18379938. UPPER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
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UPPER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hoon Jung of Pyeongtaek-Si (KR)
Songjae Jeong of Seongnam-Si (KR)
ChulHyun Kim of Pyeongtaek-Si (KR)
UPPER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18379938 titled 'UPPER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a vehicle-body-integrated upper rail structure that is located at the upper side of a door opening in a vehicle body. The structure includes a rail portion with a rail opening for the door to slide through, a pillar connection portion connected to a pillar, and a roof rail connection portion connected to a roof rail of the vehicle body.
- The upper rail structure is integrated into the vehicle body at the upper side of a door opening.
- It includes a rail portion with a rail opening that allows the door to slide along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.
- A pillar connection portion extends from the rail portion to the lower side of the vehicle body and connects to a pillar.
- A roof rail connection portion extends from the upper end of the rail portion to the center portion of the vehicle body and connects to a roof rail.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be used in various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and SUVs, to provide a sturdy and integrated upper rail structure for door openings.
Problems Solved:
This technology solves the problem of providing a strong and integrated upper rail structure for door openings in vehicles, enhancing safety and structural integrity.
Benefits:
The benefits of this technology include improved safety, structural strength, and durability of the vehicle body, as well as a streamlined design for door openings.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications of this technology include automotive manufacturing companies incorporating this upper rail structure into their vehicle designs to enhance safety and structural integrity.
Questions about Vehicle-Body-Integrated Upper Rail Structure: 1. How does this technology improve the safety of vehicles? 2. What are the potential cost implications of integrating this upper rail structure into vehicle designs?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle-body-integrated upper rail structure is provided at an upper side of a door opening portion formed in a vehicle body and includes: a rail portion including a rail opening that provides a sliding route for a door and is formed in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; a pillar connection portion extending from the rail portion toward a lower side of the vehicle body and connected to a pillar, and a roof rail connection portion extending from an upper end portion of the rail portion toward a center portion of the vehicle body and connected to a roof rail of the vehicle body.
