Underrun energy-absorbing structure for a vehicle

Details Underrun energy-absorbing structure for a vehicle Underrun energy-absorbing structure for a vehicle

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Bumper having impact force absorbing means directly...

C293S155000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11538297

ABSTRACT:
An underrun energy-absorbing structure (14) (“structure”) for a vehicle (10) includes a rail member (16), a deformable crush tube (18), and a plate (20). Rail member (16) is formed from an inboard panel (22) and an outboard panel (24). Crush tube (18) is sandwiched between inboard panel (22) and outboard panel (24) and extends perpendicularly from rail member (16). Plate (20) is adjacent to crush tube (18) and extends perpendicularly from rail member (16). Plate (20) is supported by crush tube (18) during a vehicle collision.

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