddle the top surface of the heat exchanger. A vehicle hood latch support assembly is frictionally attached within the isolator body portion openings. As the vehicle is initially assembled, the isolator legs straddle the heat exchanger to secure the heat exchanger to the vehicle.

Abstract: A metal heat exchanger tank has a molded plastic attachment bracket that can be secured thereto anywhere along the length of the tank with a simple press fit that is very solid. A relatively short metal flange running the length of the tank is inserted into a pocket on the plastic bracket, as cross beams in the pocket insert within notches in the flange and resilient fingers in the pocket snap into indentations in the flange. The bracket is thus preventing from pulling away from the tank or from shifting along the length of the tank. One pocket wall is long enough to cover most a flat back of the tank, which is flush to a back face of the flange, and a footer on the bracket abuts with a flat side of the tank. This gives great twisting resistance to the bracket in any direction relative to the tank.

Abstract: To provide a reservoir tank for a radiator of a water-cooled saddle-type vehicle which ensures an improved degree of freedom in setting the shape and mounting position of the reservoir tank. A reservoir tank for a radiator of a saddle-type vehicle includes a water reservoir section located beneath the rear part of a seat rail, for reserving the cooling water, and a water supply section extending upwardly from the water reservoir section. The reservoir tank includes a major portion of the water reservoir section located further toward an inside the vehicle than on the seat rail, and the water supply section extends upwardly from the side of the water reservoir section toward the outside of the seat rail.

Abstract: A cooling module mounting system and method of mounting the package to a vehicle is described. A chassis cross member for providing vertical support to the cooling package is sub-assembled to the cooling module separate from the vehicle where the two mounting surfaces can be held parallel to one another eliminating the possibility of unevenly preloading the isolator. Then this pre-assembled isolated system can be mounted on the truck chassis without changing the relationship of the compressed isolator when the module is bolted down during truck assembly. This system eliminates the fore aft adjustment variability allowing for more control over the static location and isolator compression of the cooling module in the truck. The stay rods used eliminate variation in the rod isolator compression during mounting. The stay rod also allows for controlled multi-axial movement with a mounting centerline perpendicular to the input loads.

Abstract: A radiator for earth moving machines connected to the engine of the earth moving machine and comprising first connecting means that pivotally fasten the radiator to the frame, in such a way that the radiator can rotate about its own lower edge from a closed position in which it is approached to the frame to an open position in which it is in part moved away from the frame. The first connecting means comprise a plurality of support elements each integrally fastened to the frame in correspondence with the lower edge of the radiator. Each support element has a saddle shaped portion oriented upwards, into which is inserted the lower edge of the radiator.

Abstract: In a cooling arrangement for a water-cooled snowmobile engine, a water pump is disposed on the front side of the cylinder head, under the exhaust manifold and is coupled to a crankshaft so that it is driven by the rotational force which is transmitted through a drive belt from a drive pulley fitted on the crankshaft end. A cooling water inlet port for leading cooling water into the interior of the engine is provided on the front side of the cylinder block and under the exhaust manifold while a cooling water outlet port through which cooling water is taken out from the interior of the engine is arranged on the cylinder head's side face at a position over and opposite to the drive belt and a thermostat is arranged at the cooling water outlet port.

Abstract: A holding assembly for fastening an exhaust gas heat exchanger to a structural component, with a circumferential bracket which encloses the exhaust gas heat exchanger between its ends, which holding assembly presents at least one attachment bracket for fastening the holder to the structural component.

Abstract: An radiator and charge-air-cooling package made up of two air cooled heat exchangers: a radiator and a charge-air-cooler, the heat exchangers being attached to one another directly or indirectly and then attachable to a chassis or body of the vehicle. The two heat exchangers are both longer than wide with each having center cooling areas. Each heat exchanger has cooling cores in which their coolant flows. Air passes across these cooling cores when the vehicle moves to cool the coolant. The long sides of each of the heat exchangers are geometrically out of synch with the other. With the center cooling areas of each of the heat exchangers overlapping each other, at least one end of each heat exchanger may be unfettered by air flow the other heat exchanger.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes a frame; ground engaging wheels mounted with said frame; at least one cutting deck mounted to the frame; an engine mounted to the frame and operatively connected to drive said ground engaging wheels and said at least one cutting deck, said engine has fluid to be cooled; and, a radiator system, the radiator system including: a housing, a radiator having first and second opposing sides, mounted in the housing and operatively connected with said engine to intake fluid at a first temperature from said engine and to output fluid back to said engine at a second temperature, a screen mounted in the housing and adjacent the first side of the radiator, a bi-directional fan mounted in the housing adjacent the second side of the radiator and operable to direct an air flow in a standard direction first through the screen and then through the radiator and operable as desired to direct an airflow in a discharge direction, opposite the standard direction, first through the radiator and then thro

