Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing means for an oil cooler (18) that is fixed in an oil cooler receiving element (10). According to the invention, said fixing means has a latch connection between the oil cooler receiving element (10) and the oil cooler (18). The use of a latch connection is advantageous because it can be easily produced during assembly of the oil cooler.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a traveling vehicle body and a hood provided at a front portion of the vehicle body for covering an engine room. The hood includes a front face having a plurality of first air vent holes and right and left side faces each having a plurality of second air vent holes. A radiator is mounted inside the hood, ambient air being drawn in through the first and second air vent holes toward the radiator. A vent hole area ratio of each side face of the hood determined by the second air vent holes is set smaller than a vent hole area ratio of the front face of the hood determined by the first air vent holes.

Abstract: A cooling system for vehicles having a modular roof-mounted, low profile compartment and at least one radiator core mounted for horizontal extension but at a slight angle to the roof as well as being spaced above the roof with fans arranged alongside each radiator core for drawing air into the compartment and across the cores, then upwardly and away from the cores and compartment; and coolant lines extend between the cores and different components to be cooled in the vehicle. The radiator cores may be arranged to extend lengthwise along opposite sides of the roof or may extend transversely, and a battery system for a hybrid engine may also be mounted alongside the radiator compartment and in the same manner as described with respect to the radiator cores, the battery compartment being representative of other utility components that may be similarly mounted in low profile compartments.

Abstract: This invention involves a coordinative structure between the retaining tabs on the side plates and the cooling fins of an automotive heater core, which belongs to the field of auto parts technology. Said structure includes the side plates (5) and the cooling fins (7), characteristics of said structure are that there are two retaining tabs (5.2) at both ends of the side plates (5) where the ends of cooling fins (7) are. This coordinative structure prevents the cooling fins from touching the header while increases the friction between the cooling fins and side plates, it keeps the cooling fins from partially melting, burning and dropping out during the brazing process, thus ensures the brazing quality.

Abstract: A thermal management system module for a fuel cell vehicle includes its component parts mounted on a single mounting frame, thus increasing space usage and layout efficiency, reducing overall weight and manufacturing costs and improving piping and wiring efficiency and assembling efficiency of the thermal management system.

Abstract: A radiator core support includes a radiator core support main body that is made of plastic material, a right fixing member and a left fixing member that are made of metal, and a first metal frame. The right fixing member and the left fixing member are fixed on a right side member and a left side member of a motor vehicle body, respectively. The first metal frame extends in a lateral direction of the motor vehicle body so as to connect the right fixing member and the left fixing member with each other and support the radiator core support main body.

Abstract: In a fuel cell equipped vehicle (10), a fuel cell (30) is accommodated in a first recess portion (22) which forms part of a floor panel (20) of a vehicle passenger room (R1) and which is provided below front seats (60), with an upper portion of the fuel cell (30) protruding above a reference plane (20a) of the floor panel (20). That is, the fuel cell (30) is disposed inside the vehicle passenger room (R1) and is protected from dust or slop. Accordingly, maintenance of the fuel cell (30) is easier to carry out in comparison with a case where it is exposed to dust or slop.

Abstract: To concentrate mass, to lower the center of gravity, to efficiently and optimally arrange an intake part for making a compact vehicle body. A cylinder inclined to the rear is arranged under a fuel tank and a body of an intake box is housed between a radiator arranged in front of the cylinder and the cylinder. An upper part of the body of the intake box is fixed to a body frame at the bottom of the fuel tank and air taken in is supplied to an intake port through an intake funnel and a throttle body respectively built-in. A lid of an intake duct can be extractably inserted into a window hole provided to the front of the body, a duct part integrated with the lid is arranged over the radiator, and an air intake guide port takes a flow of air in front of the radiator.

