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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 08, 1998
Carlo Bertolini, Feucherolles, FR;
Thierry Pebre, Checy, FR;
Laurent Arquevaux, Sully sur Loire, FR;
Meritor Light Vehicle Systems, Paris la Defense, FR;
Abstract
Vehicle comprising a box structure ( ) in an inner panel ( ) of which there is provided an opening ( ) for the passage of components, such as a window raiser mechanism ( ), mounted on a support plate ( ) shaped for being applied in a sealed manner against the periphery of the opening. The support plate of the components has a dishing region ( ) situated at the level of the articulation joints R R of the hips of passengers so as to constitute a pelvis thrust member in the event of a lateral impact on the door. The dishing region ( ) is press formed and comprises a group of bosses ( ) orientated in the direction toward the window glass ( ) and interconnected on the side adjacent to the passengers by planar areas ( ) of the support plate.