Pic. 8.1. Design that absorbs impact energy in a frontal collision
In order to reduce the deformation of the passenger compartment, the following amplifiers effectively dissipate
frontal impact energy: front bumper reinforcements, under floor panels, partitions of the engine compartment, floor tunnel; sills, A-pillars and internal door reinforcements.
To absorb significant impact energy and reduce body damage, aluminum bumper reinforcements and steel deformable parts were introduced into the design.
To reduce the deformation of the cabin, powerful amplifiers were introduced into the design of the front parts of the spars.
To distribute the impact force along the waist line, the rigidity of the internal amplifiers of the front and rear doors has been increased.
Pic. 8.2. Amplifiers and energy-absorbing pads installed in the lower part of the partition of the engine compartment
To protect the legs of the driver and passengers, amplifiers and energy-absorbing pads are placed in the lower part of the partition of the engine compartment (pic. 8.2).
To protect the legs of the driver and passengers from being injured by the sharp edges of the body panels upon impact, the zone of connection of the A-pillar with the floor is reinforced by expanding the connecting flange of the A-pillar.