Abstract: A spoiler assembly (2) for a car (4) is disclosed. The spoiler assembly (2) comprises a support structure (10) and body portion (30) moveably mounted to the support structure (10). The support structure (10) is configured to be attached to the car (4). The spoiler assembly (2) comprises one or more actuators (14, 14, 16, 16?) for changing the orientation of the body portion (30), wherein the body portion (30) is arranged to be rotated with respect to the direction of travel (X) of the car (4).

Abstract: A structure for reinforcing and supporting a vehicle frunk includes front side members installed in a front-to-back direction of a vehicle body at both sides of a front floor panel of a vehicle, a frunk bar extending in a width direction of the vehicle between the front side members and connected to the front side members, a bracket formed at a position corresponding to connection between the frunk bar and a respective one of the front side members, to couple the frunk bar to the respective one of the front side members, at least two motor mounts formed beneath the frunk bar in a height direction of the frunk bar, and a subframe positioned beneath the motor mounts in a height direction of the motor mounts and connected to the front side members to extend in the width direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A car having: a passenger compartment; a body surrounding the passenger compartment and having: a roof, a tail provided with a rear bumper, and a joining portion connecting the roof to the tail; a rear spoiler, which is arranged at the end of the joining portion in the area of the tail; and a deflector panel, which is arranged on the joining portion, is directly hit by an air flow brushing the joining portion during the travel and is mounted in a movable manner so as to move between a rest position, in which the deflector panel rests on the joining portion, and an active position, in which the deflector panel is lifted and spaced apart from the joining portion.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a scalable front end assembly for a motor vehicle. An example front end assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first front cross member and the second component includes a second front cross member. The first front cross member overlaps the second front cross member. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A canopy downdraft fan assembly for being able to direct air flow like a curtain as selected. The canopy downdraft fan assembly includes a canopy assembly including support members adapted to be mounted upon a prime mover and including a canopy mounted upon the support members; and an air flow generating assembly in communication with the canopy assembly and including one or more fans.

Abstract: An apparatus for a trailer is provided that has a top fairing configured for being mounted to a top surface of the trailer. The trailer has a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction, and a vertical direction. A side fairing is present and is configured for being mounted to a side surface of the trailer. A corner at the side fairing and the top fairing has an outer surface with a first location and a second location. The first location is located forward of the second location in the longitudinal direction, and the first location has a radius of curvature that is smaller than a radius of curvature of the second location. The top and side fairings are configured for being mounted at locations closer to the back of the trailer than to the front of the trailer.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a fragile portion provided in an exhaust passage at a position frontward of a dashboard panel in a vehicle front-rear direction, and a thrusting portion. The fragile portion fractures more easily under a force from a front side of the vehicle than other portions of the exhaust passage. The thrusting portion is provided in one of the exhaust passage, at a position frontward of the dashboard panel and rearward of the fragile portion in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a framework member that is part of a frame structure of the vehicle and supports the dashboard panel. The thrusting portion protrudes from the one of the exhaust passage and the framework member toward the other one and facing the other one in the vehicle front-rear direction.

Abstract: A front vehicle body structure for a vehicle defining a space which is distinguished from a passenger compartment by a dash panel between front side members disposed along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The front vehicle body structure includes: a front shock absorber housing in which a front shock absorber of a front wheel suspension of the vehicle is disposed; a cowl top outer panel connected with lower end portions of front pillars of the vehicle; and a cowl upper cross member disposed below the cowl top outer panel and having a front end portion attached to the front shock absorber housing and a rear end portion attached to the cowl top outer panel.

Abstract: A vehicle body rear part structure for a vehicle includes a side frame, a subframe disposed below the side frame, and a vehicle body frame member disposed on a middle side in the vehicle body front-rear direction with respect to the subframe. The vehicle body frame member includes: a vertical frame offset outwardly in the vehicle width direction with respect to the subframe; and a lateral frame extending inwardly in the vehicle width direction from the vertical frame. A connecting portion is provided on the subframe. The connecting portion includes: an inclined portion extending while being inclined outwardly in the vehicle width direction, to face the vertical frame; and a widening portion widening inwardly in the vehicle width direction up to a position where the connecting portion linearly extends in the vehicle body front-rear direction from the inclined portion, to face the lateral frame.

Abstract: A rear vehicle-body structure of a vehicle can enhance the performance of protecting a vehicle component disposed under a rear floor against a rear-end collision load. The rear vehicle-body structure of a vehicle includes a rear bumper reinforcement having a rear bumper beam extending in a vehicle width direction along a rear bumper and load absorbing parts extending from left and right ends of the rear bumper beam toward a vehicle front side, and rear side frames extending in a vehicle front-rear direction respectively along left and right side portions of a rear floor and coupled at rear ends to front ends of the load absorbing parts, with a vehicle component being disposed under the rear floor. A vertical center of the rear bumper beam is located lower than a respective vertical center of each of the rear side frames.

