Energy absorbing structure for automobile

摘要

An energy absorbing structure for an automobile comprises a metal bracket (9) interposed between a roofside rail (1) and an assist grip (7). The bracket (9) has longitudinal end portions (10,11) fixed to the roofside rail (1) on the compartment side, and a deformable portion extending between the end portions (10,11), to which the assist grip (7) is connected. The deformable portion (12) deforms toward the outside of the compartment to provide energy absorption when an outward load larger than a predetermined load acts on the assist grip (7). A pair of reinforcing members (16a,16b) are formed integrally with the deformable portion (12) which extends along the longitudinal axis of the bracket (9).