A-pillar force transfer structure

Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Structural detail

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C296S193060

Reexamination Certificate

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07731272

ABSTRACT:
A load transfer structure in an A-pillar assembly for transferring force from a frontal impact to the vehicle rail, rocker and door reinforcement. The load transfer structure having a support wall, a pair of transverse walls, and a longitudinal wall and is disposed in a space within the A-pillar assembly. Accordingly, the load transfer structure reduces material required in conventional A-pillar assemblies while maintaining the same load transfer capabilities.

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