subframe

Inner structural frame

A subframe is a structural component, typically in vehicles, that supports specific assemblies like the engine, suspension, or drivetrain while being mounted to the main frame or body.

This design isolates vibration and noise from the passenger compartment and simplifies manufacturing by allowing major components to be assembled separately before installation.

In web development, a subframe refers to a frame nested within another frame in a frameset.

The mechanic said the rust had spread to the subframe.

automotive

chassis

Structural support base

mounting · unibody · undercarriage · axle · steering · alignment · bushing · welding · reinforcement · rigidity

structural

chassis

Structural support base

assembly · fabrication · welding · bracket · mounting · housing · cradle · fixture · crossmember · stiffness

components

bracket

Support or category

bolt · crossmember · grommet · spacer · isolator · polyurethane · hardware · connector · clamp · sleeve

engineering

CAD

Technical drawing technology

dynamics · mechanics · design · analysis · fabrication · rigidity · stiffness · tolerance · crashworthiness

Categories
Opposites
structural hierarchy

subframechassis

Structural support base

unibody · monocoque · superstructure · mainframe · body frame

completeness/scope

subframefull frame

Standard sensor dimensions

Family

frame, framework, framing, frames, frameworks, substructure, reframe, unframed, reframing

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G