Abstract: A radiator assembly for an automotive vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a radiator of a radiator unit and at least one decoupling element for fixing the radiator to a vehicle body structure. The at least one decoupling element is connected to the radiator and comprises a first section contained in the radiator unit and a second section protruding from the radiator unit, a junction plane between the first section and the second section being designed as a weak link.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a radiator to a front-end module carrier includes an insulator, a bracket body, at least one guide rib on the front-end module carrier, and a screw-fastening boss on the front-end module carrier. The bracket body defines a space for the insulator to be disposed therein. The bracket body also includes at least one guide portion, and a flange defining a fastening hole for a screw to be inserted therein. The screw is also inserted to the screw-fastening boss. The guide rib guides the guide portion during insertion of the bracket body to the front-end module carrier. The guide portion may define a vertical wall with a first, narrow end and a second, relatively wider end. The front-end module carrier may also have a boss rib connected to the screw-fastening boss.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment device of a combined module consisting of an accumulator and internal heat exchanger for use in mobile air conditioning systems with the CO2 coolant R744 on the body of a motor vehicle. The combined module is indirectly connected with mounts which are rigidly secured to the body using oscillation-damping decoupling elements.

Abstract: Describe is a front wall module for a motor vehicle. The front wall module forms at least one area of a front wall that defines the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The front wall module contains functional units, such as the fan for ventilating the passenger compartment or the like. The front wall module has a capping piece that is connected to two longitudinal beams of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a vehicle that includes a battery to supply a flow of electrical energy, an electric motor arranged to propel the vehicle, a first control circuit coupled between the battery and the motor to control the flow of electrical energy to the motor; a first heat exchange loop thermally coupled with a heat exchanger and a heating element, the first heat exchange loop to circulate a first fluid to heat or cool a passenger cabin; a second heat exchange loop thermally coupled with the heat exchanger, the second heat exchange loop to circulate a second fluid to heat or cool the battery and a second control circuit to couple a charger to the battery and to perform charging operations on the battery using a voltage source powered from a line source.

Abstract: A shroud, typically of an off-road motorcycle is provided. The motorcycle includes a fuel tank provided in an upper front portion of the motorcycle body. The shroud structure includes an upper shroud that extends along a side face of the fuel tank and covers the fuel tank, and a lower shroud disposed below the upper shroud. The upper and lower shrouds are detachably coupled to each other.

Abstract: A system for removing heat from the engine compartment (9) of a heavy duty truck. A first ventilating system removes heat from the radiator. It is isolated from a second ventilating system that removes heat from the engine compartment. The first system takes heat from the radiator through a plenum by centrifugal squirrel cage blowers, and is directs it out to ambient by ductwork. The second system draws ambient air generally from back to front of the engine compartment, preferably by cowl induction, without the use of ram air from the vicinity of the radiator. The exits of the two systems are into a slip stream of the heavy duty truck, and the exit of the second ventilating system is into a slip stream of the first, to scavenge air out of the engine compartment.

Abstract: A grille surround (2) for a vehicle (10) includes a shell (30) formed from sheet metal and a backing structure (40). An adhesive (50) is disposed between the shell (30) and the backing structure (40) to fixedly secure the shell (30) to the backing structure (40). The backing structure (40) is attached to the vehicle (10) thereby securing the shell (10) to the vehicle (10). The disclosed configuration allows the shell (10) to be secured to the vehicle (10) without using fasteners that would be visible from the outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, skis, motor, and endless belt assembly.

Abstract: The duct comprises the upper member and the lower member, which are formed separately and assembled integrally by being attached to one another. There is provided the seal member to interconnect the opening at the lower member and the intercooler, which is pressed against the upper face of the intercooler. The front side of the lower member is supported at the shroud panel, and the rear side of the upper panel is supported at the cowl panel. Thus, the rear attachment portion is detached earlier than the front attachment portion at the pedestrian's hit. Accordingly, the duct can be split surely and the engine hood can be allowed to be properly deformed without being prevented, so that the protection of the head of pedestrians can be attained properly.

Abstract: A front structure of an automotive vehicle, comprising a shroud having a shroud upper, shroud lower, and a pair of shroud sides, a bumper face, and a plate member, a front end of which extends to a position near a back face of the bumper face and a rear end of which is attached to the shroud lower, wherein protruding portions are provided at both-side ends of the plate member so as to protrude outward respectively in a vehicle width direction from both-side ends of the shroud lower, and projecting portions are provided at the protruding portions so as to project rearward respectively along side end portions of the shroud lower. Accordingly, the prevention of pedestrian dragging against the vehicle frontal oblique crush can be improved.

