18134195. VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology compare to existing methods of reinforcing vehicle body structures?
- 1.11 What are the specific design considerations for implementing this technology in different types of vehicles?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Young Lim of Seongnam-si (KR)
Sea Cheoul Song of Ansan-si (KR)
Tae Ou Park of Seongnam-si (KR)
Jae Sup Byun of Seongnam-si (KR)
VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18134195 titled 'VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle body structure with a roof side assembly and an outer garnish for aesthetic purposes.
- The roof side assembly connects the upper ends of the pillars of the vehicle body, forming an A-pillar.
- The roof side assembly includes a pipe with a closed cross-section shape, an upper reinforcement member, a lower reinforcement member, and an inner reinforcement member.
- The outer garnish is coupled to the outside of the roof side assembly, enhancing the appearance of the vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for designing and manufacturing vehicle body structures with improved strength and aesthetics.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of ensuring structural integrity and enhancing the visual appeal of vehicle body structures.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased safety due to reinforced components, as well as a more attractive design for vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could include collaborations with automotive manufacturers to implement this innovative vehicle body structure in their production lines.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional methods of reinforcing vehicle body structures, which may not be as efficient or aesthetically pleasing as the described invention.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing methods of reinforcing vehicle body structures?
This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing methods of reinforcing vehicle body structures, leaving the reader to wonder about the specific advantages of this innovation over traditional techniques.
What are the specific design considerations for implementing this technology in different types of vehicles?
The article does not delve into the specific design considerations for implementing this technology in various types of vehicles, leaving the reader curious about the adaptability of the invention across different vehicle models and sizes.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle body structure includes: a roof side assembly connecting upper ends of pillars of a vehicle body along the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body, the roof side assembly constituting an A-pillar of the vehicle body; and an outer garnish coupled to the outside of the roof side assembly, wherein the roof side assembly includes: a pipe having a closed cross-section shape and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body so as to form a closed section; an upper reinforcement member coupled to the upper side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body; a lower reinforcement member coupled to the lower side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body; and an inner reinforcement member coupled to the vehicle body inner side of the pipe and elongated in the forward/backward direction of the vehicle body.
