18490028. SIDE STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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SIDE STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Hoyeon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Chulhee Heo of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Seokju Gim of Seongnam-si (KR)

Jeung Tae Kim of Daegu (KR)

SIDE STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18490028 titled 'SIDE STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

The embodiment side structure of a vehicle body described in the patent application includes a surround panel connected to the edge of a front side opening part on the front side body, with a glass opening part on the upper portion of the surround panel, a channel assembly connected to the edges of the glass opening part, and a side outer panel connected to the front side body and the channel assembly.

  • The surround panel is connected to the edge of a front side opening part on the front side body.
  • A glass opening part is located on the upper portion of the surround panel.
  • A channel assembly is connected to the edges of the glass opening part.
  • A side outer panel is connected to the front side body and the channel assembly.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle body structures - Manufacturing of vehicles with improved structural integrity

Problems Solved: - Enhancing the structural strength of vehicle bodies - Providing a secure connection between different parts of the vehicle body

Benefits: - Improved safety for vehicle occupants - Enhanced durability of the vehicle body

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Vehicle Body Side Structure for Enhanced Safety This technology can be used in the automotive industry to manufacture vehicles with improved safety features, attracting safety-conscious consumers and potentially increasing market share.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this vehicle body side structure improve overall vehicle safety? 2. What materials are typically used in the construction of these components?


Original Abstract Submitted

An embodiment side structure of a vehicle body includes a surround panel connected to an edge of a front side opening part disposed on a front side body, wherein a glass opening part is provided on an upper portion of the surround panel, a channel assembly connected to edges of the glass opening part, and a side outer panel connected to the front side body and the channel assembly.