Module structure for a vehicle
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1. A module attachable to a pair of frame beams of a vehicle, the module comprising:
- a module structure having a front end and a rear end;
a front suspension attached to the module structure between the front end and the rear end; and
an engine mount positioned near the rear end of the module structure, wherein the engine mount is adapted to support an engine.
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Abstract
A vehicle includes two frame beams, such as c-channels, and a module structure attached to the frame beams to define a vehicle frame. An independent front suspension is attached to the module structure. A radiator, an engine and an energy absorbing front bumper are attached to mounting brackets of the module structure. When the module structure is attached to the frame beams, the engine is located under seats in the cab and behind the independent front suspension. A hood of the vehicle can be inclined relative to the ground, improving the aerodynamic shape of the cab and driver visibility.
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1. A module attachable to a pair of frame beams of a vehicle, the module comprising:
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a module structure having a front end and a rear end;
a front suspension attached to the module structure between the front end and the rear end; and
an engine mount positioned near the rear end of the module structure, wherein the engine mount is adapted to support an engine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A vehicle comprising:
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a pair of frame beams; and
a module structure attached to the pair of frame beams to define a vehicle frame, the module structure comprising;
a front end;
a rear end attached to the vehicle frame;
an engine mount positioned near the rear end;
an engine attached to the engine mount;
a radiator mount positioned near the front end;
a radiator attached to the radiator mount;
a suspension mount positioned between the engine mount and the radiator mount; and
a front suspension attached to the suspension mount. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of forming a module structure for a vehicle comprising the steps of:
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attaching a front suspension to the module structure between a front end and a rear end of the module structure;
attaching an engine near the rear end of the module structure; and
attaching the module structure to a pair of frame beams to define a vehicle frame. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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