Abstract: The present invention is a reinforcement structure for a vehicle. The vehicle has first and second upwardly extending columns longitudinally spaced from each other and a longitudinally extending beam between the first and second columns. The reinforcement structure includes means forming a longitudinally extending member adapted to be disposed adjacent the beam. The reinforcement structure also includes means for securing the member to the beam and the first and second columns to absorb and dampen bending and torsional loads between the first and second columns.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 30, 1989
Date of Patent:
July 31, 1990
Assignee:
Chrysler Corporation
Inventors:
Edward H. Medley, Raymond N. Kreucher, Jr., Dennis F. Stedman, Thomas R. Downs