17859695. 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 17859695 titled 'SLIDING DOOR MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE BODY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a sliding door mounting reinforcement structure for vehicles. It consists of a roof rail side lower member and a roof rail center member.
- The roof rail side lower member is mounted along the length of the vehicle body and has a lower member flange.
- The roof rail center member is mounted across the width of the vehicle body and is connected to the lower member flange.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various types of vehicles that have sliding doors, such as vans, minivans, or buses.
Problems Solved
1. Reinforcement: The structure provides additional support and reinforcement for the sliding door mounting, ensuring stability and durability. 2. Structural Integrity: By connecting the roof rail center member to the lower member flange, the structure enhances the overall strength and integrity of the vehicle body.
Benefits
- Improved Stability: The reinforcement structure enhances the stability of the sliding door, reducing vibrations and potential damage.
- Enhanced Durability: The structure increases the overall strength and durability of the vehicle body, ensuring a longer lifespan.
- Safety: The reinforced mounting structure improves the safety of the sliding door system, reducing the risk of accidents or malfunctions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sliding door mounting reinforcement structure includes a roof rail side lower member mounted in the length direction of the vehicle body and having a lower member flange formed thereon, and a roof rail center member mounted in the width direction of the vehicle body and coupled with the lower member flange.