Side impact structure, and door with integrated side impact structure
AssigneeBenteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
InventorsLudger Gehringhoff, Stefan Gossmann
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Abstract
A side impact structure for incorporation between an outer shell and an inner door panel of a door of a motor vehicle, includes an elongate section member having an attachment element. Secured to the attachment element is a blocking element which at least partially bridges a spacing between the outer shell and the inner door panel to thereby prevent access to the actuating mechanism of the door lock via a gap in the outer shell.
Claims9
A side impact structure for incorporation between an outer shell and an inner door panel of a door of a motor vehicle, comprising:
- an elongate section member having an attachment element;
- and
- a blocking element secured to the attachment element and at least partially bridging a spacing between the outer shell and the inner door panel.
A vehicle door for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- an outer shell;
- an inner door panel;
- an actuating mechanism for operating a door lock;
- and
- a side impact structure disposed between the outer shell and the inner door panel, said side impact structure having an attachment element for securement to a B column of the motor vehicle, and a blocking element connected to the attachment element for inhibiting access to the actuating mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.