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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 24, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Koki Ikeda, Toyota, JP;
Toshiya Miyashita, Toyota, JP;
Assignee:
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
296189 ; 296214 ; 296210 ;
Abstract
An energy absorbing structure for an automobile comprises a metal bracket interposed between a roofside rail and an assist grip. The bracket has longitudinal end portions fixed to the roofside rail on the compartment side, and a deformable portion extending between the end portions, to which the assist grip is connected. The deformable portion 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. A pair of reinforcing members are formed integrally with the deformable portion which extends along the longitudinal axis of the bracket.