US Patent Application 17825124. BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE HAVING REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY simplified abstract

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BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE HAVING REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Joseph Prescott Hickey of Westland MI (US)

BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE HAVING REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17825124 titled 'BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE HAVING REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a body structure for a vehicle that includes various components to enhance its strength and stability.

  • The body structure includes a roof side rail assembly, a vehicle pillar, a pillar reinforcement bracket, and an intermediate reinforcement bracket.
  • The roof side rail assembly consists of an attachment plate and a rail that extends along the length of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle pillar extends downward from the attachment plate.
  • The pillar reinforcement bracket is secured to the rail and partially located within the vehicle pillar.
  • The pillar reinforcement bracket has a lower portion.
  • The intermediate reinforcement bracket is placed within and secured to the vehicle pillar.
  • The intermediate reinforcement bracket includes a connecting wall that is attached to the lower portion of the pillar reinforcement bracket.
  • The connecting wall runs parallel to the surface of the attachment plate where the rail is secured.

Overall, this body structure design aims to provide additional reinforcement and strength to the vehicle's roof side rail assembly and vehicle pillar, improving the overall safety and stability of the vehicle.


Original Abstract Submitted

A body structure for a vehicle includes a roof side rail assembly, a vehicle pillar, a pillar reinforcement bracket and an intermediate reinforcement bracket. The roof side rail assembly includes an attachment plate and a rail secured to the attachment plate and configured to extend along a length of the vehicle. The vehicle pillar extends downward from the attachment plate. The pillar reinforcement bracket is secured to the rail and at least partially disposed within the vehicle pillar. The pillar reinforcement bracket includes a lower portion. The intermediate reinforcement bracket is disposed within and secured to the vehicle pillar. The intermediate reinforcement bracket also includes a connecting wall that is secured to the lower portion of the pillar reinforcement bracket. The connecting wall extends parallel to a surface of the attachment plate where the rail is secured to the attachment plate.

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