PLUCC
Limousine - Cabrio - Coupé
Imagine that you call a car your own that you drive as a limousine today, convert it into a station wagon tomorrow and drive out to stroll around as a coupé or convertible on Sunday - a dream?
Beyond to its load-bearing function, the vehicle structure also integrates all units, as control software, a large number of sensors and embeds different conductor tracks.
The 3Pman GmbH simplifies this complexity with a newly developed modular structure system
Safety-related and bodywork requirements
Safety is also the top priority when implementing the PLUCC connection system.
The design is based on all approval-relevant aspects and is adapted to the use of the respective vehicle type.
Vehicles that are equipped with PLUCC technology receive a basic setup that includes all major body developments and also takes the NVH aspect into account.
Other possible applications in vehicle construction
Due to its variable applications, PLUCC allows a wide range in vehicle construction and beyond.
Since both the design of the components and many technical parameters can be flexibly designed, applications of a wide range can be implemented in vehicle construction.
These include the development of passenger transport systems such as buses, as well as the construction of commercial vehicles with bodies, trailers and their basic chassis.
It is also conceivable to use it in heavy or light special vehicle construction, such as rescue vehicles, cranes or excavators.
The lightweight structure system can be used for all drive modules (e-vehicles and conventional combustion engines), whereby only a few connecting elements are required for implementation
Use of materials
PLUCC systems can be made from different materials.
The execution in metal, fiber composite or material hybrid construction methods is conceivable.
Due to the design of PLUCC, the use of fiber composite technology is very suitable, whereby the established laying processes would mean high manufacturing costs.
Metal construction methods in steel and aluminum are much easier to accomplish compared to fiber composite applications, but material-specific boundary conditions must be observed in order to be able to design as thin-walled as possible. An expected reduction in lightweight degree must then be taken into account.
Study PLUCC car body
Study PLUCC car body
PLUCC car body
PLUCC-truck Front Column
Analysis results PLUCC car body under operational load
PLUCC car body
Analysis results PLUCC car body under operational load
Analysis results PLUCC car body under operational load
High freedom of design
Due to the unified connection mechanism, the assemblies or components attached to it can have any optional shape. As a result, component topologies can be adapted in terms of the outer contour as well as conforming to the load, and thus the constructive lightweight construction can be implemented significantly more quickly through the targeted changes to individual components.
Upcoming steps
The focus is on the timely implementation of a functional and economical chassis that shows the advantages of the PLUCC construction method.
Besides the selection of a suitable body system, the right drive will be choosen as well as the choice of the material is tailored to the requirements in order to achieve the highest possible degree of lightweight construction.
In this context, we want to work with complementary partners to advance the next steps in the development of a mobile system and provide proof of an economical implementation.