Center pillar structure for a vehicle
US4971359A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/203
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a center pillar designed for a vehicle. According to the invention, an anchor rail, supporting a seat belt anchor in a vertically movable manner, is fixedly provided on a center pillar of a vehicle. A reinforcing frame, containing the anchor rail therein, is fixedly mounted on an inner panel of the center pillar to which the anchor rail is attached. The reinforcing frame has a window facing the anchor rail. In another embodiment, the anchor rail is attached to a rail bracket. The rail bracket is fixedly mounted within the inner panel of the center pillar. A window in the interior side surface of the inner panel faces the anchor rail. In this embodiment, the center pillar is reinforced by the rail bracket.
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