Vehicle body structure of vehicle
US11192593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D21/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure includes: a front lateral ring-shaped vehicle body framework (FWC) having a substantially ring shape in a vehicle lateral direction, disposed near suspension towers (65), and constituted by front subframes (66), suspension tower reinforcing members (65b), and a cowl box (62); and longitudinal ring-shaped vehicle body frameworks (SLC) disposed along side door openings (Es). The vehicle body structure includes: cowl side frames (64) coupling upper ends of hinge pillars (45) constituting the longitudinal ring-shaped vehicle body frameworks (SLC) to the suspension towers (65) in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and side part panels (71) connected to the cowl box (62) and coupled to the suspension towers (65).
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