Vehicle-body structure of vehicle
US11492047B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cowl panel comprises an upper face portion where a windshield is joined, a forward protrusion portion extending downwardly from the upper face portion, protruding forwardly, a rearward protrusion portion extending downwardly from a rear lower end of the forward protrusion portion, protruding rearwardly, and a lower face portion extending forwardly from a lower end of the rearward protrusion portion. A reinforcing member which is positioned on a forward side of the forward protrusion portion and the rearward protrusion portion of the cowl panel and joined to the forward protrusion portion and the lower face portion is provided. The reinforcing member comprises a straight portion which substantially straightly extends downwardly from a joint part where the reinforcing member is joined to the forward protrusion portion, and the straight portion is provided with a fragile part.
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