An underframe structure 1 for a vehicle 3 includes a longitudinal box section 15, a floor panel 17 forming part of a cabin floor 11 and a conduit 33 for receiving a vehicle system breather tube 29, typically a fuel tank breather tube. Conduit 33 is integrated into underframe structure 1 and at least a section of the conduit extends within longitudinal box section 15. Typically, conduit 33 is under floor panel 17 and may extend in a transverse direction alongside a transverse member. Conduit 33 may open to a wheel arch sidewall, and one end may be lower than the other end. Underframe structure 1 may be a rear underframe structure. A vehicle with such an underframe structure is also provided.


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    Title :

    Vehicle underframe structure


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-02-07


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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