Abstract: A straddle-type vehicle with a radiator having heightened support stiffness. An engine bracket extends vertically and has an upper portion mounted to a front end of a body frame and a lower portion suspending a front wall of an engine. The radiator includes an upper radiator arranged along a front surface of and mounted to the engine bracket, and a lower radiator.

Abstract: A construction vehicle includes vehicle frames, an operator cab, a hydraulic oil tank, and engine, and an engine cover. The operator cab is mounted on the vehicle frames. The hydraulic oil tank is disposed to the rear of the operator cab and stores hydraulic oil. The engine is disposed to the rear of the hydraulic oil tank. The engine cover is a member that covers the engine. A rear face of the hydraulic oil tank and a front face of the engine cover are the same size in a widthwise direction. A rear end of an upper face of the hydraulic oil tank is positioned at the same height as a front end of the upper face of the engine cover. The upper face and side faces of the hydraulic oil tank are exposed to outside.

Abstract: A working machine is constituted so as to mount a guard cover hinge, a radiator duct, a canopy right support, a hood catch and the right end part of a seat stand on a radiator support. The working machine further comprises a mounting column provided on the opposite side of the radiator support so as to mount a hood hinge, a left side panel, the left end part of the seat stand and a muffler cover thereon. According to such a structure, a mounting member shared by a plurality of constituting members can be used also as a positioning support between members, and the workability in assembling can be improved.

Abstract: A body frame of a saddle-ride type vehicle for preventing an increase in the number of parts for supporting a radiator and ensuring a required heat dissipating performance of the radiator. A body frame includes a pair of right and left main pipes extending substantially in the back-and-forth direction of a vehicle with a pair of right and left lower pipes disposed under the main pipes and extending substantially in the back-and-forth direction of the vehicle. A pair of right and left down-pipes are disposed vertically in a bridgewise manner between the main pipes and the lower pipes with rear reinforcing pipes extending rearwardly and obliquely downwardly, respectively, from intermediate positions of the down-pipes and connected at lower ends thereof to the lower pipes. First reinforcing members are provided for supporting an upper portion of a radiator. Second reinforcing members are provided for supporting a lower portion of the radiator.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, for motorcycle use and mounted on a motorcycle and in which heat is exchanged between air and a heating medium flowing inside the heat exchanger, is characterized in that: the heat exchanger is fixed to a motorcycle body via a bracket 8; the bracket 8 includes a through-hole 80 into which a portion of the motorcycle body is inserted via a cylindrical grommet 9 and collar 10 capable of being elastically deformed; a cylindrical burring portion 81, which protrudes onto one side, is formed in an inner circumferential edge portion 80a of the through-hole 80; the grommet 9 is inserted into the through-hole 80 so that the grommet 9 can be contacted with the inner circumferential edge portion 80a of the through-hole 80; and a forward end portion of the burring portion 81 is directed outside in the radial direction with respect to the inner circumferential edge portion 80a of the through-hole 80.

Abstract: A utility vehicle (100) with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. The ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features enhance the utility of the vehicle.

Abstract: A structure of a carrier is disclosed. The structure includes an upper frame; side frames in a pair formed downwardly from both sides of the upper frame; and center frames, each of which has one end connected to the central portion of the upper frame and the other end slantingly connected to the corresponding one of the side frames. Since the center frames are slantingly installed and support the upper frame and the side frames, the structure of the carrier has reduced weight and enables the maintenance of sufficient rigidity.

