18185613. VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
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VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR
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Inventor(s)
KYUNG BUM Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)
VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18185613 titled 'VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR
Simplified Explanation
The vehicular center pillar described in the patent application includes an outer panel with upper and lower portions divided by a beltline, an inner panel with upper and lower portions also divided by the beltline, and an upper reinforcing member positioned between the upper portions of the outer and inner panels. The upper reinforcing member has a flange that extends towards a door opening and is fixed to a first flange on the upper outer portion of the outer panel.
- Outer panel with upper and lower portions divided by a beltline
- Inner panel with upper and lower portions divided by the beltline
- Upper reinforcing member positioned between upper portions of outer and inner panels
- Flange on upper reinforcing member fixed to first flange on upper outer portion of outer panel
Potential applications of this technology: - Automotive industry for vehicle manufacturing - Improved structural integrity in vehicles
Problems solved by this technology: - Enhances the strength and rigidity of the center pillar - Provides better protection in case of side impacts or accidents
Benefits of this technology: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants - Enhanced overall structural stability of the vehicle
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicular center pillar includes a pillar outer panel including an upper outer portion and a lower outer portion divided by a beltline, a pillar inner panel including an upper inner portion and a lower inner portion divided by the beltline, and an upper reinforcing member disposed between the upper outer portion and the upper inner portion, and having a flange extending toward a door opening, wherein the upper outer portion has a first flange extending toward the door opening, and the flange of the upper reinforcing member is fixed to the first flange of the upper outer portion.
