BODY SHELL
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Outline
• A straight structure has been adopted which is both highly rigid and light.
• A multi-load path structure has been adopted which assures a high level of impact safety.
• A ring structure has been adopted which improves the overall rigidity.
Structure View
Construction
Straight structure
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• The straight shape of the frame creates a continuous configuration from the front to the rear.
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• For sections of the frame that still require some curvature, continuous bonding with the horizontal frame was implemented to make the structure a closed section to the maximum extent possible.
Multi-load path structure
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• The impact force if the vehicle is involved in a collision is absorbed very efficiently by distributing the impact in multiple directions.
Cross sectional shape
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• Even using a steel plate of the same thickness, the strength can be enhanced by increasing the number of ridges. By utilizing this characteristic, the cross-section of the front bumper reinforcement crush can and front side frames is cross-shaped, achieving both high impact energy absorption and weight reduction.
Ring structure
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• Four ring structures have been created for the upper body including the roof rail and B-pillar, and the entire reinforcement area of the underbody.
• By creating a ring structure, cabin deformation control has been improved.
Fail-safe
• Function not equipped.
