Deformable side impact bar

摘要

A door assembly for a vehicle is provided having a door positioned between a first pillar and a second pillar, the first pillar having a first surface, the second pillar having a second surface. A bar is contained within the door, the bar having a first end and a second end, the bar extending between the first pillar and the second pillar, the bar at least partially bowed as defined by a first position. In the event of a collision, the bar moves to a second position where the bar is extended, the second position further defined when the first end of the bar is in contact with the first surface and the second end of the bar is in contact with the second surface of the pillar thereby distributing the force to the first pillar and the second pillar.

主权项

1. A door assembly for a vehicle comprising:
a first pillar and a second pillar, the first pillar having a first surface, the second pillar having a second surface; a door positioned between the first pillar and the second pillar; a bar contained within the door, the bar having a first end and a second end, the bar extending in a direction between the first pillar and the second pillar, the bar at least partially bowed in a first position; and a deformable bracket connected to the bar at a location between and spaced from the first end and the second end of the bar; wherein in the event of a collision, the bar moves to a second position where the bar is extended, the second position further defined when the first end of the bar is in contact with the first surface and the second end of the bar is in contact with the second surface of the pillar thereby distributing the force to the first pillar and the second pillar.