Patent ID: 8262151
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A mechanical device forming an elongated structural element of a vehicle, intended to at least partially absorb some impacts, comprising: a profiled or tubular elongate part of generally polygonal cross-section; a first end part mounted at a first end of the elongate part, at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the elongate part, the first end part configured to be fixed to other elements of the vehicle, wherein close to its first end, the elongate part comprises cut-outs that create adjusted zones or edges in the vicinity of edges of its cross-section, wherein between the elongate part and the first end part a rigid fixing holds the adjusted zones substantially bearing directly on the first end part, and wherein the adjusted zones are dimensioned so as to withstand compressive forces and a tilting torque during impact, and wherein the other elements of the vehicle fixed to the first end part includes either a crash cushion, or a connecting bar extending to another end part mounted to another elongate part.