Impact absorbing body section for car - has panel edges reinforced by pressed grooves

摘要

The body sections for the front and rear of a car have the bonnet and boot lid edges profiled (1a) to locate in similar shaped profiles (2a,3a) on the sides of the body. Good lateral strength is combined with lightness and with a simple The design does not require any complex and heavy box sections, with associated corrosion problems. The sides of the bonnet and boot lid slope outwards to provide a diverging shape to absorb the in line impact and protect the passenger compartment.