摘要 |
<p>A body stopper of a vehicle comprises stopper members (60) secured to frames (10), and gussets (70) secured to a floor panel (25) at the bottom of a cabin (20). Each gusset is secured with its upper end to the floor panel in confrontation with a seat cross member (26) and with its side surface to a side sill (24) under a door of the body, and configured to form a closed cross section in cooperation with the floor panel. Stopper members (60) are welded to the frames (10) at positions in front of the gussets, and each stopper member is configured to form a closed cross section in cooperation with the frame. A rearward impact to the front face of the vehicle is quickly transmitted from the frames to the body due to reliable engagement between the gussets and the stopper members. The gussets used as elements of the body stopper also behave to increase the rigidity of the body.</p> |