Honda motor co., ltd. (20240317320). VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE simplified abstract
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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 20240317320 titled 'VEHICLE BODY LOWER STRUCTURE
The patent application describes a vehicle body lower structure that includes 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 outer sides in a vehicle-width-direction of the floor.
- 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 that is recessed toward the upper side of the vehicle body, with a widening portion that gradually expands outward in the vehicle-width-direction toward the rear side of a 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 safety of vehicles - Potential for lighter weight vehicles with improved performance
Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the structural integrity of their vehicles - Companies specializing in vehicle safety technology
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 potential cost implications for implementing this innovative design in vehicle manufacturing processes?
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.
