18348373. VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kazuhisa Maeda of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18348373 titled 'VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle body structure consisting of a rocker and a metal center pillar that are detachably attached to each other.

• Rocker:

 * Configures a portion at an outer side of the vehicle body lower section in the vehicle width direction.
 * Extends in the vehicle front-rear direction.

• Metal Center Pillar:

 * Separate component from the rocker.
 * Lower section in a vehicle up-down direction of the center pillar is detachably attached to the rocker by an attachment member.

• • Potential Applications:**

• Automotive industry for vehicle body structures.
• Manufacturing of vehicles with detachable components for easier assembly and repair.

• • Problems Solved:**

• Simplifies assembly and repair processes for vehicle body structures.
• Allows for easier replacement of damaged components.

• • Benefits:**

• Facilitates maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Reduces downtime for repairs and replacements.
• Enhances flexibility in vehicle design and customization.

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle body structure includes: a rocker configuring a portion at an outer side, in a vehicle width direction, of a vehicle body lower section, the rocker extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; and a metal center pillar, which is a separate component from the rocker, a lower section in a vehicle up-down direction of the center pillar being detachably attached to the rocker by an attachment member.