Description:VEHICLE FRONT BODY STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The subject matter in general relates to a front body structure of a vehicle. The subject matter in particularly relates to a fender mounting bracket structure to mount a fender panel with front body structure of a vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively, the subject matter relates to the fender mounting bracket structure providing the balance between fitting rigidity of the fender panel structure along with impact load absorption during pedestrian collision and improvement in positional accuracy and therefore, assembly workability.
BACKGROUND
[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present subject matter.
[003] The front body structure of vehicle comprises of vehicle hood, engine room, and side body fender panel structures. The hood panel covers upper portion of the engine room and constitute an upper surface to receive head impact of the pedestrian during frontal pedestrian collision with the vehicle. The side body of the vehicle is formed by fender panel structures which are disposed under the front hood of the vehicle body. To attach the fender panel structures with the vehicle body structure a fender panel mounting bracket is provided in between the fender panel and the vehicle body structure.
[004] Existing fender panel mounting brackets either provide high rigidity to the fender panel or provide high impact load absorbing quality. The high rigid fender panel brackets are heavy in weight and do not deform while pedestrian collision. The high impact load absorbing fender panel brackets have bending points on which the load is to be concentrated. However, even though such configurations can increase load absorption capability, the rigidity of the fender bracket may be insufficient during assembly to the front fender or the vehicle-body structural member and during ordinary operations.
[005] Technical Problem: In the vehicles where there is high vertical gap between the fender mounting flange and the front body structure and increased number of mounting points are there for mounting of the fender panel structure, the existing mounting brackets do not provide good fitting rigidity.
[006] In view of the above, there is need for a fender panel mounting bracket structure for vehicles having high vertical gap in between the fender mounting flange and the front body structure that enables a fender bracket to obtain sufficient rigidity while securing a high load absorption capability.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[007] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a fender panel mounting bracket structure to achieve sufficient rigidity while securing a high load absorption capability.
[009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a fender panel mounting bracket structure to mount the fender panel structure having a plurality of mounting holes along with fender panel reinforcement bracket.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a fender panel mounting bracket structure to improve in positional accuracy and improve assembly workability.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY
[0012] . The concepts are described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle front body structure comprising a fender panel structure extending in vehicle length direction to form front side body of the vehicle; and a front body structure extending in vehicle front rear direction and upper surface of the front body structure act as mounting surface for the fender panel structure. The fender panel structure defines mounting flanges extending inward in vehicle width direction (Z), the mounting flanges define a plurality of mounting holes. The front body structure further comprises a fender panel mounting bracket provided to mount the fender panel structure on the front body structure. The fender panel mounting bracket comprises a base bracket mounted with the upper surface of the front body structure and an upper bracket mounted with the mounting flanges of the fender panel structure. The base bracket includes a front rear direction (X) extending surface extending in vehicle height direction (Y). The front rear direction (X) extending surface defines a lower portion and an upper portion where the lower portion defines a curved shape bent portion at lower end configured to mount on the upper surface of the front body structure. The upper portion defines mounting legs extending perpendicularly toward the fender panel from the front and rear end surface of the upper portion along the vehicle front and rear direction (X), respectively. The front rear direction (X) extending surface of the upper portion defines a plurality of circular embosses to increase rigidity and to act as mounting surface. The upper bracket structure defines an upper surface extending in the vehicle front rear direction (X) having a plurality of mounting holes at different offset planes (a, b, c) strengthen by circular embosses. The upper bracket structure defines two mounting legs configured to join with the mounting leg of the lower bracket structure and a third mounting leg configure to join with mounting surface of the lower bracket structure. The plurality of mounting holes receives the fender panel structure through plurality of fasteners.
[0014] In an aspect, the upper bracket structure defines two mounting legs extending in vehicle vertical downward direction (Y) from first longitudinal side facing the fender panel structure and defines one mounting leg extending in vehicle downward direction (Y) from second longitudinal side opposite to the first longitudinal side, where the two mounting legs are provided at a longitudinal distance along the first longitudinal side and the one mounting leg is provided in between the two mounting legs on the second longitudinal side.
[0015] In an aspect, the upper portion defines a width (D) and the lower portion defines a width (d) where width (D) is greater than the width (d) of the lower portion, where joining line of the upper portion and the lower portion define a cut profile at front and rear end surface along vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion.
[0016] In an aspect, the front and rear end surface along the vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion defines continuous flange from the curved shape bent portion to the cut profile to increase rigidity of the lower portion.
[0017] In an aspect, the vehicle front body structure comprises a mounting flange extend outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg, edge portion of the mounting flange defines a continuous bent flange that extend upward direction from the mounting flange; and a mounting flange extend outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg, edge portion of the mounting flange defines a continuous bent flange that extend upward direction from the mounting flange.
[0018] In an aspect, the upper portion bend and extend outward at an angle from the lower portion.
[0019] In an aspect, a notch is provided in between the two mounting legs and another notch is provided in between front end of the upper bracket structure and the mounting leg, another notch is provided adjacent to the mounting leg for energy absorption during pedestrian head impact.
