УГЛОВАЯ НАКЛАДКА

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам выполнения средней стойки для транспортного средства и способу ее изготовления. Средняя стойка имеет усиливающий элемент (30), выполненный с возможностью крепления к профилю (10) для образования средней стойки для транспортного средства. Профиль (10) имеет крепежные области (22, 24) для дверных петель. Усиливающий элемент (30) выполнен из двух удлиненных полос (32, 34) материала. Полосы (32, 34) соединены друг с другом по меньшей мере в одной крепежной области (22) для дверных петель, когда усиливающий элемент (30) прикреплен к профилю (10). Профиль (10) имеет корытообразную форму с центральной полкой (12) и двумя боковыми сторонами (14, 16). Каждая полоса (32, 34) прикреплена к переходной области (36, 38) между центральной полкой (12) и боковой стороной (14, 16). Настоящее изобретение также относится к способу изготовления средней стойки и средней стойке, изготовленной с помощью этого способа. Обеспечивается уменьшение веса средней стойки и упрощение ...

ДЕРЖАТЕЛЬ КРЫЛА

Изобретение относится к держателю крыла для транспортного средства. Держатель включает первую деталь (2) крепления, предназначенную для крепления к держателю (91) колеса (90) таким образом, чтобы быть жестко скрепленной с колесом в отношении поворота вокруг оси (ST) руления; вторую деталь (31, 32) крепления, предназначенную для соединения с крылом (100) и соединенную с упомянутой первой деталью (2) крепления с возможностью вращения вокруг основной оси (X) вращения, параллельной упомянутой оси (ST) руления, при помощи шарнирного пальца (4). Первая деталь (2) крепления свободно вращается относительно упомянутой второй детали (31, 32) крепления между исходным положением и конечным положением, которые разнесены друг от друга на заданное угловое расстояние относительно основной оси (X) вращения. Направляющий элемент (6) жестко скреплен с упомянутой первой деталью (2) крепления и с упомянутой второй деталью (2) крепления относительно смещения параллельно основной оси (X) вращения и может скользить ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ВНУТРЕННЕГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА КОНСТРУКЦИИ АВТОМОБИЛЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО ОГРАНИЧЕННЫЕ УСИЛЕННЫЕ УЧАСТКИ

Группа изобретений относится к способу изготовления внутреннего элемента конструкции автомобиля, содержащего ограниченные усиленные участки. Указанный способ содержит этапы обеспечения наличия заготовки (20) внутренней верхней передней стойки, заготовки (24) внутренней центральной стойки и заготовки внутреннего бокового лонжерона, далее осуществление горячей штамповки заготовки (20) внутренней верхней передней стойки, заготовки (24) внутренней центральной стойки и заготовки внутреннего бокового лонжерона. Согласно изобретению способ содержит перед этапами горячей штамповки этапы крепления заготовки (22), усиливающей внутреннюю верхнюю переднюю стойку, к части заготовки (20) внутренней верхней передней стойки, причем указанную заготовку (22), усиливающую внутреннюю верхнюю переднюю стойку, подвергают горячей штамповке вместе с заготовкой (20) внутренней верхней передней стойки, крепления заготовки (26), усиливающей внутреннюю центральную стойку, к части заготовки (24) внутренней центральной ...

СТРУКТУРНАЯ СТОЙКА КУЗОВА ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ И АВТОМОБИЛЬ, ИМЕЮЩИЙ СТРУКТУРНУЮ СТОЙКУ КУЗОВА

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КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ РЕМНЯ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к вариантам выполнения кронштейна для ремня безопасности транспортного средства. Кронштейн имеет удлиненную часть заданной длины. Удлиненная часть заканчивается на конце фиксатора, который содержит скошенную вниз часть, присоединенную к изогнутой контактной части. Изогнутая контактная часть выполнена с возможностью контакта с перестраиваемым буртиком части листового металла конструкции кузова транспортного средства, такой как стойка. Часть листового металла содержит по существу плоскую ответную поверхность, проем в углублении и буртик, выступающий от ответной поверхности, при этом высота буртика выполнена, чтобы верхняя поверхность буртика контактировала с нижней частью фиксатора, когда фиксатор находится в закрепленном положении. Обеспечивается универсальность и снижение затрат. 5 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КРЫШИ ДЛЯ ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ ПАНЕЛИ КРЫШИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит поперечную переднюю балку крыши, поперечную заднюю дугу крыши, лонжероны крыши и раскосный элемент. Лонжероны крыши продолжаются между передней балкой крыши и дугой крыши на боковых сторонах крыши. По второму варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит продольную центральную опорную балку крыши, которая присоединена к центральному местоположению на дуге крыши и на верхней балке ветрового стекла. Раскосные элементы прикреплены к верхней балке ветрового стекла смежно центральной опоре крыши. По третьему варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит треугольные усиливающие конструкции. Треугольная усиливающая конструкция содержит переднюю балку крыши, раскосный элемент и один из лонжеронов крыши или центральную опору крыши. Достигается повышение ...

СТОЙКА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И МОТОРНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Стойка для транспортного средства содержит выемку, расположенную в ее боковой стенке и включающую отверстие, ориентированное в направлении вперед транспортного средства. Транспортное средство содержит упомянутую стойку. Моторное транспортное средство содержит пассажирский салон, образованный полом, потолком, упомянутыми стойками и дверьми пассажирского салона. Достигается облегчение перемещения людей при входе или выходе из транспортного средства. 3 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

КАРКАСНАЯ ЧАСТЬ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту каркасная часть для транспортного средства содержит стоечный компонент, балочный компонент и кронштейн. Балочный компонент имеет задний конец вблизи стоечного компонента. Кронштейн присоединен между стоечным компонентом и задним концом балочного компонента. Кронштейн располагает балочный компонент на расстоянии от стоечного компонента. Стоечный компонент включает выемку, ответную первому фланцу кронштейна. Выемка образована поперечно наружной поверхности стоечного компонента. По второму варианту каркасная часть для транспортного средства содержит кронштейн, присоединенный к стоечному компоненту или балочному компоненту соединительным компонентом. Соединительный компонент выполнен с порогом деформации меньшим, чем у стоечного компонента и балочного компонента. Достигается повышение жесткости каркасной части транспортного средства. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И СПОСОБ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ ДЕТАЛЕЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Изобретение относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Транспортное средство содержит боковую панель капота, пластину подкладки, приборный щиток и заклепку. Приборный щиток вставлен между боковой панелью капота и пластиной подкладки. Заклепка проходит через боковую панель капота и приборный щиток в пластину подкладки. Заклепка имеет первый диаметр на поверхности раздела приборного щитка и пластины подкладки и имеет второй диаметр, расположенный глубже в пластине подкладки. Второй диаметр превышает первый диаметр. Приборный щиток имеет толщину, которая меньше толщины боковой панели капота и меньше толщины пластины подкладки. Достигается повышение надежности соединения панелей транспортного средства. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫЙ КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Автомобильный конструктивный элемент имеет замкнутую форму поперечного сечения, образованную с помощью бретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. с помощью составляющих элементов. Составляющие элементы изготовлены из формованного тела из металлического листа. Первый составляющий элемент имеет участок вертикальной стенки, изогнутый участок и внутренний фланец. Изогнутый участок соединен с участком вертикальной стенки и изогнут по направлению к внутренней стороне замкнутой формы поперечного сечения. Внутренний фланец соединен с изогнутым участком. Автомобильный конструктивный элемент содержит участок передачи нагрузки. Участок передачи нагрузки образован в области между изогнутым участком и вторым составляющим элементом, является продолжением участка вертикальной стенки и соединяет их. Способ изготовления автомобильного конструктивного элемента содержит этап, на котором путем сварки образуют участок передачи ...

КОМПОНЕНТ КАРКАСА ДЛЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ И НИЖНЯЯ ЧАСТЬ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ СТОЙКИ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ В СЕБЯ ДАННЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Компонент каркаса для автомобиля изогнут в L-образную форму и имеет корытообразное поперечное сечение. Компонент каркаса содержит изогнутую часть, включающую дугообразные части на внутренней и наружной сторонах изгиба, и первую и вторую зоны, проходящие от противоположных концов изогнутой части. Компонент каркаса воспринимает нагрузку при столкновении в направлении протяженности первой зоны. Компонент каркаса образован посредством скрепления первого и второго элементов, расположенных со стороны первой и второй зоны соответственно. Линия скрепления первого и второго элементов расположена в заданной зоне между первой и второй границей на стороне первой и второй зоны. Нижняя часть передней стойки содержит упомянутый компонент каркаса для автомобиля. Достигается повышение прочности передней стойки при столкновении. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 19 ил.

ТОПЛИВНЫЙ БАК ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Топливный бак транспортного средства относится к автомобильной промышленности, к устройствам топливных баков, в частности баков для грузовых автомобилей. Топливный бак состоит из корпуса, содержащего выполненные из листового металла продольные боковые стенки и торцовые донышки. Боковые стенки соединены с донышками неразъемным соединением. Внутренний объем разделен перегородками, а на стенках корпуса имеется арматура, включающая элементы для установки заливной горловины, топливозаборника, датчика уровня топлива и сливной пробки. Боковые стенки выполнены из листового, нагартованного наполовину и частично отожженного алюминиевого сплава толщиной 2-3 мм. Перегородки, донышки и элементы арматуры выполнены из листового, нагартованного на четверть, отожженного алюминиевого сплава толщиной 1-2,5 мм. За счет повышения прочности корпуса достигается повышение долговечности бака. 1 ил.

ТОПЛИВНЫЙ БАК ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Топливный бак транспортного средства относится к автомобильной промышленности, к устройствам топливных баков, в частности баков для грузовых автомобилей. Бак состоит из корпуса, содержащего выполненные из листового металла продольные боковые стенки и торцовые донышки, соединенные с боковыми стенками неразъемным соединением. Внутренний объем бака разделен перегородками. На стенках корпуса имеется арматура, включающая элементы для установки заливной горловины, топливозаборника, датчика уровня топлива и сливной пробки. В нижней стенке выполнена подштамповка в виде углубления заданной величины. Подштамповка содержит сливное отверстие, в котором закреплен корпус сливного крана с установленной в нем на резьбе сливной пробкой. Корпус сливного крана может быть закреплен в сливном отверстии посредством сварки. Сливная пробка и топливозаборник могут быть установлены соосно. Достигается повышение эффективности удаления загрязнений из топлива и уменьшении объема неиспользованного топлива в топливном ...

РАМА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Рама транспортного средства, которая включает в себя внутреннюю секцию лонжерона, имеющую направленную наружу полость, наружную секцию лонжерона, которая соединена с внутренней секцией и имеет направленную внутрь полость, выровненную с направленной наружу полостью с образованием внутреннего объема, а также пару вертикальных элементов, проходящих через отверстия в верхней части наружной секции лонжерона на некотором расстоянии друг от друга и закрепленных на нижней поверхности направленной внутрь полости с образованием стойки.2. Рама по п.1, которая дополнительно включает в себя пластину, прикрепленную между внутренней и наружной секциями лонжерона и соединенную с парой вертикальных элементов во внутреннем объеме.3. Рама по п.1, в которой пара вертикальных элементов приварена к поверхности боковой стенки направленной внутрь полости.4. Рама по п.1, в которой внутренняя и наружная секции лонжерона соединены с образованием продольной балки, причем стойка проходит вверх от средней части этой ...

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, транспортное средство содержит раму двери, пассажирскую кабину, стойку, низкочастотный громкоговоритель, дверь и бескорпусный громкоговоритель. Стойка связана рамой двери и проходит от крыши до пола транспортного средства. Низкочастотный громкоговоритель установлен в стойке. Дверь связана с рамой двери транспортного средства. Бескорпусный громкоговоритель установлен в панели отделки двери. Панель отделки двери содержит пространство для груза, заданное стенкой. Бескорпусный громкоговоритель формирует часть упомянутой стенки. Бескорпусный громкоговоритель имеет первую сторону, обращенную к пространству для груза и задающую его, и вторую, противоположную сторону, обращенную в пассажирскую кабину. По второму варианту, транспортное средство содержит пассажирскую кабину, дверь, связанную со стойкой с пространством для груза с открытой верхней частью. Достигается увеличение пространства для груза в транспортном ...

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ СТОЙКИ

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту конструкция передней стойки содержит каркасные участки и прозрачный соединительный элемент, расположенный между первым и вторым каркасными участками. Первый каркасный участок проходит вдоль периферийного краевого участка ветрового стекла транспортного средства. Второй каркасный участок проходит вдоль первого каркасного участка с зазором. Сечение каркасных участков является замкнутым. По второму варианту конструкция передней стойки содержит прозрачный пластинчатый материал, присоединяемый к внешней стороне транспортного средства передней стойки. По третьему варианту конструкция передней стойки содержит прозрачный соединительный участок, содержащий сплошной участок, размещенный между первым и вторым каркасными участками и соединяющий их между собой. Достигается повышение жесткости передней стойки и улучшение обзора через переднюю стойку. 3 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Транспортное средство, содержащее:порог;усиление стойки, продолжающееся в направлении, поперечном по отношению к порогу; идверь, содержащую кронштейн, расположенный над пересечением порога и усиления стойки, когда дверь находится в закрытом положении,при этом кронштейн выполнен с возможностью уменьшения распространения проникновения двери в направлении пассажирского отделения и перенаправления ударной нагрузки в сторону вдоль порога.2. Транспортное средство по п. 1, в котором кронштейн выполнен с возможностью уменьшения распространения проникновения в направлении задней пассажирской области пассажирского отделения.3. Транспортное средство по п. 1, в котором кронштейн содержит поперечную несущую нагрузку поверхность и продольную несущую нагрузку поверхность.4. Транспортное средство по п. 3, в котором поперечная несущая нагрузку поверхность по существу перпендикулярна продольной несущей нагрузку поверхности.5. Транспортное средство по п. 1, в котором кронштейн продолжается в наружном направлении ...

ЧАСТЬ ЛИСТОВОГО МЕТАЛЛА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, СИСТЕМА КРОНШТЕЙНА, КРОНШТЕЙН РЕМНЯ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ

... 1. Часть листового металла для транспортного средства, содержащая:по существу плоскую ответную поверхность;проем в ответной поверхности; ибуртик, выступающий от ответной поверхности, при этом буртик имеет заданную высоту, выполненную, чтобы верхняя поверхность буртика контактировала с нижней частью стандартизованного кронштейна, когда кронштейн находится в закрепленном положении.2. Часть листового металла по п. 1, при этом часть листового металла включена в деталь из листового металла, выполненную с возможностью соединения с конструкцией кузова транспортного средства.3. Часть листового металла по п. 2, при этом конструкция кузова транспортного средства является стойкой кузова транспортного средства.4. Часть листового металла по п. 1, при этом кронштейн содержит регулируемый фиксатор ремня безопасности.5. Часть листового металла по п. 1, при этом кронштейн включает в себя Т-образную крепежную часть, содержащую верхние края, выполненные с возможностью контакта с нижней поверхностью одного ...

ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНОЕ СРЕДСТВО ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ), СТОЙКА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И МОТОРНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

ПРЕССОВАННЫЙ КОМПОНЕНТ И СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

ПЕРЕВОРАЧИВАЕМЫЙ КРОНШТЕЙН ДЛЯ ДЕТАЛИ ОТДЕЛКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, ДЕТАЛЬ ОТДЕЛКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И УЗЕЛ СРЕДНЕЙ СТОЙКИ И ОТДЕЛКИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

ДВЕРНАЯ СТОЙКА ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

УСТРОЙСТВО ДАТЧИКА

ШТАМПОВАННОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ АВТОМОБИЛЯ СО ШТАМПОВАННЫМ ИЗДЕЛИЕМ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ШТАМПОВАННОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ

РАМНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Рамная конструкция транспортного средства, включающая среднюю стойку, которая проходит в вертикальном направлении и включает внешний элемент и длинный усилительный элемент, внешний элемент является длинным и имеет форму поперечного сечения, при которой часть, по существу, многоугольной формы образует незамкнутый профиль, а усилительный элемент установлен с внутренней стороны внешнего элемента и усиливает внешний элемент,при этом на поверхности усилительного элемента, обращенной к незамкнутому профилю, выполнено множество выступающих участков, которые выступают в сторону внешнего элемента, ав местах, соответствующих линии ремня на средней стойке, выполнены участки, не образующие выступы.2. Рамная конструкция транспортного средства, включающая среднюю стойку, которая проходит в вертикальном направлении и включает внешний элемент и длинный усилительный элемент, внешний элемент является длинным и имеет форму поперечного сечения, при которой часть, по существу, многоугольной формы образует ...

Kraftfahrzeug-Strukturteil sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung des Strukturteils

Verfahren zum Verstärken eines, einen Hohlraum (20) aufweisenden Strukturteiles eines Kraftfahrzeuges, bei dem im Hohlraum (20) eine Faserverstärkung vorgesehen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den Hohlraum (20) zunächst zumindest eine in Hauptbelastungsrichtung aussteifend wirkende Faser (26) eingesetzt und vorgespannt wird und dass anschließend ein aushärtender, die Faser (26) umschließender Strukturschaum (30) eingespritzt wird, wobei das Strukturteil zur Befestigung der Faser (26) zumindest zwei in das Strukturteil eingebrachte Schottteile (22, 24) aufweist, an denen die Faser (26) verankert wird, und dass die Faser (26) in definierter Länge an den Schottteilen (22, 24) befestigt wird, wobei zumindest ein Schottteil in dem Strukturteil (10) zur Vorspannung der Faser (26) durch eine Vorspannkraft (F) verlagert wird, und anschließend der Strukturschaum (30) eingespritzt und nach dessen Aushärten die Vorspannkraft (F) aufgehoben wird.

EINER FAHRZEUGSEITENSCHEIBE ZUGEORDNETE WASSERFANGEINRICHTUNG

Geschlossener Wagenkasten fuer Personenkraftfahrzeuge

B-Säulen-Dachmodul

Die Erfindung betrifft ein B-Säulen-Dachmodul mit Befestigungsstellen für Fahrzeuginnenraumausstattungsteile (3 bis 5), wie Haltegriffe, Leuchten, etc. DOLLAR A Gemäß der Erfindung weist das B-Säulen-Dachmodul (1) einen länglichen Grundkörper (2) auf, der sich im eingebauten Zustand von dem dachseitigen Ende einer B-Säule (6) quer zu dieser an einem Dachrahmen (3) erstreckt. Zudem sind die Fahrzeuginnenraumausstattungsteile (3 bis 5) funktional in das Dachmodul (1) integriert.

STRUKTURIERTER TRÄGER UND VERFAHREN ZU SEINER HERSTELLUNG.

Rohbaukarosserie für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Frontsäulenstruktur mit integriertem Flansch

Eine Frontsäulenstruktur eines Fahrzeugs weist einen Flansch auf, der ein Innenpaneel, ein Außenpaneel und ein seitliches Außenpaneel bei einer Querseite verbindet, an der eine Tür montiert wird. Das Innenpaneel, das Außenpaneel und der Flansch zwischen dem Innenpaneel und dem Außenpaneel sind integral aus einem rohrförmigen Körper ausgebildet, der eine geschlossene Querschnittsform aufweist.

Pressgehärtetes Blechformteil mit unterschiedlichen Blechdicken und Festigkeiten

Die Erfindung betrifft ein pressgehärtetes Blechformteil (100), das wenigstens zwei benachbarte Bereiche (110, 130) aufweist, die mit unterschiedlichen Blechdicken und mit unterschiedlichen Festigkeiten ausgebildet sind, derart, dass einer dieser Bereiche (110) pressgehärtet und der andere Bereich (130) ungehärtet oder nur gering gehärtet ist. Zwischen diesen Bereichen (110, 130) befindet sich ein Übergangsbereich (140), der zugleich als Dickenübergangsbereich und als Festigkeitsübergangsbereich gestaltet ist, und wobei eine Schweißnaht (S), welche die benachbarten Bereiche (110, 130) miteinander verbindet in dem Übergangsbereich (140) angeordnet ist. Bevorzugt handelt es sich um eine Säulenverstärkung (100) für eine Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie.

Bauteil, insbesondere für eine Tragstruktur in einem Kraftfahrzeug und Verfahren zu dessen Aufbau

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bauteil, insbesondere für eine Tragstruktur in einem Kraftfahrzeug, bestehend aus mindestens einem Metallblech-Grundkörper (1), mindestens einem Metallblech-Stabilisierungskörper (2) und mindestens einer diesen Metallblechen (1, 2) zugeordneten Kunststoffverstärkung (5), wobei der Metallblech-Stabilisierungskörper (2) fest verbunden ist in zumindest einem am Metallblech-Grundkörper (1) unmittelbar anliegenden Bereich und von diesem Bereich abstehende Bereiche (3, 4) aufweist, die von der Kunststoffverstärkung (5) umschließbar sind, sowie Verfahren zum Aufbau eines Verbund-Bauteils.

Tragstruktur für Kraftwagen

Vorrichtung zum Fixieren eines Karosseriebauteils

FAHRZEUGSEITENSTRUKTUR

Eine Fahrzeugseitenstruktur umfasst ein Säuleninnenelement, das sich in Richtung eines in einer Fahrzeughöhenrichtung oberen Abschnitts eines Fahrzeugs erstreckt; und ein Säulenaußenelement, das gegenüber einer Außenseite des Säuleninnenelements angeordnet ist. Das Säulenaußenelement umfasst einen plattenförmigen Außenwandabschnitt, der gegenüber dem Säuleninnenelement angeordnet ist und sich in Richtung des in Fahrzeughöhenrichtung oberen Abschnitts des Fahrzeugs erstreckt, einen vorderen Seitenwandabschnitt, der sich von einem fahrzeugfrontseitigen Rand des Außenwandabschnitts in einer Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung nach innen erstreckt, einen hinteren Seitenwandabschnitt, der sich von einem fahrzeugheckseitigen Rand des Außenwandabschnitts in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung nach innen erstreckt, einen vorderen Flanschabschnitt, der sich von einem in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung inneren Rand des vorderen Seitenwandabschnitts in eine Fahrzeuglängsrichtung nach vorn erstreckt und so ausgelegt ist, dass eine ...

