Reinforcement structure for front pillar portion of automobile
US6364401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforcement structure for front pillar portion of an automobile has a reinforcement member between a lower end of front pillar portion and a dash panel for increasing the structural strength to the front pillar portion, reducing deformation of the front pillar portion during front and side collision accidents enhancing safety of passengers in the automobile. The reinforcement structure a front portion bent and coupled to form a closed sectional shape with an inner pillar panel, a pillar reinforcement panel, an outer pillar panel and a dash panel which partitions an engine room and the inside of the automobile. The inner pillar panel is joined by one end of the first reinforcing bracket and the dash panel is coupled to one end of a second reinforcing bracket, while the other ends of the first and second reinforcing brackets are so constructed that a closed sectional shape is formed between the inner pillar panel. The two reinforcement brackets are coupled together.
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