Patent ID: 6948767
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicle body front section structure comprising: a pair of longitudinal frame members configured and arranged to extend in a lengthwise direction of a vehicle on both widthwise sides of a front compartment, each of the longitudinal frame members having a front end portion with a hollow, closed cross section curved part disposed forwardly of a curvature transition point; and a widthwise frame member having a back surface connected to the front end portions of the longitudinal frame members such that the widthwise frame member extends in the widthwise direction of the vehicle, the curved parts being disposed at locations rearward connection points between the longitudinal frame members and the widthwise frame member such that a pair of wedge-shaped open spaces are formed between the back surface of the widthwise frame member and corresponding wall surfaces of the curved parts that faces the back surface of the widthwise frame member, each of the curved parts having a load transmitting surface formed along a corresponding one of the wedge-shaped open spaces, with the load transmitting surfaces being configured and arranged to collapse sequentially against the widthwise frame member during a collision against the widthwise frame member.