Patent ID: 7568755
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A rear frame structure for a vehicle, comprising: left and right rear frames disposed in transversely spaced relation to each other; left and right rear wheel houses disposed on the left and right rear frames and designed to house left and right rear wheels; a rear end panel disposed behind the left and right rear frames; and an impact-absorbing member disposed between the left and right rear frames and in front of the rear end panel, wherein the impact-absorbing member comprises a high-ductility metal reinforcing member which includes: a left end disposed at a left connecting part of the left rear frame and the left rear wheel house; a right end disposed at a right connecting part of the right rear frame and the right rear wheel house; a center part bent to protrude rearwardly of the vehicle and positioned lower than the left and right ends so as to be located at a position where an impact load is applied; a left-side part extending from the center part linearly upwardly to the left end; and a right-side part extending from the center part linearly upwardly to the right end, the impact-absorbing member being formed into a substantially V shape as viewed in top plan by the left- and right-side parts, the left and right ends, and the center part.