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Reinforced side door support structure

US4550948A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 1983
Grant dateNov 5, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle body structure which increases the rigidity of a side door supporting mechanism which is defined by a vertical supporting pillar and a horizontal rocker panel. The structure has a reinforcement member which is sandwiched between a lower portion of an outer pillar panel and an outer rocker panel, and is fixed to the outer pillar and rocker panels by welding methods, resulting in the increased rigidity of the entire side door supporting mechanism.

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