Energy absorption structure for vehicle, has impact portion that is arranged on energy absorbing element, and produces cracks in energy absorbing element based upon impact of transverse element parallel to longitudinal elements

摘要

The energy absorption structure (1) has cross element that is provided with spaced longitudinal elements (2) made from fiber composite material. A load applied to cross element between longitudinal elements breaks the cross element earlier than longitudinal element. Energy absorbing element (5) provided between the longitudinal elements is extended in direction of cross element. An impact portion (7) arranged on energy absorbing element produces longitudinal cracks in energy absorbing element based upon impact of transverse element parallel to longitudinal elements.