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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 10, 1997
James B Martin, Oxford, MI (US);
Jack H Atabak, Clarkston, MI (US);
Dennis L Peters, Dearborn Heights, MI (US);
Saad M Abouzahr, Highland, MI (US);
Andrea Sjue, Carlton, MI (US);
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing side impact forces in a body-on-frame vehicle includes a plurality of impact reducing members connected between the body and the frame of the body-on-frame vehicle. One embodiment of the impact reduction member includes a flexible cord preferably constructed from polymer fibers. The cord is looped around a portion of the frame and a portion of the body. Another embodiment comprises a self-securing polymer sleeve. The impact reducing members further may be protected by a sheath. Connecting members for connecting the impact reducing members to the frame include an arm and a plurality of bolts connecting the arm to the frame. The impact reducing members reduce the side impact forces during a collision.