18418340. VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hideyuki Morimoto of Toyoake-shi (JP)
VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418340 titled 'VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE
The abstract describes a vehicle rear structure that includes a rear bumper and a standing wall, either integrated with or separate from the bumper. The rear bumper consists of a side wall that forms a side surface of the vehicle at the rear side of a rear wheel, as well as a horizontal flange that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the lower end of the side wall. The standing wall extends upward from an edge of the horizontal flange at an inner side in the vehicle width direction.
- Side wall forming a side surface of the vehicle at the rear side of a rear wheel
- Horizontal flange extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the lower end of the side wall
- Standing wall extending upward from an edge of the horizontal flange at an inner side in the vehicle width direction
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle rear structures - Vehicle safety and impact protection technology
Problems Solved: - Enhanced rear-end collision protection - Improved structural integrity of vehicle rear
Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants - Enhanced durability and impact resistance
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Vehicle Rear Structure for Enhanced Safety This technology can be used in the automotive industry to improve vehicle safety standards and provide better protection in rear-end collisions. Market implications include increased demand for vehicles equipped with advanced safety features.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this vehicle rear structure improve safety in rear-end collisions? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond the automotive industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle rear structure comprises a rear bumper, and, a standing wall integral with or separate from the rear bumper, wherein the rear bumper comprises: a side wall forming a side surface of the vehicle at a rear side of a rear wheel; and a horizontal flange extending inward in a vehicle width direction from a lower end of the side wall, and the standing wall extends upward from an edge of the horizontal flange at an inner side in the vehicle width direction.
