Energy distributing side structure for vehicle side impact...

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Lyjak, Lori (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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C296S193050

Reexamination Certificate

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08007032

ABSTRACT:
An energy distributing side structure for a vehicle is disclosed. The side structure includes a B-pillar having a wide base and an internal reinforcing tube, a rocker having an internal bulkhead, a rear rocker, and at least one cross-member extending vehicle-inward from the rocker. The cross-member may extend to the vehicle tunnel and may be attached to a tunnel brace. One or more additional cross-members may be provided which also extend vehicle-inward from the rocker and define secondary load paths. By this arrangement loading is transferred to the floor and cross-members of the vehicle during a lateral impact event.

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