Pic. 8.1. Shock-absorbing Camry car body structure
Shock-absorbing body structure of the new Camry (pic. 8.1) helps to effectively absorb impact energy in the event of a frontal (pic. 8.2) or side impact. Passenger protection is provided by reinforcements and elements that help minimize the deformation of the passenger compartment. The front spars in the crumple zone are connected to sheet metal of various thicknesses to effectively absorb impact energy in a frontal collision.
Pic. 8.2. Scheme of load distribution of the body frame during a frontal impact
Pic. 8.3. Side impact load distribution scheme
Side impact impact energy (pic. 8.3), directed into the cabin area is distributed throughout the body through the strut reinforcements, side impact bars, floor crossbars, thus helping to reduce the impact energy directed towards the cabin. However, if the passenger's head hits the roof sidewall and pillar in a collision, the roof and pillar inner panel collapses to cushion the impact.