18369017. VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)

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VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE

Organization Name

SUBARU CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Hikaru Miura of Tokyo (JP)

VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18369017 titled 'VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE

Simplified Explanation

The vehicle body frame structure described in the abstract consists of side sill front pieces, side sill rear pieces, front side frames, and rear side frames. The front side frames extend longitudinally from the front ends of the side sill front pieces and are located on either side and inwardly of the side sill front pieces. The side sill front pieces and side sill rear pieces are connected linearly at first couplings, while the front side frames and rear side frames are connected linearly at second couplings located rearward of the first couplings. The front side frames overlap with the side sill front pieces and side sill rear pieces at the first couplings.

  • Side sill front pieces, side sill rear pieces, front side frames, and rear side frames make up the vehicle body frame structure.
  • Front side frames extend longitudinally from the front ends of the side sill front pieces and are located inwardly of them.
  • Side sill front pieces and side sill rear pieces are connected linearly at first couplings, while front side frames and rear side frames are connected linearly at second couplings located rearward of the first couplings.
  • Front side frames overlap with side sill front pieces and side sill rear pieces at the first couplings.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for the development of more robust and structurally sound vehicle body frames.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of ensuring the structural integrity and stability of vehicle body frames, especially in the event of collisions or accidents.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased safety for vehicle occupants, improved overall vehicle performance, and enhanced durability of the vehicle body frame.

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in the manufacturing of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles where a strong and reliable body frame structure is essential.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing patents related to vehicle body frame structures and their construction methods.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional vehicle body frame structures in terms of weight and cost?

This article does not provide information on the weight and cost implications of implementing this technology compared to traditional vehicle body frame structures.

What are the specific safety benefits of this technology for vehicle occupants in the event of a collision?

The article does not detail the specific safety benefits of this technology for vehicle occupants during a collision.


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle body frame structure includes side sill front pieces, side sill rear pieces, front side frames and rear side frames. The front side frames extend in a vehicle longitudinal direction from respective vehicle-frontward ends of the side sill front pieces, and are provided on vehicle-widthwise either side and vehicle-widthwise inwardly of the side sill front pieces. The side sill front pieces and the side sill rear pieces are coupled linearly at first couplings while extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The front side frames and the rear side frames are coupled linearly at second couplings while extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The second couplings are provided vehicle-rearwardly of the first couplings. The front side frames are coupled, at the first couplings, to the side sill front pieces and the side sill rear pieces, to overlap with the side sill front pieces and the side sill rear pieces.