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JIMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURE
1. General
The impact absorbing structure of the new Land Cruiser provides a body and frame construction that can ef-
fectively absorb the energy of impact in the event of a front, rear or side collision.
Also, an excellent occupant protection performance has been realized by adopting a frame construction that
effectively absorbs and disperses the impact energy, and a strong body construction has been made possible
through the use of the large and optimally allocated frame materials around the cabin.
2. Construction
Impact Absorbing Structure for Front Collision
Corner beads have been provided in the front area of the side rail. Also, the cross section area of the side
rail has been enlarged and reinforcements have been provided inside the side rail. Through these measures,
the deformation of the frame can be controlled in accordance with the impact energy that is applied during
a frontal collision, thus effectively absorbing the impact energy that is transmitted to the cabin and minimiz-
ing the deformation of the cabin.
Corner Beads Reinforcement
155BO04
Side Rail
Axial Compression Plane Bend Area
Area 155BO05
LAND
CRUISER
NCF147E
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Impact Absorbing Structure for Side Collision
D Impact energy of a side collision directed to the cabin area is dispersed throughout the body via pillar
reinforcements, side impact protection beams, floor cross members, etc. This dispersion of energy keeps
the energy directed to the cabin to a minimum level.
As a result, the deformation of the cabin is minimized.
D A Head Impact Protection Structure has been adopted. With this type of construction, if the occupant’s
head hits against the roof side rail and pillar in reaction to a collision, the inner ribs of the roof side rail
and pillars collapses to help reduce the impact.
" Impact Absorbing Structure for Side Collision A
155BO48
BO
" Head Impact Protection Structure A
Plastic Ribs Energy Absorbing Panel
Plastic Ribs
156BO04
LAND
CRUISER
NCF147E
