Energy dissipating body panel assembly

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1998-12-18

2000-12-26

Dayoan, D. Glenn

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Body shell

2961466, B60J 500

Patent

active

061647160

ABSTRACT:
A body panel assembly is provided for dissipating impact energy. The body panel assembly includes an inner member having a desired inner area. The inner area is defined by a perimeter which includes a top, bottom, and sides. The assembly has an outer member with a desired outer area, defined by a perimeter which includes a top, bottom, and sides. The inner and outer members are positioned with respect to one another to define a cavity. An intermediate member is positioned in the cavity between the inner and outer members. The intermediate member extends from the top to the bottom of the inner and outer members. In addition, a structural material is positioned in a space between the outer member and the intermediate member for dissipating impact energy. The structural material extends from the top to the bottom of the intermediate and outer members and is comprised of foam or a honeycomb plastic.

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