17847489. Vehicle Center Pillar Structure simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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Vehicle Center Pillar Structure
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Chang Sup Hwang of Seongnam-si (KR)
Vehicle Center Pillar Structure - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17847489 titled 'Vehicle Center Pillar Structure
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment center pillar structure for a vehicle described in the patent application includes several components such as a center pillar, a side sill, a pillar reinforcement, and a side sill reinforcement. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The center pillar of the vehicle has a lower connection portion.
- The side sill of the vehicle has an intermediate connection portion.
- The lower connection portion of the center pillar is joined to the intermediate connection portion of the side sill.
- A pillar reinforcement is attached to the inboard surface of the center pillar.
- A side sill reinforcement is attached to the inboard surface of the side sill.
- Both the pillar reinforcement and the side sill reinforcement are joined to the intermediate connection portion of the side sill.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles with a center pillar structure.
Problems Solved
The embodiment center pillar structure addresses several issues related to vehicle safety and structural integrity, including:
- Enhancing the overall strength and rigidity of the center pillar and side sill.
- Improving the resistance to impact and collision forces.
- Increasing the structural stability of the vehicle.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved safety for vehicle occupants in the event of a collision.
- Enhanced structural integrity of the vehicle, reducing the risk of deformation or collapse.
- Increased overall strength and rigidity of the center pillar and side sill, contributing to the stability of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment center pillar structure for a vehicle includes a center pillar including a lower connection portion, a side sill including an intermediate connection portion to which the lower connection portion of the center pillar is joined, a pillar reinforcement joined to an inboard surface of the center pillar, and a side sill reinforcement joined to an inboard surface of the side sill, wherein the pillar reinforcement and the side sill reinforcement are joined to the intermediate connection portion of the side sill.
