18099562. SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE AND SIDE SILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE AND SIDE SILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Chang Un Jeon of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Seung Tae Song of Suwon-si (KR)

SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE AND SIDE SILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18099562 titled 'SIDE SILL REINFORCEMENT MEMBER FOR VEHICLE AND SIDE SILL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The side sill reinforcement member for a vehicle described in the abstract consists of an external member with external panels forming an internal space, and an internal reinforcement member with internal panels fixed to the internal surface of the external panels.

  • External member with multiple external panels
  • Internal reinforcement member with internal panels
  • Internal panels fixed to internal surface of external panels
  • Internal panels fixed to each other in internal space

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for strengthening the side sills of vehicles, providing enhanced structural integrity and safety.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in improving the overall strength and rigidity of the vehicle's side sills, which can contribute to better crash performance and protection for occupants.

Benefits

- Enhanced structural integrity - Improved safety in case of collisions - Potential for lighter weight design

Potential Commercial Applications

"Reinforcement Member for Vehicle Side Sills: Enhancing Safety and Structural Integrity"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to side sill reinforcement members in the automotive industry, but specific examples are not provided in this patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional side sill reinforcement methods in terms of cost-effectiveness and ease of manufacturing?

This article does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness or ease of manufacturing compared to traditional methods.

What impact does this technology have on the overall weight of the vehicle and fuel efficiency?

The article does not address the impact of this technology on the weight of the vehicle and its fuel efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

A side sill reinforcement member for a vehicle, includes an external member including a plurality of external panels extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and forming an internal space by coupling the external panels to each other and an internal reinforcement member mounted in the internal space of the external member and including a plurality of internal panels extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the internal panels being each fixed on a first side thereof to an internal surface of the external panel and fixed on a second side thereof in contact with each other in the internal space.