Abstract: A preferred multi-panel skirt system for a cargo enclosure includes two pair of forward and aft skirt panels with each pair located on an opposite lateral sides of the enclosure. In each pair, the forward skirt panel extends along the bottom wall generally in the lengthwise direction between a leading edge and a trailing edge, which is located adjacent to and aligned with or positioned laterally inboard of a lateral side edge of the enclosure. An aft skirt panel extends along the bottom wall generally in the lengthwise direction between a leading edge and a trailing edge aft of the forward skirt panel, which trailing edge is located adjacent to and aligned with or positioned laterally inboard of the lateral side edge of the enclosure. The leading edge of the aft skirt panel is positioned laterally inboard of the trailing edge of the forward skirt panel.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a quick release grill guard further comprising at least one latching system configured for the quick release and pivot of the grill guard away from the vehicle grill face. The quick release grill guard may comprises a vehicle coupling portion, a clasped member an elongate bar and a clasping member. The clasping member may be constructed and arranged to be releasably engaged with the clasped member. Further, actuation of the elongate bar may cause the clasping member and clasped member to disengage.

Abstract: An air drag reduction apparatus attaches to the rear of vehicles having a generally rectangular rear end, such as tractor trailers, busses, and recreational vehicles. A left side roller is mounted in a generally vertical orientation to the rear of the vehicle and a right side roller is mounted in a generally vertical orientation to the rear of the vehicle, where the left side roller and the right side roller are each rotatable about a vertical axis. The left side roller and the right side roller may be mounted with attachment mechanisms which allow the rollers to each be moved out of the way as the rear door or doors of the vehicle are opened.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body comprising a first body panel; and a first variable aerodynamic device comprising: a first spoiler that is resiliently deformable between a lowered position and a raised position, the first spoiler being formed from part of the first body panel; and a first actuator configured to move the first spoiler between the lowered position and the raised position.

Abstract: A drag reduction apparatus assists with fuel efficiency of mechanical moving objects includes a processor, mechanical mechanism, casing and magnetic pairs that utilizes magnetic repulsion phenomenon for drag reduction. The device further contains a first set of magnets attached to the outer surface and processor attached inside the body; mechanical mechanism attached to the body with pivot joints; casing with second set of magnets on inner surface lowered onto the body attached with first set of magnets and mechanical mechanism. The first set of magnets attached to the body and mechanical mechanism and the second set of magnets attached to the casing form magnetic repulsion pairs creating magnetic levitation of casing while transferring and resisting drag force.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a front surface exposed to the front of the vehicle; a forward ground-engaging wheel; a wheel arch defined by the body of the vehicle, the forward wheel being at least partially located in the wheel arch in at least one configuration of the wheel; and a duct extending from the front surface into the wheel arch, the duct being substantially unobstructed throughout its length.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary frame for a vehicle, in particular an electric vehicle, with a longitudinal member composed of metal sheets, which has bearing connection points for a transverse control arm connection, the bearing connection points being formed in a bearing section of the longitudinal member which is open towards the wheel carrier side, wherein the bearing section is formed from a first single-shell metal sheet and a second single-shell metal sheet, wherein the second single-shell metal sheet is connected to the first single-shell metal sheet by a weld seam, wherein the first single-shell metal sheet has at least one of the bearing connection points, and wherein the second single-shell metal sheet has at least one of the bearing connection points.

Abstract: A subframe structure includes: a left-right pair of extension members extending in a vehicle front-rear direction and each having a rectangular orthogonal cross section; a rear member connected to rear end portions of the extension members and extending in a vehicle width direction; and connecting parts connecting the rear end portions and the rear member. Each extension member includes: a first weak portion located forwardly of the corresponding connecting part and deformable when a load is applied; and a second weak portion located forwardly of the first weak portion and deformable when a load is applied. The first and second weak portions of each extension member are formed in upper and lower faces thereof, respectively. The orthogonal cross section of each extension member has a height, dimension H1 at the first weak portion and a height dimension H2 at the second weak portion and H1 is smaller than H2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drag-reducing aerodynamic component, comprising a body attachable to a roof of a vehicle, wherein the body comprises an air flow duct with a duct inlet at a front end of the body, and a duct outlet and a rear end of the body, located at a distance different from zero from the front end. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a drag reducing component, wherein the body is attached to a roof of the vehicle and air flows through the air flow duct and is directed toward the rear end of the body, such that air stagnation is reduced around the vehicle and air flow is accelerated between the vehicle and a trailer attached to the vehicle to prevent air recirculation between the vehicle and the trailer, thereby reducing air pressure around and drag on the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes, among other things, a main rail and a node assembly attached to the main rail. The node assembly includes a forward mounting member, a rear mounting member, and a deflector extending between the forward mounting member and rear mounting member. When a load exceeds a threshold load that is applied to a front of a vehicle, the deflector is configured to engage a tire and deflect the tire from entering a forward vehicle area.