18434659. VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Soshiro Murata of Toyota-shi (JP)

Shigenori Hashida of Nisshin-shi (JP)

VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18434659 titled 'VEHICLE LOWER PORTION STRUCTURE

The abstract describes a vehicle lower portion structure that includes side sills, front and rear frame members, front and rear floor cross members, and a door opening.

  • Side sills extend along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
  • Front frame member extends upward along the front edge of the door opening.
  • Rear frame member extends upward along the rear edge of the door opening.
  • Front floor cross member is located forward of the front edge of the door opening and connects to the side sill and front frame member.
  • Rear floor cross member is located rearward of the rear edge of the door opening and connects to the side sill and rear frame member.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle chassis design. - Manufacturing of vehicles with improved structural integrity.

Problems Solved: - Enhances the overall strength and rigidity of the vehicle lower portion structure. - Provides better support for the door opening area.

Benefits: - Increased safety for vehicle occupants. - Improved durability and longevity of the vehicle chassis.

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vehicle Lower Portion Structure for Improved Safety This technology can be utilized in the production of various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs, to enhance safety and structural integrity.

Questions about Enhanced Vehicle Lower Portion Structure: 1. How does this technology improve the overall safety of vehicles? - This technology enhances the structural integrity of the vehicle lower portion, providing better support and protection for occupants in case of a collision. 2. What are the key features that set this vehicle lower portion structure apart from traditional designs? - The inclusion of front and rear frame members, along with front and rear floor cross members, improves the overall strength and rigidity of the structure, ensuring better performance in various driving conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle lower portion structure includes a pair of side sills extending along the longitudinal direction, and further includes a front frame member extending upward the side sill along a front edge of a door opening defined in a side surface of the vehicle, and further includes a rear frame member extending upwardly from the side sill along a rear edge of the door opening, and further includes a front floor cross member and a rear floor cross member. The front floor cross member is disposed forward of the front edge of the door opening and connected to the side sill and the front frame member. The rear floor cross member is disposed rearward of the rear edge of the door opening and connected to the side sill and the rear frame member.

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