Energy-absorbing deformation element for a vehicle

Details Energy-absorbing deformation element for a vehicle Energy-absorbing deformation element for a vehicle

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S187130, C296S210000, C296S214000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954883

ABSTRACT:
An energy-absorbing deformation element is provided for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, wherein the deformation element in the mounted state is arranged in a collision region between a covering part and a vehicle body, and more particularly, between a headliner and a vehicle roof. The deformation element has an essentially U-shaped profile, on free end regions of which is disposed a flange at least in certain regions. A plurality of cutouts or recesses are provided in the flanges on each free end region.

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