Underbody structure for absorbing energy to improve roof structure integrity during side impact
US9758192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/157
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body assembly including a frame with an outrigger secured to the frame below a passenger compartment. The passenger compartment includes a plurality of pillars supporting a roof, a first rocker assembly and a second rocker assembly disposed on opposite sides of the passenger compartment. The outrigger is secured to the frame below the passenger compartment, inboard of the rocker assembly and outboard of the roof to protect the roof in side impact collisions. The outriggers transfer the side impact loads to the frame rails that are disposed inboard of the roof rails.
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