Front pillar structure
US11148726B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front pillar structure includes a front side pillar frame member and rear side pillar frame member that structure a front pillar, a transparent member, a first joining portion and a second joining portion. The transparent member spans between the front side pillar frame member and the rear side pillar frame member and also structures the front pillar. At the first joining portion, an upper end portion of the front side pillar frame member is joined to a roof side rail that is disposed at a vehicle width direction outer side of a roof panel. At the second joining portion, an upper end portion of the rear side pillar frame member is joined to a rail outer panel. The first joining portion and the second joining portion are formed at the vehicle rear side relative to a front end portion of the roof panel.
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