Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240253707). VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE simplified abstract

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VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Kazuhisa Maeda of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253707 titled 'VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE

The patent application describes a vehicle lower body structure that includes rockers, front side members, a cross member, and a dash panel.

  • The vehicle lower body structure consists of rockers on each side of the vehicle, front side members at the front, a cross member connecting the rockers, and a dash panel at the rear.
  • The cross member interconnects the front and rear end portions of the rockers and front side members.
  • The dash panel is mechanically fastened to the cross member via fasteners and separates the vehicle cabin interior from the exterior.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for the construction of vehicle lower body structures to enhance stability and structural integrity.

Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for a robust and well-integrated lower body structure in vehicles to ensure safety and performance.

Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved vehicle stability, enhanced structural strength, and better compartmentalization of the vehicle cabin.

Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to produce safer and more durable vehicles, potentially increasing market competitiveness.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of the dash panel improve the overall structural integrity of the vehicle? 2. What are the specific advantages of using a cross member to connect the rockers and front side members in the lower body structure?


Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle lower body structure includes: a left and right pair of rockers provided on respective sides, in a vehicle width direction, of a vehicle lower body and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; a left and right pair of front side members provided at a front side, in a vehicle front-rear direction, of the rockers and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction; a cross member extending in the vehicle width direction, interconnecting front end portions of the left and right pair of rockers, and interconnecting rear end portions of the left and right pair of front side members; and a dash panel disposed on a rear side, in the vehicle front-rear direction, of the cross member, mechanically fastened to the cross member via fasteners, and partitioning a vehicle cabin interior from a vehicle cabin exterior.

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