Honda motor co., ltd. (20240300582). VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE simplified abstract
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VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE
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Inventor(s)
Atsushi Hasegawa of Saitama (JP)
Ryotaro Takeuchi of Saitama (JP)
Yoshihiro Fujimura of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300582 titled 'VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE
The patent application describes a vehicle side structure consisting of a side sill, pillar, inner component, and bracket, designed to enhance the structural integrity of the vehicle.
- Side sill runs along the vehicle's width and front-rear direction.
- Pillar extends upward from the side sill and includes a pillar outer member.
- Inner component connects the side sill and pillar outer member.
- Bracket, located on the vehicle's inner side surface, is connected to the inner component.
- Lower portion of the pillar outer member has a fragile portion.
- Upper end of the inner component is connected below the upper end of the fragile portion.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety and structural integrity improvements.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the overall strength and stability of the vehicle side structure. - Provides better protection in the event of a side impact collision.
Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Improved structural durability and longevity of the vehicle.
Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the safety features of their vehicles. - Companies specializing in vehicle structural components and safety systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this innovation compare to existing side structure designs in terms of safety and performance? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of these reinforced side structures?
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle side structure includes: a side sill, disposed on two sides of a floor panel in a vehicle width direction, and extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a pillar, extending upward from the side sill in a vehicle up-down direction, and including a pillar outer member disposed on an outer side in the vehicle width direction; an inner component, joined to an upper surface of the side sill and a vehicle inner side surface of the pillar outer member; and a bracket, disposed on an upper portion of a vehicle inner side surface of the side sill, and connected to the inner component. a lower portion of the pillar outer member is formed with a fragile portion, and an upper end of the inner component is connected below an upper end of the fragile portion.
