COLLAPSIBLE BRACKET FOR REDUCING PEDESTRIAN LEG INJURY DURING VEHICLE COLLISION

摘要

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a collapsible bracket (800, 1102, 1502) for reducing pedestrian leg injuries during impact of the pedestrian leg with front side of the vehicle, in particularly to towing hook (1106) of the vehicle. The collapsible bracket (800, 1102, 1502) is positioned in between the front radiator support member and front bumper of the vehicle. The collapsible bracket (800, 1102, 1502) is placed above towing hook (1106, 1506) to reduce the impact of the towing hook on the pedestrian leg. The collapsible bracket (800, 1102, 1502) is in U shape and, front overhanging portion of the U shaped collapsible bracket extend towards the front bumper. The overhang extended portion deforms during the collision to minimize the magnitude of the impact on the pedestrian leg from the towing hook (1106). The collapsible bracket (800, 1102, 1502) absorbs the impact energy and reduces the injuries cause to the lower leg.