| 摘要 |
A joint assembly 80 for limiting an extension of the joint 80 in the direction of a load path derived from an impact comprising a first member 40 having a portion 82 and a second member 50 having a portion 84, the portions 82, 84 overlapping one another and arranged generally parallel to one another and secured together via securing means 78 disposed through corresponding holes 92, 94 defined therein. One of the overlapping portions 82, 84 further defines, sequentially in the direction of extension, a shear neck 100, a pocket 10 and a catcher portion 104. In the event of a worst case impact load the securing means 78 shears through the shear neck 100 and the pocket 106 and is arrested by the catcher portion, thereby the extension of the joint assembly 80 is limited and the joint assembly 80 remains integral. <IMAGE> |
