View source for 18185613. VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

=VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Kia Corporation|Kia Corporation]]


[[Category:Kia Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:KYUNG BUM Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)|KYUNG BUM Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)]][[Category: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.



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