A structural member for a motor vehicle

摘要

A structural member (10) for a motor vehicle formed from metallic material, having a tubular configuration, and extending longitudinally, the structural member comprising a first substantially flat planar side (12) having first and second longitudinal edges (14,16); a second side (18) connected to the first side at or adjacent to the first longitudinal edge and at an angle to the first side; a third side (20) connected to the first side at or adjacent to the second longitudinal edge and at an angle to the first side; and a curved side (26) connecting the second and third members such that the cross-section of the structural member is substantially D-shaped. Provides a structural member which maintains a deformation force at a high level, and without collapsing. <IMAGE>