Hyundai motor company (20240190507). Side Structure of Vehicle Body simplified abstract
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Side Structure of Vehicle Body
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Inventor(s)
Jin Han Chang of Ansan-si (KR)
Yoonkyoung Han of Suwon-si (KR)
Side Structure of Vehicle Body - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240190507 titled 'Side Structure of Vehicle Body
The embodiment side structure of a vehicle body consists of a side body, a surround panel with an opening, and a side outer panel made of plastic composite material.
- The surround panel includes pillar reinforcement parts connected to pillars on the side body, a side sill reinforcement part linked to a side sill on the side body, and a rear wheel arch reinforcement part connected to a rear wheel arch on the side body.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of plastic composite material in the side outer panel for enhanced durability.
- Use of pillar reinforcement parts, side sill reinforcement part, and rear wheel arch reinforcement part for structural strength.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry for manufacturing vehicles with improved side structure.
- Transportation sector for enhancing safety features in vehicles.
Problems Solved:
- Reinforcement parts provide structural integrity to the vehicle body.
- Plastic composite material offers lightweight and durable properties.
Benefits:
- Increased safety and stability in vehicles.
- Enhanced durability and longevity of the side structure.
Commercial Applications:
- "Innovative Side Structure for Enhanced Vehicle Safety and Durability" - Potential commercial uses in automotive manufacturing for safer and more durable vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of plastic composite material benefit the side structure of the vehicle body? 2. What specific safety features are enhanced by the pillar reinforcement parts in the surround panel?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in composite materials and structural engineering may lead to further advancements in vehicle body design and safety features.
Original Abstract Submitted
an embodiment side structure of a vehicle body includes a side body, a surround panel coupled to the side body and having an opening, and a side outer panel including a plastic composite material coupled to the surround panel. in an embodiment, the surround panel includes a plurality of pillar reinforcement parts coupled to a plurality of pillars provided on the side body, a side sill reinforcement part coupled to a side sill provided on the side body and connected to the plurality of pillar reinforcement parts, and a rear wheel arch reinforcement part coupled to a rear wheel arch provided on the side body and connected to the plurality of pillar reinforcement parts.