Step assembly for energy absorption

    公开(公告)号:US10518727B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-31

    申请号:US16145318

    申请日:2018-09-28

    Abstract: An exemplary step assembly for a vehicle includes an energy absorption member including a support portion and a connection portion, the support portion including a support surface and a support structure, the support structure including a plurality of support members, the plurality of support members coupled to upper and lower inner walls of the support structure and a mounting member including a horizontal support member defining a plurality of openings. The energy absorption member is coupled to the mounting member with a mechanical fastener.

    SYSTEM FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION AND LOAD TRANSFER

    公开(公告)号:US20200101915A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-04-02

    申请号:US16145338

    申请日:2018-09-28

    Abstract: An exemplary side impact system for a vehicle includes an energy absorption member including a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion, the first and second portions connected by a first arcuate portion, the second and third portions connected by a second arcuate portion, and the third and fourth portions connected by a third arcuate portion such that the energy absorption member has a W-shaped cross-section and a load path distribution member. The load path distribution member is coupled to the energy absorption member at the first and third arcuate portions.

    System for energy absorption and load transfer

    公开(公告)号:US10676055B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US16145338

    申请日:2018-09-28

    Abstract: An exemplary side impact system for a vehicle includes an energy absorption member including a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion, the first and second portions connected by a first arcuate portion, the second and third portions connected by a second arcuate portion, and the third and fourth portions connected by a third arcuate portion such that the energy absorption member has a W-shaped cross-section and a load path distribution member. The load path distribution member is coupled to the energy absorption member at the first and third arcuate portions.

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