Abstract: In a ventilation duct of a cooling system, a level difference is formed between a wall located on a vehicle front side and a wall located on a vehicle rear side because a bottom end of the wall located on the vehicle front side is lower than a bottom end of the wall located on the vehicle rear side. The level difference makes a speed of a traveling wind flowing near an outlet faster than that flowing away from the outlet. Therefore, a pressure of the traveling wind flowing near the outlet decreases. As a result, air flows in the ventilation duct to be drawn to the neighborhood of the low-pressure outlet, and discharged out. Because cooling air including the traveling wind can be increased, heat radiation capacity of a radiator disposed in the ventilation duct is improved, and the cooling capacity of the cooling system can also be improved.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a heat exchanger for vehicles that have liquid cooled engines. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as to accept airflow moving across the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. The heat exchanger is positioned within the vehicle so as not to adversely affect the vehicle's center of gravity. A divider is used with the heat exchanger to help channel at least a portion of the airflow to the heat exchanger, while also preventing any byproduct produced from contact between airborne materials and the heat exchanger from causing a nuisance to the operator.

Abstract: A pedestrian protection apparatus for a vehicle including a plate member which is disposed at a lower part of a front of the vehicle so as to extend in a frontward and backward direction of the vehicle. The plate member has a concave portion which is open at the upper surface of the plate member and which is formed in the plate member so as to be positioned more frontward of the vehicle than a radiator. The concave portion includes a non-horizontal bottom portion which provides a non-horizontal inner surface extending in an inclined or curved manner such that a depth thereof is gradually increased toward a rear side of the vehicle, and an outlet hole which is disposed at the concave portion so as to be positioned more rearward of the vehicle than the non-horizontal inner surface.

Abstract: A saddle riding type fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell that generates power by a chemical reaction between a fuel gas and a reactive gas with radiators that cool cooling water of the fuel cell. The radiators are adjacently arranged in right and left sides of the fuel cell in a vehicle width direction. Each outer end surface of the radiators, outside in a vehicle width direction, is positioned closer to the front side of a vehicle body than each inner end surface inside in the vehicle width direction. Thus, each plane portion, which receives an air flow, is inclined to the inner side of the vehicle body, and air courses, which allow an air flow to be passed to the rear side of the vehicle body, are each formed between the inner end surface of each of the radiators and each side surface of the fuel cell.

Abstract: A radiator module for commercial motor vehicles, in particular for agricultural tractors, has a support plate fixed to the chassis and at least one coolant radiator fixed to the support plate. The radiator has a radiator block and two coolant tanks oriented at opposite ends of the block with one tank adjacent the support plate and one spaced away form the support plate. In order to increase the cooling performance of the radiator module despite keeping the installation space above the support plate constant it is proposed that the coolant tank near the plate is constructed from two mutually complementing tank parts. The first tank part is assigned to the radiator block and has an encircling flange for pressure sealed attachment of the coolant radiator on the support plate. A second tank part is assigned to the support plate. By dividing the coolant tank into two parts, one on the radiator block and one on the support plate the effective heat sink area of the coolant radiator can be substantially increased.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Front End Module (FEM) assembly and associated assembly method with a rail system to enable efficient assembly, tighter clearances between the front end module assembly and the vehicle, and time and cost savings. The present disclosure provides a FEM assembly including grilles and headlamps and a rail system enabling the FEM to be assembled on a vehicle. Advantageously, the present disclosure allows the FEM to pass between fenders on the vehicle with a very tight clearance condition. The rail system included in the present disclosure allows the FEM to be assembled efficiently while protecting grilles and headlamps from being damaged by fenders and protecting the fenders from damage from the FEM.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided which includes a structural member, a bumper movable with respect to the structural member upon an impact of said vehicle with an object, and a radiator for cooling fluid of a component of the vehicle, the radiator being mounted with the structural member. Movement of the bumper within predetermined limits causes the radiator to be dismounted with respect to said structural member minimizing material damage to the radiator.

Abstract: A vehicle front body structure which includes: a longitudinal structural member provided at a front end thereof with a bracket which has a portion projecting downward from a lower side face of the longitudinal structural member; a transverse member connected to the longitudinal structural member at the bracket thereof; and a suspension member mounted to the longitudinal structural member with a front portion thereof fixed to the lower side face of the longitudinal structural member at a position in the vicinity of a rear side face of the downward projecting portion of the bracket.

