# US 9,434,423 B2 · Fastening assembly for mounting components and off-road utility vehicle having a fastening assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,434,423 B2 - Document ID: US9434423B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/295,275 - Filed: 2011-11-14 - Published: 2012-05-17 - Granted: 2016-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2010-11-12 - Assignees: MAN Truck & Bus Oesterreich AG - Applicants: Rudolf Pertlik; Norbert Theil - Inventors: Rudolf Pertlik; Norbert Theil - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9434423B2 ## CPC - B62D 27/065: {using screwthread (connection of crossbeam to A- pillars B62D25/147; mounting load bearing surfaces B62D21/09; securing mudguards B62D25/163; connections for synthetic parts B62D29/048)} - B60G 7/02: Attaching arms to sprung part of vehicle {(B60G7/006 takes precedence)} - B62D 21/02: comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members - B60G 2204/4302: for fixing suspension arm on the vehicle body or chassis - B60G 2206/601: Hanger bracket - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - B60G: VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS (air-cushion vehicles B60V; {cycle suspensions B62K25/00}) ## Abstract A fastening assembly fastens at least one component part to a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes a first, preferably closed cross-sectional profile. At least one carrier for a fastening device includes a second cross-sectional profile. The carrier extends from a first internal surface of the vehicle frame to at least a second internal surface of the vehicle frame and provides an opening for carrying the fastening device. An off-road utility vehicle having at least one fastening assembly is also provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fastening assembly, comprising: a vehicle frame for at least one component part to be fastened to said vehicle frame, said vehicle frame having first and second internal surfaces and a first closed cross-sectional profile; at least one carrier having an opening for carrying a fastening device, said at least one carrier extending from said first internal surface to at least said second internal surface, said at least one carrier extending through and beyond the component part, and said at least one carrier having a closed second cross-sectional profile; a fastening element passing through said at least one carrier element, said fastening element crushing said at least one carrier element and forcing a contact surface of the component part tightly against said frame; said vehicle frame and said at least one carrier having at least one of a watertight or gastight connection for sealing said first cross-sectional profile and an interior of said vehicle frame to an outside of said vehicle frame. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said first and second internal surfaces of said vehicle frame are oriented parallel to each other. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said first and second internal surfaces of said vehicle frame form an angle with each other not exceeding ±90°. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one carrier and said vehicle frame are manufactured from different materials. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one carrier and said vehicle frame are connected to one another or sealed by a pressed connection, a welded connection or an adhesive bond. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) An off-road utility vehicle, comprising: at least one fastening assembly according to claim 1; said vehicle frame of said at least one fastening assembly being a closed cross-sectional profile. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle frame has an external side beyond which said at least one carrier projects. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The fastening assembly according to claim 1, wherein said watertight or gastight connection is a weld provided inside said frame. ### Claim 9 A fastening assembly, comprising: a vehicle frame for at least one component part to be fastened to said vehicle frame, said vehicle frame having first and second internal surfaces and a first closed cross-sectional profile; at least one carrier having an opening for carrying a fastening device, said at least one carrier extending from said first internal surface to at least said second internal surface, said at least one carrier extending through and beyond the component part, and said at least one carrier having a closed second cross-sectional profile; a fastening element passing through said at least one carrier element, said fastening element crushing said at least one carrier element and forcing a contact surface of the component part tightly against said frame; and said vehicle frame and said at least one carrier having at least one of a watertight or gastight connection for sealing said first cross-sectional profile and an interior of said vehicle frame to an outside of said vehicle frame, said vehicle frame has an external side beyond which said at least one carrier projects. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The fastening assembly according to claim 9, wherein said watertight or gastight connection is a weld provided inside said frame. ### Claim 11 A fastening assembly, comprising: a vehicle frame having first and second internal surfaces and a first closed cross-sectional profile, said closed cross-sectional profile providing said vehicle frame with a high torsional rigidity sufficient for a heavily stressed vehicle; at least one component part for being mounted on said vehicle frame; at least one carrier having an opening for carrying a fastening device, said at least one carrier extending from said first internal surface to at least said second internal surface, said at least one carrier extending through and beyond the component part, and said at least one carrier having a closed second cross-sectional profile; a fastening element passing through said at least one carrier element, said fastening element crushing said at least one carrier element and forcing a contact surface of the component part tightly against said frame; and said vehicle frame and said at least one carrier having a fluid tight connection for sealing said first cross-sectional profile and an interior of said vehicle frame to an outside of said vehicle frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The fastening assembly according to claim 11, wherein said heavily stressed vehicle is a military vehicle, construction vehicle, or off-road vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The fastening assembly according to claim 11, wherein said watertight or gastight connection is a weld provided inside said frame.