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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2008
Olaf Benkler, Neuhausen/Schellbronn, DE;
Markus Osswald, Leonberg-Hoefingen, DE;
Matthias Zierle, Filderstadt, DE;
Olaf Benkler, Neuhausen/Schellbronn, DE;
Markus Osswald, Leonberg-Hoefingen, DE;
Matthias Zierle, Filderstadt, DE;
Abstract
An energy-absorbing deformation element is provided for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, wherein the deformation element in the mounted state is arranged in a collision region between a covering part and a vehicle body, and more particularly, between a headliner and a vehicle roof. The deformation element has an essentially U-shaped profile, on free end regions of which is disposed a flange at least in certain regions. A plurality of cutouts or recesses are provided in the flanges on each free end region.