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Vehicle body structure

US11352065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2019
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/2036
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle body structure includes a floor assembly, a B-pillar assembly, a seatbelt tensioning mechanism, a seatbelt pre-tensioning device and a support bracket. The B-pillar assembly is attached to the floor assembly and extends upwardly from the floor assembly. The seatbelt tensioning mechanism is supported to the floor assembly adjacent to an intersection between the floor assembly and the B-pillar. The seatbelt pre-tensioning device is positioned adjacent to the seatbelt tensioning device. The support bracket is fixed to the B-pillar and the seatbelt pre-tensioning device.

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