VERSTAERKUNGSEINRICHTUNG FUER EINE TUER IN EINEM KRAFTFAHRZEUG

FAHRZEUGUNTERBAU

Ein Fahrzeugunterbau weist ein Seitenelementinnenteil 30, das zu einem Säulenelement wird, ein hinteres Seitenelement 4 und ein Seitenelementaußenteil 1 auf. Der Fahrzeugunterbau weist beispielsweise ein Teilungselement 2 als ein Lastübertragungselement auf, das zwischen dem Seitenelementinnenteil 30 und dem hinteren Seitenelement 4 eingefügt wird und mit der Wandfläche des Seitenelementaußenteils 1 in Kontakt steht, die einem Fahrzeugraum zugewandt ist. Vorzugsweise hat das Teilungselement 2 eine laminierte Struktur, die Elemente 21 und 22 und dergleichen aufweist. Darüber hinaus weist der Fahrzeugunterbau vorzugsweise Verstärkungselemente 50 und 51 auf.

MEHRZELLIGE ENERGIEABSORBIERENDE STRUKTUREN

Die vorliegende Offenbarung stellt mehrzellige energieabsorbierende Strukturen bereit. Eine Vorrichtung gemäß einem beispielhaften Aspekt der vorliegenden Offenbarung beinhaltet unter anderem eine strukturelle Fahrzeugkomponente, die eine Vielzahl offener Zellen aufweist, welche einen offenen Mittelabschnitt umgeben.Der offene Mittelabschnitt umfasst eine offene Mitte mit mehreren Ecken.Ein Verfahren gemäß einem anderen beispielhaften Aspekt der vorliegenden Offenbarung beinhaltet unter anderem ein Extrudieren einer strukturellen Fahrzeugkomponente aus einem metallischen Material, wobei die strukturelle Fahrzeugkomponente eine Vielzahl offener Zellen beinhaltet, die einen offenen Mittelabschnitt umgeben, und wobei von der Vielzahl offener Zellen jede einen polygonalen Querschnitt umfasst und der offene Mittelabschnitt eine offene Mitte mit mehreren Ecken umfasst.

VERBINDUNGSKONSTRUKTION ZWISCHEN FRONTSAEULEN UND EINER STIRNWAND IN EINEM FAHRZEUG

Fahrzeugfrontverbindung

Verbindungsanordnung für ein Fahrzeug, die Folgendes umfasst: eine Windlaufseitenabdeckung; eine Scharniersäule, die eine vertikale Fläche aufweist, die in einer ersten Vertikal-/Längsebene an der Windlaufseitenabdeckung angebracht ist; und einen Frontträger, der eine innere Seitenwand, die an der Windlaufseitenabdeckung befestigt ist, und eine äußere Seitenwand, die in einer zweiten Vertikal-/Längsebene an der Scharniersäule befestigt ist, umfasst, wobei die Längslasten durch Scherwirkung auf die Scharniersäule und Windlaufseitenabdeckung übertragen werden.

Verstärkung an der C-Säule eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Expandable filler insert for filling hollow spaces, comprises self-supporting continuous structure including polymer matrix containing polymer(s) or polymer precursor and latent blowing agent(s), and spacer and/or fixing element

The expandable filler insert (10) comprises a self-supporting continuous structure (11) having an outer surface which is positioned parallel to the interior shape of a cavity and is spaced apart from the interior surface of the cavity, and spacer and/or fixing element (12) protruding from the self-supporting continuous structure which secures the insert to the interior surface of the cavity. The self-supporting continuous structure comprises polymer matrix containing polymer(s) or polymer precursor and latent blowing agent(s). The expandable filler insert comprises a self-supporting continuous structure having an outer surface which is positioned parallel to the interior shape of a cavity and is spaced apart from the interior surface of the cavity, and spacer and/or fixing element protruding from the self-supporting continuous structure which secures the insert to the interior surface of the cavity. The self-supporting continuous structure comprises polymer matrix containing polymer(s) ...

Automotive body for motor vehicle, particularly for vehicle assembly, has A-column or vehicle column, which is connected with vehicle sillboard

The automotive body has an A-column or a vehicle column (1), which is connected with a vehicle sillboard (3). The profiled reinforcing elements are arranged in a vehicle column and are connected together in the vehicle sillboard. A vertically extending reinforcing part (7) is arranged between an inner wall and an outer wall (5) of the vehicle column. A bar part is spaced from the reinforcing part.

AUFBAU FUER FAHRZEUGE

Side-wall pillar for frame construction of omnibus, has reinforcement element arranged between two column profile elements and connected with column profile elements in material-conclusively and/or form-fit and/or force-fit manner

The pillar (5) has a reinforcement element (8) arranged between two column profile elements (6, 7) and connected with the column profile elements in a material-conclusively and/or form-fit and/or force-fit manner. The reinforcement element is formed from two forming parts that are designed as pressing parts and/or beveling parts. The forming parts are connected by thermal joining processes such as laser welding, inert gas welding or arc welding. The column profile elements are designed as hollow section elements.

Kraftfahrzeug

Kraftfahrzeug mit einer Karosserie, welche eine A-Säule (1, 2) mit einem Längsprofil (4) und einer frontseitigen Verkleidung (5) aufweist, wobei zwischen Längsprofil (4) und Verkleidung (5) wenigstens ein elastisch nachgiebiger Abstützkörper (6) angeordnet ist und wobei ferner eine Frontscheibe (3) mit zumindest einem Scheibenwischer (7, 8) vorgesehen ist, der von einer Ruheposition (R) in eine Wischposition (W) verlagerbar ist und der Scheibenwischer (7, 8) in der Ruheposition (R) durch die Verkleidung abgedeckt ist, dadurch gekennzechnet, dass die Verkleidung (5) über eine Dämpfereinheit (16) an der Frontscheibe (3) abgestützt ist.

Dachträger für Autonom-Fahrzeugsensoren

Fahrzeug, das Folgendes umfasst: seitliche Karosseriesäulen; ein Dach, das eine Peripherie definiert und an den seitlichen Karosseriesäulen befestigt und durch diese getragen ist; und eine an dem Dach befestigte Trägerstruktur, wobei die Trägerstruktur einen Montagering, der sich im Wesentlichen um die Peripherie herum erstreckt, und ein Blech, das in einem Abschnitt angeordnet ist, der durch mindestens zwei Schenkelteile des Montagerings definiert ist, aufweist, wobei das Blech dazu ausgelegt ist, mehrere Sensoren mit einem Gewicht zu tragen, und der Montagering eine Befestigung von dem Dach zu den seitlichen Karosseriesäulen definiert, um das Gewicht des Blechs über das Dach und die seitlichen Karosseriesäulen zu verteilen.

Motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, body, has rear bulkhead supporting both sides of vehicle at each assigned support unit and representing front limit of passenger compartment, and middle bulkheads arranged between front and rear bulkheads

The body has a front vehicle structure (3) narrowed backwards by a front bulkhead (6) that supports both sides of a motor vehicle at each support unit (7). An additional rear bulkhead (9) is spaced from the front bulkhead and optically extends the structure. The rear bulkhead supports both sides of the vehicle at each assigned support unit and represents a front limit of a backwards shifting passenger compartment (4). Middle bulkheads are arranged between the front and rear bulkheads. A windshield (8) is lowered or hinged in a free space that is formed between the front and rear bulkheads.

Selbsttragende Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kraftfahrzeugbauteils aus Aluminium

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kraftfahrzeugbauteils (1), welches folgende Verfahrensschritte aufweist: Bereitstellen einer kaltverfestigten Platine aus einer 5000er Aluminiumlegierung, Partielles Erwärmen der Platine in einem ersten Bereich (5) auf eine Temperatur größer 350°C, insbesondere größer 400°C und in einem zweiten Bereich (6) auf eine Temperatur zwischen 150°C und 350°C, bevorzugt auf 300°C in weniger als 20 s, bevorzugt weniger als 10 s und insbesondere in 2 bis 5 s, Transfer in Kühlwerkzeug und Abkühlen in weniger als 20 s, bevorzugt weniger als 10 s und insbesondere in 2 bis 5 s, Einstellen einer Dehngrenze in dem ersten Bereich kleiner 250 MPa und größer 120 MPa und in dem zweiten Bereich kleiner 450 MPa und größer 200 MPa.

Obere Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur eines Fahrzeugs und Verfahren zum Verstärken einer oberen Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur

In einer Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur, in welcher ein Dachseitenschienenabschnitt 2 eines Seitenflächenabschnitts einer Fahrzeugkarosserie 1 und eine Dachverstärkung 9 durch ein Knotenblech G verbunden sind, um zu unterdrücken, dass ein Abschnitt 4 einer zentralen Säule in eine Kabinenseite eintritt, wenn eine große Last von einer Fahrzeugseite eingebracht wird, ist ein Kerbenabschnitt G17 an dem Knotenblech G vorgesehen. Dadurch wird unterdrückt, dass, wenn die große Last auf den Abschnitt 4 der zentralen Säule von der Fahrzeugseite eingebracht wird, das Knotenblech G so durch eine Rotation des Dachseitenschienenabschnitts 2 durch ein Biegen verformt wird, dass ein Rotationsmoment m, welches durch die Rotation des Dachseitenschienenabschnitts 2 bewirkt wird, auf die Dachverstärkung 9 wirkt, wodurch unterdrückt wird, dass der Abschnitt 4 der zentralen Säule in die Kabinenseite eintritt.

Karosserieelement mit Verstärkungsblech

Structural element of vehicle constructed of alloy plates

The structural element consists of an outer skin plate (11) and two inner plates (12,13). These are joined together to form a stiff shape. An extruded alloy stiffener (16) of the same form, fits and is attached inside the cavity between the inner plates. For added stiffness, a steel bar (17) or section (18) can be further inserted inside the extrusion inner cavity.

Verstärkungsstruktur zum Verstärken einer Seitenwandstruktur für ein Kraftfahrzeug im Bereich eines Türausschnittes

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verstärkungsstruktur (1) zum Verstärken einer Seitenwandstruktur (100) für ein Kraftfahrzeug im Bereich eines Türausschnittes (110), wobei die Verstärkungsstruktur (1) ringförmig ausgebildet ist, um einen Türausschnitt (110) einer Seitenwandstruktur (100) zu umgeben. Es ist vorgesehen, dass die Verstärkungsstruktur (1) materialeinheitlich gefertigt ist. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Halbzeug zur Herstellung einer solchen Verstärkungsstruktur (1) sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung der Verstärkungsstruktur (1). Auch betrifft die Erfindung eine Seitenwandstruktur (100) sowie eine Seitenwand für ein Kraftfahrzeug.

Sensorvorrichtung

Eine Sensorvorrichtung beinhaltet ein Gehäuse, einen LIDAR-Sensor, der am Gehäuse befestigt ist, und ein Fenster, das lösbar mit dem Gehäuse gekoppelt ist. Das Fenster kann zylindrisch sein. Das Gehäuse kann ein erstes Gehäuse sein und die Sensorvorrichtung kann ein zweites Gehäuse beinhalten. Das Fenster kann lösbar mit dem zweiten Gehäuse gekoppelt sein.

FAHRZEUGFRONTSTRUKTUR

Eine Fahrzeugfrontstruktur (60) umfasst: eine rohrförmige Frontsäule (10); ein Frontsäulen-Verstärkungselement (15), das in der Frontsäule (10) eingebaut ist; ein Spritzwand-Querelement (31), das an einer Spritzwand (30) befestigt ist, die in Fahrzeug-Front-Heck-Richtung vor der Frontsäule (10) angeordnet ist, und das sich in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung erstreckt; ein Innenplatten-Verstärkungselement (35), das in Fahrzeug-Front-Heck-Richtung hinter der Frontsäule (10) angeordnet ist und sich in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung erstreckt; und eine Frontsäulen-Innenverstärkung (38) mit der ein Ende in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung des Spritzwand-Querelements (31) und ein Ende in Fahrzeugbreitenrichtung des Innenplatten-Verstärkungselements (35) verbunden sind, wobei die Frontsäulen-Innenverstärkung (38) an dem Frontsäulen-Verstärkungselement (15) befestigt ist.

Frontalfahrzeugstruktur und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Frontalfahrzeugstruktur

Ein Aufhängungsturm (40) ist mit einem vorderseitigen Bauteil (30) an einem Abschnitt des vorderseitigen Bauteils (30) gekoppelt, der vorne von einer vorderen Säule (20) gelegen ist. Eine Frontalfahrzeugstruktur (10) hat ein Kopplungsbauteil (50), das ein vorderes Ende, das mit dem Aufhängungsturm (40) gekoppelt ist, und ein hinteres Ende hat, das mit der vorderen Säule (20) gekoppelt ist. Das Kopplungsbauteil (50) hat ein äußeres Panel (51) und ein inneres Panel (52), die eine Struktur mit geschlossenem Querschnitt ausbilden. Das äußere Panel (51) hat einen schwachen Abschnitt (55, 56), der zwischen einem gefügten Abschnitt (50a) des Kopplungsbauteils (50), das mit dem Aufhängungsturm (40) gefügt ist, und einem gefügten Abschnitt (50b) des Kopplungsbauteils (50) angeordnet ist, der mit der vorderen Säule (20) gefügt ist.

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Karosseriebauteils

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Karosseriebauteils (10), insbesondere einer Fahrzeugsäule, für einen Kraftwagen, bei welchem das Karosseriebauteil (10) in zwei Umformschritten aus einem Stahlhalbzeug hergestellt wird, indem eine Funktionsfläche (12) des Karosseriebauteils im ersten Umformschritt mit einem definierten Versatz bezüglich einer vorgegebenen Endgeometrie (16) der Funktionsfläche (12) und im zweiten Umformschritt in die vorgegebene Endgeometrie (16) umgeformt wird.

Vehicle bodywork for drophead coupe has A-columns inclined away from direction of travel which are protected against being snapped off in event of vehicle overturning

The vehicle bodywork for a drophead coupe has A-columns inclined away from the direction of travel which are protected against being snapped off in the event of the vehicle overturning. An A-column (1) in the area above the door sill has a first front arm (5) inclined away from the direction of travel. A second arm (6) runs from the upper end of the first arm downwards at an acute angle to the first front arm. Both arms are so positioned that in the event of the vehicle overturning the second arm protects the first arm, protecting it against snapping off.

Toleranzabsorbierende Montagevorrichtung und Montageverfahren dafür

Verbindung zwischen dem Dach und der Seitenwand einer Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Um eine Fahrzeugkarosserie ausreichend zu versteifen, damit bei einem Seitenaufprall Instrusionen in die Fahrgastzelle weitgehend vermieden werden, ist es notwendig, einerseits in der B-Säule (2) ein Verstärkungsblech (11) vorzusehen und andererseits das Dach des Fahrzeuges mit mindestens einem Spriegel (3) in der Verlängerung der B-Säule (2) zu versehen. Dies führt dazu, dass in der Verbindung zwischen der Seitenwand und dem Dach mehrere Bleche zusammenkommen, die in geeigneter Weise miteinander verbunden werden müssen. DOLLAR A Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, dass das Außenblech (12) und das Innenblech (1) sowie das Verstärkungsblech (11) der Seitenwand und der Spriegel in einer Ebene miteinander verschweißt werden, wobei der Spriegel (3) im Bereich der Verbindung eine wellenförmige Struktur erhält, so dass er entweder im Kontakt steht mit dem Innenblech (1) oder dem Außenblech (12). Auf diese Weise können Schweißpunkte gesetzt werden, die höchstens drei Lagen miteinander verbinden.

Curtain-airbag's deployment guiding device for vehicle, has airbag mounted in region below curtain airbag at fastening point of end of guiding unit and vehicle bodywork, where other end of guide unit is connected with airbag cushion

The device has a guide unit (10) with an end that is fastened to a vehicle bodywork, where an airbag is mounted in a region below a curtain airbag (7) at the fastening point of the end and the vehicle bodywork. The guide unit has another end that is connected with an airbag cushion (7a). The device is inserted at an inner side of a fitting part, where a roof lining and a pillar covering (3) meet a middle column at the fitting part. The guide unit exhibits a wire (11) with a length, where the guide unit is released to a lower end section of the airbag cushion by the wire.

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie, die eine Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) und einen über Fügebereiche (3) mit der Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) verklebten Dachrahmen als Teilstruktur (2) umfasst, dadurch gekennnzeichnet, dass die Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie mit die Fügebereiche (3) aufweisenden A- und B-Säulen (4, 5) ausgebildet ist, zur mechanischen Anbindung der Teilstruktur (2) an die Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) die Fügebereiche (3) annähernd senkrecht zu einer Raumrichtung parallel zueinander liegende Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) aufweisen, und die Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) derart ausgebildet sind, dass bei einem flächenbündigen aneinander Liegen der Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) im verbleibenden Fügebereich (3) ein Klebespalt (10) zur Verklebung der Teilstruktur (2) mit der Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) verbleibt.

A-column of a vehicle chassis has a base profile made from aluminum and supplemented by a shell part including a hollow chamber and forming the outer surface of the A-column

A-column of a vehicle chassis has a base profile (15) made from aluminum and supplemented by a shell part (16) including a hollow chamber and forming the outer surface of the A-column. The base profile has a flattened region in the head collision region of the vehicle cabin on its side facing the cabin. Preferred Features: The flattened region is formed by removing material. The base profile is formed by a continuously extruded profile and is flattened in the head collision region by sawing or is formed by deformation directed toward the profile hollow chamber of the hollow profile.

Vehicle aerodynamic apparatus

The present application relates to a vehicle (501). A first lateral diffuser (5 579) is provided on a first side of the vehicle (501) and a second lateral diffuser (581) is provided on a second side of the vehicle (501). The first and second lateral diffusers (579, 581) are movably mounted and can be displaced from a retracted position to at least a first deployed position.

A structural member, primarily intended for use in the construction of vehicle bodies

... 596,984. Structural elements. BRUSH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CO., Ltd., and RAYER, F. H. March 30, 1945, No. 8098. [Class 20(ii)] [Also in Group XXXII] An H-sectioned pillar 1 comprises two members each of which comprises a metal web 1a having along one longitudinal edge a protruding side flange 1b and a second flange 1c intermediate the width of the web and which protrudes at the opposite face of the web from the flange 1b. Two of these members are joined together at the intermediate flange to form an H- sectioned pillar, the ends of the flanges being rounded to fit into the root of the opposing flange. As applied to a vehicle body, fillets 5, 6, Fig. 4 are secured in the open spaces of the H-sectioned pillar for the attachment of a window pan 7 of metal or synthetic resin carrying a fixed light 8 and a movable light 9. The members may be cast, rolled or extruded.

Improvements in or relating to automobile body construction

... 319,053. Marine, R. E. June 15, 1928. Doors for passenger vehicles.-In road vehicles the post assembly comprising the stationary body post associated with a door frame member or a windshield member or both lies wholly or nearly wholly within the blind angle subtended by the stationary body post at the driver's eye. As shown in Fig. 9, the windshield and door frame members are intended to be bounded by the lines 2, 3 which determine the angles A, B subtended at the driver's eyes by the stationary posts 4. Fig. shows a stationary post 4, the sides 5, 6 of which coincide with the lines of vision 2, 3 and a door frame member 8 with window guides 9 and a windshield member 16 are arranged in channels 7, 16 respectively, so as to be bounded by the sides 5, 6. Various forms of post assembly are described, the stationary posts being usually formed of stampings and the door frame members being formed to correspond with the channels or off-sets formed in the stationary post. The posts are braced internally ...

Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies

... 398,465. Vehicle bodies. BUDD MANUFACTURING CO., E. G., 2500, Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, U.S.A.-(Assignees of Trautvetter, G. ; 2500, Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, U.S.A.) June 2, 1933, No. 15982. Convention date, June 3, 1932. [Class 108 (i).] In vehicle bodies having a sheet-metal wall construction wherein the outer panel 1 is flanged around the openings as shown at 5 for the door openings, the flanging is provided with an offset portion 7 to which the inner panel 4 is secured by spot welding, said offset enabling the dressing tool to remove the visible effects of the welding while at the same time avoiding contact of the tool with the remainder of the flanging. The offset is provided with a shoulder 8 to enable a portion 12 of the panel 9 having channels 10 therein to nest therewith.

Seat belt anchor

Method of assembling a vehicle frame

Mounting structure with improved stiffness characteristics

SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR VEHICLE DOORS

... 1325513 Vehicle door seal ETABS MESNEL 7 Dec 1971 [8 April 1971] 56652/71 Heading E1J In a vehicle having an inner seal 1 mounted on the frame 3 so as to engage the inner periphery of the door 9 in the door-closed position, a two-part outer seal has a first part 10 formed of a flexible but self-supporting material clipped to the vehicle's roof guttering 5 and attached to a second, resilient part 13 engaged by a flange on the door's outer edge in the door-closed position. The first part 10 may be secured to the guttering by a plastics trim strip 16 having a metallic covering, or the part 10 may be of A.B.S. plastics and be nickel or chrome plated. The part 13 may be of tubular foamed plastics having a rib which is either a press fit, or adhered, in a groove in the part 10. Alternatively, the part 13 may be arcuate.

Improvements in distance pieces for reinforcing hollow sheet metal structural members

... 628,863. Reinforcing hollow sheet metal structural members. NUFFIELD METAL PRODUCTS, Ltd., and SPEED, E. March 29, 1947, No. 8571. [Class 20(ii)] [Also in Groups XXII and XXXII] A device for reinforcing a box-section or other hollow sheet metal structural member 5 assembled from component parts comprises a distance piece 1 of open-ended box-like form provided at one end with at least one flange-like attachment lug 3 which is spot-welded or rivetted to an internal face 4 of one of the component parts of the structural member before it is assembled. As shown in Fig. 1 in which the structural member may, for example, be a door pillar of a motor vehicle to which are to be secured door hinges or other load carrying members, the sheet metal distance piece 1 is formed from strip into an openended rectangular frame with rounded corners, the ends of the strip being joined by a spot-welded lap joint 2. After securing the distance pieces and assembly of the structural member, door hinges 6 are bolted ...

Motor vehicle with modular body for different body widths

A motor vehicle having a central front wall (2, fig 8) arranged between engine compartment and passenger cell and lateral front walls 17a, (17b, 17c, figs 3b, 3c), each of which comprise first contact points 25 for fastening to the central front wall (2) and second contact points (27a, 27b, 27c, figs 3b, 3c) for fastening to a lateral sill structure 22. Of the lateral front walls 17a, (17b, 17c), a plurality of models is provided, which differ with respect to the spacing between first and second contact points 25; (27a, 27b, 27c) measured in transverse direction of the motor vehicle body, so that different body widths can be realized. The walls 17a, (17b, 17c), may include a side wall structure, which may be a wheel installation strut 33a, a hinge pillar or a part of these (35a, 35b, 35c, 37a, 37b, 37c, fig 7).

