18544435. VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Nobuyuki Itai of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544435 titled 'VEHICLE FLOOR STRUCTURE
- Simplified Explanation:**
A floor cross member is attached to the upper surface of a floor panel to cross over a raised tunnel portion. The cross member is made of an aluminum alloy center component and steel side components on the left and right sides. A recess is formed in the center component to avoid the tunnel portion.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Floor cross member composed of aluminum alloy center component and steel side components - Recess in the center component to evade the tunnel portion - Side components placed at the same height position as the center component - Contact surface between side components and center component for stability
- Potential Applications:**
- Automotive industry for vehicle chassis construction - Construction industry for structural support in buildings - Aerospace industry for aircraft floor panel reinforcement
- Problems Solved:**
- Provides structural support for floor panels with raised tunnel portions - Ensures stability and strength in the floor structure - Allows for efficient assembly and installation
- Benefits:**
- Lightweight yet strong construction - Enhanced durability and longevity - Improved overall structural integrity
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Innovative Floor Cross Member for Enhanced Structural Support This technology can be used in the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries for improved structural support in various applications. The lightweight yet strong design offers durability and stability, making it a valuable component in the manufacturing process.
- Prior Art:**
Research into similar floor cross member designs in the automotive and construction industries can provide insights into existing technologies and potential improvements in this field.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on advancements in aluminum alloy casting techniques and steel plate fabrication methods to enhance the performance and efficiency of floor cross members in various industries.
- Questions about Floor Cross Member:**
1. How does the combination of aluminum alloy and steel components improve the strength of the floor cross member? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this innovative design into existing vehicle or building structures?
Original Abstract Submitted
A floor cross member is joined to an upper surface of a floor panel so as to traverse a raised tunnel portion of the floor panel. The floor cross member is composed of a cross member center component formed of an aluminum alloy cast and cross member side components formed of steel plates and arranged on left and right sides of the cross member center component, respectively. A recess is formed in an undersurface of the cross member center component to evade the tunnel portion. Upper plates of the left and right cross member side components are placed at the same height position as a base plate of the cross member center component, and an end of each of the upper plates of the left and right cross member side components contacts with a contact surface of the base plate of the cross member center component.
