Vehicle front body structure
US11072372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front side member includes, at a front portion, a front section in which an upper flange joint protrudes outward in a lateral direction of the vehicle. A reinforcing plate is overlapped with and welded to a laterally-outward side surface of the front section. The reinforcing plate includes a flange that is overlapped with and welded to the upper flange joint of the front side member. A rear end of the reinforcing plate extends to the same position as a rear end of the front section or further rearward. The reinforcing plate reduces deformation of the front section and the upper flange joint, inhibiting collapse of the closed cross sectional structure of the front side member.
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