A pillar structure of a land vehicle

The present invention comprises a land vehicle, and a method of manufacturing such a vehicle, comprising a pillar 16 which is a structural component of the vehicle and which is secured in position by setting the root portion of the pillar in resinous material 20 provided in a cavity defined in a pillar support structure 14. The pillar may be an 'A' pillar of the vehicle and the cavity may be formed in part of the vehicles aluminium chassis (see figure 1). The resinous material may be epoxy or polyurethane resin in which may be located hollow glass micro-spheres 21. The pillar may comprise a core of foamed material around which carbon fibres are wound in a resin matrix. The pillar may also comprise a deformable cardboard or aluminium tube for absorbing the impact energy of an occupants head striking the pillar in the event of a collision (see figure 5).

A roof side rail of a motor vehicle bodywork

Outer side wall structure and module for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to an outer side wall structure 1 for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger automobile. The structure has a front section 2 and a rear section 3, between which at least one door of the motor vehicle is situated. The structure further has an upper section 4 and a lower section 5. The sections 2, 3, 4, 5 form a peripheral frame. The sections 2, 3, 4, 5 may be integrally connected to each other and preferably comprise high strength steel or steel alloy. The invention also relates to an outer side wall module, a side wall for a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger automobile. The side wall may be free of a reinforcement structure located between the outer side wall structure and an inner side wall.

Method of modifying a vehicle

Coupling structure between front pillar and side sill of automobile

Provided is a coupling structure between a front pillar and a side sill of an automobile, in which the handling stability of the automobile is improved while high productivity is also achieved. A reinforcement (8) is arranged so as to extend in a closed section shape of a front pillar (1) in the front-rear direction of an automobile, a reinforcement extension (8a) is formed by coupling the reinforcement (8) to a front pillar outer (2) together with extending the automobile rear-end side of the reinforcement (8) to a side sill (4) side, and the reinforcement extension (8a) is coupled to a side sill outer (5) side.

Tubular front end structure for automobiles and method for making the same

A grab handle attachment bracket with airbag channel

Vehicle aerodynamic apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle (401) having a transverse panel (461) and a transverse aerodynamic member (471). The transverse aerodynamic member (471) is disposed in or is movable to an operating position in which it is spaced apart from the transverse panel (461). In said operating position, the transverse aerodynamic member (471) is operable to direct airflow downwardly at the rear of the vehicle (401) to control the vertical propagation of the wake formed behind the vehicle (401), wherein the spacing between the transverse panel (461) and the transverse aerodynamic member (471) in said operating position forms a duct (457) having a duct inlet (467) and a duct outlet (469), the duct (457) being arranged such that, in use, airflow exiting the duct outlet (469) in an outboard region of the transverse aerodynamic member (471) comprises a greater downwards flow component than airflow exiting the duct outlet (469) in an inboard region of the transverse aerodynamic member (471 ...

A structural member for a motor vehicle

Passenger carrying road vehicle and a strengthening member for a passenger carrying road vehicle

Improvements in and relating to front end constructions for vehicles

... 413,910. Vehicle bodies. BRIGGS MANUFACTURING CO., 11631, Mack Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.-(Assignees of Lundberg, E. E. ; 1304, Balfour Road, Grosse Point, Michigan, U.S.A.) Oct. 17, 1933, No. 28716. Convention date, Nov. 17, 1932. [Class 108 (i).] A front end unit for motor-cars is pressed from a single sheet of metal and comprises a windshield header, a belt bar and upright marginal portions for the windshield the said portions being closed at the front, rear, and outer sides, the rear sides forming jamb portions extending inwardly the full depth of the frame. The front end stamping comprises the windshield header A, door posts B, and belt panel C. The cowl section E is welded thereto as shown at 53, Fig. 3. Fig. 6 shows the formation of the door posts in the region of the windshield, the door jamb 25 with its rebates 26 extending the full width of the post and the inner side 29 being adapted as a seating for the windshield. A reinforcing panel 33, a tacking block 34 and a cover ...

A motor vehicle having an asymetric structure

Vehicle upper structure

Improvements relating to the construction of motor vehicle bodies

... 772,937. Vehicle bodies. DAIMLER-BENZ AKT.-GES. Oct. 4, 1955, No. 28260/55. Class 108(1). The roof 5 of a vehicle is secured to transversely disposed yoke-shaped members 2, 3 which are connected to the chassis 4 by bolting or welding. The vertical parts of the yoke members may be connected by bowed members forming upper and lower edges of the windscreen or rear window frames.

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

VEHICLE BODY CONSTRUCTION

... 1466508 Vehicle doors FORD MOTOR CO Ltd 7 Oct 1975 [16 Oct 1974] 40919/75 Headings B7B and B7J In a vehicle body construction an inclined structural member 18 extending upwardly from a door hinge pillar and a proximate window frame section 23 of the door have overlapping flanges 45, 52 positioned to restrict outward displacement of the window frame while allowing normal swinging movement of the door for opening and closing.

Improved energy storage layout in an electric vehicle

A vehicle having an electric motor 102 and a battery pack (107 fig 3b) for storing energy. The vehicle comprises a first seat 118 facing forward; and a compartment (170 fig 11), for receiving the pack (107). The compartment is integral with the vehicle structure and/or body, and behind the first seat. The compartment (170) extends laterally across the vehicle substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, wherein the height of the compartment (170) extends in a vertical direction between a lowermost point of the compartment that it is beneath the lowest point of the first seat 118, and an uppermost point of the compartment (170) that is above at least the maximum height of a cushion of the first seat 118. At least one pillar and the compartment (170) form at least in part, a structural ring or enclosure around the vehicle interior. The invention provides for example space optimisation and permits larger pack volumes.

Improvements with the body of motor vehicles.

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE INCREASE OF THE PASSENGER PROTECTION IN A VEHICLE WITH A SEITENAUFPRALL

WINDSHIELD POST AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS

ASSEMBLY ELEMENT AND CENTRAL COLUMNAR STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Стойка транспортного средства с отверстием, имеющим отогнутую под углом кромку (варианты)

1. Стойка транспортного средства, содержащая панель, имеющую нижнюю часть, в которой выполнено отверстие, и отогнутую кромку, идущую от края указанного отверстия таким образом, что часть отогнутой кромки образует острый угол с нижней частью панели. ! 2. Панель для стойки транспортного средства, содержащая нижнюю часть, в которой выполнено отверстие, и отогнутую кромку, идущую от края указанного отверстия таким образом, что часть отогнутой кромки образует острый угол с нижней частью панели. ! 3. Панель по п.2, в которой указанный острый угол составляет около 45 градусов. !4. Панель по п.2, в которой отогнутая кромка содержит изогнутую часть, идущую от указанного края отверстия, и другую часть, идущую от изогнутой части. ! 5. Панель п.4, в которой указанная другая часть является прямолинейной. ! 6. Кузов транспортного средства, содержащий панель по п.2. ! 7. Часть кузова транспортного средства, содержащая панель по п.2. ! 8. Стойка транспортного средства, имеющая полость и содержащая нижнюю часть, содержащую по меньшей мере часть полости, и отогнутую кромку, идущую от указанной нижней части стойки в указанную полость таким образом, чтобы образовывать острый угол с нижней частью стойки. ! 9. Стойка по п.8, в которой отогнутая кромка образует острый угол с плоскостью, параллельной переднезадней оси транспортного средства. ! 10. Стойка по п.8, которая дополнительно содержит первую панель и вторую панель, прикрепленную к первой панели, и в которой нижняя часть стойки образована частью первой или второй панели. ! 11. Стойка по п.8, в которой нижняя часть имеет сформированное в ней отверстие, выполненное с возможностью обеспечения сообщения м� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 116 827 (13) U1 (51) МПК B62D 25/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011152225/11, 21.12.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.12.2011 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Форд Глобал ...

High-strength steel sheet and the method for production therefor

A high-strength steel sheet comprises, by weight, not less than 0.25% and not more than 0.5% of C, not less than 4% and not more than 14% of Mn, not less than 6.5% and not more than 9.5% of Cr, and not less than 0.3% and not more than 3% of Si. The high-strength steel sheet satisfies the following formulas 1 and 2 and mainly consists of austenite, and the high-strength steel sheet has yield strength of not less than 1000 MPa and total elongation of not less than 20%. 12≦2.0Si+5.5Al+Cr+1.5Mo≦25   (1) 13 ≦30C+0.5Mn+0.3Cu+Ni+25N≦17   (2) (Each element symbol in the above formulas indicates the content (weight %) of the element)

Combined structure of outer upper center pillar reinforcement and seat belt bracket

A combined structure of the outer upper center pillar reinforcement and the seat belt bracket is provided. An outer upper center pillar reinforcement is mounted on a panel of a vehicle body, and is provided with protruding portions at both ends thereof inside a vehicle, and a coupling portion formed between the protruding portions. The seat belt bracket is coupled to the outer upper center pillar reinforcement by welding, thereby improving the coupling force and the safety.

B-pillar for a vehicle

The invention relates to a B-pillar for a vehicle including a main section ( 20 ) with a hat-shaped section ( 21 ) comprising a central flange ( 22 ), two web portions ( 23, 24 ) and two side flanges ( 25, 26 ). At least the hat-shaped section ( 21 ) is press-hardened and has a breaking strength in excess of 1400 MPa and the side flanges ( 25, 26 ) of the hat-shaped section ( 21 ) have a breaking strength below 1100 MPa along at least part of the length of the side flanges ( 25, 26 ). The B-pillar ( 13 ) includes a cover plate ( 40 ) welded to the side flanges ( 25, 26 ) of the hat-shaped section ( 21 ) so as to form a closed profile, the cover plate ( 40 ) having a breaking strength below 1100 MPa at least in the region in which it bears against the side flanges ( 25, 26 ). The side flanges ( 25, 26 ) of the hat-shaped section have a breaking strength below 1100 MPa in the region in which the side flanges bear against the cover plate ( 40 ).

A-pillar for a vehicle

An A-pillar for a vehicle includes a first part ( 15 ) extending as far as the windscreen and supporting the door hinges and a second arcuate part ( 16 ) extending up along the windscreen and continuing towards the back in order to serve as a roof beam ( 19 ) above the door. This second part consists of two open sections ( 23, 24 ) with flanges ( 25, 26; 27, 28 ) welded together so as to give the pillar a closed profile. At least one of the sections ( 23 ) is press-hardened and has a breaking strength in excess of 1400 MPa and the flanges ( 25, 26; 27, 28 ) of the sections have a breaking strength below 1100 MPa in a portion ( 35 ) situated above the door.

Reinforcing structure for reinforcing a side wall structure for a motor vehicle in the region of a door cutout

The present disclosure relates to a reinforcing structure for reinforcing a side wall structure for a motor vehicle in the region of a door cutout, wherein the reinforcing structure is designed ring-shaped in order to surround a door cutout of a side wall structure. It is provided that the reinforcing structure is produced material-uniformly. The present disclosure furthermore relates to a semi-finished product for producing such a reinforcing structure and to a method for producing the reinforcing structure. The present disclosure also relates to a side wall structure and to a side wall for a motor vehicle.

Method of Manufacturing a Vehicle Structural Pillar

A method of manufacturing a vehicle structural pillar, includes: forming an inner panel with a first flange; forming an outer panel with a second flange; and clinching the second flange over the first flange so as to secure the inner panel and outer panel together by the first and second flanges. 1. A method of manufacturing a vehicle structural pillar , comprising:forming an inner panel with a first flange;forming an outer panel with a second flange; andclinching the second flange over the first flange so as to secure the inner panel and outer panel together by the first and second flanges.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adhering the first and second flanges together.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:laser welding the first and second flanges together.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a recess in the inside panel.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein clinching the second flange over the first flange is performed in a non-recessed area of the inside panel.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein clinching the second flange over the first flange is performed in a recessed area of the inside panel.7. A vehicle side panel claim 4 , comprising: an inner panel with a first flange; and', 'an outer panel with a second flange;, 'a structural pillar assembly, includingwherein said first and second flanges are clinched together.8. The vehicle side panel of claim 7 , comprising:a recess formed in the inside panel flange.9. A vehicle structural pillar assembly claim 7 , comprising:an outside panel; andan enclosed panel, laterally and continuously connected to the outside panel by way of respective flanges;wherein a flange of one of the outside or enclosed panels wraps around a flange of the other of the outside or enclosed panels to form a positive interlock at least in some sectors of the outside and enclosed panels.10. The assembly of claim 9 , wherein the flanges are interlocked through a flanging or seaming process.11. The assembly of ...

Apparatus for fixing the rear glass of an operator cab on construction machinery

An apparatus for fixing the rear glass of a cab on construction machinery is provided. The apparatus includes a window frame forming a cab window frame; a weather strip coupled to the window frame to seal a gap between the window frame and the rear glass of the cab; a glass interior fixing portion including an engagement portion inserted and engaged between the window frame and the weather strip, a body portion extending from the engagement portion at right angles and having a groove and a glass support portion supporting the rear glass of the cab; a glass exterior fixing portion engaged with the glass support portion of the glass interior fixing portion to support the rear glass of the cab; and a stopper having one side fixed to the window frame to support the rear glass of the cab.

Multi-part insert

An insert comprising: a first carrier portion, the first carrier portion including: at least one attachment portion; a non attachment portion; and a portion of a channel, the channel being surrounded by the attachment portion and the non-attachment portion, and extending along all or a portion of the longitudinal axis of the first carrier portion; a second carrier portion, the second carrier portion including: at least one attachment portion; a non-attachment portion; and a portion of a channel, the channel being surrounding by the attachment portion and the non-attachment portion, and extending along all or a portion of the longitudinal axis of the second carrier portion; wherein the first carrier and the second carrier are attached via the respective at least one attachment portions forming a channel between the first carrier portion and the second carrier portion so that components, devices, fluids, or a combination thereof may pass through all or a portion of the insert.

Working vehicle

A working vehicle includes: a cabin; an air conditioning unit disposed at a rear upper portion of the cabin; and drain hoses connected to a drain portion of the air conditioning unit, water drained from the drain portion flowing through the drain hoses, wherein the drain hoses are respectively disposed at both left and right sides of the air conditioning unit in front and rear direction, and both front and rear portions of the drain hoses are provided with drain hose outlets from which the water flowing through the drain hoses is drained.

B-Pillar Reinforcement of a Motor Vehicle

The invention relates to a B-pillar reinforcement of a motor vehicle having an upper region for joining the B-pillar reinforcement to the roof region of the motor vehicle and a lower region for joining the B-pillar reinforcement to a floor support of the motor vehicle, which B-pillar reinforcement comprises at least one hollow profile made of metal, in particular steel, and the hollow profile forms the upper and lower regions of the B-pillar reinforcement. The object of providing an improved B-pillar reinforcement which, on the one hand, is optimised in respect of a load-appropriate configuration with a minimum weight, allows a very good integration of additional components of the B-pillar, is achieved in that the hollow profile has at least to some extent a substantially trapezoidal cross-sectional surface in one of the regions and has an at least partly U-shaped cross-sectional surface in the other region. 1. B-pillar reinforcement of a motor vehicle comprising an upper region for joining the B-pillar reinforcement to a roof region of the motor vehicle and a lower region for joining the B-pillar reinforcement to a floor support of the motor vehicle , which B-pillar reinforcement comprises at least one hollow profile made of metal , in particular steel , and the hollow profile forms the upper and lower regions of the B-pillar reinforcement , wherein the hollow profile has at least to some extent a substantially trapezoidal cross-sectional surface in one of the upper and lower regions and has an at least partly U-shaped cross-sectional surface in the other region , wherein changing the cross-sectional surface from a substantially trapezoidal shape to a U-shape is achieved in that at least the side of the hollow profile facing the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle has a cross-sectional shape which varies in the longitudinal direction of the hollow profile.2. B-pillar reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein in the region of the hollow profile having a ...

DOOR FRAME FOR VEHICLE

A door frame for a vehicle includes a pillar portion, a main frame portion, an envelope portion provided at the main frame portion, serving as a framework of the main frame portion and opening to a vehicle outer side, a fixing portion, a bottom wall provided at the envelope portion and positioned at a vehicle inner side, an upper wall provided at the envelope portion and extending from an end portion of the bottom wall at a vehicle upper side towards the vehicle outer side, a lower wall provided at the envelope portion and extending from an end portion of the bottom wall at a vehicle lower side towards the vehicle outer side, and at least one reinforcement rib formed at the envelope portion, the reinforcement rib extending from the bottom wall towards the vehicle outer side and connecting the upper wall and the lower wall. 1. A door frame for a vehicle , comprising:a pillar portion fixed to an upper end portion of a door body and extending in an upward direction of the vehicle;a main frame portion connected to an upper end of the pillar portion and extending in a forward direction or a rearward direction of the vehicle to be fixed to the upper end portion of the door body;an envelope portion provided at the main frame portion, the envelope portion serving as a framework of the main frame portion and opening to a vehicle outer side;a fixing portion provided at the main frame portion, the fixing portion fixing a holding member for holding a glass run channel together with the envelope portion;a bottom wall provided at the envelope portion and positioned at a vehicle inner side;an upper wall provided at the envelope portion and extending from an end portion of the bottom wall at a vehicle upper side towards the vehicle outer side;a lower wall provided at the envelope portion and extending from an end portion of the bottom wall at a vehicle lower side towards the vehicle outer side; andat least one reinforcement rib formed at the envelope portion, the reinforcement rib ...

FRAME FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A roof frame assembly for a recreational comprises a rail extending along an axis. The rail is configured to support a roof of the recreational vehicle on a wall frame of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of beams extend transversely to the rail and are spaced from each other along the axis. The beams are configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of mounting blocks are spaced from each other along the axis with the mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to the rail and the beams. The mounting blocks support the beams on the rail and are formed of a polymeric material. Each mounting block includes a rail attachment configured to engage the rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of the beams. 1. A roof frame assembly for a recreational vehicle having a roof and a wall frame , said roof frame assembly comprising:a rail extending along an axis and configured to support the roof on the wall frame;a plurality of beams extending transversely to said rail and spaced from each other along said axis and configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle; anda plurality of mounting blocks spaced from each other along said axis with said mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to said rail and said beams and supporting said beams on said rail, said mounting blocks being formed of a polymeric material;each of said mounting blocks including a rail attachment configured to engage said rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of said beams.2. The roof frame assembly as set forth in wherein said mounting blocks each include a body and said beam attachment includes a protrusion extending from said body and wherein said beam defines a cavity configured to receive said protrusion.3. The roof frame assembly as set forth in wherein said rail attachment includes a finger extending from said body in an opposite direction from said protrusion and wherein said rail includes a corresponding finger configured to ...

REINFORCEMENT FOR A VEHICLE PILLAR

A reinforcement for a vehicle pillar, for example, the B pillar of a vehicle is provided. The reinforcement includes a reinforcing structure and a stiffening structure. The reinforcing structure is configured with an upper end region for connection to the vehicle roof and with a lower end region for connection to the underfloor and/or a sill structure of the vehicle. The stiffening structure is connected to the reinforcing structure in order to stiffen the reinforcing structure against a side impact of the vehicle. The reinforcing structure has at least one material section which projects with respect to the stiffening structure, which serves to connect the reinforcing structure to the outer skin and/or the inner skin of the vehicle pillar. The reinforcing structure comprises a weldable non-boron steel and the stiffening structure comprises a hardened boron steel. A vehicle pillar having such a reinforcement is also provided. 1. A reinforcement for a vehicle pillar , comprising:a reinforcing structure having an upper end region for connection to the vehicle roof and a lower end region for connection to at least one of an underfloor and a sill structure of a vehicle; anda stiffening structure connected to the reinforcing structure in order to stiffen the reinforcing structure against a side impact of the vehicle,wherein the reinforcing structure has at least one material section which projects with respect to the stiffening structure, which serves to connect the reinforcing structure to at least one of the outer skin and the inner skin of the vehicle pillar, and the reinforcing structure includes a weldable non-boron steel and the stiffening structure includes a hardened boron steel.2. The reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing structure comprises a high-strength steel or a high-strength steel alloy.3. The reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffening structure abuts against the reinforcing structure at least partially and ends ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

In a vehicle body structure, an inner panel of a frame member has an inner side flange joined to an outer side flange of a side outer panel. The inner side flange has a front side flange that extends outward in a vehicle width direction from a vehicle upper side end portion of an inner side wall portion and a rear side flange that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle upper side end portion of the inner side wall portion. A cutout formed to open to the vehicle upper side in the inner side wall portion between the front side flange and the rear side flange in the vehicle width direction is positioned inside a closed cross-section formed by a front portion of a roof panel and a header panel as seen in a vehicle side view. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a frame member that hasa side outer panel integrally having an outer side flange that extends inward in a vehicle width direction and an outer side wall portion that is formed on a vehicle width direction outer side of the outer side flange andan inner panel integrally having an inner side flange that is joined to the outer side flange and an inner side wall portion that is disposed opposing the outer side wall portion on a vehicle width direction inner side of the outer side wall portion,wherein the frame member extends in a vehicle front-and-rear direction and configures a front pillar portion and a roof side rail portion of a vehicle body; anda header panel that extends in the vehicle width direction, has a vehicle width direction outer side end portion that is joined to the frame member, has a cross-sectional shape cut along the vehicle front-and-rear direction that is formed in a hat-like shape, is joined to a roof panel configuring a roof portion of the vehicle body, and configures a closed cross-section together with the roof panel,whereinthe inner side flange hasa front side flange that is formed on a section of the inner side wall portion configuring the front pillar portion and ...

