Tunnel structure for vehicle
US11220294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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