Body structure of vehicle
US8201873B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge reinforcement is provided at a hinge pillar at a specified position which corresponds to an upper door-hinge attachment portion. Attachment portions which extend toward a hinge pillar inner and are attached to this hinge pillar inner are provided at the hinge reinforcement which corresponds to the upper door-hinge attachment portion. A branch frame and a gusset member which transmit an impact load inputted from a front side frame extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction to the attachment portions via the hinge pillar inner are provided so as to extend from the front side frame. Accordingly, the impact load inputted to the vehicle body at the vehicle collision can be properly transmitted to the vehicle rear portion, so that the deformation of the vehicle compartment can be restrained surely.
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