Vehicle-body structure of vehicle
US10196096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle-body structure of a vehicle includes a first frame forming a closed cross-section portion, a reinforcing member disposed in the closed cross-section portion and connected to the first frame, and another vehicle-body member connected to an outer surface of the first frame. A connection portion of the first frame and the reinforcing member includes a rigid joint portion where the first frame and the reinforcing member are joined, and a flexible joint portion where the first frame and the reinforcing member are joined, with a damper member being disposed therebetween. The other vehicle-body member is connected to the first frame in a manner such that at least a part of the other vehicle-body member overlaps the flexible joint portion in a thickness direction of the first frame, and has a high rigidity portion that enhances rigidity at the part that overlaps the flexible joint portion.
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