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Body structure having B-pillar reinforcements formed integrally and as curved tubes, and correspondingly formed B-pillar reinforcement

US10577022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Robert Harrison · Northport, US
Robert LOCH · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 3, 2017
Grant date	Mar 3, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 3, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D21/157
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A body structure for a passenger car has B-pillar reinforcements of which each have an upper attachment section for attachment to the roof area and a lower attachment section for attachment to the floor assembly or to a side sill. The B-pillar reinforcements are formed as integral tubes made of high-strength steel material and, between the lower attachment sections of the tubes and the upper attachment sections thereof, have a curved course having a constant radius of curvature.

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