Vehicle body structure
US10118644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure includes a front side member, a body attachment structure and an off-center impact structure. The body attachment structure is attached to an outboard wall of the front side member along a front-section forward of an outboard opening and extends in an outboard direction from the front side member. The off-center impact structure has an elongated member with a straight portion that extends through the outboard opening and into a hollow interior of the front side member. The elongated member is fixedly coupled to the outboard wall of the front side member adjacent to, spaced apart from and rearward of the body attachment structure. In response to an impact event of an off-center impact test the body attachment structure deforms and moves into contact with the elongated member transferring impact force to the elongated member.
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