18544431. VEHICLE SKELETON STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE SKELETON STRUCTURE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shinya Nagashima of Kariya-shi (JP)

Toshiyuki Dobashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Nobuyuki Shinohara of Tajimi-shi (JP)

Mayumi Takazawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Reona Takagishi of Tajimi-shi (JP)

VEHICLE SKELETON STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544431 titled 'VEHICLE SKELETON STRUCTURE

The patent application describes a vehicle skeleton structure with a die-cast skeleton body that includes a floor part for the vehicle cabin floor portion and a side member extending towards the vehicle front or rear.

• Transverse concave bead is formed at the leading end side of the side member, extending in the vehicle width or vertical direction.
• Longitudinal concave bead is formed at the base end side of the side member, extending in the vehicle front-rear direction.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle frame construction - Manufacturing of lightweight and durable vehicle structures

Problems Solved: - Enhances structural integrity of vehicle skeleton - Improves overall safety and stability of the vehicle

Benefits: - Increased strength and rigidity of the vehicle frame - Reduction in overall weight of the vehicle - Enhanced safety features for passengers

Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers for producing safer and more efficient vehicles - Suppliers of die-cast components for automotive industry

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the transverse concave bead improve the structural integrity of the vehicle skeleton? 2. What are the advantages of using a die-cast skeleton body in vehicle construction?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing research on lightweight materials for vehicle construction - Advancements in die-casting technology for automotive applications

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle skeleton structure, including: a die-cast skeleton body formed integrally and including a floor part configuring a vehicle cabin floor portion and a side member extending from the floor part towards a vehicle front or a vehicle rear; a transverse concave bead, the transverse concave bead being formed at a leading end side of the side member in the skeleton body, and the transverse concave bead extending in at least one of a vehicle width direction or a vehicle vertical direction; and a longitudinal concave bead, the longitudinal concave bead being formed at a base end side of the side member in the skeleton body, and the longitudinal concave bead extending in a vehicle front-rear direction.