Energy absorption element for body structure of motor vehicle, particularly passenger car, has space that is filled by absorption material, particularly foam material, in absorption position

摘要

The energy absorption element (16) has a space (14) that is filled by an absorption material, particularly foam material, in an absorption position. The energy absorption element is enlarged from a starting position into the absorption position during an accident related force application of motor vehicle. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a body structure of a motor vehicle, particularly a passenger car, which has a body part; and (2) a method for activating an energy absorption element.