Structure of a forward body of an automotive vehicle

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1979-11-02

1981-04-28

Song, Robert R.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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296189, B62D 2100

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042641012

ABSTRACT:
A structure of a forward body of an automotive vehicle comprises opposite inverted substantially L-shaped connection members provided on corresponding upper ends of opposite hood ledge panels, respectively, the opposite connection members extending forward from the cowl top. Opposite shorter branches, or horizontal top portions, of the L's face inward toward each other and are connected at their widthwise ends to opposite suspension panels, respectively. The opposite longer branches, or vertical wall portions, of the L's are connected at their lengthwise inner end portions to corresponding sides of the cowl top and through corresponding side dash panels to corresponding front pillars, respectively. The connection members are easily crushed lengthwise upon collision, thereby preventing the front pillars from tilting into the passenger compartment.

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patent: 3423122 (1969-01-01), Wessells
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