Vehicle structure
US10124831B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A push arm has a rear surface and a front surface. A rear surface of the push arm is located adjacent to and spaced apart from a first cross-member defining a gap therebetween. The push arm extends forward and laterally outward such that the front surface of the push arm is located laterally outboard of and spaced apart from a front end of a first side member of a vehicle frame. A support bracket has a front section releasably attached to the push arm and a rear section releasably attached to a first cross-member of the vehicle frame adjacent to an intersection of the first side member and the first cross-member. The support bracket is configured such that in response to an off-center impact event against the front surface of the push arm, the support bracket guiding movement of the push arm in a rearward direction.
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