18325546. Roof Structure for Vehicle simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)

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Roof Structure for Vehicle

Organization Name

KIA CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Chan Woong Jeon of Incheon (KR)

Youngrock Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)

HaeHoon Lee of Seoul (KR)

ChangHak Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Sang Kyoung Han of Gunpo-si (KR)

Kwangok Han of Seoul (KR)

Roof Structure for Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18325546 titled 'Roof Structure for Vehicle

Simplified Explanation

The embodiment roof structure for a vehicle described in the patent application includes roof rail assemblies connected to side structures and a roof module.

  • The roof structure is designed to be disposed along the width direction of a vehicle body.
  • The roof rail assemblies are connected to a pair of side structures along the front to rear direction of the vehicle body.
  • The roof module is connected to the plurality of roof rail assemblies.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the automotive industry for the design and construction of vehicle roof structures.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently connecting roof rail assemblies to side structures in a vehicle, providing a secure and stable roof structure.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved structural integrity of the vehicle roof, enhanced safety for occupants, and potentially reduced manufacturing costs.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the production of various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing roof structures in vehicles that may not have the same level of integration between roof rail assemblies and side structures.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall weight of the vehicle?

The patent application does not provide information on whether this roof structure design affects the weight of the vehicle.

Are there any specific materials recommended for constructing this roof structure?

The patent application does not mention any specific materials to be used in the construction of the roof structure.


Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment roof structure for a vehicle includes a plurality of roof rail assemblies disposed along a vehicle width direction of a vehicle body and connected to a pair of side structures that are disposed on each side of the vehicle body along a front to rear direction of the vehicle body and a roof module connected to the plurality of roof rail assemblies.