COLLISION DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A vehicle frame is provided having a frame. The frame includes a main rail and a lateral rail. A bracket is operably coupled to the main rail. The vehicle frame assembly also includes a wedged shape deflecting member. The wedged shape deflecting member has a first end which is operably coupled to the bracket and a second end which is operable between a standard use position and a collision event position. The standard use position is where the second end is spaced a predetermined distance from the main rail. The collision event position is when the second end is in abutting contact with the main rail. During a collision event, the second end moves from the standard use position to the collision event position such that the deflecting member absorbs and deflects energy imparted on the frame.

主权项

1. A vehicle frame assembly comprising:
a frame having a main rail and a lateral rail; a bracket operably coupled to the main rail; and a wedge-shaped deflecting member including:
a first end operably coupled to the bracket; anda second end operable between a standard use position wherein the second end is spaced a predetermined distance from the main rail, and a collision event position wherein the second end is in abutting contact with the main rail, wherein during a collision event, the second end moves from the standard use position to the collision event position such that the deflecting member absorbs and deflects energy imparted on the frame.