Abstract: A portion between a front end of an air guide plates, which forms an air duct portion, and the front exterior member of the vehicle is sealed by a seal portion. Therefore, hot air leaking from inside of an engine room, is positively prevented from being drawn into the air duct portion after it flows around the front end of the air guide plate.

Abstract: An engine cooling system (4) for a rear-engine vehicle in which an engine (1) is installed in a rear part of a vehicle body is made to have an inlet opening (5) formed in a side of the vehicle body, an outlet opening opened rearward or downward in the rear part of the vehicle, a duct (7, 10) for forming an air flow path between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, and a radiator (11) provided at an intermediate portion of the duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front structural part for a motor vehicle, the structural part being shaped in such a manner as to leave a location for a cooling assembly, said location (5) constituting a passage for the air that exchanges heat with the cooling assembly, said structural part being provided with a converging portion (7) having the function of reducing the air flow section around the cooling assembly. The converging portion is made integrally with the structural part. The invention also relates to a front end module.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle has a frame assembly. A pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels support the frame assembly. A front fender assembly extends over at least a portion of the front wheels. An engine is disposed between the front wheels and the rear wheels. The engine is water-cooled using a radiator and fan combination that is positioned forward of the engine. A belt drive forms a portion of a transmission that transfers power from the engine to at least the rear wheels. The belt drive is air cooled with air that is pulled into the belt drive by fans positioned within a belt case. The air is drawn from an air chamber formed within the front fender assembly. The chamber is positioned vertically higher than the radiator and fan combination and rearward thereof. The air passes between the chamber and the belt case through a duct. The duct extends downward and incorporates a central trap portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle front end includes at least one upper crossmember (1) capable of supporting the hinges or the catch for the vehicle bonnet, a support piece (2, 3) at each end of the crossmember capable of supporting at least one lighting unit (6) of the vehicle, a lower crossmember (4) extending from one support piece to the other and belonging to a vehicle energy-absorption system, and a cavity located between the two crossmembers and the two support pieces, leaving space for a radiator (12) supported by structure external to the functional front end. The upper crossmember is a hybrid crossmember consisting of a metal alloy section piece reinforced with plastic ribs.

Abstract: A cooler arrangement for agricultural implements, particularly for tractors is quickly and easily moved to permit access thereto for cleaning. The cooler block contains at least a front cooler, a central cooler, and a rear cooler. The rear cooler is attached at a fixed position on the frame of the agricultural tractor and the central cooler can be moved away from the rear cooler while the front cooler can also be moved away from the central cooler. The front cooler is suspended so that is can move sufficiently upwardly and, if necessary, also forwardly, that the central cooler can be swung away from the rear cooler unhindered to the side at about a right angle. The front cooler is joined to a tilting mechanism having a lever arm pointing in the direction of travel of the tractor.

Abstract: A clearance 44 is provided between the outer periphery of a duct 42 and a vehicle body, that is, a radiator support 50 and, at the same time, the clearance 44 is made to have a labyrinth structure. In this structure, it is possible to prevent vibrations of the vehicle body from being propagated from the radiator support 50 to the duct 42 while preventing a current of air, such as one caused by movement of the vehicle, from flowing around heat exchangers, such as a radiator 10, and flowing downstream through the clearance 44. Therefore, it is possible to improve the cooling performance of heat exchangers such as the radiator 10 while preventing the duct 42, that is, a duct shroud 40 from being damaged by vibration.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device wherein the equipment and the support formed by the motor vehicle structural element are assembled in at least one point by to matching co-operating element. The equipment co-operating element is elastically deformable for being spaced from or brought close to the support, to enable direct interlocking at said point for mounting with means for cushioning the equipment on the support. The equipment is in particular a heat exchanger comprising an array of tubes assembled at each of their opposite ends by a collector plate closed by a fluid box, the equipment co-operating element being then a structural part of the fluid box.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-exchange module comprising a first heat exchanger (12) the manifold chambers (18, 20) of which are each formed from two shaped sheet-metal pieces (36, 38) and each comprise at least one lug (52, 64) originating from one of the sheet-metal pieces and folded into a housing (60, 68) of matching shape which each of the manifold chambers (28) of a second heat exchanger (14) includes. In one embodiment, the first heat exchanger (12) is a radiator for cooling a motor-vehicle engine, while the second heat exchanger (14) is an air-conditioning condenser.

