18461195. VEHICLE BODY CONNECTING STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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VEHICLE BODY CONNECTING STRUCTURE
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Inventor(s)
Seokju Gim of Seongnam-si (KR)
Chulhee Heo of Hwaseong-si (KR)
VEHICLE BODY CONNECTING STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18461195 titled 'VEHICLE BODY CONNECTING STRUCTURE
The embodiment connecting structure for a vehicle body involves a vehicle body side part with a roof and a side outer connected to the roof, along with a quarter pillar upper reinforcement that includes a pillar upper reinforcement body and an upper connecting flange protruding from it.
- The pillar upper reinforcement body has an upper tubular closed cross-section.
- An upper flange bracket is connected to the pillar upper reinforcement body, defining a quarter upper skeleton in the length direction of an upper portion.
- The quarter pillar upper reinforcement is mounted inside the vehicle body side part through the upper connecting flange and the upper flange bracket.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle body structures - Manufacturing of vehicles with enhanced structural integrity
Problems Solved: - Strengthening the connection between the vehicle body side part and the quarter pillar upper reinforcement - Improving overall vehicle safety and stability
Benefits: - Enhanced structural strength and rigidity - Increased safety for vehicle occupants - Potential for lighter weight vehicles due to optimized design
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the production of various types of vehicles, from passenger cars to commercial trucks, to improve overall safety and structural integrity.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to vehicle body structures, reinforcement systems, and safety features to understand the evolution of such technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in vehicle body structure design, safety standards, and materials used in the automotive industry to enhance the effectiveness of this technology.
Questions about the embodiment connecting structure for a vehicle body: 1. How does this innovation improve vehicle safety standards? 2. What are the potential cost implications for implementing this technology in vehicle manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment connecting structure for a vehicle body includes a vehicle body side part including a roof and a side outer connected with the roof, a quarter pillar upper reinforcement including a pillar upper reinforcement body and an upper connecting flange protruding from the pillar upper reinforcement body, the pillar upper reinforcement body having an upper tubular closed cross-section, and an upper flange bracket connected with the pillar upper reinforcement body and defining a quarter upper skeleton in a length direction of an upper portion, wherein the quarter pillar upper reinforcement is mounted inside the vehicle body side part through the upper connecting flange and the upper flange bracket.
