Frame Structure for Receiving a Pivotally Mounted Truck Driver's Cab
A front frame structure for receiving a pivotally mounted truck driver's cab is provided. The structure includes a mounting bracket for the connection of the pivotable driver's cab, which mounting bracket is fastened to the frame structure at connecting points, and with at least two longitudinal frame members which extend essentially along the longitudinal axis of the truck in the upper region of the frame structure. The longitudinal frame members themselves are designed with at least one deformation region for absorbing frontal collision energy, and the mounting bracket is arranged and designed to pass on collision energy from the driver's cab to the level of the longitudinal frame members.
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10 . A front frame structure that receives a pivotally mounted truck driver's cab, comprising:
a mounting bracket that connects the pivotable driver's cab, the mounting bracket is fastened to the frame structure at connecting points; and
at least two longitudinal frame members which extend essentially along the longitudinal axis of the truck in an upper region of the frame structure,
wherein the longitudinal frame members include at least one deformation region that absorbs frontal collision energy, and the mounting bracket is arranged and designed to pass on collision energy from the driver's cab to a level of the longitudinal frame members.
11 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the mounting bracket has an upper connection to the longitudinal frame members and a lower connection below the longitudinal frame members to the frame structure.
12 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the mounting bracket has a connection to a driver's cab guide which is located in the central region of the height of the driver's cab.
13 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein level with the longitudinal frame members, the mounting bracket is stiffened in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in relation to deformation.
14 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the deformation region is formed by a local variation of the profile shape of the longitudinal frame members.
15 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the deformation region is formed by a local tapering of a material of the longitudinal frame members.
16 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the deformation region is formed by a local change of a material of the longitudinal frame members.
17 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the deformation region is realized by local material cutouts.
18 . The frame structure as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the deformation region lies directly behind an upper connection of the mounting bracket in a direction of travel.