Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Body shell
Patent
1997-12-24
2000-10-03
Hoge, Gary C.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Body shell
296214, 296210, B60R 1100
Patent
active
061262307
ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing structure for an automobile comprises a metal bracket interposed between a roofside rail and an assist grip. The bracket has longitudinal end portions fixed to the roofside rail on the compartment side, and a deformable portion extending between the end portions, to which the assist grip is connected. The deformable portion deforms toward the outside of the compartment to provide energy absorption when an outward load larger than a predetermined load acts on the assist grip. A pair of reinforcing members are formed integrally with the deformable portion which extends along the longitudinal axis of the bracket.
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Ikeda Koki
Miyashita Toshiya
Hoge Gary C.
Toyota Jidosha & Kabushiki Kaisha
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