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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2004
Matthias Herntier, Wurmberg, DE;
Roberto Oggianu, Leonberg, DE;
Tobias Posch, Pforzheim, DE;
Frank Sautter, Reutlingen, DE;
Jochen Eppele, Philippsburg, DE;
Stephan Brausse, Eningen, DE;
Matthias Herntier, Wurmberg, DE;
Roberto Oggianu, Leonberg, DE;
Tobias Posch, Pforzheim, DE;
Frank Sautter, Reutlingen, DE;
Jochen Eppele, Philippsburg, DE;
Stephan Brausse, Eningen, DE;
Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A deformation element formed of a triangular assembly of interconnected structural channels is mounted in a trunk well in the forward section of a vehicle. In their respective longitudinal directions, the channels incorporate hollow compartments, separated by partitions, which, in the event of a collision, have an impact-energy-absorbing effect.