Energy absorbing structure for a vehicle door

Details Energy absorbing structure for a vehicle door Energy absorbing structure for a vehicle door

1990-12-19

1992-03-10

Focarino, Margaret A.

Movable or removable closures

Panel with closure feature

49502, 296146, 296189, 403168, 403334, B60J 500

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ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing structure for a vehicle door includes an elongated resin reinforced member disposed horizontally between the inner and outer panels of a vehicle door. The elongated member includes first and second enlarged ends, each having an outwardly diverging surface. The elongated member is supported at either end by first and second support members which attach to the vehicle door frame. The support members both include female receptacles having a compatible taper which allows them to mate with the respective enlarged end of the elongated member. The energy absorbing structure absorbs energy imparted laterally upon a vehicle door during side impact through deflection of the elongated member and additionally through distortion of the first and second support members.

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