[0020] In an aspect, the curved shape bent portion defines a plurality of emboss structures to provide strength and mounting surface.
[0021] In an aspect, a continuous flange is provided around edge of the upper bracket structure to increase rigidity.
[0022] In an aspect, the upper bracket structure and the lower bracket structure are joined by means of spot welding.
[0023] In an aspect, a pair of beads provided at bent portion of the mounting legs with the upper portion.
[0024] In an aspect, the front rear direction (X) extending surface the upper portion defines a mounting hole to receive washer hose clamp.
[0025] In an aspect, the fender panel mounting bracket structure is made of sheet metal.
[0026] In an aspect, a fender inner reinforcement panel connects with the mounting flange and the upper bracket by means of fasteners.
[0027] Other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0028] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates vehicle front body structure where a fender panel mounting bracket is provided in between a fender panel structure and front body structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0030] FIG. 2-3 illustrate base bracket structure of the fender panel mounting bracket structure as shown in Fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] FIG. 4, 5a, and 5b illustrate upper bracket structure of the fender panel mounting bracket structure as shown in Fig. 1; and
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates the fender panel structure of fig. 1.
[0033] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0035] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0036] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “consisting” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0037] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0038] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless expressly so defined herein.
[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1 illustrate a vehicle front body structure 100 according to present subject matter. As shown in the fig. 1, an arrow ‘X’ indicates vehicle length direction (i.e., vehicle front and rear direction), an arrow ‘Y’ indicates vehicle height direction (i.e., vehicle vertical direction), and an arrow ‘Z’ indicates vehicle width direction. The vehicle front body structure comprises vehicle hood structure (not shown in drawings) that extends in vehicle length direction and vehicle width direction and covers an engine room, front body structure that extend in vehicle front and rear direction forming frame of the vehicle, and fender panel structure forming side body outer of the vehicle in width direction. As shown in the fig. 1, the fender panel structure 200 is connected with the front body structure 400 via a fender panel mounting bracket structure 300. The fender panel mounting bracket structure 300 is joined by spot welding with the front body structure 400 and by means of fasteners with the fender panel structure 200. The fender panel structure 200 extends in vehicle length direction at width end of the vehicle to form front side body of the vehicle. The front body structure 400 extends in vehicle front rear direction. An upper surface of the front body structure 400 act as mounting surface for the fender panel structure 200. The fender panel structure 200 defines a plurality of mounting flanges 201, 202 (as shown in fig. 6) extend inward in vehicle width direction ‘Z’, the plurality of mounting flanges 201, 202 defines a plurality of mounting holes to be fastened with the fender panel mounting bracket structure 300 by means of fasteners, for example, bolt. As shown in fig. 1, the fender panel mounting bracket structure 300 is configured to mount the fender panel structure 200 on the front body structure 400.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 2, the fender panel mounting bracket structure 300 comprises a base bracket structure 301 and an upper bracket structure 350, where the upper bracket structure 350 is spot welded with the base bracket structure 301 to form a single mounting bracket structure. The base bracket structure 301 is mounted with the upper surface of the front body structure 400 and an upper bracket structure 350 is mounted with the plurality of mounting flanges 201, 202 of the fender panel structure 200.
[0042] Referring to Fig. 2 and 3 together, the base bracket structure 301 comprises a front rear direction ‘X’ extending surface 302, 303 extending in vehicle height direction ‘Y’, the front rear direction ‘X’ extending surface 302, 303 defines a lower portion 302 and an upper portion 303. The lower portion 302 defines a curved shape bent portion 308 at lower end configured to mount on the upper surface of the front body structure 400... The curved shape bent portion 308 defines a plurality of emboss structures 308a to provide strength and mounting surface. The plurality of emboss structure 308a provides necessary sufficient strength to the bent portion to cater the load applied by the fender panel structure 200.
[0043] The front and rear edge along the vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion 302 defines a continuous flange 313, 314 from the curved shape bent portion 308 to the cut profile 309 to increase rigidity of the lower portion 302. The upper portion 303 defines a width ‘D’ and the lower portion 302 defines a width d’ where width (D) is greater than the width (d) of the lower portion 302. A joining line of the upper portion 303 and the lower portion 302 define a cut profile 309 at front and rear edge along vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion 302. Due to difference in longitudinal length (D-d) of the upper portion 303 and the lower portion 302, a cut profile 309 is defined. The cut profile 309 provide on cross section of the upper portion 303 and the lower portion 302 act as deformation point to increase energy absorbing capability of the structure. The front and rear edge along the vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion 302 defines continuous flange 313, 314 from the lower end of the curved shape bent portion 308 to the cut profile 309 to increase rigidity of the lower portion 302.
[0044] The upper portion 303 defines a pair of mounting legs 304, 305 extend perpendicularly toward the fender panel 200 from the front and rear edge of the upper portion 303 along the vehicle front and rear direction (X), respectively. The front rear direction (X) extending surface of the upper portion 303 defines a plurality of circular embosses to increase rigidity and to act as mounting surface 311 for mounting the upper bracket structure 350.
[0045] Further, the upper portion 303 defines a mounting flange 306 extends outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg 305, edge portion of the mounting flange 306 defines a continuous bent flange 306a that extend in upward direction from the mounting flange 306. Similarly, a mounting flange 307 extends outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg 304, edge portion of the mounting flange 307 defines a continuous bent flange 307a that extends in upward direction from the mounting flange 307. In an embodiment, one mounting flange extend toward front end of the vehicle and another mounting flange extend toward rear end of the vehicle in the shape of wings. Further, a pair of beads 316, 317 is provided at bent portion of the mounting legs 304, 305 with the upper portion (303) to increase rigidity of the upper portion 303.