Abstract: A radiator fastener which tightens a radiator to a car body includes a first engagement member having a fit protrusion piece and fixed to the car body, and a second engagement member with a fit depressed portion, which is free to be fitted to and removed from the fit protrusion piece of the first engagement member. The second engagement member is engaged with a part of the radiator through an elastic member, and is fixed to the first engagement member. The radiator fastener can be tightened through one-touch operation and this improves workability significantly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat transmission unit for a motor vehicle, comprising a fan cowling (12) and at least one heat exchanger (14) connected thereto. In order to provide an improved heat transmission unit which can be especially produced in an economical manner an which enables easy connection to the heat exchanger to the fan cowling especially during pre-assembly of the cooling module, the heat exchanger (14) is maintained on the fan cowling (12) by means of its manifolds (18, 20).

Abstract: A set of interchangeable adapters for coupling an evaporation head of a pipe freezer apparatus with pipes of different diameters is described. Each adapter includes a thermally conductive body having a first surface defining a first channel shaped and sized to securely and releasably receive the evaporation head. The body of each adapter also has at least one pipe-engaging surface defining a substantially semicircular pipe channel conforming to a selected standard pipe diameter. In a preferred embodiment, the set includes a plurality of adapter pairs, each adapter of a pair having pipe channels of the same radii as its mate and each pair having pipe channels of different radii than those of the other pairs. Thus, the set of interchangeable adapters is well suited for holding a pair of evaporation heads in thermal communication with pipes of several different diameters.

Abstract: Motor vehicle comprising a passenger compartment (12), a front compartment (14), which is arranged in the front of the passenger compartment (12), and a heat exchanger unit (16), comprising an engine cooling radiator arranged in the area separating the passenger compartment (12) from the front compartment (14). The motor vehicle comprises a manifold for conveying a flow of air (22), with an air flow inlet section (28) arranged in the front part of the motor vehicle and an air flow outlet section (30) arranged in the rear part of the front compartment (14), in correspondence to said heat exchanger unit (16).

Abstract: An intake duct (intake air path) utilizes an upper beam member of a front end panel, the cross section of which is substantially a C-shape. When the front end panel is assembled into a vehicle with the duct member being attached to the front end panel, assembling of the intake duct is completed. In another embodiment, a space (intake duct) is formed in a first pillar section of the front end panel with an intake port and a discharge port, which communicate the inside of the space with the outside of the space; the parts are arranged such that they are shifted from each other when they are viewed from the front side of the vehicle. Thus, a current of air flowing into the space flows in a crank-shape and passes outside of the space. Accordingly, foreign objects such as rain water and snow, which have entered the space together with air, will not flow together with the current of air flowing in the space. Therefore, the foreign objects such as rain water and snow remain in the space.

Abstract: The mounting device has at least two receiving blocks on a load-bearing structure, each block having two face-to-face parallel ribs, as well as at least two damping studs. Each is produced from an elastically deformable material and includes two parallel grooves able to interact, by sliding, with the two parallel ribs of a receiving block. Each damping stud also has a bearing face suitable for interacting with an item of equipment, as well as having an abutment face suitable for interacting with the receiving block.

Abstract: A first cooling system is formed in a motor-assist device for a vehicle such that a motor housing including a motor is provided with a cooling path communicating with a cooling path in an engine, and the former cooling path is connected to a radiator, a water pump and the engine in that order. A second cooling system for cooling an inverter, which is separate from the first cooling system, is provided in the rear of the vehicle. The second cooling system includes a water pump and a radiator mounted on a lateral rod brace. Accordingly, the size of the second cooling system can be determined based on the amount of heat generated only in the inverter.