PROTECTIVE VEHICLE ENCLOSURE

Protective vehicle enclosures and components thereof for opened sided vehicles, such as golf carts, which include a rigid, lightweight frame and flexible weather proof cover. Methods for installing these protective vehicle enclosures use existing mounts on the vehicle. 1. A front door jamb of an enclosure of for an open sided vehicle having a roof claim 34 , a windshield frame claim 34 , at least one front fender to support said windshield frame and a vehicle door claim 34 , wherein said front door jamb provides support for said vehicle door when in a closed position claim 34 ,wherein said front door jamb comprises:a) a base having a shape which conforms to the shape of the front edge of said vehicle door having a top surface adapted to support the front edge of said vehicle door when in a closed position,b) a spine having a shape which conforms to the shape of the front edge of said vehicle door positioned on the top surface of said base so as to cover only a portion of the top surface of said base and abut the front edge of said vehicle door when said vehicle door is in a closed position, and wherein said spine extends above the top surface of the base to a height greater than 50% of the thickness of said vehicle door,c) an upper mount on said base for removably mounting the front door jamb to the roof of said open sided vehicle either directly or indirectly through use of an adapter,d) a lower mount on said base for removably mounting the front door jamb to the floor of said open sided vehicle either directly or indirectly through use of an adapter, ande) an intermediate mount on the base for removably mounting the front door jamb to a front fender or windshield frame of said open sided vehicle, either directly or indirectly through use of an adapter.2. A front door jamb of wherein the spine extends above the top surface of the base to a height equal to or greater than 100% of the thickness of the vehicle door.3. A front door jamb of wherein the base and spine ...

FRONT PILLAR FOR AUTOMOBILE

A front pillar for an automobile includes a hollow member, an outer panel, and an inner panel. The inner panel has a restricting concave section receiving therein a part of the hollow member to restrict relative displacement of the hollow member in a vehicle width direction relative to the inner panel. 119-. (canceled)20. A front pillar for an automobile , including:a hollow member extending at an incline rearwards and upwards of a vehicle body, the hollow member having a polygonal closed cross section formed by a vehicle exterior-side wall section facing outside the vehicle body and a vehicle interior-side wall section facing a passenger compartment; andan outer panel provided on the vehicle exterior-side wall section, wherein the hollow member and the outer panel form a part of a side door window frame,wherein the vehicle exterior-side wall section of the hollow member is formed in a curved shape protruding toward the outside of the vehicle body,wherein the vehicle interior-side wall section of the hollow member is formed in a curved shape recessed toward the outside of the vehicle body,wherein the curved vehicle interior-side wall section is overlapped with an inner panel, andwherein the inner panel has a restricting concave section receiving therein a part of the hollow member to restrict relative displacement of the hollow member in a vehicle width direction relative to the inner panel.21. The front pillar according to claim 20 , wherein the outer panel has a first outer flange projecting inwardly of the side door window frame claim 20 , the inner panel has a first inner flange projecting inwardly of the side door window frame claim 20 , and the first outer flange of the outer panel and the first inner flange of the inner panel overlap each other and claim 20 , in a state of overlapping claim 20 , function as a seal attachment section for attaching a seal material of the side door window frame.22. The front pillar according to claim 21 , wherein the outer panel ...

Front pillar for automobile

A front pillar for an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and a hollow member disposed between the outer and inner panels. Outer flanges of the outer and inner panels are overlapped with each other to form a closed void section and a seal attachment section. The seal attachment section includes a rear section reinforcing member and a front section reinforcing member sandwiched between the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels in a rear end section and a front end section, respectively, of the front pillar, and a gap channel formed to communicate with the closed void section by partially separating the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels at a central section of the front pillar. The reinforcing members are joined to an outer wall section of the hollow member.

FRONT PILLAR FOR AUTOMOBILE

A front pillar for an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel, a hollow member sandwiched between the outer and inner panels, and a reinforcing member. The outer panel has a glass attachment flange section extending along an edge of the windshield. The hollow member has a first concave section provided on an upper wall section at a terminal end of the hollow member. The first concave section is downwardly separated from the glass attachment flange section of the outer panel. The reinforcing member has a second concave section welded to the first concave section and downwardly separated from the glass attachment flange section of the outer panel. 119-. (canceled)20. A front pillar for an automobile , including:an outer panel contiguous to a roof of a vehicle body, supporting a windshield, and facing outside the vehicle body;an inner panel facing a passenger compartment;a hollow member sandwiched between the outer and inner panels; anda reinforcing member,wherein the outer panel has a glass attachment flange section extending along an edge of the windshield,wherein the hollow member has a first concave section provided on an upper wall section thereof at a terminal end in a longitudinal direction of the hollow member, the first concave section being downwardly separated from the glass attachment flange section of the outer panel; andwherein the reinforcing member has a second concave section welded to the first concave section and downwardly separated from the glass attachment flange section of the outer panel.21. The front pillar according to claim 20 , wherein the hollow member has claim 20 , at the terminal end thereof claim 20 , an outer wall section contiguous to the upper wall section and supported by the reinforcing member claim 20 , and an inner wall section contiguous to the upper wall section at a side opposite to the outer wall section and supported by the inner panel. The present invention relates to a front pillar for an automobile and, more ...

FRONT PILLAR FOR AUTOMOBILE

A front pillar for an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and a hollow member disposed between the outer and inner panels. The outer panel has a roof-joining outer flange section projecting toward a roof skin flange section of a roof beyond the hollow member, and joined by spot welding to the roof skin flange section. A roof-joining extended flange section is joined by welding to at least two surfaces of the hollow member, extended to project toward the roof skin flange section beyond the hollow member and overlap the roof-joining outer flange section, and joined by spot welding to the roof skin flange section together with the roof-joining outer flange section. 119-. (canceled)20. A front pillar for an automobile , including:an outer panel contiguous to a roof of a vehicle body, supporting a windshield, and facing outside the vehicle body;an inner panel facing a passenger compartment;a hollow member disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel and formed into a polygonal cross section by plural surfaces;a roof-joining outer flange section forming an end of the outer panel, projecting toward a roof skin flange section of the roof beyond the hollow member, and joined by spot welding to the roof skin flange section; anda roof-joining extended flange section joined by welding to at least two surfaces of the hollow member, extended to project toward the roof skin flange section beyond the hollow member and overlap the roof-joining outer flange section, and joined by spot welding to the roof skin flange section together with the roof-joining outer flange section.21. The front pillar according to claim 20 , wherein the hollow member is formed in a substantially rectangular shape by a first wall section located at a bottom claim 20 , a second wall section located at an outside in a vehicle width direction claim 20 , a third wall section located at an inside in the vehicle width direction claim 20 , and a fourth wall section located at a top claim 20 ...

VEHICLE PILLAR STRUCTURE

A vehicle pillar structure includes a reinforcement that is provided in a vehicle pillar and that includes a buckling portion and a strain reducing face portion, wherein the buckling portion serves as a starting point of buckling; and the strain reducing face portion is adjacent to the buckling portion in a lateral direction of the reinforcement and reduces strain that occurs when the buckling. 1. A vehicle pillar structure comprising:a reinforcement that is provided in a vehicle pillar and that includes a buckling portion and a strain reducing face portion, whereinthe buckling portion serves as a starting point of buckling;the strain reducing face portion is adjacent to the buckling portion in a lateral direction of the reinforcement and reduces strain that occurs when the buckling;a plurality of buckling portions are juxtaposed in a vertical direction of the reinforcement, and a plurality of strain reducing face portions are adjacent to the buckling portions;each buckling portion has a different buckling strength; andeach strain reducing face portion has a different inclination angle relative to a first face of the reinforcement in which the buckling portions are formed, and the strain reducing face portions are connected to each other.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The vehicle pillar structure according to claim 1 , wherein:the strain reducing portions include a first strain reducing portion and a second strain reducing portion; andthe first strain reducing portion is provided between one of the buckling portions and the second strain reducing portion in the lateral direction of the reinforcement.6. A vehicle pillar structure comprising:a reinforcement that is provided M a vehicle pillar and that includes a buckling portion and a strain reducing face portion, wherein:the buckling portion serves as a starting point of buckling;the strain reducing face portion is adjacent to the buckling portion in a lateral direction of the reinforcement and reduces ...

PILLAR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE BODY REAR PORTION

The present invention provides a pillar structure for a vehicle body rear portion which can suppress deformation of a pillar when a load is applied outward to a slide door in a state in which said slide door is closed. 1. A pillar structure for a vehicle body rear portion in which a slide door that opens and closes an opening portion provided in a vehicle side surface is provided , a pillar portion on a vehicle body rear portion side of the opening portion is composed of a closed section of an inner panel and an outer panel , and a fixing mechanism that fixes a rear portion of said slide door at a closed position of said slide door is provided at said pillar portion on the vehicle body rear portion side , wherein said fixing mechanism is provided on a surface facing a vehicle body front side of said pillar portion on the vehicle body rear portion side , a pillar reinforcement body that forms a quadrangular closed section in horizontal section is internally mounted to an inner surface of said pillar portion on the vehicle body rear portion side to which said fixing mechanism is mounted , and an interior-side reinforcement member is disposed between said pillar reinforcement body and said inner panel so as to have a gap in a vehicle width direction between the interior-side reinforcement member and said pillar reinforcement body.2. The pillar structure for a vehicle body rear portion according to claim 1 , wherein said pillar reinforcement body is formed by combining a vehicle body inner-side reinforcement member and a vehicle body outer-side reinforcement member whose horizontal sections are respectively formed in substantially L shapes; a front surface wall portion of said pillar portion on the vehicle body rear portion side is formed by said outer panel; a front surface portion of the vehicle body outer-side reinforcement member is overlapped on an inner wall surface of the front surface wall portion of said pillar portion on the vehicle body rear portion side; a ...

SURROUNDING STRUCTURE OF DOOR HOLDING MECHANISM

A surrounding structure of a door holding mechanism includes: an outer panel forming a pillar with an inner panel; a sliding door rearward of the pillar; a door holding mechanism holding the sliding door in a closed condition; and a pillar forming area of the outer panel having a substantially crank-shaped cross-section, wherein the door holding mechanism is attached to a front face of an intermediate portion of the pillar forming area, a pillar reinforcement is arranged between the outer and inner panel and includes front and rear portions, the front portion is overlapped with a rear face of the intermediate portion of the pillar forming area, the rear portion extending rearward from the front portion and having a substantially crank-shaped form in a longitudinal direction thereof, the pillar forming area and pillar reinforcement form a closed section, the pillar reinforcement joined to the outer panel. 1. A surrounding structure of a door holding mechanism including:an outer panel being arranged on an outer side location of a vehicle in a vehicle width direction, the outer panel forming a pillar together with an inner panel;a sliding door configured to open and close by sliding in a vehicle front and rear direction in a location rearward of the pillar; anda door holding mechanism configured to hold a rear end portion of the sliding door in a closing condition of the sliding door;wherein a pillar forming area of the outer panel has a substantially crank-shaped form in a cross section;wherein the door holding mechanism is attached to a front face of an intermediate portion of the pillar forming area, and the intermediate portion is arranged along the vehicle width direction;wherein a pillar reinforcement is arranged between the outer panel and the inner panel;wherein the pillar reinforcement includes a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion is overlapped with a rear face of the intermediate portion of the pillar forming area, the door holding mechanism ...

Side structure for vehicle body

A side structure for a vehicle body, the side structure having: a side rail and a pillar that are provided at sides of door openings; and trim members that are provided to the side rail and the pillar. In the side structure, a pillar inner member is provided to the side rail while the upper end of the pillar inner member overlaps a joint of the side rail, and this forms intersections at which rail flanges and pillar flanges cross. At the intersections, stepped sections are formed at the pillar flanges, and in the rail flanges, recesses are formed at portions corresponding to the stepped sections.

FRONT END FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a front end for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, which has diametrically opposed A pillars () in the vehicle transverse direction (y), of which each A pillar () is constructed with an internal sheet metal molded part () and an external sheet metal molded part () which are connected to each other, in particular welded, via edge flange joints (), the A pillar additionally being connected to at least one tension element () whose outer end () in the vehicle transverse direction (y) is connected, in particular, to a hinge element () mounted on the external sheet metal molded part () and whose inner end () is connected to the internal sheet metal molded part (). According to the invention, the inner end () of the tension element () is fastened between the internal sheet metal molded part () of the A pillar () and a counter-holder () in at least one three-layer structure (). 11212312935373945294331. A front end for a vehicle , in particular a motor vehicle , which has diametrically opposed A pillars () in the vehicle transverse direction (y) , of which each A pillar () is constructed with an internal sheet metal molded part () and an external sheet metal molded part () which are connected to each other , in particular welded , via edge flange joints () and additionally connected to at least one tension element () whose outer end () in the vehicle transverse direction (y) is connected , in particular , to a hinge element () mounted on the external sheet metal molded part () and whose inner end () is connected to the internal sheet metal molded part () ,{'b': 43', '37', '31', '12', '55', '57, 'wherein the inner end () of the tension element () is fastened between the internal sheet metal molded part () of the A pillar () and a counter-holder () in at least one three-layer structure ().'}237351235. The front end as recited in claim 1 , wherein the tension element () strain-relieves the flange joints () of the A pillar () in the event of an ...

CENTER PILLAR UPPER PORTION JOINING STRUCTURE

A center pillar upper portion joining structure that may improve joining strength and rigidity between an upper portion of a center pillar and a roof side rail. A recess portion that is indented to the vehicle inner side is formed in a roof side rail outer panel at a joining portion with a center pillar. An upper portion extended portion that closes off the recess portion is provided at an upper portion oft a center pillar reinforcement, and an upper end portion of the upper portion extended portion is joined to the roof side rail outer panel. In a vehicle rear elevation view, an upper face of the recess portion is provided upward in the vehicle relative to a centroid of a cross section of the roof side rail. 1. A center pillar upper portion joining structure that joins a center pillar to a roof side rail , the center pillar extending along a vehicle up-down direction at a vehicle side portion , the roof side rail being disposed at a vehicle upper side of the center pillar and extending along a vehicle front-rear direction , and the center pillar upper portion joining structure comprising:a recess portion provided at a lower portion side of an outer wall face of a side rail outer that constitutes a vehicle width direction outer side wall of the roof side rail, the recess portion being indented toward a vehicle inner side and opening toward a vehicle lower side, and an upper face of the recess portion being disposed at a vehicle upper side relative to a centroid of a cross section of the roof side rail; andan upper portion joining portion that extends from an upper portion of a center pillar reinforcement constituting a vehicle width direction outer side wall of the center pillar and that is joined to the side rail outer so as to close off the recess portion.2. The center pillar upper portion joining structure according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , from a vehicle front-rear direction view claim 1 , a lower end portion of a floor face of the recess portion is ...

Vehicle body structure cut zones

A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure and method for making the same, the reinforcement including adjacent reinforcing segments and rigid bridges located between adjacent reinforcement segments. The rigid bridges are located for simplified separation of the reinforcement segments post-vehicle crash.

Structure for side portion of vehicle

A structure for a side portion of a vehicle, the structure having a bulkhead provided within a closed cross-section of a center pillar. The bulkhead is disposed so as to be superposed on the lapping section of a lower door beam in the width direction of the vehicle and has a movement restriction section capable of supporting the lapping section. When the lower door beam is moved by a load inputted in the lower door beam from a side of the vehicle, the movement restriction section supports the lapping section of the lower door beam to restrict the movement of the lapping section in the vertical direction.

STRENGTH MEMBER FOR AN AUTOMOBILE BODY, FRONT SIDE MEMBER, AND SIDE STRUCTURE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE BODY

A side structure for an automobile body has an A-pillar having a first portion which has a closed cross section and which is connected to a side sill and extends upwards, and a second portion which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the first portion and extends along a slope therefrom, and a roof rail side member which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the A-pillar and is connected to a B-pillar. The side reinforcing member having a closed cross section and a shape which is bent three-dimensionally and which is constituted by a single member in the axial direction and has undergone high frequency quenching is disposed so a to extend at least inside the second portion and inside the roof rail side member to be positioned to the rear of the connection with the B-pillar. 131-. (canceled)32. A side structure for an automobile body having an A-pillar having a first portion which has a closed cross section and which is connected to a side sill and extends upwards , and a second portion which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the first portion and extends along a slope therefrom , and a roof rail side member which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the A-pillar and is connected to a B-pillar , characterized in thata side reinforcing member which has a closed cross section and which has a shape which is bent three-dimensionally and which is constituted by a single member in the axial direction which has undergone high frequency quenching is disposed so a to extend at least inside the second portion and inside the roof rail side member to be positioned to the rear of the connection with the B-pillar.33. A side structure for an automobile body as set forth in wherein the side reinforcing member has not undergone quenching in a region in which it is welded for connection to the B-pillar.34. A side structure for an automobile body as set forth in wherein the automobile body has a C-pillar ...

METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR B-PILLAR

A metal reinforcement for a B-pillar of an automotive vehicle includes a lower flange and an upper structure. The lower flange is adapted to adjoin a door sill structure of the automotive vehicle, and the upper structure includes a central portion, surrounded by a plurality of spaced, paired regions. In each paired region, members are identically ordered in position from the central portion, and both members of each paired region have the same profile thickness. 19.-. (canceled)10. A metal reinforcement for a B-pillar of an automotive vehicle , the metal reinforcement comprising:a lower flange adapted to adjoin a door sill structure of the vehicle; andan upper structure integral with the lower flange, the upper structure being formed of a central portion and a plurality of paired regions spaced from the central portion, the members of each pair being identically ordered in position from the central portion and having the same thickness.111. A metal reinforcement of claim , extending over the entire height of the B-pillar.121. A metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the central portion of the upper structure has a thickness greater than the thickness of each of the plurality of regions.133. The metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the central portion has a thickness of at least 2 mm.141. The metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the plurality of regions of the upper structure have continuous transitions between them.151. The metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the lower flange is not part of the symmetrical arrangement.167. The metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the lower flange has a thickness less than 1.5 mm.171. The metal reinforcement claim , wherein the plurality of regions in the vertically symmetrical arrangement occur in pairs , the regions within each pair being of same thickness , and being positioned equidistantly above and below the central region.188. The metal reinforcement of claim , wherein the plurality of regions include a lower most ...

VEHICLE-BODY SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A center pillar includes a first reinforcement panel which is arranged between an outer panel and an inner panel, comprises a bottom wall portion, both-side vertical wall portions extending in a vehicle width direction from the bottom wall portion, and both-side flange portions, and has a cross section formed in substantially a hat shape. A second reinforcement panel comprising a bottom wall portion and both-side vertical wall portions and having a cross section formed in substantially a U shape is arranged inside the first reinforcement panel. The second reinforcement panel is joined to the first reinforcement panel such that only the bottom wall portion and one of the both-side vertical wall portions are joined to the bottom wall portion and one of the both-side vertical wall portions, respectively. 1. A vehicle-body side portion structure of a vehicle , which includes a center pillar extending in a vehicle-body vertical direction at a position between front and rear door openings formed at a vehicle-body side portion , the center pillar comprising:an outer panel forming a vehicle-body outside;an inner panel forming a vehicle-body inside;a first reinforcement panel provided between the outer panel and the inner panel and comprising a bottom wall portion extending in a vehicle-body longitudinal direction, both-side vertical wall portions extending in a vehicle-body width direction from the bottom wall portion, and both-side flange portions extending in the vehicle-body longitudinal direction from the both-side vertical wall portions, whereby a cross section of the first reinforcement panel is formed in substantially a hat shape; anda second reinforcement panel provided inside the first reinforcement panel and comprising a bottom wall portion extending in the vehicle-body longitudinal direction and both-side vertical wall portions extending in the vehicle-body width direction from the bottom wall portion, whereby a cross section of the second reinforcement panel is ...

UPPER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

An opening portion is formed at a specified portion of a roof gusset which covers part of a panel joint portion from below. A pair of center-pillar side joint portions is provided at an outward end portion of the roof gusset, which is joined to a center pillar directly or via another panel member. A pair of first high-rigidity portions is provided at specified portions of the roof gusset which overlap the opening portion in a vehicle width direction and overlap the center-pillar joint portions in the vehicle longitudinal direction, respectively. A second high-rigidity portion is provided at an inward end portion of the roof gusset to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. An upper vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a pair of roof rails extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction at both end portions of a roof portion of the vehicle;a center pillar joined to said roof rail and extending downward from a joint portion thereof to the roof rail;a roof reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction at a specified position overlapping said center pillar in the vehicle longitudinal direction;a roof panel provided to extend between said pair of roof rails over said roof reinforcement;a panel joint portion formed by plural panel portions vertically overlapping each other and welded together which include a panel portion of an outward edge portion, in the vehicle width direction, of said roof panel and a panel portion of an inward edge portion, in the vehicle width direction, of said roof rail, the panel joint portion being provided to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction; anda roof gusset provided to extend between said center pillar and said roof reinforcement and be joined to the center pillar and the roof reinforcement, respectively,wherein said roof gusset comprises:an opening portion formed at a specified portion thereof which covers part of said panel joint portion from below;a pair of front-and-rear center-pillar side joint ...

STRUCTURE FOR DISPERSING COLLISION ENERGY OF FRONT PILLAR DURING CAR CRASH

A structure for dispersing the collision energy of a front pillar during a car crash, may include a front impact absorption member formed in the interior of a front frame of a vehicle and configured to receive a collision energy when a car crashes into on its front side; upper and lower impact absorption members configured to disperse the collision energy of the front impact absorption member to a front pillar and a lower side of the front pillar; and an impact transition member connected to a lower side of the lower impact absorption member and connected to a front end portion of the side sill. 1. A structure for dispersing the collision energy of a front pillar of a car during a car crash , comprising:a front impact absorption member formed in the interior of a front frame of a vehicle and configured to receive a collision energy upon impact with a front side of the car;upper and lower impact absorption members configured to disperse the collision energy of the front impact absorption member to a front pillar and a lower side of the front pillar respectively; andan impact transition member connected to a lower side of the lower impact absorption member and connected to a front end portion of the side sill.2. The structure for dispersing the collision energy of a front pillar during a car crash according to claim 1 , wherein each of the front impact absorption member and the lower impact absorption member have a bent surface claim 1 , each of which have opposing sides bent about one surface and are engaged in such a way that any one of the pairs of the bent surfaces of the front impact absorption member and the lower impact absorption member surface-contacts.3. The structure for dispersing the collision energy of a front pillar during a car crash according to claim 2 , wherein the front impact absorption member has a trapezoid shape of which the height gradually increases in the direction from the front end portion to the rear end portion.4. The structure for ...