Abstract: A novel three-wheeled straddle type vehicle for operation by at least one rider is disclosed having a split radiator (52, 53) located on opposite sides of the vehicle frame. The location of the split radiator (52, 53) on the sides of the frame create a storage compartment in the front portion of the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprises: a plurality of wheels; a vehicle body supported by the wheels; a mower unit supported by said vehicle body; a driver's seat supported by said vehicle body; an engine supported by said vehicle body rearwardly of said driver's seat; a radiator disposed between said engine and said driver's seat; a hood for covering said engine; and a dust filtering case disposed at a forward portion of said hood for allowing ambient cooling air to be drawn into said radiator, the dust filtering case surrounding at least a part of the radiator and having a net portion on at least one side thereof, the net portion extending rearwardly beyond a front surface of said radiator.

Abstract: Engine noise of a construction machine is effectively reduced without reducing cooling performance and with an increase in the height of a body cover kept minimum. To achieve the above, an air-intake opening portion (10) and an air discharge opening portion (11) are arranged in a body cover (8) of an upper rotating body (1), and a cooling fan (5) in an engine room covered by the body cover (8) is driven, taking cooling air in from the air-intake opening portion (10) to cool a heat exchanger (7) in the body cover (8) and discharging the air from the air discharge opening portion (11). The air-intake opening portion (10) is laterally offset from a position facing to a ventilation surface of the heat exchanger (7). Alternatively, plural air-intake opening portions are located in a scattered manner such that the plural air-intake opening portions include the offset air-intake opening portion offset from the ventilation surface of the heat exchanger (7).

Abstract: To provide a cowl structure for a vehicle for improving the appearance of the vehicle without increasing the weight of the vehicle and also for enhancing the operational stability. In a cowl structure for a vehicle which includes a front cowl for covering a front portion of a vehicle body, a radiator is positioned in front of the cylinder heads of the engine. A radiator cover is provided for covering the radiator ranging from side surfaces to a lower end of the radiator. Bulging portions are provided for bulging from a front portion to a rear portion of the radiator cover and being formed in a direction to be rearwardly and upwardly oblique in a side view of the vehicle. The bulging portions are formed on a lower end portion of the radiator cover.

Abstract: A heat exchanger and mount isolation system (10) is provided and includes a heat exchanger (12) for a vehicular application, a pair of side frame members (14,16) for mounting the heat exchanger (12) to a vehicle, and four pairs (18) of isolation mount assemblies (19) for mounting the heat exchanger (12) to the side frame members (14,16). The mount assemblies (19) are received in mounting bores (30) that are integral parts of the heat exchanger (12). Each of the pair 18 of mount assemblies (19) is inserted into the opposite ends (32,34) of a corresponding one of the mount bores (30) and includes a pair of abutting metal sleeves (42) that are mounted in respective annular flanged isolators (40).

Abstract: A method of using an engine cooling system with a bus includes providing a horizontal rooftop engine cooling system including a radiator unit through which coolant fluid flows for removing heat from the radiator unit, a fan to assist in removing heat from the radiator unit, and a continuously variable power drive and speed control system for controlling power to and the speed of the fan; horizontally locating the rooftop engine cooling system on a rooftop of the bus; interconnecting the radiator unit of the rooftop engine cooling system to a passage of an engine of the bus to allow coolant to flow between the engine and the rooftop cooling system to cool the engine; and controlling power to and the speed of the fan with the continuously variable power drive and speed control system using pulse width modulation.

Abstract: A water-cooled engine mounted on a vehicle wherein a mass concentration keeps the center of mass at a low position. In a saddle-ride type four-wheel vehicle, a radiator and a fuel tank are supported on lower frames, and are arranged, side by side, so as to be distributed respectively on the right-hand side and on the left-hand side so as to overlap each other when viewed from a side. In addition, the fuel tank and the radiator are disposed at the rear of a front suspension arm and at the rear of an engine. As a result, the concentration of mass and the keeping of the mass at a lower position are achieved. Moreover, the fuel tank and the radiator are allowed to stretch outwards beyond the upper frames. Consequently, the fuel tank can have a larger capacity and a ventilation path that leads to the radiator can be secured.

