Vehicle body structure
US7104596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2018
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure for efficiently transmitting and dispersing collision energy is provided. The vehicle body structure includes a floor tunnel provided in the center of the vehicle width and extending longitudinally of a vehicle body. Side portions of the floor tunnel are joined to floor frame members provided on the right and left thereof. A rear portion of the floor tunnel is joined to center frame members provided rearward thereof. Collision energy acting on the front end of the floor tunnel is transmitted and dispersed to the right and left floor frame members and the center frame members. Collision energy acting on the floor frame members is transmitted and dispersed to the floor tunnel and the center frame members. Collision energy transmitted to the center frame members is transmitted and dispersed through a plurality of crossmembers disposed rearward of the floor tunnel to the rear of the vehicle body.
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