17859209. Sliding Door Mounting Reinforcement Structure and Vehicle Body Provided with the Same simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Sliding Door Mounting Reinforcement Structure and Vehicle Body Provided with the Same
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Inventor(s)
Won Ki Song of Seongnam-si (KR)
Sliding Door Mounting Reinforcement Structure and Vehicle Body Provided with the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17859209 titled 'Sliding Door Mounting Reinforcement Structure and Vehicle Body Provided with the Same
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment sliding door mounting reinforcement structure is designed to strengthen the mounting of sliding doors on vehicles. It consists of two main components: the sliding door lower reinforcement and the center floor cross unit.
- The sliding door lower reinforcement is mounted on the side of the vehicle body along its length. It includes a guide rail that helps in guiding the movement of the sliding door.
- The center floor cross unit is mounted in the width direction of the vehicle body. It is combined with the sliding door lower reinforcement to provide additional reinforcement and support.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry: This invention can be used in the manufacturing of various types of vehicles, such as cars, vans, and trucks, where sliding doors are commonly used.
- Public transportation: The sliding door mounting reinforcement structure can be particularly useful in buses and trains, where sliding doors are frequently used for passenger entry and exit.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Weak door mounting: Sliding doors can sometimes become loose or misaligned over time, leading to issues with functionality and safety. This structure helps to reinforce the mounting of the sliding doors, ensuring their proper operation.
- Structural integrity: By combining the sliding door lower reinforcement and the center floor cross unit, the overall structural integrity of the vehicle body is improved, reducing the risk of damage or failure.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety: The reinforced mounting of sliding doors improves the overall safety of the vehicle, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries caused by door malfunction.
- Improved durability: The sliding door mounting reinforcement structure increases the longevity of the sliding doors, reducing the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
- Simplified installation: The combination of the sliding door lower reinforcement and the center floor cross unit provides a streamlined and efficient installation process, saving time and effort during vehicle assembly.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment sliding door mounting reinforcement structure includes a sliding door lower reinforcement configured to be mounted on a side of a vehicle body along a length direction of the vehicle body, the sliding door lower reinforcement including a guide rail mounted therein, the guide rail being configured to guide movement of a sliding door, and a center floor cross unit configured to be mounted in a width direction of the vehicle body, wherein the sliding door lower reinforcement and the center floor cross unit are combined.
