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Stiffening structure and stiffening method for automotive door panel part

US11235645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2018
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/048
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stiffening structure for an automotive door panel part according to the present invention includes a door outer panel 3 made of a metal sheet curved along a height direction, and in which a character line 3a is formed; and an impact beam 5 disposed at an inner surface side of the door outer panel 3. The stiffening structure improves tensile rigidity of the door outer panel 3 by attaching a stiffening member 7 made of resin to the inner surface of the door outer panel 3. The stiffening member 7 includes vertical bone portions 9 extending in a streak shape from the impact beam 5 to the character line 3a along a curve of the door outer panel 3. The vertical bone portions 9 are arranged at a predetermined interval in a front-rear direction of the door outer panel 3, and outer surface of the vertical bone portions 9 is bonded to the inner surface of the door outer panel 3.

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