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Vehicle side body structure

US8439428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2011
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inner center pillar member has a section passed through the interior of a side sill into outer and inner spaces. An outer load transmitting member is provided within the outer space in opposed relation to the passed-through section of the inner center pillar member, and an inner load transmitting member is provided within the inner space in opposed relation to the outer load transmitting member with the passed-through section interposed therebetween. A door beam provided within a door has a rear end portion located close to the outer load transmitting member and lapped over a corner portion of a center pillar.

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