17963349. VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology impact the overall weight of the vehicle?
- 1.11 What materials are recommended for constructing the hinge pillars, channel members, and rails?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dragan B. Stojkovic of Taylor MI (US)
Joseph Antoni of South Lyon MI (US)
Andre Jurkiewicz of Northville MI (US)
VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17963349 titled 'VEHICLE STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The structural assembly of a vehicle described in the patent application includes hinge pillars, channel members, and rails. The channel members have a vertical wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, creating a cavity between the top and bottom walls. The rails are secured to the channel members and partially received in the cavity, extending along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle above the wheel well.
- Hinge pillars, channel members, and rails are key components of the structural assembly.
- The channel members have a vertical, top, and bottom wall, creating a cavity for the rails to be secured and partially received in.
- The rails extend along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle above the wheel well.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for the manufacturing of vehicles with improved structural integrity and assembly efficiency.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of ensuring secure attachment of rails in the vehicle structure while optimizing space and structural strength.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced structural stability, efficient assembly process, and potentially cost-effective manufacturing of vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Vehicle Structural Assembly with Hinge Pillars, Channel Members, and Rails" could be a suitable title for this section. The technology could find applications in the automotive manufacturing sector for producing vehicles with advanced structural design and assembly efficiency.
Possible Prior Art
There is no known prior art related to this specific structural assembly technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall weight of the vehicle?
The patent application does not provide information on how this structural assembly design affects the weight of the vehicle.
What materials are recommended for constructing the hinge pillars, channel members, and rails?
The patent application does not specify the materials to be used for constructing the hinge pillars, channel members, and rails.
Original Abstract Submitted
A structural assembly of a vehicle includes a pair of hinge pillars, a pair of channel members and a pair of rails. Each channel member of the pair of channel members includes a vertical wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The vertical wall is secured to a respective hinge pillar of the pair of hinge pillars and the bottom wall is spaced apart from and below the top wall to define a cavity therebetween. A longitudinal portion of each rail of the pair of rails is secured to a respective channel member of the pair of channel members and at least partially received in the cavity. The longitudinal portion of the rail extends along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle above a respective wheel well of the vehicle.
