Vehicle body structure
A vehicle body structure includes a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction and a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The second structural member is connected to the first structural member. An off-center impact structure is connected to at least one of the first structural member and the second structural member. The off-center impact structure has a curved contact surface. The curved contact surface is laterally spaced from the other of the first structural member and the second structural member.
1. A vehicle frame comprising:
a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction;
a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and connected to the first structural member;
an off-center impact structure connected to at least one of the first and second structural members, the off-center impact structure having a curved contact surface;
a load distributing member connected to the off-center impact structure, the load distributing member being laterally spaced from the other of the first and second structural members; and
a reinforcing member disposed in the second structural member such that a line extending parallel to the first structural member passes through the off-center impact structure and the reinforcing member.
2. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
the curved contact surface is an involute shape.
3. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
the load distributing member is disposed between the off-center impact structure and the second structural member in a top plan view.
4. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
the reinforcing member has first and second ends connected to an inner lateral side of the second structural member and a middle portion disposed between the first and second ends connected to an outer lateral side of the second structural member.
5. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
the second structural member is disposed between the off-center impact structure and a longitudinal center line of the vehicle in a lateral direction.
6. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
a first height of the off-center impact structure is at least as large as a second height of the second structural member.
7. The vehicle frame according to claim 1 ,
wherein
the load distributing member has a shape corresponding to a shape of the curved contact surface of the off-center impact structure.
8. A vehicle frame comprising:
a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction;
a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, the second structural member being connected to the first structural member;
a body mount connected to the second structural member and configured to receive a vehicle body structure; and
an off-center impact structure connected to at least one of the first and second structural members, the off-center impact structure having a contact surface,
the contact surface being spaced from the other of the first and second structural members.
9. The vehicle frame according to claim 8 , wherein
the contact surface is curved.
10. The vehicle frame according to claim 8 , wherein
a load distributing member is connected to the off-center impact structure, the load distributing member extending further rearwardly in the vehicle longitudinal direction then the off-center impact structure.
11. The vehicle frame according to claim 8 , wherein
a reinforcing member is disposed in the second structural member such that a line extending parallel to the first structural member passes through the off-center impact structure and the reinforcing member.
12. The vehicle frame according to claim 8 , wherein
the second structural member extends forward of the off-center impact structure.
13. The vehicle frame according to claim 12 , wherein
at least one crush rib is disposed in the second structural member forward of the off-center impact structure.
14. The vehicle frame according to claim 13 , wherein
the off-center impact structure is substantially hollow.
15. The vehicle frame according to claim 14 , wherein
the off-center impact structure is not integrally formed as a one-piece member.
16. The vehicle frame according to claim 15 , wherein
a height of the off-center impact structure is less than a height of the second structural member.
17. The vehicle frame according to claim 16 , wherein
a longitudinal distance of the load distributing member is substantially equal to a longitudinal distance of the off-center impact structure.
18. The vehicle frame according to claim 17 , wherein
a distance that the first structural member extends outwardly of the second structural member is substantially equal to a distance that the second structural members extends forwardly of the first structural member.
19. The vehicle frame according to claim 18 , wherein
a mounting plate is disposed at a forward end of the second structural member.
20. A vehicle frame comprising:
a first structural member extending in a vehicle lateral direction;
a second structural member extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, the second structural member being connected to the first structural member;
an off-center impact structure connected to at least one of the first and second structural members, the off-center impact structure having a contact surface spaced from the other of the first and second structural members, the second structural member extending forward of the off-center impact structure; and
at least one crush rib disposed in the second structural member forward of the off-center impact structure, and
a distance that the first structural member extends outwardly of the second structural member being substantially equal to a distance that the second structural members extends forwardly of the first structural member.