17884741. STIFFNESS IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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STIFFNESS IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Jong-Min Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

STIFFNESS IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17884741 titled 'STIFFNESS IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a structure that improves the stiffness of a vehicle body by reinforcing the towed portion of the vehicle body. This is achieved by adding transverse reinforcement frames and longitudinal reinforcement frames to the vehicle body.

  • The structure includes transverse reinforcement frames that are parallel to the transverse frame of the vehicle and spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
  • It also includes longitudinal reinforcement frames that are parallel to the longitudinal frame of the vehicle and spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the vehicle.
  • The addition of these reinforcement frames enhances the stiffness of the towed portion of the vehicle body, which in turn improves the overall stiffness of the vehicle.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be applied to various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and trailers.
  • It can be used in the manufacturing of new vehicles or as a retrofit solution for existing vehicles.
  • The improved stiffness provided by this structure can enhance the vehicle's stability, handling, and overall performance.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Vehicles, especially those with towed portions, often experience reduced stiffness, which can lead to issues such as body flexing, instability, and decreased performance.
  • This technology solves these problems by reinforcing the towed portion of the vehicle body, improving its stiffness and overall performance.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved vehicle body stiffness enhances stability and handling, providing a safer and more comfortable driving experience.
  • The reinforced structure can withstand higher loads and stresses, increasing the durability and longevity of the vehicle.
  • This technology can be easily implemented in the manufacturing process or retrofitted to existing vehicles, making it a cost-effective solution for improving vehicle performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A stiffness improvement structure includes a plurality of transverse reinforcement frames formed in parallel to the transverse frame and provided with an interval from each other in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a plurality of longitudinal reinforcement frames formed in parallel to the longitudinal frame and provided with an interval from each other in the width direction of the vehicle, and thus vehicle body stiffness is improved by reinforcing stiffness of a towed portion of a vehicle body being towed and which reinforces stiffness of the vehicle by being provided in a vehicle body including a transverse frame formed in a width direction of the vehicle and a longitudinal frame formed in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle,.