VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

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:

A pillar outer panel with upper and lower portions divided by a beltline
A pillar inner panel with upper and lower portions divided by the beltline
An upper reinforcing member between the upper portions of the outer and inner panels, with a flange extending towards a door opening

Potential applications of this technology:

Automotive industry for vehicle safety and structural integrity
Manufacturing of vehicles with improved pillar design

Problems solved by this technology:

Enhances the strength and rigidity of the center pillar
Provides better protection in case of side impact collisions

Benefits of this technology:

Improved safety for vehicle occupants
Enhanced structural stability of the vehicle
Potential for reducing injuries in accidents

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.