Side impact control structure

US6857692B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

• Peter J. Cardimen · Powell, US
• Robert Zummallen · Marysville, US
• Skye Malcolm · Upper Arlington, US
• Henry DiCato · Columbus, US
• Kerry Stephen McClure · Dublin, US
• Kengo Ishibashi · Kasai, JP

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 10, 2003
• Grant date: Feb 22, 2005
• Expiry date: Oct 10, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/025
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A frame and support assembly for a vehicle lacking a conventional, separate B-pillar includes first and second frame members and a plurality of support assemblies. Each support assembly includes a plurality of bulkheads, a pair of outriggers, and a cross member. The bulkheads are incorporated into first and second side sill assemblies. The outriggers extend between the side sill assemblies and the first and second frame members. The cross members extend between the first and second first frame members.