Vehicle body structure
US7407222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle body structure includes longitudinally extending elements such as roof side rail outer and inner members, a reinforcement member and a gusset that are part of a side impact energy management system for vehicles that include a sunroof. A laterally extending cross member is connected to the roof side rail members, and the roof side rail members are connected to an upper portion of an approximately vertical B-pillar. The cross-member is connected to the roof side rail members approximately perpendicular to the B-pillar, but longitudinally offset from the B-pillar. The reinforcement member extends between the roof side rail members to the cross-member.
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