SIDE VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A load transmission portion which projects toward a roof rail outer panel is provided at a position between the roof rail outer panel and a roof rail inner panel which is located substantially at the same longitudinal-position as an upper end of a pillar outer panel. Accordingly, a center pillar can be properly restrained from coming into a vehicle compartment, restraining any improper increase of the number of components. 1. A side vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a pair of right-and-left roof rails extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction at an upper portion of a vehicle body, each of the roof rails being formed integrally by a roof rail outer portion provided on an outward side and a roof rail inner portion provided on an inward side;a roof reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction and connecting the pair of right-and-left roof rails;a pair of right-and-left side sills extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction at a lower portion of the vehicle body; anda center pillar connecting a central portion, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, of each of the roof rails and a central portion, in the vehicle longitudinal direction, of each of the side sills, the center pillar being formed integrally by a pillar outer portion which is connected to the roof rail outer portion of the roof rail at an upper end thereof and a pillar inner portion which is connected to the roof rail inner portion of the roof rail at an upper end thereof,wherein a load transmission portion is provided at a position between said roof rail outer portion and said roof rail inner portion which is located substantially at the same longitudinal-position as the upper end of said pillar outer portion, an upper end of the load transmission portion being connected to an outward face of the roof rail inner portion, a lower end of the load transmission portion being connected to the upper end of said pillar inner portion and/or the outward face of the roof rail inner ...

REAR PILLAR APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A rear pillar apparatus for a vehicle may include a rear pillar supporting a rear quarter of the vehicle, and a reinforcement member mounted on the rear pillar, wherein the rear pillar has a support vertically supporting the rear quarter, a door-upper portion configured to support a roof between a door and the roof, a rear end extending from the support and connected with a rear side of a vehicle body, and a glass seat formed between the door-upper portion and the rear end configured to mount a rear glass, and wherein the reinforcement member includes an upper reinforcement member integrally mounted on the door-upper portion, the glass seat, and the rear end, in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a vertical reinforcement member mounted on the support and connected to the upper reinforcement member. 1. A rear pillar apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a rear pillar supporting a rear quarter of the vehicle; anda reinforcement member mounted on the rear pillar, a support vertically supporting the rear quarter;', 'a door-upper portion configured to support a roof between a door and the roof;', 'a rear end extending from the support and connected with a rear side of a vehicle body; and', 'a glass seat formed between the door-upper portion and the rear end configured to mount a rear glass, and, 'wherein the rear pillar has an upper reinforcement member integrally mounted on the door-upper portion, the glass seat, and the rear end, in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; and', 'a vertical reinforcement member mounted on the support and connected to the upper reinforcement member., 'wherein the reinforcement member includes2. The rear pillar apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vertical reinforcement member and the upper reinforcement member are connected in a T-shaped joint structure.3. The rear pillar apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vertical reinforcement member and the upper reinforcement member are integrally formed.4. The rear pillar apparatus ...

SEALING DEVICE

A sealing device, such as a sealing bulkhead for a motor vehicle, is provided that can be arranged or is arranged between an inner column part of a motor vehicle and an outer column part of the motor vehicle and includes, but is not limited to a holder fixed on the inner column part, a separating body fixed on the a holder and at least sectionally closes a gap formed between the inner column part and the outer column part, as well as a supporting unit fixed on the separating body and on the outer column part in order to fix the outer column part on the inner column part. 1. A sealing device for a motor vehicle arrangeable between an inner column part and an outer column part , comprising:a holder fixed on the inner column part;a separating body fixable on the holder and at least sectionally closes a gap formed between the inner column part and the outer column part; anda supporting unit fixable on the separating body and on the outer column part in order to fix the outer column part on the inner column part.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting unit comprises:a supporting body; anda receptacle for a clamp of the supporting unit on the supporting body.3. The sealing device according to claim 2 ,wherein the receptacle on the supporting body comprises a groove-like cutout in the supporting body, andwherein the clamp comprises an insert that expands when subjected to a temperature between approximately 100° C. and approximately 200° C. for a time period of at least approximately 5 minutes.4. The sealing device according to claim 2 ,wherein the supporting body comprises a plastic part, andwherein the clamp forms a sealing element for the sealing device and comprises a foam part.5. The sealing device according to claim 3 ,wherein the separating body comprises a recess that extends with respect to the groove-like cutout, andwherein the supporting unit comprises:first supporting section with which the supporting unit at least sectionally abuts ...

VEHICLE BODY SKELETON STRUCTURE

A skeleton body comprises a rocker rear, a rear pillar, and a rear wheel house which are joined together. An inner corner portion which forms a rocker reinforcement is formed on the inner side of a bent portion located near the joint portion. A bulging portion having a three-dimensional curved surface shape bulging in a convex shape is formed at the inner corner portion. The rocker reinforcement is formed in such a manner that an upper wall portion, an upper end flange portion, and a rear end standing wall portion are formed on the inner side of the bent portion so as to be directed in three directions and so as to continue to the bulging portion at a position at which the upper wall portion, the upper end flange portion, and the rear end standing wall portion surround the bulging portion. Also, the upper end flange portion is joined to both a rocker inner panel and a pillar inner panel, and the rear end standing wall portion is joined to a wheel house outer panel. 1. A vehicle body skeleton structure comprising:a skeleton body at which a plurality of skeleton portions are joined, and at which an inner corner portion is formed in a vicinity of a joined portion thereof; anda bulging portion that is formed at the inner corner portion, and that is shaped as a three-dimensional curve that bulges out in a convex form,wherein, at the skeleton body, due to a first skeleton portion and a second skeleton portion, that are respectively formed in elongated shapes, intersecting one another and being joined at respective longitudinal direction one end portion sides thereof, the first skeleton portion and the second skeleton portion form a bent portion in a range that includes an intersection portion thereof, the inner corner portion is disposed at an inner side of the bent portion, and the skeleton body has a reinforcing member at which the bulging portion is formed, andthe reinforcing member has planar portions that are formed so as to be continuous with the bulging portion at ...

PILLAR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A pillar structure for a vehicle includes: a glass to form a vehicle compartment; a pillar to support a roof panel; and a pillar outer cover disposed at an outer side of the pillar. A flow passage is provided between the pillar and the pillar outer cover. The flow passage includes an inlet port, an air-water separator, an air outlet port, and a discharge port. The air outlet port is disposed at a position with a pressure lower than a pressure in a vicinity of the inlet port during running of the vehicle. 1. A pillar structure for a vehicle , the structure comprising:a glass to form a vehicle compartment;a pillar to support a roof panel disposed at an upper side of the vehicle compartment;a pillar outer cover provided at an outer side of the pillar;a flow passage disposed between the pillar and the pillar outer cover, the flow passage allowing air and rain water to be flown through, the air and rain water flowing over an outer surface of the glass due to running of a vehicle,an inlet port provided to the flow passage, the inlet port being configured to allow the air and rain water to flow in,an air-water separator provided to the flow passage, the air-water being configured to separate the air and rain water which have flowed from the inlet port into the air and the rain water,an air outlet port provided to the flow passage, the air outlet port being configured to flow out the air which has been separated from the rain water by the air-water separator; anda discharge port provided to the flow passage, discharge port being configured to discharge rain water in a direction pointing other than the glass, the rain water having been separated from the air by the air-water separator,wherein the air outlet port is disposed at a position with a pressure lower than a pressure in a vicinity of the inlet port during running of the vehicle.2. The pillar structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe air outlet port is open in a direction in which the flown out air ...

FRONT PILLAR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A front pillar structure for a vehicle includes a windshield; a front door; a front pillar located between the windshield and the front door; a pillar outer cover disposed on an outer surface of the front pillar; and a side mirror. A flow passage for flowing air is formed between the pillar outer cover and the front pillar. An inlet port and an air outlet port are respectively formed at the front and rear of the flow passage. The flow passage is provided with ribs to separate air and rain water from each other. The air outlet port is open toward the rear of the vehicle at a position slightly higher than the upper edge of the door mirror. The air outlet port has a longitudinal dimension approximately one-fifth of the longitudinal dimension of the inlet port. 1. A front pillar structure for a vehicle , the structure comprising:a windshield disposed on the front of a vehicle body;a front door disposed on each of both widthwise sides of the vehicle body;a front pillar located between the windshield and the front door;a pillar outer cover disposed on an outer surface of the front pillar; anda side mirror disposed on a front side of each front door in a front-rear direction;an inlet port disposed between the front pillar and the pillar outer cover, the inlet port being disposed on a front side in the front-rear direction and configured to allow air to flow through the inlet port;a gas-liquid separator disposed between the front pillar and the pillar outer cover, the gas-liquid separator being configured to separate water from air, the water flowing into the inlet port with the air, to guide the air after the separation to the outlet port, and to introduce the water after the separation to a lower side in a vertical direction of the vehicle; andan outlet port disposed between the front pillar and the pillar outer cover, the outlet port being disposed on a rear side in the front-rear direction at a position in a predetermined range from a height of an upper edge of the side ...

FRAME MEMBER

The frame member has a flat sheet portion with a recessed portion having a pair of wall portions and a bottom portion extending between tip portions in an extending direction of the pair of wall portions, in which a Vickers hardness of a region of the flat sheet portion excluding the recessed portion is 330 Hv or more, a depth of the recessed portion is 5 mm or more, when a width of the recessed portion is Land a cross-sectional length of an inner peripheral wall of the recessed portion consisting of the pair of wall portions and the bottom portion is L, a value of (L−L)/Lis 0.18 or more and 2.8 or less, and a Vickers hardness of a ridgeline portion extending between the flat sheet portion and the recessed portion is 1.06 times or more and 1.20 times or less the Vickers hardness of the region of the flat sheet portion excluding the recessed portion. 1. A frame member having a flat sheet portion with a recessed portion having a pair of wall portions and a bottom portion extending between tip portions in an extending direction of the pair of wall portions ,a Vickers hardness of a region of the flat sheet portion excluding the recessed portion is 330 Hv or more,a depth of the recessed portion is 5 mm or more,{'sub': 0', '1', '1', '0', '0, 'when a width of the recessed portion is Land a cross-sectional length of an inner peripheral wall of the recessed portion consisting of the pair of wall portions and the bottom portion is L, a value of (L−L)/Lis 0.18 or more and 2.8 or less, and'}a Vickers hardness of a ridgeline portion extending between the flat sheet portion and the recessed portion is 1.06 times or more and 1.20 times or less the Vickers hardness of the region of the flat sheet portion excluding the recessed portion.2. The frame member according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the recessed portion is 80 mm or less.3. The frame member according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of the recessed portion is 20 mm or less.4. The frame member according to claim 1 , ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes: a first frame that is formed of a first material and has a closed cross section; and a second frame that is formed of a second material and has a closed cross section. The first frame and the second frame are aligned with each other in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The second frame has higher tensile strength and is lighter than the first frame. In a front cross-sectional view of the vehicle, a second center associated with the second frame is located on an outer side in a vehicle width direction from a first center associated with the first frame with respect to vehicle center. 1. A vehicle body structure of a vehicle , the vehicle body structure comprising:a first frame that is formed of a first material and has a first closed cross section; anda second frame that is formed of a second material, different from the first material, and has a second closed cross section, whereinthe first frame and the second frame are aligned with each other in a vehicle longitudinal direction,the second frame has higher tensile strength and is lighter than the first frame, andin a front cross-sectional view of the vehicle, a center associated with the second frame is located on an outer side in a vehicle width direction from a center associated with the first frame with respect to a vehicle center.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe first frame has a polygonal shape with plural sides in the front cross-sectional view of the vehicle,the plural sides have the at least two outer sides with which a surface constituting an outer circumferential surface of the first frame faces an outer side in a vehicle width direction, andthe second frame includes a fixed surface fixed to the at least two outer sides of the first frame.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 2 , whereinthe fixed surface includes at least two fixed surfaces that are respectively adhered to the at least two outer sides of the first frame.4. The ...

OVERLAPPING ELONGATE STEEL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH AN ELONGATE STEEL STRUCTURE

The invention relates to an elongate steel structure () for a vehicle comprising:—first steel sheet element (), and a second steel sheet element (), said first and second steel sheet elements constituting opposite ends of the elongate steel structure and said first and second steel sheet elements overlapping each other in a mid-portion of said elongate steel structure, wherein the first and the second steel sheet elements have an overlapping hat profile including a central portion (), two webs (), and two flanges (), wherein at least one of the first and second steel sheet elements include cut-outs () along the flanges () such that the overlap is interrupted along said flanges (). 1. An elongate steel structure for a vehicle comprising:a first steel sheet element, anda second steel sheet element, said first and second steel sheet elements constituting opposite ends of the elongate steel structure and said first and second steel sheet elements overlapping each other in a mid-portion of said elongate steel structure, but not over said opposite ends of the elongate steel structure, wherein the first and the second steel sheet elements have an overlapping hat profile including a central portion, two webs, and two flanges, wherein at least one of the first and second steel sheet elements include cut-outs along the flanges, such that the overlap is interrupted along said flanges.2. The elongate steel structure of claim 1 , wherein only one of the first and second steel sheet elements include cut-outs along the flanges.3. The elongate steel structure of claim 1 , wherein the first steel sheet element forms an upper part of the elongate steel structure and the second steel sheet element forms a lower part of the elongate steel structure and wherein the first and second steel sheet elements overlap each other for a majority of a full length of the central portion.4. The elongate steel structure of claim 3 , wherein the two flanges of the hat profile of the elongate steel ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes: a pair of roof side rails, each of which constitutes at least one each of closed cross sections and extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and a roof panel that is stretched between the pair of roof side rails and extends in a vehicle width direction. The roof panel has: a body section that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a flange section that is provided to both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the body section and extends in the vehicle width direction along a lower surface of the closed cross section. The flange section is fixed to a lower surface of the closed cross section. 1. A vehicle body structure of an automobile , the vehicle body structure comprising:a pair of roof side rails that constitutes at least one closed cross section and extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; anda roof panel that extends between the pair of roof side rails in a vehicle width direction, whereinthe roof panel has: a body section that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a flange section that is provided to both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the body section and extends in the vehicle width direction along a lower surface of the at least one closed cross section, andthe flange section is fixed to the lower surface of the at least one closed cross section.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe flange section is adhered to the lower surface of the closed cross section by an adhesive and is fastened thereto by a fastener.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereineach of the roof side rails is constructed of a first frame and a second frame that is adhered to said first frame,each of the first frame and the second frame forms respective closed cross sections of said at least one closed cross section,the closed cross section of the second frame extends in the vehicle width direction so as to cover the first frame and the flange section from above, ...

UPPER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

An upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle, the upper vehicle-body structure including a cover that fits in an opening in a roof panel of the vehicle; a sunroof device that moves the cover between one position in the opening and another position out of the opening; and a vehicle-body framework which surrounds an outer edge portion of the opening and in which corner portions are formed in a planar view. The sunroof has a unit framework in which corner portions are formed, and close portions of the unit framework to unit corner portions are coupled with close portions of the vehicle-body framework to vehicle-body corner portions. 1. An upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle , the upper vehicle-body structure comprising:a cover that fits in an opening in a roof panel of the vehicle;a sunroof device that moves the cover between one position in the opening and another position out of the opening; anda vehicle-body framework which surrounds an outer edge portion of the opening and in which corner portions are formed in a planar view, whereinthe sunroof has a unit framework in which corner portions are formed, andclose portions of the unit framework to unit corner portions are coupled with close portions of the vehicle-body framework to vehicle-body corner portions.2. The upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereina vehicle body has a pair of pillars extending in an up-down direction, andthe close portions of the vehicle-body framework to the vehicle-body corner portions are coupled with the pair of pillars.3. The upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein a pair of roof side rails extending in a vehicle front-rear direction,', 'a front header that couples front end portions of the pair of roof side rails together in a vehicle width direction, and', 'a roof reinforcement that couples rear-side intermediate portions of the pair of roof side rails together in the vehicle width direction,, 'the vehicle-body ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

A side structure of a vehicle body has a side panel provided in a side part of the vehicle body, a door striker which is provided on a vehicle body outer side of the side panel and is engageable with a latch of a sliding door, a sliding door rail which is provided on the vehicle body outer side of the side panel and slidably supports the sliding door, and a joint bracket provided on a vehicle body inner side of the side panel. The joint bracket is connected to the door striker and the sliding door rail. 1. A side structure of a vehicle body , comprising:a side panel provided in a side part of the vehicle body;a door striker which is provided on a vehicle body outer side of the side panel and is engageable with a latch of a sliding door;a sliding door rail which is provided on the vehicle body outer side of the side panel and slidably supports the sliding door; anda joint bracket provided on a vehicle body inner side of the side panel,wherein the joint bracket is connected to the door striker and the sliding door rail.2. The side structure of the vehicle body according to claim 1 , whereinthe side panel is a body side outer provided on the vehicle body outer side,a body side inner is provided on the vehicle body inner side of the body side outer; andthe joint bracket is attached across the vehicle body inner side of the body side outer and the vehicle body outer side of the body side inner.3. The side structure of the vehicle body according to claim 1 , whereina reinforcement bracket is interposed between the joint bracket and the body side outer.4. The side structure of the vehicle body according to claim 3 , whereinthe reinforcement bracket is laid on the vehicle body inner side of the body side outer, and a reinforcement is laid on the vehicle body outer side of the body side inner, andthe joint bracket is attached across the reinforcement bracket and the reinforcement.5. The side structure of the vehicle body according to claim 2 , whereina reinforcement bracket ...

ONE PIECE FRONT HINGE PILLAR AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A number of variations may include a product including a front hinge pillar for a vehicle, wherein the front hinge pillar is a non-joined, one piece of continuous cast material. 1. A product comprising a cast front hinge pillar for a vehicle comprising a first face and opposite second face , the first face including a plurality of features formed therein for attaching vehicle body panel or vehicle structural components thereto , the second face of front hinge pillar including a plurality of features formed therein for attaching vehicle body panel or vehicle structural components thereto , the plurality of features formed in the first face and second face being formed with surfaces that are slanted with respect to a line normal (perpendicular) to a reference plane through the length or width of the front hinge pillar , the cast front hinge pillar being a non-joined , one piece of continuous cast material.2. A product as set forth in wherein the cast material comprises an aluminum alloy.3. A product comprising:a cast front hinge pillar including a first face and an opposite second face, the first face of the cast front hinge pillar including a first wall portion joining a second wall portion, the first wall portion having an outer surface having a planar face, a second wall portion having an outer surface having a planar face formed at an obtuse angle to the planar face of the first wall portion and constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment of a second substrate to the second wall portion using a flow drill screw driven by a flow drill screw gun, the cast front hinge pillar being a non-joined, one piece of continuous cast material.4. A product as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising a third wall portion joining the second wall portion and a fourth wall portion joining the third wall portion claim 3 , and wherein the second wall portion claim 3 , third wall portion and fourth wall portion define claim 3 , at least in part claim 3 , a pocket for receiving a ...

ADAPTOR FOR A FRONT BODY HINGE PILLAR

A product comprising a front body hinge pillar adaptor component and a method for adding an adaptor component to a standard front body hinge pillar to accommodate various styles of windshields and A-pillars. 1. A product comprising:an adaptor component;wherein the adaptor component is constructed and arranged to attach to a front body hinge pillar; andwherein the adaptor component is constructed and arranged to accommodate a windshield and an A-pillar.2. The product of wherein the adaptor component includes a body; andwherein the body includes a rearward portion, a forward portion, a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer surface.3. The product of wherein the outer surface is approximately perpendicular to the bottom surface.4. The product of wherein the adaptor component includes at least one hole.5. The product of wherein the at least one hole is located on the outer surface of the adaptor component.6. The product of wherein the adaptor component is attached to the front body hinge pillar.7. The product of wherein the adaptor component comprises steel and wherein the front body hinge pillar comprises aluminum.8. The product of wherein the adaptor component is attached to the front body hinge pillar using at least one self-piercing rivet.9. The product of wherein the adaptor component comprises aluminum and wherein the front body hinge pillar comprises aluminum.10. The product of wherein the adaptor component is attached to the front body hinge pillar using spot welding.11. The product of wherein the adaptor component is stamped.12. The product of wherein the front body hinge pillar is high pressure die cast.13. A method comprising:using a first design or a first reusable casting die for a front body hinge pillar to produce a first front body hinge pillar and a second front body hinge pillar, wherein the first front body hinge pillar and the second front body hinge pillar are identical;attaching a first adaptor component to the first front body hinge pillar, ...

VEHICLE WINDOW UNIT

A vehicle window unit that includes side curved regions that are arranged, in the installed state, near a, in particular standing, pillar of the vehicle body, wherein the curved regions are at least partially coloured in a transmittance reducing manner. The degree of colouration correlates with the degree of curvature. 1. A vehicle window unit that includes side curved regions that are arranged , in an installed state , near a pillar of the vehicle body ,wherein the curved regions are at least partially coloured in a transmittance reducing manner,wherein the degree of colouration changes as a function of location, and wherein the degree of colouration correlates with the degree of curvature.2. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , wherein the curvature in the side curved regions is more pronounced than an averaged curvature of the pane.3. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , wherein a radius of curvature in the side curved regions is less than 300 mm.4. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , wherein in the side curved regions a gradient of radii of curvature of at least 10 occurs.5. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , implemented as a front window unit of a passenger means of transportation claim 1 , wherein the coloured curved regions are those that are positioned claim 1 , in the installed state claim 1 , near an A-pillar of the vehicle body.6. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , implemented as a rear window unit of a passenger means of transportation claim 1 , wherein the coloured curved regions are positioned claim 1 , in the installed state claim 1 , near a C-pillar of the vehicle body.7. The vehicle window unit according to claim 1 , implemented as a glass roof unit of a passenger means of transportation claim 1 , wherein a coloured curved region is provided at least at or near a narrow side edge of the glass roof unit claim 1 , which is positioned claim 1 , in the installed state claim 1 , at a border strut of ...

Door Assemblies Including An Engagement Member and Vehicles Incorporating The Same

A door assembly including a door outer panel, a door inner panel that is coupled to and positioned inboard of the door outer panel in a vehicle lateral direction, an door impact beam positioned between the door outer panel and the door inner panel, where the door impact beam extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and an engagement member coupled to the door impact beam, the engagement member including a shaft that extends through a hole defined by the door impact beam and that extends in the vehicle lateral direction toward the door inner panel. 1. A door assembly comprising:a door outer panel; a door impact beam positioned between the door outer panel and the door inner panel, wherein the door impact beam extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and', 'an engagement member coupled to the door impact beam, the engagement member comprising a shaft that extends through a hole defined by the door impact beam and that extends in the vehicle lateral direction toward the door inner panel., 'a door inner panel that is coupled to and positioned inboard of the door outer panel in a vehicle lateral direction;'}2. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the door impact beam is coupled to at least one of the door inner panel and the door outer panel.3. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the door impact beam comprises a central portion and an end portion positioned proximate to an end of the door impact beam claim 1 , wherein the engagement member is coupled to the end portion of the door impact beam.4. The door assembly of claim 3 , wherein the central portion of the door impact beam comprises a central beam width evaluated in the vehicle lateral direction and the end portion of the door impact beam comprises an end beam width evaluated in the vehicle lateral direction claim 3 , wherein the central beam width is greater than the end beam width.5. The door assembly of claim 3 , wherein the central portion of the door impact beam comprises a central beam height ...

