18185613. VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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VEHICULAR CENTER PILLAR
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Inventor(s)
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.
