18207337. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yuta Nagasaki of Hamamatsu-shi (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18207337 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle design that includes wheels, a front side member, an upper member, and a linking plate. The linking plate connects the front side member and the upper member and is made of a single corrugated plate material.
- The vehicle design includes wheels, a front side member, an upper member, and a linking plate.
- The linking plate is made of a single corrugated plate material.
- The linking plate connects the front side member and the upper member.
- The corrugated shape of the linking plate includes ridges and grooves that alternate along the vehicle's up-down direction.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry: This vehicle design can be applied to various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or motorcycles.
- Transportation sector: The innovative design can improve the stability and structural integrity of vehicles, enhancing safety and performance.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Structural stability: The linking plate provides a strong connection between the front side member and the upper member, improving the overall stability of the vehicle.
- Weight reduction: The use of a single corrugated plate material for the linking plate reduces the weight of the vehicle, potentially improving fuel efficiency.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced stability: The design improves the stability and handling of the vehicle, especially during turns or uneven road conditions.
- Lightweight construction: The use of a single corrugated plate material reduces the weight of the vehicle, leading to improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
- Simplified manufacturing: The linking plate made of a single material simplifies the manufacturing process, potentially reducing production costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes wheels including a front wheel, a front side member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction on an inward side of the front wheel in a vehicle right-left direction, an upper member including a first section extending in the vehicle front-rear direction above the front wheel in a vehicle up-down direction, and a second section extending downward in the vehicle up-down direction forward of the front wheel in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a linking plate positioned forward of the front wheel in the vehicle front-rear direction and that links a front end of the front side member and the second section of the upper member to each other. The linking plate is made of a single plate material, and is corrugated in shape, in which ridges and grooves that extend in the vehicle right-left direction are fashioned alternating along the vehicle up-down direction.