Subframe assembly and associated method of installation
A subframe assembly 1 for a vehicle 3 comprises a suspension subframe 5 and at least one ancillary device 7 such as a battery assembly or a urea tank assembly, disposed at least partially within a void 9 of the suspension subframe 5, particularly a rear subframe. This provides an arrangement which d...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
25.02.2015
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Summary: | A subframe assembly 1 for a vehicle 3 comprises a suspension subframe 5 and at least one ancillary device 7 such as a battery assembly or a urea tank assembly, disposed at least partially within a void 9 of the suspension subframe 5, particularly a rear subframe. This provides an arrangement which does not occupy useful accommodation or storage space and which mitigates a risk of exposing occupants to toxic or acrid substances. The battery assembly may include a management system, a disconnect system, a heat exchange system and/or a DC-DC converter. Cooling fins may be provided to take advantage of external air flow. The underside of a floor panel 13 may also have air deflectors. The urea tank may be connected to a filling port at another location such as the engine bay or boot. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: GB20130015131 |