Vehicles including targeted energy absorption structures
US9296427B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Vehicle structures for dissipating energy associated with a collision are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a side support that extends between a front suspension mount and a rear suspension mount of the vehicle. The side support includes a targeted energy absorption portion that defines a high-strength region of the side support. The vehicle also includes a cab mounting bracket coupled to the side support and extending outward from the side support. The cab mounting bracket includes a rearward attachment position on the side support and the rearward attachment position of the cab mounting bracket is positioned proximate to the high-strength region of the side support. The vehicle further includes a wheel assembly that is coupled to the front suspension mount and is positioned forward of the cab mounting bracket in a vehicle longitudinal direction.
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