18583775. VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE
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VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18583775 titled 'VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE
The patent application describes a vehicle body lower structure with a floor, lower longitudinal beams, a floor cross beam, and a floor tunnel.
- The floor cross beam is connected to the lower longitudinal beams on the outer sides in a vehicle-width direction.
- The floor cross beam consists of an upper portion member and a lower portion member, forming a closed cross-section.
- A floor tunnel is connected to the center of the floor cross beam in the vehicle-width direction.
- The lower portion member is connected to an opened cross-section of the floor tunnel at the center in the vehicle-width direction.
- The lower portion member has a recessed portion when viewed from the bottom of the vehicle body, with a widening portion that gradually expands outward in the vehicle-width direction towards the rear side of the vehicle.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle body structures - Manufacturing of vehicles with enhanced structural integrity
Problems Solved: - Improved strength and rigidity of the vehicle body lower structure - Enhanced safety features for vehicles
Benefits: - Increased durability and stability of the vehicle body - Enhanced protection for occupants in case of collisions
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vehicle Body Lower Structure for Improved Safety This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry to manufacture vehicles with superior structural integrity, providing enhanced safety features for occupants. The innovation offers increased durability and stability, making it a valuable addition to vehicle manufacturing processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the floor cross beam contribute to the overall strength of the vehicle body lower structure? 2. What are the specific safety benefits of the recessed portion of the lower portion member in the floor tunnel?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle body lower structure includes: a floor; lower longitudinal beams; a floor cross beam, connected to the lower longitudinal beams on outer sides in a vehicle-width-direction of the floor; and the floor cross beam includes an upper portion member and an lower portion member, where the upper portion member and the lower portion member form a closed cross-section; and a floor tunnel, connected to a center of the floor cross beam in the vehicle-width-direction, where the lower portion member is connected to an opened cross-section of the floor tunnel at a center in the vehicle-width-direction, and when looking up from a bottom portion of the vehicle body, the lower portion member has a recessed portion recessed toward an upper side of the vehicle body, and the recessed portion has an widening portion that gradually expands outward in the vehicle-width-direction toward a rear side of a vehicle.
