View source for 18218226. VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

=VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE=


==Organization Name==

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


[[Category:Kia Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Do Hoi Kim of Sejong-si (KR)|Do Hoi Kim of Sejong-si (KR)]][[Category:Do Hoi Kim of Sejong-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jong Woo Shim of Suwon-si (KR)|Jong Woo Shim of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:Jong Woo Shim of Suwon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:You Jin Park of Suwon-si (KR)|You Jin Park of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:You Jin Park of Suwon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jae Sup Byun of Seongnam-si (KR)|Jae Sup Byun of Seongnam-si (KR)]][[Category:Jae Sup Byun of Seongnam-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Jang Ho Kim of Seoul (KR)|Jang Ho Kim of Seoul (KR)]][[Category:Jang Ho Kim of Seoul (KR)]]

==VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18218226 titled 'VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a vehicle body structure with a roof side assembly that connects the upper end portions of pillars in the vehicle body, forming an A-pillar itself. The assembly includes a pipe with a closed cross-section and a molding member injection-molded around the pipe.

* The roof side assembly connects the upper end portions of pillars in the vehicle body.
* The assembly includes a pipe with a closed cross-section and a molding member injection-molded around the pipe.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of vehicle body structures with improved strength and rigidity.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of ensuring structural integrity and stability in vehicle body structures, particularly in the area where the roof side assembly connects the pillars.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include enhanced safety for vehicle occupants, increased overall vehicle strength, and potentially improved aerodynamics.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be commercially applied by automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the structural integrity and safety features of their vehicles.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional welding or fastening methods to connect roof side assemblies to pillars in vehicle body structures.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the closed cross-section of the pipe contribute to the overall strength of the roof side assembly? ===
The closed cross-section of the pipe provides increased rigidity and structural support to the roof side assembly, enhancing the overall strength of the vehicle body structure.

=== What materials are typically used for the molding member in injection-molded processes in automotive manufacturing? ===
The molding member is typically made of materials such as plastic or composite materials that are durable and lightweight, suitable for automotive applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A vehicle body structure includes a roof side assembly connecting upper end portions of pillars of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the roof side assembly forming an A-pillar itself, a mounting bracket fixing the roof side assembly to a lower vehicle body, and an external garnish coupled to an outside of the roof side assembly, wherein the roof side assembly includes a pipe extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, the pipe including a closed cross-section, and a molding member injection-molded with the pipe inserted thereinto.



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