FILLING APPARATUS FOR FOAMABLE MATERIAL AND FILLING METHOD THEREFOR

In order to provide a filling apparatus which is capable of advantageously delivering a foamable material having a necessary amount into a closed cross section of a vehicle body, in an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a filling apparatus for filling a closed cross section of a vehicle body with a foamable material is provided, wherein the foamable material is a foamable two-liquid polyurethane material, wherein the filling apparatus comprises a delivering part for delivering the foamable material into the closed cross section of the vehicle body, and wherein the filling apparatus further comprises an input part into which a delivery command value and correction values to set a real delivery amount are input. 1. A filling apparatus for filling a closed cross section of a vehicle body with a foamable material , whereinthe foamable material is a foamable two-liquid polyurethane material, whereinthe filling apparatus comprises a delivering part for delivering the foamable material into the closed cross section of the vehicle body, and whereinthe filling apparatus further comprises an input part into which a delivery command value and correction values to set a real delivery amount are input.2. The filling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe filling apparatus further comprises a control part, the control part calculating the real delivery amount of the foamable material from the delivery command value and the correction values, whereinthe correction values are a delivery correction value and an expansion ratio correction value.3. The filling apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe delivery correction value of the foamable material is an intercept value of an approximate linear formula, the approximate linear formula being calculated in advance from plural delivery time periods of the foamable material set in advance and a standard delivery amount of the foamable material in each of the plural delivery time periods.4. The filling ...

PILLAR GARNISH

A pillar garnish includes a body, a sliding plate, a mounting base, and a bridging portion. The body includes a decorative surface facing an inner side of a compartment of a vehicle and a back surface opposite from the decorative surface. The body extends in an extending direction of a pillar of the vehicle and mounted to the pillar with space between the back surface thereof and the pillar. The sliding plate is slidable along the back surface. The mounting base on the back surface is for mounting the body to the pillar. The bridging portion on the body is for retaining space in which the sliding plate is inserted between the back surface and the mounting base and for holding the mounting base. 1. A pillar garnish comprising:a body including a decorative surface facing an inner side of a compartment of a vehicle and a back surface facing an outer side of the compartment, the body extending in an extending direction of a pillar of the vehicle and to be mounted to the pillar with space between the back surface thereof and the pillar;a sliding plate slidable along the back surface;a mounting base arranged on a back surface side for mounting the body to the pillar; anda bridging portion on the body for maintaining space in which the sliding plate is inserted between the back surface and the mounting base and for holding the mounting base.2. The pillar garnish according to claim 1 , whereinthe body includes a pair of sidewall portions and a middle wall portion,the sidewall portions extend in the extending direction of the pillar,the middle wall portion is arranged between the sidewall portions and opposite the sliding plate, andthe bridging portion bridges between the sidewall portions.3. The pillar garnish according to claim 2 , further comprising a restricting portion for restricting movement of the mounting base toward the inner side of the compartment relative to the middle wall portion claim 2 , the restricting portion being located on the middle wall portion at a ...

VEHICLE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A frame assembly of a vehicle front portion includes a windshield lower beam. A damper mount is disposed on the front portion and deforms when subjected to an impact energy. An A-pillar includes upper and lower pillar portions, the upper pillar portion having a lower end disposed adjacent the windshield lower beam, and the lower pillar portion having an upper end disposed adjacent to the windshield lower beam. A joint includes first and second joint members, the first joint member connecting the windshield lower beam to the lower and upper pillar portions and being connected to the damper mount, the second joint member contained within the first joint member and connected to the windshield lower beam, and upper and lower pillar portions. The joint is configured to resist deformation due to the impact energy such that the damper mount deforms and dissipates the impact energy. 1. A frame assembly of a front body portion of a vehicle , the vehicle including a windshield connected to the front body portion , and at least one suspension component being connected to the front body , the frame assembly comprising:a windshield lower beam that extends along a lower edge of the windshield;a damper mount that is disposed on the front body portion at a location where the suspension component is connected to the front body portion, the damper mount being configured to deform when being subjected to an impact energy;an A-pillar including an upper pillar portion and a lower pillar portion, the upper pillar portion having a lower end disposed adjacent the windshield lower beam, and the lower pillar portion having an upper end disposed adjacent to the windshield lower beam; anda joint including a first joint member and a second joint member, the first joint member connecting the windshield lower beam to each of the lower pillar portion and the upper pillar portion, the first joint member connected to the damper mount, the second joint member contained within the first joint member ...

ACTIVE BODY PANELS FOR REAR PILLARS OF A VEHICLE

A vehicle having an active panel is disclosed. The vehicle defines a rearmost surface. The vehicle includes a frame defining a D-pillar, an active panel, and an actuation system. The active panel extends in a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle and covers at least a portion of the D-pillar. The active panel defines a trailing edge that is oriented towards an aft direction and is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The actuation system is operatively connected to the active panel and is configured to extend the active panel from the stowed position into the deployed position and from the deployed position into the stowed position. The trailing edge of the active panel is substantially aligned with the rearmost surface of the vehicle in the stowed position and extends beyond the rearmost surface of the vehicle in the deployed position. 1. A vehicle defining a rearmost surface , comprising:a frame defining a D-pillar;an active panel extending in a fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle and covering at least a portion of the D-pillar, the active panel defining a trailing edge that is oriented towards an aft direction and is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position; andan actuation system operatively connected to the active panel and configured to extend the active panel from the stowed position into the deployed position and from the deployed position into the stowed position, wherein the trailing edge of the active panel is substantially aligned with the rearmost surface of the vehicle in the stowed position and extends beyond the rearmost surface of the vehicle in the deployed position.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the active panel further defines a leading edge facing a fore direction of the vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a rear panel window claim 2 , wherein the leading edge of the active panel covers a portion of the rear panel window when in the stowed position.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , ...

STRUCTURAL BEAM WITH COVER PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING

Structural beam which comprises a first beam and a cover plate to be attached to the first beam. The first beam has a substantially U-shaped cross-section along at least a first portion of its length. The U-shape comprises a bottom wall, two sidewalls, a lateral flange at an end of at least one of the two sidewalls, and a groove in the junction between the sidewall and the lateral flange. The groove has a substantially flat first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove. The cover plate of the structural beam has a substantially flat second joining region welded to a first joining region. Methods for manufacturing such beams are also provided. 1. A structural beam comprising:a first beam and a cover plate configured to be attached to the first beam, a cross-section with a substantially U-shape along at least a first portion of its length, the U-shape including a bottom wall, and two sidewalls, and wherein', 'the groove has a first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove,', 'the cross-section further comprises an outwardly projecting lateral flange at an end of at least one of the two sidewalls, and a groove in a junction between the sidewall and the outwardly projecting lateral flange, wherein'}, 'the first joining region being substantially flat and, 'the first beam having'}the cover plate having a substantially flat second joining region wherein the cover plate is welded to the first beam at first and second joining regions, and wherein the first joining region and the second joining region have a width of about 2-10 mm.2. The structural beam of claim 1 , comprising an outwardly projecting lateral flange at an end of each of the two sidewalls claim 1 , and a groove in the junction between the sidewalls and each outwardly projecting lateral flange claim 1 , each groove having a first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove claim 1 , the first joining region being substantially flat.3. The structural beam according to claim 1 , ...

MOTOR VEHICLE REINFORCED STRUCTURAL ELEMENT SYSTEM

A system of a reinforced structural element of motor vehicle include: structural element includes a first and second sheet, wherein the sheets are connected to one another at first and second joining points, wherein the sheets form elongate cavity in region between the joining points, and wherein second sheet has, in region between first and second joining points, a bulge with first leg arranged at first joining point and with second leg arranged at second joining point; a reinforcing element includes a first and second side walls connecting the wall arranged in cavity of structural element; and adhesive bonding reinforcing element to structural element; wherein first side wall of reinforcing element arranging the first joining point and second side wall of reinforcing element arranging the second leg of second sheet so larger portions of force acting on first joining point of reinforcing element transferring, to second leg of second sheet. 1. A system of a reinforced structural element of a motor vehicle , the system comprising:a structural element which comprises a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein the sheets are connected to one another at a first joining point and at a second joining point, and wherein the sheets form an elongate cavity in the region between the first joining point and the second joining point, and wherein the second sheet has, in the region between the first joining point and the second joining point, a bulge with a first leg arranged at the first joining point and with a second leg arranged at the second joining point;a reinforcing element which comprises a first side wall, a second side wall and a connecting wall connecting the side walls, and which is arranged in the cavity of the structural element; andadhesive which bonds the reinforcing element to the structural element;wherein the first side wall of the reinforcing element is arranged in the region of the first joining point and the second side wall of the reinforcing element is ...

FRAME MEMBER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FRAME MEMBER

A frame member is a high-tensile steel member included in a frame. The frame is a part of a body structure of a body of an automobile. The frame member includes a plate-like attachment for abutting other member of the automobile. The attachment includes a welding part configured to be welded to the other member. The welding part is thinner than other parts of the attachment. 1. A frame member made of a high-tensile steel member , the frame member being included in a frame , the frame being a part of a body structure of a body of an automobile , the frame member comprising:a plate-like attachment for abutting other member of the automobile;the attachment including a welding part configured to be welded to the other member, the welding part being thinner than other parts of the attachment.2. The frame member according to claim 1 ,wherein a cabin is a space inside the automobile for on-board passengers of the automobile to stay;wherein the frame member is included in the frame that surrounds the cabin; andwherein the other member is included in the frame that comprises the frame member.3. The frame member according to claim 2 ,wherein the frame is a center-pillar that is a pillar-shaped member located between two doors arranged alongside each other on a side part of the automobile along a front-rear axis;wherein the frame member comprises a slender groove; andwherein the attachment extends longitudinally along the groove.4. A method of manufacturing a frame member claim 2 , the frame member being a high-tensile steel member included in a frame claim 2 , the frame being a part of a body structure of a body of an automobile claim 2 , the method comprising:processing a plate-like member having a given shape into a shape of the frame member by press molding;the frame member comprising a plate-like attachment configured for abutting other member of the automobile, andthe attachment comprising a welding part configured to be welded to the other member, the welding part being ...

PILLAR FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE BODY MODULE STRUCTURE

There is provided a pillar framework structure including: a pillar lower that extends in a vehicle vertical direction; a joining member that is joined to an upper portion of the pillar lower and that is configured from die-cast aluminum; and a pillar upper that is joined to the joining member, and that extends in a vehicle upward direction and a vehicle rearward direction. 1. A pillar framework structure comprising:a pillar lower that extends in a vehicle vertical direction;a joining member that is joined to an upper portion of the pillar lower, and that is configured from die-cast aluminum; anda pillar upper that is joined to the joining member, and that extends in a vehicle upward direction and a vehicle rearward direction.2. The pillar framework structure of claim 1 , wherein:the joining member is provided with an extension portion extending toward a vehicle width direction inner side; andthe extension portion is joined to an end portion of a cowl reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction.3. The pillar framework structure of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in the joining member claim 2 , each of a lower joining portion that is joined to the pillar lower in a state in which the pillar lower is inserted into the lower joining portion claim 2 , an upper joining portion that is joined to the pillar upper in a state in which the pillar upper is inserted into the upper joining portion claim 2 , and the extension portion claim 2 , which is joined to the cowl reinforcement in a state in which the cowl reinforcement is inserted into the extension portion claim 2 , is formed with a U-shaped cross-section profile as viewed along a respective insertion direction of the respective portion.4. The pillar framework structure of claim 3 , wherein:the upper joining portion and the lower joining portion are formed so as to be continuous with one another in the vehicle vertical direction; andthe upper joining portion and the lower joining portion are open toward a vehicle ...

DOOR PILLAR FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

According to the present invention, the door pillar is manufactured in such a way that the mold, into which polymethyl methacrylate has been injected, is divided into several sections and the respective sections of the mold are cooled at different temperatures, and accordingly, a painting process is not needed. As a result, the process of manufacturing the door pillar is simplified, and the door pillar can be manufactured in an environmentally friendly way without the emission of environmental pollutants. 1. A door pillar for a vehicle , comprising:a body part;a wing part including a bracket having a through hole so as to be secured to a vehicle body using a screw, a protrusion formed to be inserted into the vehicle body in order to fix a position of the through hole, and a guide rail formed to be coupled to a portion of the body part in order to guide sliding movement of a vehicle window; anda metal clip for surrounding the bracket in order to protect the bracket, the metal clip being formed so that a screw is inserted therethrough,wherein the body part and the wing part are integrally formed through injection molding using synthetic resin.2. The door pillar for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the wing part further includes a plurality of injection holes formed in a longitudinal direction in order to prevent variation in size during the injection molding using synthetic resin.3. The door pillar for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the wing part further includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs coupled to a portion of the body part in order to increase hardness.4. The door pillar for a vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when an upper surface of the body part of the door pillar has a thickness in a range from 3 to 5 mm claim 3 , the reinforcement rib is formed to have a thickness in a range from 1 to 2 mm.5. The door pillar for a vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when an upper surface of the body part of the door pillar ...

MOTOR VEHICLE COLUMN WITH REINFORCEMENT SHEET AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

A motor vehicle column and a method for production of the motor vehicle column are disclosed, wherein in the motor vehicle column a reinforcement sheet having an inwardly oriented bead is arranged and the reinforcement sheet has an inwardly oriented bead. The reinforcement sheet contacts the outer sheet in at least two sections viewed in cross section so as to form a double layer. 1. A motor vehicle column , in particular B-column , comprising:an outer sheet having a hat-shaped cross section and a web, legs extending from the web and flanges protruding from ends of the legs;a closing sheet which closes the outer sheet and together with the outer sheet encloses a hollow chamber; anda reinforcement sheet arranged in the hollow chamber, and having at least one bead which extends in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle column, said reinforcement sheet contacting the web in at least two sections so as to form a double layer at the at least two sections, said bead being configured to protrude inwardly into the hollow chamber and together with the outer sheet forming a second hollow chamber.2. A motor vehicle column , in particular a B-column , comprising:an outer sheet having a hat-shaped cross section and a web, legs extending from the web and flanges protruding from ends of the legs;a closing sheet which closes the outer sheet and together with the outer sheet encloses a hollow chamber; anda reinforcement sheet arranged in the hollow chamber, and having at least one bead which extends in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle column, said reinforcement sheet contacting the web in at least two sections so as to form a double layer at the at least two sections, said bead having a valley oriented toward the outer sheet, said valley contacting an inner sheath surface of the web so that a second hollow chamber and a third hollow chamber are formed.3. The motor vehicle column of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement sheet is coupled at least in regions with the ...

AUTOMATIC SLIDING ROOF RAIL SYSTEM

A system for providing storage on a vehicle roof is provided. The system comprises at least one partially hollow pillar for supporting the vehicle roof, a rail adapted to being raised and lowered relative to the vehicle roof between a deployed position for receiving cargo and a non-deployed position. An actuator is positioned at least partially along or within the at least one pillar for moving the rail relative to the roof. The actuator may comprise a pinion and a rack providing support for the rail. One or more supports may be connected to the rail for sliding as the rail is raised and lowered, including an active support for raising and lowering the rail in response to actuation. One or more passive supports for the rail may be slidably received in different pillars from the active support. 1. A system for providing cargo storage on a vehicle roof , comprising:at least one partially hollow pillar for supporting the vehicle roof;a rail adapted for raising and lowering relative to the vehicle roof between a deployed position for receiving cargo and a non-deployed position; andan actuator positioned at least partially along the hollow pillar for moving the rail relative to the vehicle roof.2. The system of claim 1 , and the actuator comprises a support for the rail claim 1 , the support being positioned at least partially within the at least one hollow pillar and projecting vertically therefrom in the deployed position of the rail.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pillar comprises an A-pillar.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a second rail adapted for being raised and lowered relative to the vehicle roof claim 1 , and further including a second actuator for moving the second rail relative to the vehicle roof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first support for the rail is slidably connected to the rail.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first support is positioned in a C-pillar.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein a second support ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit includes a light source to radiate light to the interior component body from a back face side thereof, a transmissive section to perform displaying to be visible from a front face side of the interior component body by being transmissively illuminated with light from the light source as being formed by thinning a region of the interior component body, and a reinforcing member arranged on the back face side of the interior component body to reinforce the transmissive section. 1. A vehicle interior component arranged at a vehicle body member in front of a driver's seat , comprising:an interior component body arranged along the vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room; and a light source configured to radiate light to the interior component body from a back face side thereof,', 'a transmissive section configured to perform displaying to be visible from a front face side of the interior component body by being transmissively illuminated with light from the light source as being formed by thinning a region of the interior component body, and', 'a reinforcing member arranged on the back face side of the interior component body to reinforce the transmissive section., 'a display unit configured to perform displaying for a passenger as being arranged at the interior component body, the display unit including,'}2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , further comprisinga logo section arranged at the reinforcing member, the logo section configured to cause certain information to be visible from the front face side of the interior component body due to contrast or color of light.3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , further comprisingan optical member ...

Exterior trim for a motor vehicle

An exterior trim for a motor vehicle has a body that forms a surface of the exterior trim. The body has an exterior surface and an interior surface, and defines a recess or cut-out. The body has a single undulating wall formed on the interior surface of the body substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the body, and the single undulating wall at least partially surrounds the recess or cut-out. The exterior trim also includes a human-machine interface (HMI) device disposed at least partially within the recess or cut-out of the body. The HMI device may be used to externally control certain features of the motor vehicle.

A seamless Unibody Structure of a C-Pillar for vehicles

A seamless unibody structure of C-pillar for vehicles is envisaged. The seamless unibody structure has an operative top end and an operative bottom end, and is defined by a C-pillar inner, a C-pillar extension portion and a wheel house inner. The C-pillar inner extends from the operative top end. The C-pillar extension portion extends integrally from the C-pillar inner, and the wheel house inner extends integrally from the C-pillar extension portion. 1. A seamless unibody structure of a C-pillar for a vehicle , said structure extending between a roof and a floor of the vehicle , said structure having an operative top end connectable to said roof and an operative bottom end connectable to said floor , said structure defined by:a C-pillar inner extending from said operative top end;a C-pillar extension portion extending integrally from said C-pillar inner; anda wheel house inner extending integrally from said C-pillar extension portion.2. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a roof flange extending from said operative top end of said structure to facilitate connection of said structure to said roof.3. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has an underbody flange extending from said wheel house inner to facilitate connection of said structure to said floor.4. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a rear door flange extending therefrom to facilitate connection of said structure to a rear door of said vehicle.5. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a tail gate seal flange configured thereon to facilitate interface of said structure with a lift gate of said vehicle. The present disclosure relates to the field of mechanical engineering. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to the field of vehicles.The expression ‘Quarter Panel’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to but is not limited to a body panel (exterior surface) of an automobile between a rear ...

VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURAL MEMBER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

A vehicle frame structural member assembly method includes an elongated frame member and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member is complementarily arranged adjacent the elongated frame member. 120-. (canceled)21. An internal reinforcement comprising:an elongate body including a base positioned opposite a crown;a shelf extending along the crown, the shelf includes a surface positionable parallel to a first leg of a concave frame structure; anda compressive member extending along the base, the compressive member includes a first wall with a surface positionable parallel to a second leg of the concave frame structure.22. The internal reinforcement of claim 21 , wherein the elongate body includes a first side positioned opposite a second side claim 21 , the shelf extends outward from the first side and the first wall of the compressive member extends outward from the second side.23. The internal reinforcement of claim 21 ,wherein the compressive member includes a second wall and an energy absorbing structure extending between the first wall and the second wall.24. The internal reinforcement of claim 21 , wherein the energy absorbing structure is a honeycomb structure.25. The internal reinforcement of claim 21 , wherein the compressive member includes a second wall with an end extending from the base claim 21 , and the first wall extends from the end of the second wall.26. The internal reinforcement of wherein the elongate body includes an internal reinforcing material that is a fiber reinforced polymeric material.27. The internal reinforcement of wherein the internal reinforcement is a fiber reinforced polymeric material claim 21 , and the compressive member includes a second wall with an end extending from the base claim 21 , and the first wall extending from the end of the second wall claim 21 , the intersection of the first and second walls forms a large diameter to retain fiber length and preferred fiber orientation.28. The internal reinforcement of ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRESS FORMED PRODUCT

The invention provides manufacturing a press formed product with high corrosion resistance and different tensile strengths depending on regions by a small number of processes. The whole of a steel plate having an aluminum-based plating film is heated to an austenite range temperature by a furnace, so that the body of the steel plate is transformed into austenite and a Fe—Al alloy layer is formed on the surface of the steel plate. The steel plate formed with the Fe—Al alloy layer is taken out from the furnace, a first region of the steel plate is heat-retained by a heat resistant and retaining member, and a second region of the steel plate is cooled naturally. When the temperature of the second region becomes lower than a ferrite transformation start temperature, hot press forming is performed to the steel plate to form a press formed product. 1. A method of manufacturing a press formed product , comprising:heating a whole steel plate having an aluminum-based plating film to an austenite range temperature so that a body of the steel plate is transformed into austenite and a Fe—Al alloy layer is formed on the surface of the steel plate;heat-retaining a first region of the steel plate on which the Fe—Al alloy layer is formed by a heat resistant and retaining member and cooling a second region of the steel plate naturally; andforming a press formed product by performing hot press forming to the steel plate when a temperature of the second region of the steel plate becomes lower than a ferrite transformation start temperature,wherein a tensile strength of a portion of the press formed product corresponding to the first region is larger than a tensile strength of a portion corresponding to the second region.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant and retaining member comprises a glass wool member. This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-131344, filed Jul. 4, 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRESS FORMED PRODUCT

The invention provides manufacturing a partially reinforced press formed product with high corrosion resistance and antirust property without grain boundary cracks due to spot welding. First and second galvanized steel plates are heated to an austenite range temperature to transform the bodies of the first and second galvanized steel plates into austenite and form a zinc oxide film and a Fe—Zn solid solution phase on the surfaces of the first and second galvanized steel plates. Hot press forming is then performed to the first and second galvanized steel plates which are heated in the process mentioned above, the first and second galvanized steel plates being superposed. The first and second galvanized steel plates, which are hot press formed, are then welded. 1. A method of manufacturing a press formed product , comprising:heating first and second galvanized steel plates to an austenite range temperature so as to transform bodies of the first and second galvanized steel plates into austenite and form a zinc oxide film and a Fe—Zn solid solution phase on surfaces of the first and second galvanized steel plates;performing, after the heating of the first and second galvanized steel plates, hot press forming to the first and second galvanized steel plates while the first and second galvanized steel plates are superposed but not welded; andwelding the first and second galvanized steel plates which are hot press formed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second galvanized steel plates are heated by first and second furnaces claim 1 , respectively.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the welding comprises laser welding. This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-131342, filed Jul. 4, 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a press formed product, particularly, to a method of manufacturing a press formed product which is partially reinforced ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE PART STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side part structure includes a side sill extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body, a center pillar outer provided to extend upward from the side sill, a center pillar inner disposed on an inner side in a vehicle width direction of the center pillar outer, and a partition member disposed in a hollow section formed by the center pillar outer and the center pillar inner. In this structure, the center pillar inner has an opening for arrangement of a seatbelt member in the hollow section, and the partition member has a folding part formed into a foldable shape that allows the partition member to pass through the opening. 1. A vehicle body side part structure comprising:a side sill extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body;a center pillar outer provided to extend upward from the side sill;a center pillar inner disposed on an inner side in a vehicle width direction of the center pillar outer; anda partition member disposed in a hollow section formed by the center pillar outer and the center pillar inner, whereinthe center pillar inner has an opening for arrangement of a seatbelt member in the hollow section, andthe partition member has a folding part formed into a foldable shape that allows the partition member to pass through the opening.2. The vehicle body side part structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe side sill has on an upper face thereof a plurality of mounting holes for mounting of the partition member, andat least one of the plurality of mounting holes is composed of a long hole extending in the front-rear direction.3. The vehicle body side part structure according to claim 1 , wherein the partition member includes:a partition body disposed along an upper face of the side sill;a vertical wall part extending in an up-down direction from an end part in the front-rear direction of the partition body; anda rib connecting the vertical wall part with the partition body.4. The vehicle body side part structure according to ...

