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Pillar structure for vehicle

US11142255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2019
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R13/025
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a pillar structure for a vehicle, that has: a pillar frame member having a superposed portion, at which a second wall portion, which faces a vehicle cabin side, of a second member that extends in a length direction of a pillar is superposed with a first wall portion, which faces the vehicle cabin side, of a first member that extends in the length direction of the pillar, and linearly welded portions that are formed due to an edge end portion of the second wall portion being linearly welded to the first wall portion; and a pillar garnish that is mounted at least to the second wall portion, and covers the first wall portion and the second wall portion from the vehicle cabin side.

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