Support structure comprising a deformation element with reduced residual block length

摘要

The invention relates to a support structure comprising a deformation element, for use especially in a motor vehicle, for absorbing kinetic energy in case of impact. The deformation element rests on the support structure with at least one side and comprises a honeycomb matrix body (2). According to the invention, on at least the face with which it rests against the supporting structure the deformation element has a perforated plate (9) comprising at least one hole (10). The dimensions of the hole (10) in the perforated plate (9) are such that parts of the matrix body (2) situated at the level of the hole can be displaced through or into the hole when the residual block length is attained following an impact, so that the residual block length is reduced and thus the deformation path of the deformation element increased.