Lower vehicle-body structure of automotive vehicle

In a lower vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle comprising a pair of right-and-left side sills, a floor panel, and a first seat-attaching bracket supporting a front seat, an upper wall portion of the first seat-attaching bracket comprises an attachment portion to which the front seat is attached, a slant portion (connection portion) which extends downward from an outward-side edge side of the attachment portion, and a stepped-down portion which extends from the slant portion toward the side sill, and a bead which protrudes upward and extends from the slant portion toward the side sill in the vehicle width direction is provided at the stepped-down portion.

Motor Vehicle

A motor vehicle, in which a fastening of a lower end section of a car body pillar to a side skirt is simplified in that the through-opening of the inner profile of the car body pillar for guiding the belt strap is closed at the end portion pointing of the through-opening to the inner profile of the sill by way of a fastening portion, and a left side portion and a right side portion adjoining the fastening portion. The three portions are fastened to a flange portion of the inner profile of the sill and form a covering surface from two sheet-metal portions connected to one another. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a body having a passenger cell with laterally arranged body pillars;a sill configured as a longitudinal member, whereinrespective ones of the body pillars are connected to one another at their respective lower end regions via the sill,a respective body pillar has an outer profile and, connected thereto, an inner profile for forming a hollow profile,the inner profile of at least one body pillar has a through-opening, said through-opening serving to guide through a belt strap of an automatic belt mechanism,the sill has an outer profile and, connected thereto, an inner profile for forming a hollow sill profile,at least one reinforcing profile is arranged in a cavity of the hollow sill profile,the through-opening of the inner profile of the body pillar that guides through the belt strap is closed at an end portion of said body pillar that points toward the inner profile of the sill via a fastening portion,the fastening portion is adjoined by a left side portion and a right side portion,the fastening portion, the left side portion and the right side portion are fastened to a flange portion of the inner profile of the sill and form a covering surface consisting essentially of two sheet-metal portions connected to one another.2. The motor vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe passenger cell has two side walls which are spaced apart from one another in the ...

AERODYNAMIC COMPONENT FOR AUTOMOBILES

An aerodynamic component disposed on a side face of an upper rear part of an automobile vehicle body and reduces a lift coefficient of a vehicle body rear part, includes a plate-shaped base part and a fin projectingly provided on a front face of the base part, wherein the base part gently increases in thickness from a front edge side to a rear edge side, and has at the rear edge a shape that rises steeply with respect to the side face of the upper rear part of the vehicle body. Therefore, it is possible for the aerodynamic component to generate a turbulent vortex in the air flow passing the vehicle body upper rear part to thus decrease the lift coefficient of the vehicle body rear part and ensure the ground load for the rear wheel, thereby enabling the handling stability of the vehicle to be enhanced. 111141516141414141414dbcc. An aerodynamic component for automobiles , the aerodynamic component () , which is disposed on a side face of an upper rear part of an automobile vehicle body and reduces a lift coefficient (CLr) of a vehicle body rear part , comprising a plate-shaped base part () and a fin ( , ) projectingly provided on a front face () of the base part () , wherein the base part () gently increases in thickness from a front edge () side to a rear edge () side , and has at the rear edge () a shape that rises steeply with respect to the side face of the upper rear part of the vehicle body.211121414c. The aerodynamic component for automobiles according to claim 1 , wherein the aerodynamic component () is disposed on a surface of a rear pillar () of the automobile claim 1 , and the rear edge () of the base part () claim 1 , which is formed into a linear shape claim 1 , is inclined from lower front to upper rear or from upper front to lower rear.315161515. The aerodynamic component for automobiles according to claim 1 , wherein the fin ( claim 1 , ) comprises a plurality of first fins () extending in a fore-and-aft direction claim 1 , and the plurality of first ...

QUARTER PANEL BRACKET SYSTEM FOR PILLAR ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT

An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar. 1. A method comprising:(a) securing a bracket system to a vehicle panel, the bracket system having a first portion fixed to the vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes;(b) tightening at least one first fastener to hold the first and second portions together and form a sub-assembly of the vehicle panel and bracket system;(c) loosening the at least one first fastener prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the first portion to achieve a desired position of the vehicle panel relative to the pillar;(d) attaching the sub-assembly to the pillar by securing the second portion to the pillar with at least one second fastener subsequent to adjustment of step (c); and(e) re-tightening the at least one first fastener to hold the vehicle panel in the desired position relative to the pillar.2. The method according to claim 1 , including holding the sub-assembly in a fixed position relative to the pillar prior to step (c).3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first portion comprises a first bracket having a first end fixed to the vehicle panel and a second end claim 2 , and wherein the second portion comprises a second bracket ...

IMPACT ENERGY ABSORPTION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

An impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle has a structure in which an impact absorption member is disposed between an outer panel and inner panel. The impact absorption member is formed of ribs in a grid pattern. Specifically, first ribs each having a major surface facing in a front-rear direction are disposed approximately at regular intervals in the front-rear direction. In addition, second ribs each having a major surface facing in a vertical direction are disposed approximately at regular intervals in the vertical direction. The first ribs disposed at ends in the front-rear direction are closer to the outer panel than the first ribs disposed at a middle portion in the front-rear direction. 1. An impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle , comprising:an outer panel;an inner panel; andan impact absorption member that is disposed in a hollow closed-section body formed by the outer panel and the inner panel, and that absorbs an impact energy when a collision occurs, whereinin the impact absorption member, first ribs disposed in a front-rear direction and second ribs disposed in a vertical direction are formed in a grid pattern, andthe first ribs disposed at ends in the front-rear direction are closer to the outer panel than the first ribs disposed at a middle portion in the front-rear direction.2. The impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the first ribs disposed at the ends in the front-rear direction are thicker than the first ribs disposed at the middle portion in the front-rear direction.3. The impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein a central portion of the first ribs in the vertical direction projects closer to the outer panel than end portions of the first ribs in the vertical direction.4. The impact energy absorption structure for a vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein a central portion of the first ribs in the vertical direction projects closer to the outer ...

ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY

An assembling structure of a vehicle body may include side sill members provided in a length direction of a vehicle at both side portions of a lower portion of the vehicle body, respectively, a dash cross member provided in a width direction of the vehicle, both side end portions thereof being assembled to front end portions of the side sill members, center members provided in the length direction of the vehicle between the side sill members and a central portion of the vehicle body, front end portions thereof being assembled to a lower end portion of the dash cross member, and reinforcing members provided in the width direction of the vehicle between the center members and the side sill members, a first end portion of each reinforcing members being assembled to the center members and a second end portion of each reinforcing members being assembled to the side sill members. 1. An assembling structure of a vehicle body , comprising:side sill members provided in a length direction of a vehicle at both side portions of a lower portion of the vehicle body, respectively;a dash cross member provided in a width direction of the vehicle, both side end portions thereof being assembled to front end portions of the side sill members that they face, respectively;center members provided in the length direction of the vehicle between the side sill members and a central portion of the vehicle body, front end portions thereof being assembled to a lower end portion of the dash cross member; andreinforcing members provided in the width direction of the vehicle between the center members and the side sill members, a first end portion of each of the reinforcing members being assembled to the center members and a second end portion of each of the reinforcing members being assembled to the side sill members.2. The assembling structure of the vehicle body of claim 1 , wherein the dash cross member is surface-adhered to a lower end of a rear surface of a dash panel extended in a height ...

WORKING VEHICLE

A working vehicle includes a cabin. the cabin, which covers a steering seat disposed on a travelling machine body, includes a cabin frame constituting a framework of the cabin, and a roof assembly disposed on the upper end side of the cabin frame. A tailpipe is disposed on one side among a left side and a right side of the travelling machine body. Exhaust gas from an engine, mounted on the travelling machine body, is discharged to the outside through the tailpipe. The roof assembly is partitioned into a front-side chamber and a rear-side chamber, and an air conditioner is contained in a rear-side chamber side. An external-air intake opening is formed on one side opposite the tailpipe among a left side and a right side of the roof assembly. 1. A working vehicle comprising:a travelling machine body;a steering seat on the travelling machine body;an engine on the travelling machine body;a cabin covering the steering seat and comprising a cabin frame constituting a framework of the cabin, and a roof assembly disposed on an upper end of the cabin frame and comprising a front-side chamber and a rear-side chamber that are partitioned inside the roof assembly;an air conditioner inside the rear-side chamber;a tailpipe disposed on one side among a left side and a right side of the travelling machine body and configured to allow exhaust gas from the engine to be discharged to an outside of the working vehicle through the tailpipe; andan external-air intake opening disposed on one side opposite the tailpipe among a left side and a right side of the roof assembly and configured to bring the rear-side chamber into communication with the outside of the working vehicle.2. The working vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the cabin frame comprises a pair of left and right front support pillars, a pair of left and right rear support pillars, a front beam coupling between end portions of the left and right front support pillars, a rear beam coupling between end portions of the left and ...

CENTER PILLAR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

A center pillar structure of a vehicle includes: a center pillar that is disposed at a center portion in a length direction of a vehicle body and supports the vehicle body; a center pillar outer reinforcement panel that supports the center pillar as a basic frame of the center pillar; a side sill that extends in the length direction of the vehicle at a lower side of the center pillar; and a center pillar inner panel coupled to parts of the side sill and the center pillar outer reinforcement panel by being overlapped therewith to form the center pillar, and disposed farther inside in a width direction of the vehicle body than the center pillar output reinforcement panel. The side sill and the center pillar output reinforcement panel are integrated. 1. A center pillar structure of a vehicle , comprising:a center pillar that is disposed at a center portion of a vehicle body in a length direction of the vehicle body and that supports the vehicle body;a center pillar outer reinforcement panel that supports the center pillar as a basic frame of the center pillar;a side sill that extends in the length direction of the vehicle body at a lower side of the center pillar; anda center pillar inner panel coupled to parts of the side sill and the center pillar outer reinforcement panel by being overlapped therewith, and disposed farther inside in a width direction of the vehicle body than the center pillar output reinforcement panel,wherein the side sill and the center pillar output reinforcement panel are integrated.2. The center pillar structure of claim 1 , wherein the side sill and the center pillar outer reinforcement panel are integrated by a hot stamping process.3. The center pillar structure of claim 1 , wherein an extension portion that extends according to a shape of the side sill is disposed at a lower end of the center pillar inner panel.4. The center pillar structure of claim 3 , wherein the extension portion comprises:a first extension portion bent at the lower end ...

COWL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A cowl structure of a vehicle includes: A-pillars vertically arranged at both sides of a vehicle body; an apron upper member arranged on a front of each of the A-pillars to be longitudinally elongated therefrom; a shock absorber housing formed under the apron upper members; a cowl transversely arranged between the apron upper members; and an engine compartment extension panel connected between the cowl and the apron upper member so as to form an extended plane on both sides of the cowl corresponding to the cowl. The apron upper member is integrally formed with the A-pillar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and both sides of the cowl are cut along the shape of the engine compartment extension panel so as to correspond to the engine compartment extension panel. 1. A cowl structure of a vehicle comprising:A-pillars arranged at opposing sides of a vehicle body extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle body;an elongated apron upper member arranged on a front of each of the A-pillars and extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body;a shock absorber housing formed under each of the apron upper members;a cowl arranged between the apron upper members extending across a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body; andan engine compartment extension panel extending between and interconnecting the cowl and the apron upper member to form an extended planar surface on opposing sides of the cowl corresponding to the cowl.2. The cowl structure of claim 1 , wherein the apron upper member is integrally formed corresponding to the A-pillar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body claim 1 , and the opposing sides of the cowl are cut along the shape of the engine compartment extension panel so as to correspond to the engine compartment extension panel.3. The cowl structure of claim 1 , wherein the A-pillar further comprises a cut-out portion formed thereon at a position adjacent a rear end of the apron upper member claim 1 , and the A-pillar ...

SIDE VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

A ridgeline portion is provided at a pillar inner panel such that the ridgeline portion extends substantially vertically from a side sill (a roof side rail), and a load-transmission restraint portion is provided between the ridgeline portion and a welding portion of a pillar end portion where the pillar inner panel is welded to a pillar outer panel or a pillar reinforcement, and the side sill (the roof side rail), the load-transmission restraint portion being configured to have a longitudinal width which is wider than that of a central portion, in the vertical direction, of a center pillar and be substantially flat. 1. A side vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle comprising a center pillar , an upper end of which is fixedly joined to a roof side rail and a lower end portion of which is fixedly joined to a side sill , the center pillar having a closed cross section extending in a vertical direction which is formed by a pillar inner panel and a pillar outer panel or a pillar reinforcement which are positioned on an outward side , in a vehicle width direction , of the pillar inner panel ,wherein a ridgeline portion is provided at the pillar inner panel of said center pillar such that the ridgeline portion extends substantially vertically from at least one of the roof side rail and the side sill, anda load-transmission restraint portion is provided between said ridgeline portion and a welding portion of a pillar end portion where the pillar inner panel is welded to the pillar outer panel or the pillar reinforcement and the side sill or the roof side rail, the load-transmission restraint portion being configured to have a longitudinal width which is wider than that of a central portion, in the vertical direction, of the center pillar and be substantially flat.2. The side vehicle-body structure of an automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a hole portion for deformation transmission restraint is provided between said ridgeline portion and said welding portion of ...

REAR VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A rear pillar inner provided at a side panel inner and extending upward from a front-side upper portion of a rear wheel house, a rear pillar reinforcement joined to an outside portion of the rear pillar inner, and an outside reinforcing member connecting an outside portion of the side panel inner and the rear wheel house are provided. The rear pillar reinforcement has a rear-side pillar-reinforcement ridge portion extending vertically. The outside reinforcing member has a front-side reinforcing-member ridge portion extending vertically. A lower end portion of the rear pillar reinforcement and an upper end portion of the outside reinforcing member are joined such that the both ridge portions are arranged to align substantially straightly, when viewed from the side, and to slant in such a manner that an upper side thereof is positioned relatively forward compared to a lower side thereof. 1. A rear vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a pillar portion provided at a side panel inner of a rear portion of a vehicle body and extending upward from a front-side upper portion of a rear wheel house;a pillar reinforcement joined to an outside portion, in a width direction of the vehicle, of the pillar portion; anda reinforcing member connecting an outside portion, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the side panel inner and the rear wheel house,wherein said pillar reinforcement has a pillar-reinforcement ridge portion extending vertically, said reinforcing member has a reinforcing-member ridge portion extending vertically, and a lower end portion of the pillar reinforcement and an upper end portion of the reinforcing member are joined together such that said pillar-reinforcement ridge portion and said reinforcing-member ridge portion are arranged to align substantially straightly, when viewed from the side, and to slant in such a manner that an upper side thereof is positioned relatively forward compared to a lower side thereof.2. The rear vehicle-body ...

VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT

A vehicle interior component includes an interior component body arranged along a vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room and a display unit arranged at the interior component body to perform displaying for a passenger. The display unit is arranged at a range extending from a rear-side face section of the interior component body to an inner-side face section thereof. 1. A vehicle interior component arranged at a vehicle body member in front of a driver's seat , comprising: a rear-side face section faced to a rear side in a vehicle front-rear direction, and', 'an inner-side face section faced to an inner side in a vehicle width direction as being connected to the rear-side face section through a curved section; and, 'an interior component body arranged along the vehicle body member with a face thereof exposed to a vehicle room, the interior component body including,'}a display unit configured to perform displaying for a passenger as being arranged at the interior component body at a range extending from the rear-side face section to the inner-side face section.2. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit includes claim 1 ,a light source configured to radiate light to the interior component body from a back face side thereof, anda transmissive section configured to perform displaying to be visible from a front face side of the interior component body by being transmissively illuminated with light from the light source, the transmissive section arranged at a part of the interior component body.3. The vehicle interior component according to claim 2 , wherein the transmissive section is formed by thinning a region of the interior component body.4. The vehicle interior component according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle body member is a front pillar claim 1 , and the display unit is arranged at a predetermined range on a lower side of the interior component body in a vehicle top-bottom direction.5. The ...

FRONT VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A front vehicle-body structure controls inward breakage of an apron reinforcement in the event of a small overlap collision, without increasing weight. Embodiments include a pair of right and left apron reinforcements extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; and a pair of right and left hinge pillars respectively connected to rear ends of the pair of apron reinforcements. A reinforcement outer member of the apron reinforcement includes a linear portion extending in the vehicle front-rear direction from a rear end of the apron reinforcement connected to the hinge pillar to an intermediate portion of the apron reinforcement. A horizontal bead, provided as a deformation facilitating portion to facilitate deformation toward an inside of a vehicle body, is disposed on an outer surface portion positioned on a vehicle-width-direction outer side of the linear portion, the horizontal bead having a reduced longitudinal rigidity toward a front side in the vehicle front-rear direction. 1. A front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a pair of right and left apron reinforcements extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; anda pair of right and left hinge pillars respectively connected to rear ends of the pair of apron reinforcements, whereinthe apron reinforcement includes a linear portion extending linearly in the vehicle front-rear direction from a rear end of the apron reinforcement connected to the hinge pillar to an intermediate portion of the apron reinforcement, anda deformation facilitating portion to facilitate deformation toward an inside of a vehicle body is disposed on an outer surface portion positioned on a vehicle-width-direction outer side of the linear portion, the deformation facilitating portion having a reduced longitudinal rigidity toward a front side in the vehicle front-rear direction.2. The front vehicle-body structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe deformation facilitating portion includes a horizontal bead extending in ...

BODY FRONT-END STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE

A body front-end structure for a two-track vehicle, having an A-pillar from which an upper wheel well longitudinal member projects toward the front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and from which a lower body longitudinal member that is offset toward the inside of the vehicle with respect to the upper wheel well longitudinal member projects toward the front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In a head-on crash with small lateral overlap, a suspension strut dome is loaded with a crash force in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The body front-end structure has a sheet-metal tension strip that connects the suspension strut dome to the lower body longitudinal member in a force-transmitting manner. In the event of a head-on crash, the sheet-metal tension strip provides a load path through which a tensile force opposing the crash force acts on the suspension strut dome. 1. A body front-end structure for a two-track vehicle , the body front-end structure comprising:an A-pillar from which an upper wheel well longitudinal member projects towards a front of the vehicle in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and from which a lower body longitudinal member that is offset towards an inside of the vehicle with respect to the upper wheel well longitudinal member projects toward the front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a transverse assembly extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle;a suspension strut dome arranged in an inner corner region between the transverse assembly and the upper wheel well longitudinal member, the suspension strut dome being adjoined in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle toward the vehicle front and in a vertical direction of the vehicle toward the vehicle bottom by a sheet-metal wheel well part that delimits the wheel well interior and that connects the lower body longitudinal member to the upper wheel well longitudinal member, wherein, in a head- ...

VEHICLE SIDE BODY STRUCTURE

A side body structure of a vehicle can include: a hinge pillar; a front pillar that is coupled to an upper end portion of this hinge pillar via a bent section, extends upward to the rear, and is coupled to a front end portion of a roof side rail via a connected section; and an apron rein that extends forward from a position below the bent section in the hinge pillar, where the bent section can include an energy absorption section that is subjected to out-of-plane deformation in a longitudinal orthogonal direction of the front pillar and thereby can absorb collision energy when the collision energy, which can be directed rearward, is applied to the apron rein. The energy absorption section can be configured to include an outer bead section and an inner bead section respectively provided in an outer member and a lower inner member. 1. A vehicle side body structure comprising:a hinge pillar that extends in an up-down direction;a front pillar that is coupled to an upper end portion of the hinge pillar via a bent section, that extends upward to a rear side in a vehicle body, and that is coupled to a front end portion of a roof side rail via a connected section; andan apron reinforcement that extends forward from a position below the bent section in the hinge pillar, whereinthe bent section includes an energy absorption section configured to be subjected to out-of-plane deformation in a longitudinal orthogonal direction of the front pillar and thereby absorb collision energy in a case where the collision energy, which is directed rearward, is applied to the apron reinforcement.2. The vehicle side body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe front pillar includes: an outer member; and an inner member that cooperates with the outer member to form a closed cross section shifted upward to the rear, andthe energy absorption section includes a bead section that is provided in the outer member and/or the inner member.3. The vehicle side body structure according to claim 2 , ...