[0046] The upper portion 303 bend and extend outward at an angle of around 157 degrees from the lower portion 302.
[0047] The front rear direction (X) extending surface the upper portion (303) defines a mounting hole (312) to receive washer hose clamp.
[0048] Referring to fig. 4, 5a, and 5b, the upper bracket structure 350 defines a rectangular rigid structure defining two longitudinal sides 360, 361 and two transverse sides. The longitudinal sides 360, 361 runs parallel to the vehicle length direction and transverse sides run parallel to vehicle width direction. The upper bracket structure 350 defines an upper surface 351 extending in the vehicle front rear direction ‘X’ having a plurality of mounting holes 352, 353, 354 at different offset planes a, b, c to distribute the load as applied and where each of the mounting hole is strengthened by circular embosses.
[0049] The upper bracket structure 350 defines two mounting legs 356, 357 configured to join with the mounting leg 306, 307 of the lower bracket structure 301 and a third mounting leg 355 configured to join with the mounting surface 311 of the lower bracket structure 301. The upper bracket structure (350) defines two mounting legs 356, 357 extending in vehicle vertical downward direction ‘Y’ from the first longitudinal side 361 facing the fender panel structure 200 and defines one mounting leg 355 extending in vehicle downward direction ‘Y’ from the second longitudinal side 360 which is opposite to the first longitudinal side 361. The two mounting legs 356, 357 are provided at a longitudinal distance along the first longitudinal side 361 and the one mounting leg 355 provided in between the two mounting legs 356, 357 on the second longitudinal side 361.
[0050] A notch 358 is provided in between the two mounting legs 356, 357 on the first longitudinal side and another notch 359 is provided in between front end of the upper bracket structure 350 and the mounting leg 356 or 357 on the first longitudinal side. The another notch 359 is provided adjacent to the mounting leg 357 for energy absorption during pedestrian head impact. The notch 358 and notch 359 are provide on both sides of the mounting legs 356, 357 to increase energy absorption capability of the mounting bracket. A continuous flange is provided around edge of the upper bracket structure 350 to increase rigidity. The continuous flange can be extended in downward direction toward the base bracket structure 301.
[0051] The plurality of mounting holes 352, 353, 354 receives the fender panel structure 200 by means of a plurality of fasteners such as bolt.
[0052] The upper bracket structure 350 and the lower bracket structure 301 are joined by means of spot welding.
[0053] In an embodiment, the fender panel mounting bracket structure 300 is made of sheet metal.
[0054] As shown in fig. 6, the fender panel structure 200 defines a plurality of mounting flanges 201, 202 extend toward the engine room and have a plurality of mounting holes. The fender panel structure 200 further comprises a fender inner reinforcement panel 203 which is connected with the mounting flange 201 and the upper bracket 302 by means of fasteners.
[0055] The mounting faces 355, 356, and 357 of the upper bracket 350 are perpendicular to vehicle width direction (Z). This provides the adjustability of the upper bracket 350 in vehicle front rear direction (X) and height direction (Y) to counter the tolerance stack-up during different manufacturing processes from part level to component level making. In addition to the above, the mounting faces 308a of the lower bracket 301 provided adjustability in the vehicle width direction (Z). Therefore overall, the present fender mounting structure provides adjustability in all the directions for better assembly workability.
[0056] Technical advantages:
[0057] The present fender panel mounting bracket structure improves rigidity of the vehicle front body structure.
[0058] The present structure improves load absorbing capability of the vehicle front body structure.
[0059] The present fender mounting bracket structure also provides adjustability to improve the final accuracy of the mounting points of the fender panel for better assembly workability
[0060] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the “invention” may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the “invention” will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0061] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0062] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0063] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0064] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A vehicle front body structure (100) comprising:
a fender panel structure (200) extending in vehicle length direction to form front side body of the vehicle;
a front body structure (400) extending in vehicle front rear direction and upper surface of the front body structure acting as mounting surface for the fender panel structure (200);
the fender panel structure (200) defines a plurality of mounting flanges (201, 202) extending inward in vehicle width direction (Z), the plurality of mounting flanges (201, 202) defines a plurality of mounting holes;
a fender panel mounting bracket (300) provided to mount the fender panel structure (200) on the front body structure (400), the fender panel mounting bracket (300) comprises:
a base bracket structure (301) mounted with the upper surface of the front body structure (400);
an upper bracket structure (350) mounted with the plurality of mounting flanges (201, 202) of the fender panel structure (200);
characterized in that
the base bracket (301) includes a front rear direction (X) extending surface (302, 303) extending in vehicle height direction (Y), the front rear direction (X) extending surface (302, 303) defines a lower portion (302) and an upper portion (303) where the lower portion (302) defines a curved shape bent portion (308) at lower end configured to mount on the upper surface of the front body structure (400); and
the upper portion (303) defines:
mounting legs (304, 305) extend perpendicularly toward the fender panel (200) from the front and rear edge of the upper portion (303) along the vehicle front and rear direction (X), respectively,
the front rear direction (X) extending surface of the upper portion (303) defines a plurality of circular embosses to increase rigidity and to act as mounting surface (311);
the upper bracket structure (350) defines an upper surface (351) extending in the vehicle front rear direction (X) having a plurality of mounting holes (352, 353, 354) at different offset planes (a, b, c) strengthened by circular embosses;
the upper bracket structure (350) defines two mounting legs (356, 357) configure to join with the mounting leg (304, 305) of the lower bracket structure (301) and a third mounting leg (358) configure to join with mounting surface (311) of the lower bracket structure (301);
the plurality of mounting holes (352, 353, 354) receives the fender panel structure (200).

2. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper bracket structure (350) defines two mounting legs (356, 357) extending in vehicle vertical downward direction (Y) from first longitudinal side (361) facing the fender panel structure (200) and defines one mounting leg (355) extending in vehicle downward direction (Y) from second longitudinal side (360) opposite to the first longitudinal side (361), where the two mounting legs (356, 357) are provided at a longitudinal distance along the first longitudinal side (361) and the one mounting leg (355) provided in between the two mounting legs (356, 357) on the second longitudinal side (361).

3. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper portion (303) defines a width (D) and the lower portion (302) defines a width (d) where width (D) is greater than the width (d) of the lower portion (302), where joining line of the upper portion (303) and the lower portion (302) define a cut profile (309) at front and rear edge along vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion (302).

4. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the front and rear edge along the vehicle front and rear direction (X) of the lower portion (302) defines continuous flange (313, 314) from the lower end of the curved shape bent portion (308) to the cut profile (309) to increase rigidity of the lower portion (302).

5. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
a mounting flange (306) extend outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg (305), edge portion of the mounting flange (305) defines a continuous bent flange (306a) that extend upward direction from the mounting flange (306); and
a mounting flange (307) extend outward in the vehicle front and rear direction (X) from lower end of the mounting leg (304), edge portion of the mounting flange (307) defines a continuous bent flange (307a) that extend upward direction from the mounting flange (307).

6. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper portion (303) bend and extend outward at an angle from the lower portion (302).

7. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a notch (358) provided in between the two mounting legs (356, 357) and another notch (359) provided in between front end of the upper bracket structure (350) and the mounting leg (357), the another notch (359) is provided adjacent to the mounting leg (357) for energy absorption during pedestrian head impact.

8. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the curved shape bent portion (308) defines a plurality of emboss structures (308a) to provide strength and mounting surface.

9. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a continuous flange is provided around edge of the upper bracket structure (350) to increase rigidity.

10. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper bracket structure (350) and the lower bracket structure (301) are joined by means of spot welding.

11. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pair of beads (316, 317) provided at bent portion of the mounting legs (304, 305) with the upper portion (303).

12. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front rear direction (X) extending surface the upper portion (303) defines a mounting hole (312) to receive washer hose clamp.

13. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fender panel mounting bracket structure (300) is made of sheet metal.

14. The vehicle front body structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a fender inner reinforcement panel (203) connects with the mounting flange (201) and the upper bracket (302) by means of fasteners.