18407341. VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Atsushi Hasegawa of Saitama (JP)
Ryotaro Takeuchi of Saitama (JP)
Yoshihiro Fujimura of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18407341 titled 'VEHICLE SIDE STRUCTURE
The patent application describes a vehicle side structure that includes a side sill, a pillar, an inner component, and a bracket.
- The side sill is located on both sides of a floor panel in a vehicle and extends along the vehicle's front-rear direction.
- The pillar extends upward from the side sill and includes a pillar outer member on the outer side of the vehicle.
- An inner component is joined to the upper surface of the side sill and the inner side surface of the pillar outer member.
- A bracket is placed on the upper portion of the inner side surface of the side sill and connected to the inner component.
- The lower portion of the pillar outer member has a fragile portion, and the upper end of the inner component is connected below the upper end of the fragile portion.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle safety and structural integrity. - Manufacturing of vehicles to enhance side impact protection.
Problems Solved: - Improved structural strength and safety in vehicle side structures. - Enhanced protection against side impacts in vehicles.
Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Enhanced structural integrity of vehicles. - Improved overall vehicle safety standards.
Commercial Applications: - This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, potentially leading to increased consumer trust and sales.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this innovation improve vehicle safety in side impacts? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of these vehicle side structures?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle side structure includes: a side sill, disposed on two sides of a floor panel in a vehicle width direction, and extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a pillar, extending upward from the side sill in a vehicle up-down direction, and including a pillar outer member disposed on an outer side in the vehicle width direction; an inner component, joined to an upper surface of the side sill and a vehicle inner side surface of the pillar outer member; and a bracket, disposed on an upper portion of a vehicle inner side surface of the side sill, and connected to the inner component. A lower portion of the pillar outer member is formed with a fragile portion, and an upper end of the inner component is connected below an upper end of the fragile portion.
