Vehicle structure
US10526015B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/05
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A push arm is coupled to a vehicle frame proximate an intersection of a first side member and a first cross-member. A rear surface of the push arm is located adjacent to a front suspension structure with a gap defined therebetween. The push arm extends forward and laterally outward such that a front surface of the push arm is located outboard of and spaced apart from a front end of the first side member. An energy absorbing structure is positioned within the gap and is attached to the rear surface of the push arm and is spaced apart from the front suspension structure in a non-impacted state. The energy absorbing structure is configured such that in response to an off-center impact event, impact force to the energy absorbing structure pushes the energy absorbing structure into contact with the front suspension structure.
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