Modular Systems: A New Architecture for the Front of the Car Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Cheron, Hugues, author.

Conference Name:

International Congress & Exposition (1999-03-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1999

Summary:

The goal of the Omnium System Car (OSCAR) research project is to redesign the front compartment of the car using modular systems. These modules integrate new functionality, can carry various equipment and can optimize their positioning around the engine compartment. The modules developed in OSCAR are:The functionality of these modules are described as well as the way they can be assembled on the car. Gains in terms of weight, cost and investments have also been investigated

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Publisher Number:

1999-01-0844

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Restricted for use by site license