VEHICLE UNDERBODY STRUCTURE Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B62D25/04 B62D25/20 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive industry. Vehicle underbody structure contains front pillar, sill and reinforcing member. The front pillar is installed on vehicle side part and extends throughout the height of the vehicle. The sill at the front end is connected with lower end of the front pillar and extends throughout the length of the vehicle. Reinforcing member is connected with outer side surface of the front pillar from the side of vehicle compartment in place that is above sill along vehicle height. The reinforcing member transmits impact load acting on the front pillar along lateral vehicle direction towards vehicle lateral centre, and along longitudinal vehicle direction towards vehicle rear part. The reinforcing member passes along vehicle width towards lateral vehicle centre, and in longitudinal direction towards the rear part of the vehicle.

EFFECT: lower deformation of vehicle compartment during offset collision.

10 cl, 24 dwg