Abstract: Supporting structure (1) in the front region of a motor vehicle, with a supporting frame (13) which can be covered on the rear side by a rear wall (12) which has a fan opening (11). It is proposed that a retaining frame (3) for holding cooling components, in particular heat exchangers (4, 9), is arranged pivotably in front of the supporting frame (13) in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A snowmobile incorporating a radiator system externally of the engine compartment. The radiator may be disposed within the snowmobile airstream including placement to the rear of the snowmobile chassis. Various peripheral items such as a seat, a luggage rack, and a saddle mount may incorporate the radiator mounting within their respective structures. The radiator may be coupled with various other heat exchange aids such as fans, ducting and a plenum chamber for guiding cooling air toward the radiator and drawing heated air away. Coolant lines are included in a circulatory configuration between the radiator and an internal combustion engine disposed in the snowmobile engine compartment for circulating a coolant fluid therebetween.

Abstract: A one piece fan shroud for a tractor has first and second faces, a frame with top, left and right sides, a bottom, and an upper wall extending from the top of the frame. The upper wall, left and right sides of the fan shroud are dimensioned to match the internal geometry and seal with an internal surface of a tractor hood. A rubber seal may extend around the upper wall and the left and right sides of the frame.

Abstract: A work vehicle with a front loader is disclosed. The work vehicle includes a traveling control section having an operator's seat, a hood provided forwardly of the traveling control section, a pair of masts provided on right and left sides of the hood, a pair of booms projecting forwardly from upper ends of the masts and an implement detachably connected to the booms. An upper face of the hood is inclined downwardly from its rear upper portion to its front upper portion. The inclined upper face is located adjacent a downward line of sight from an operator's space in the traveling control section to a connecting portion between each boom and the implement.

Abstract: Heat exchanger systems for go-karts include a heat exchanger and a plenum that channels air to the heat exchanger to increase cooling efficiency while reducing drag. The plenum has an intake with an area less than a cross-sectional area of a portion of the plenum where the heat exchanger is located to allow velocity air pressure to decrease while increasing static air pressure. The plenum and heat exchanger may be located at various sites on the go-kart including in front of the driver position, beside the driver position, and behind the driver position. Additionally, a centrifugal fan may be included in the plenum to increase the velocity air pressure to overcome internal losses. Also, a plenum body portion may be included on the rear side of the heat exchanger to channel air away from the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle includes a body frame and a pair of brackets connected to the main frame. The all terrain vehicle also includes an air intake shroud, a pair of headlights, and an engine cooling apparatus, each of which is mounted directly to the pair of brackets.

Abstract: A lower member of a radiator core support includes a front end module formed so as to protrude forward, so that a protruding portion of the lower member is used as an impact absorbing frame member. A lower end portion of a bumper face may be superimposed fixedly on a lower surface of the protruding portion. A lower impact absorbing portion may be made of foamed resin and may be accommodated in the interior of a lower protruding portion, and this lower impact absorbing portion may be fixedly provided at a front end surface of the protruding portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting bracket (10), in particular for mounting a radiator (100). The bracket (10) comprises a stationary member (20) to be attached to the vehicle and a movable member (30) slideably mounted on the stationary member (20), preferably using guide rails (24a, 24b). The movable member (30) is configured to move from a first position to a second position to thereby secure the radiator (100). A ratchet mechanism (42) including teeth (42a) on the stationary member (10) may be provided to lock the movable member (30). An independent claim is included directed to a method for securing a vehicle component.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to improve the motorcycle radiator arranging construction with a view to improving the external appearance characteristic of a motorcycle. In a motorcycle having a water-cooled engine 12 installed thereon, a radiator 75 is arranged erect in a space 87 defined between the engine 12 and a rear wheel 16 in such a manner that a front surface 75a thereof is directed in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is supported on a body frame 11, whereby the radiator 75 is made difficult to see from the outside compared with a case where the radiator is arranged at the front of the body frame to thereby make conspicuous, for example, the design of the engine.