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Floor structure of vehicle body

US7195306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2006
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/025
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A floor structure of a vehicle body capable of enhancing rigidity against a external force from a side of the vehicle body includes a pair of right and left side sills, a pair of front and rear cross members provided between the pair of right and left side sills, and a floor panel surrounded by the pair of right and left side sills and the pair of front and rear cross members. The floor panel is provided thereover with beads in a concentric arc shape spreading from parts at which the side sills and the cross members are vertically joined to each other. Reinforcement members are provided at corners defined by the side sills and the cross members in such a manner that the reinforcement members are slantingly placed and joined to the side sills and cross members.

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