18586518. VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE
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VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18586518 titled 'VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE
The vehicle body rear structure described in the patent application consists of a floor panel, a side sill, and a rear side frame.
- The side sill is located on the outer side of the floor panel in the width direction of the vehicle and extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
- The rear side frame is connected to the rear portion of the side sill and extends at the rear portion of the vehicle along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
- The rear side frame includes a rear side frame upper located above the vehicle and a rear side frame lower located below the vehicle.
- The side sill includes a first joint portion connected to the rear side frame lower and a second joint portion connected to the rear side frame upper.
- The first joint portion and the second joint portion are juxtaposed in the width direction of the vehicle and extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle body structures - Manufacturing of vehicles for improved structural integrity
Problems Solved: - Enhancing the strength and stability of the vehicle body rear structure - Providing a secure connection between the side sill and rear side frame
Benefits: - Improved safety for vehicle occupants - Enhanced durability and longevity of the vehicle body structure
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vehicle Body Rear Structure for Enhanced Safety This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry to manufacture vehicles with superior structural integrity, ensuring increased safety for passengers. The market implications include a competitive edge for companies producing vehicles with enhanced safety features.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rear side frame contribute to the overall stability of the vehicle body structure? 2. What are the specific advantages of having a side sill with dual joint portions in the vehicle body rear structure?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle body rear structure, disposed in a vehicle, includes: a floor panel; a side sill, disposed on an outer side of the floor panel in a width direction of the vehicle and extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle; and a rear side frame, connected to a rear portion of the side sill and extending at a rear portion of the vehicle along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The rear side frame includes: a rear side frame upper located above the vehicle; and a rear side frame lower located below the vehicle. The side sill includes: a first joint portion, connected to the rear side frame lower; and a second joint portion, connected to the rear side frame upper. The first joint portion and the second joint portion are juxtaposed in the width direction of the vehicle and extend in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
