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Tunnel structure for vehicle

US11220294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2019
Grant dateJan 11, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tunnel structure for a vehicle is provided, and the tunnel structure includes a tunnel extending along a centerline of a center floor, and a plurality of crossmembers individually coupled to both side surfaces of the tunnel. Each crossmember has a closed cross-sectional shape. The tunnel structure further includes a plurality of bosses provided on the side surfaces of the tunnel, and an end portion of each crossmember received in and coupled to each boss. In addition, the tunnel includes a front tunnel disposed on a front of the center floor, a rear tunnel disposed on a rear of the center floor, and a center tunnel disposed between the front tunnel and the rear tunnel along the centerline of the center floor.

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