VEHICLE LOWER BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle lower body structure can include: a side sill that forms a first closed cross section extending in a body front-rear direction; and a reinforcing member provided in the first closed cross section to reinforce a front end portion of the side sill. The reinforcing member can have: a front-end reinforcing section that supports a collision load applied to the front end portion of the side sill and directed rearward in a vehicle body; a deformation permission section that permits deformation of the side sill directed inward in a vehicle width direction and rearward at the time when the collision load directed inward in the vehicle width direction and rearward is applied to the front end portion of the side sill; and a deformation suppression section suppressing deformation of the side sill after the deformation of the side sill directed inward in the vehicle width direction and rearward. 1. A vehicle lower body structure comprising:a side sill that extends in a body front-rear direction and forms a first closed cross section; anda reinforcing member that is provided in the first closed cross section to reinforce a front end portion of the side sill, whereinthe reinforcing member has:a front-end reinforcing section that supports a collision load applied to the front end portion of the side sill and directed rearward in a vehicle body;a deformation permission section that permits deformation of the side sill directed inward in a vehicle width direction and rearward at the time when the collision load directed inward in the vehicle width direction and rearward is applied to the front end portion of the side sill; anda deformation suppression section that suppresses deformation of the side sill after the deformation of the side sill directed inward in the vehicle width direction and rearward.2. The vehicle lower body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe deformation permission section includes a notched section in an outer portion in the vehicle width ...

CENTER PILLAR STRUCTURE

A center pillar structure may include a center pillar inner upper connected to a side inner, a center pillar inner connected to the center pillar inner upper in up and down directions, a center pillar reinforcement outer connected to a front pillar reinforcement outer and connected to the center pillar inner along the up and down directions, a center pillar reinforcement disposed along the up and down directions on the inner side between the center pillar inner and the center pillar reinforcement outer, and coupled between front/rear flange combined portions of the center pillar inner and the center pillar reinforcement outer, and a seat belt reinforcement shaped corresponding to the center pillar reinforcement, and connected to the center pillar reinforcement to form an inner closed section along the up and down directions. 1. A center pillar structure comprising:a center pillar inner upper connected to a side inner;a center pillar inner connected to the center pillar inner upper in up and down directions;a center pillar reinforcement outer connected to a front pillar reinforcement outer and connected to the center pillar inner along the up and down directions;a center pillar reinforcement disposed along the up and down directions between the center pillar inner and the center pillar reinforcement outer, and coupled between front/rear flange combined portions of the center pillar inner and the center pillar reinforcement outer; anda seat belt reinforcement shaped corresponding to the center pillar reinforcement, and connected to the center pillar reinforcement to form an inner closed section with the center pillar reinforcement along the up and down directions.2. The center pillar structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner closed section includes a space formed by:a front welding flange portion in which a front flange of the center pillar reinforcement and a front flange of the seat belt reinforcement are welded to each other along the up and down directions; anda ...

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

A vehicle front structure includes: a pair of left and right front pillars; a front wall portion provided between the pair of left and right front pillars and forming a front end of the vehicle interior; a lower wall portion extending rearward from a lower end of the front wall portion; a tunnel member formed at a middle portion of the lower wall portion in a vehicle width direction and having an upward convex shape; and a reinforcing portion laminated on and fixed to the front wall portion or the front wall portion and the lower wall portion, in which the reinforcing portion is provided so as to be inclined downward from the front pillar toward the tunnel member and forms a thick plate portion in collaboration with the front wall portion or the front wall portion and the lower wall portion. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a pair of left and right front pillars;a front wall portion provided between the pair of left and right front pillars and forming a front end of a vehicle interior;a floor wall portion extending rearward from a lower end of the front wall portion;a tunnel portion formed at a middle portion of the floor wall portion in a vehicle width direction and having an upward convex shape; anda reinforcing portion laminated on and fixed to the front wall portion or the front wall portion and the floor wall portion, whereinthe reinforcing portion is provided so as to be inclined downward from the front pillar toward the tunnel portion and forms a thick plate portion in collaboration with the front wall portion or the front wall portion and the floor wall portion.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe reinforcing portion is formed of a plurality of reinforcing plates arranged in the vehicle width direction.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 2 , further comprisinga wheel arch portion formed across the front wall portion and an end of the floor wall portion in the vehicle width direction, whereinthe reinforcing ...

VEHICLES INCLUDING PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLIES WITH SEAT BELT LATCH-RECEIVING STRUCTURES

A seat belt assembly, a garnish to cover a vehicular pillar and a method of making a vehicular pillar garnish. The garnish used in the assembly cooperates with a belt with a connected latch such that when the latch is disengaged from a corresponding seat belt buckle, a latch-receiving structure with a recessed portion formed in the garnish prevents contact with latch such that vibratory movement imparted to the disengaged latch as a result of vehicular movement does not result in the latch knocking or banging against the garnish. The recessed portion includes more than one region that may be used to provide extra functionality to the garnish, such as one or more of temporary storage for a portable electronic device and seat belt rerouting. 1. A vehicular seat belt assembly comprising:a belt with a latch slidably connected thereto;a buckle selectively cooperative with the latch between an engaged position and a disengaged position; anda garnish configured to cover a vehicular pillar and disposed adjacent the belt and latch when the latch is in the disengaged position, the garnish defining an A-surface configured to face substantially away from such vehicular pillar and a B-surface configured to face substantially toward such vehicular pillar, the garnish comprising a latch-receiving structure defining a recessed portion shaped to define a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is disposed adjacent an aperture formed in the A-surface and of sufficient dimension to avoid contact between the latch and the garnish when the latch is in the disengaged position.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the recessed portion comprises an integrally formed portion of the garnish.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first region is at least as wide as the latch.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the depth of the first region extends away from the A-surface by at least about five millimeters beyond a maximum depthwise extension of the latch into the recessed ...

CLOAKING DEVICES WITH CONVERGING LENSES AND A HEXAGONAL PRISM AND VEHICLES COMPRISING THE SAME

A cloaking device assembly comprises an object-side, an image-side, a reference optical axis extending from the object-side to the image-side, a cloaked region positioned between the object-side and the image-side and a cloaked article positioned within the cloaked region. An object-side converging lens is positioned on the object-side, an image-side converging lens is positioned on the image-side, and a hexagonal prism is positioned within the cloaked region between the object-side converging lens and the image-side converging lens. Light from an object positioned on the object-side of the cloaking device and obscured by the cloaked region propagates through the object-side converging lens, the hexagonal prism, and the image-side converging lens to form an image of the object on the image-side of the cloaking device such that the cloaked region and the cloaked article within the cloaked region do not appear to be positioned between the object and the image. 1. A cloaking device comprising:an object-side, an image-side, a reference optical axis extending from the object-side to the image-side, and a cloaked region positioned between the object-side and the image-side;an object-side converging lens positioned on the object-side;an image-side converging lens positioned on the image-side; anda hexagonal prism positioned within the cloaked region between the object-side converging lens and the image-side converging lens;wherein light from an object positioned on the object-side of the cloaking device and obscured by the cloaked region propagates through the object-side converging lens, the hexagonal prism, and the image-side converging lens to form an image of the object on the image-side of the cloaking device such that the cloaked region does not appear to be positioned between the object and the image.2. The cloaking device of claim 1 , wherein the object-side converging lens and the image-side converging lens each have an outward facing convex surface and an inward ...

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle comprises a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion, wherein the front side door comprises a door panel portion and reinforcement portions provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, the reinforcement portions being made of a plate member. 1. A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part; anda side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion,wherein said side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portion overlaps with said vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, said reinforcement portion being a plate member.2. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill claim 1 , a hinge pillar claim 1 , a center pillar claim 1 , and a roof side rail claim 1 , the peripheral part of said door panel portion comprises plural overlapping portions which respectively overlap with said side sill claim 1 , said hinge pillar claim 1 , said center pillar claim 1 , and said roof side rail in the vehicle side view claim 1 , and said reinforcement portion comprises a lower-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the side sill claim 1 , a front-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the hinge pillar claim 1 , a rear-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the center pillar claim 1 , and an upper-side reinforcement portion attached to said overlapping portion which overlaps with the roof side ...

Vehicle-body structure of vehicle

A side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion (a lower-side reinforcement portion and others). The door panel portion is provided to cover an opening portion for entrance and configured such that its peripheral part overlaps with an opening-portion-forming vehicle-body frame member (a side sill and others) in a vehicle side view. The reinforcement portion is provided at the peripheral part of the door panel portion such that it overlaps with the opening-portion-forming vehicle-body frame member in the vehicle side view, thereby reinforcing the peripheral part of the door panel portion against a collision load applied to the side door from a vehicle side. The reinforcement portion is provided at a portion of the peripheral part of the door panel portion which includes a part corresponding to the vehicle-width-direction-extending vehicle-body frame member (a first floor cross member and others).

VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

There are provided a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion. The vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, the front side door comprises a door panel portion provided with an inner lower portion which overlaps with the side sill in a vehicle wide view and reinforcement portions provided at three side-portions of a peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include the inner lower portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view. 1. A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part; anda side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion,wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, said side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion provided at a peripheral part of the door panel portion such that the reinforcement portion overlaps with said vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view, the peripheral part of said door panel portion comprises a lower-side overlapping portion which overlaps with said side sill in the vehicle side view, and said reinforcement portion is provided at three side-portions of the peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include said lower-side overlapping portion.2. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a floor cross member provided at a position which overlaps with said side sill in the vehicle side view and extending in a vehicle width direction claim 1 , and said reinforcement portion is configured to overlap with said floor cross member in the vehicle side view.3. The vehicle-body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle-body frame member comprises a hinge pillar and an ...

Vehicle-body structure of vehicle

There are provided a vehicle-body frame member forming an opening portion for entrance at a vehicle side part and a front side door provided so as to open and close the opening portion. The vehicle-body frame member comprises a side sill, the front side door comprises a door panel portion provided with an inner lower portion which overlaps with the side sill in a vehicle wide view and reinforcement portions provided at two side-portions of a peripheral part of the door panel portion which are continuous and include the inner lower portion such that the reinforcement portions overlap with the vehicle-body frame member in a vehicle side view.

BODY COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BODY COMPONENT

A body component, in particular a B-pillar, of a motor vehicle and method for producing same is disclosed. The body component includes a basic element and a multi-layered reinforcement element with at least two reinforcement element layers. The method includes positioning a first reinforcement element layer on the basic element, positioning a further reinforcement element layer on a side of the first reinforcement element layer facing away from the basic element, and materially joined connecting of the first reinforcement element layer to the basic element and the further reinforcement element layer. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for producing a body component of a motor vehicle comprising:providing a basic element;positioning a first reinforcement element layer on the basic element;positioning a second reinforcement element layer on a side of the first reinforcement element layer opposite the basic element; andconnecting the first reinforcement element layer to the basic element and to the second reinforcement element layer in a materially joined manner.171. The method according to claim , further comprising positioning a third reinforcement element layer on a side of the second reinforcement element layer opposite the basic element , and connecting the third reinforcement later to the second reinforcement element layer in a materially joined manner.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein connecting comprises laser welding the first reinforcement element layer to the basic element and the second reinforcement element layer to the first reinforcement element layer in a materially- joined manner.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein connecting comprises resistance welding the first reinforcement element layer to the basic element and the second reinforcement element layer to the first reinforcement element layer in a materially- joined manner.20. The method according to claim 16 , wherein positioning the first reinforcement element layer comprised ...

SHORT OFFSET SHEET METAL REINFORCEMENT TO LIMIT ROTATION DURING CRASH

A vehicle frame includes a pillar having inner and outer members and an interior surface defining a cavity. A first reinforcement is disposed in the cavity and welded to the interior surface. A second reinforcement includes first and second edges and a channel extending therebetween. The first and second edges are welded to the first reinforcement and the channel is positioned distal from the first reinforcement proximate a deflection area of the pillar. 1. A vehicle frame comprising:a pillar having an interior surface defining a pillar cavity and a deflection area;a U-shaped first reinforcement at least partially disposed on the interior surface at the deflection area; anda U-shaped second reinforcement coupled to and positioned within a cavity defined by the first reinforcement at first and second edges of the second reinforcement, wherein a gap is defined between a front of the first reinforcement and a rear of the second reinforcement proximate the deflection area.2. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein the second reinforcement includes a channel extending between the first and second edges claim 1 , and wherein the gap is defined by the length of the channel and the first reinforcement.3. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second edges is welded to the first reinforcement by a single row of welds.4. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second edges is welded to the first reinforcement by two rows of welds.5. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein the gap between the front side of the first reinforcement and the rear side of the second reinforcement is between approximately 3 mm to approximately 35 mm.6. The vehicle frame of claim 5 , wherein the gap between the front side of the first reinforcement and the rear side the second reinforcement is approximately 5 mm.7. The vehicle frame of claim 1 , wherein the deflection area is configured to deflect outward relative to a passenger cabin of the vehicle a ...

VEHICLE FRAME CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD

A vehicle frame construction and method includes an elongated hollow frame member having a plurality of interior sides and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member is formed from a thermoplastic polymer and is installed so as to be arranged within the elongated hollow frame member to reinforce each interior side of the elongated hollow frame member in a plane orthogonally oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated hollow frame member. 1. A vehicle frame construction , comprising:an elongated hollow frame member having a plurality of interior sides; anda reinforcement member formed from a thermoplastic polymer and arranged within the elongated hollow frame member to reinforce each interior side of the elongated hollow frame member in a plane orthogonally oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongated hollow frame member.2. The vehicle frame construction of wherein recesses are defined in the reinforcement member such that the reinforcement member is spaced apart from each interior side along portions thereof.3. The vehicle frame construction of wherein structural foam is interposed between the reinforcement member and the elongated hollow frame member.4. The vehicle frame construction of wherein the structural foam is interposed between the reinforcement member and each interior side of the elongated hollow frame member.5. The vehicle frame construction of wherein the structural foam is overmolded onto the reinforcement member.6. The vehicle frame construction of wherein the structural foam is a heat activated epoxy foam.7. The vehicle frame construction of wherein the plurality of interior sides includes at least four sides arranged in two sets including a first set of spaced apart sides and a second set of spaced apart sides arranged approximately perpendicularly relative to the first set of spaced apart sides.8. The vehicle frame construction of wherein the plurality of interior sides includes a first set of spaced apart sides ...

VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE

A vehicle side portion structure including: a rocker that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction at a vehicle transverse direction outer side of a vehicle body lower portion; a sliding door that slides in the vehicle longitudinal direction, includes a door inner panel, which is connected to the rocker by a door hinge slidable in the vehicle longitudinal direction and which has a mounted-to portion that is lined up in a vehicle transverse direction with the rocker, and includes a door outer panel that is disposed further toward a vehicle transverse direction outer side than the door inner panel; and a load transmitting member that is mounted to the mounted-to portion and transmits a collision load, which is input to the door outer panel from a vehicle side, to a region of the rocker that is different from a region to which the door hinge is connected. 1. A vehicle side portion structure comprising:a rocker that extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction at a vehicle transverse direction outer side of a vehicle body lower portion;a sliding door that slides in the vehicle longitudinal direction, includes a door inner panel, which is connected to the rocker by a door hinge slidable in the vehicle longitudinal direction and which has a mounted-to portion that is lined up in a vehicle transverse direction with the rocker, and includes a door outer panel that is disposed further toward a vehicle transverse direction outer side than the door inner panel; anda load transmitting member that is mounted to the mounted-to portion and transmits a collision load, which is input to the door outer panel from a vehicle side, to a region of the rocker that is different from a region to which the door hinge is connected.2. The vehicle side portion structure of claim 1 , wherein:the door hinge includes a mounted portion that is disposed between the rocker and the door inner panel, and that is superposed from a vehicle transverse direction inner side on the mounted-to portion, and ...

PILLAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PILLAR

A pillar for a motor vehicle bodywork is disclosed having a main element with an upper coupling section for attaching to a roof frame, and a secondary element composed of metallic alloy. The secondary element is connected in a planar fashion at least over certain sections of the main element, and the main element has a middle layer composed of a hardened steel alloy, and at least one outer layer which bounds the middle layer toward the outside. 1. A pillar for a motor vehicle bodywork , comprising:a main element with an upper coupling section for attaching to a roof frame, and a secondary element composed of a metallic alloy, wherein the secondary element is connected in a planar fashion at least over certain sections to the main element, and the main element has in cross section a middle layer composed of a hardened steel alloy and at least one outer layer which bounds the middle layer toward the outside,wherein either the main element has a lower coupling section for attachment to a sill of the motor vehicle bodywork or a lower coupling section for attachment to a sill of the motor vehicle bodywork is formed by the secondary element,wherein the pillar also has a central longitudinal section which extends between the coupling sections, characterized in that the outer layer of the main element is composed of a ferritic stainless steel alloy, wherein the outer layer is connected to the middle layer in a planar and materially joined fashion, and the main element has a bending angle (α) greater than 70 degrees and a tensile strength (Rm) of at least 1350 megapascal.2. The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the central longitudinal section is formed with a U-shaped profile in cross section.3. The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary element is connected to the main element in the central longitudinal section at an inner side of the main element to form a double-sheet layer.4. The pillar according to claim 1 , wherein the secondary element is connected ...

VEHICLE BODY ROOF STRUCTURE

A vehicle body roof includes: a plurality of assembly rails spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle and extending in a forward-backward direction; a first roof rail disposed between the assembly rails; the first roof rail extending in the lateral direction toward the assembly rails and detachably mounted to the assembly rails; and a second roof rail extending in a predetermined shape according to a type of vehicle body and detachably mounted at an end portion thereof to an end portion of each of the assembly rails. 1. A body roof of a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of assembly rails spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction of the vehicle and extending in a forward-backward direction;a first roof rail disposed between the plurality of assembly rails, the first roof rail extending in the lateral direction toward the plurality of assembly rails and detachably mounted to the plurality of assembly rails; anda second roof rail extending in a predetermined shape according to a type of vehicle body, wherein an end portion of the second roof fail is detachably mounted to an end portion of each of the plurality of assembly rails.2. The body roof of claim 1 , further comprising a pillar rail disposed under each of the plurality of assembly rails claim 1 ,wherein the pillar rail extends in an upward-downward direction and is detachably mounted to the first roof rail.3. The body roof of claim 2 , wherein the pillar rail comprises:a pair of side wall portions extending in the upward-downward direction and disposed opposite each other in the forward-backward direction; andan outer side portion connecting the pair of side wall portions.4. The body roof of claim 3 , wherein the pillar rail comprises a contact portion extending from an upper end of the outer side portion and surrounding an outer side surface of each of the plurality of assembly rails claim 3 , andwherein fastening bolts or rivets extend through the contact portion and a ...

Vehicle side section structure

There is provided a vehicle side section structure including: a plurality of framework members that are disposed in a vehicle side section and that have closed cross-sections; side outer panels that are molded independently from the framework members, and that cover the framework members from a vehicle width direction outer side; a door opening configured by the plurality of the framework members; a side door that is provided at the door opening so as to be capable of opening and closing; and a sealing member that plugs a gap between the door opening and the side door; the side outer panels surrounding the door opening, and being configured from a plurality of panels including an opening panel that bears elastic force from the sealing member when the side door is in a closed state.

SIDE BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

A side body structure of a vehicle includes a hinge pillar reinforced by a reinforcement having a side surface and a front surface extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the front end of the side surface. The reinforcement is provided with upper and lower gussets for reinforcing a pair of upper and lower hinge mounting portions, respectively, for a side door. The reinforcement has a first bead portion on the side surface between the upper and lower gussets, and has a second bead portion at an edge portion that is a boundary portion between the side surface and the front surface. The second bead portion extends in an up-down direction and is recessed inward at the edge portion continuously from the side surface to the front surface. 2. The side body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , whereinthe first bead portion linearly extends in the up-down direction at substantially a center of the side surface in a front-rear direction.3. The side body structure of the vehicle of claim 2 , whereina lower end of the first bead portion is located at a height position near a position located above the lower gusset, or at a height position level with or lower than the upper end of the lower gusset.4. The side body structure of the vehicle of claim 3 , whereinthe lower end of the first bead portion and the lower gusset overlap when seen in the vehicle width direction.5. The side body structure of the vehicle of claim 1 , whereina lower end of the second bead portion is located at a height position higher than a lower end of the first bead portion and lower than an upper end of the first bead portion, and an upper end of the second bead portion is located at a height position higher than the upper end of the first bead portion. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-146386 filed on Jul. 28, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.The technique disclosed herein relates to a side body structure of a ...

VEHICLE CONSTITUENT MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A vehicle constituent member and a manufacturing method for manufacturing the vehicle constituent member are provided. The vehicle constituent member includes: a body portion made of metal and having a vertical wall; a reinforcing member made of fiber reinforced resin and having a sheet shape, the reinforcing member being disposed on a surface of the vertical wall; and an adhesive layer provided between the surface of the vertical wall and the reinforcing member and connecting the vertical wall and the reinforcing member, the adhesive layer being configured such that a thickness of a part of the adhesive layer becomes thinner as the part of the adhesive layer is distanced outwardly from a surface end of the reinforcing member, the part of the adhesive layer being disposed outwardly from the surface end of the reinforcing member. 1. A vehicle constituent member comprising:a body portion made of metal and having a pair of vertical walls disposed such that the vertical walls face each other;a reinforcing member made of fiber reinforced resin and having a sheet shape, the reinforcing member being disposed on a first surface of one of the vertical walls, the first surface being on a side opposite from a second surface of the one of the vertical walls, the second surface facing the other one of the vertical walls; andan adhesive layer provided between the one of the vertical walls and the reinforcing member and joining the one of the vertical walls to the reinforcing member, the adhesive layer being configured such that a thickness, in a vehicle front-rear direction, of a part of the adhesive layer becomes thinner as the part of the adhesive layer is distanced outwardly from a surface end of the reinforcing member, the part of the adhesive layer being disposed outwardly from the surface end of the reinforcing member.2. The vehicle constituent member according to claim 1 , whereinan end surface of the reinforcing member is covered with the adhesive layer.3. The vehicle ...