Stepped dual tube deflector

摘要

A front end assembly including a stepped deflector assembly. The stepped deflector assembly includes a first step attached to one end of a bumper. The first step includes an inner front leg and an intermediate leg. The second step includes an outer front leg and a rear leg. The intermediate leg and rear leg have ends that are disposed adjacent a frame rail, but that are not attached to the frame rail. In a collision, the first and second inner ends of the first and second step, respectively, are driven laterally into the frame rail to reduce intrusions into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

主权项

1. A stepped deflector for a vehicle comprising:
a first step including a front leg extending outboard from a bumper and an intermediate leg extending from the front leg toward a frame rail; and a second step including an outer front leg attached to the first step extending outboard from the first step and a rear leg extending from an outer end of the outer front leg toward the frame rail.