Passively deployed small overlap rigid barrier deflector

摘要

A front bumper assembly including a bumper beam and two deflectors are provided on right and left sides of the front bumper assembly. The deflectors include hook-shaped portions and telescopic portions. The telescopic portions are received within the front bumper assembly. The hook-shaped portion of the deflector may be engaged by a rigid barrier aligned with the deflectors. In the event of a collision, the rigid barrier engages one of the hook-shaped portions and withdraws the telescopic portion from the front bumper assembly. The deflector is pulsed outwardly to move the front wheel and tire assembly to a tow-in orientation.

主权项

1. A small overlap collision deflector apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
a beam that defines a transverse channel; and a deflector having a telescopic portion received in the channel, and a hook-shaped portion extending outwardly and rearward from the channel, wherein the hook-shaped portion defines a recess that is open in a forward direction, wherein an impact with a rigid barrier aligned with the hook-shaped portion pulls the telescopic portion from the channel.