Coupling structure between front pillar and side sill of automobile
US8439429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a coupling structure between a front pillar and a side sill of an automobile, which improves the steering stability of the automobile and realizes a high productivity. A reinforcing member 8 is provided inside a front pillar 1 having a closed cross-section so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the automobile. The reinforcing member 8 is coupled to a front pillar outer 2. An end portion of the reinforcing member 8 at the rear side of the automobile is extended toward a side sill 4 to form a reinforcing member extension 8a. The reinforcing member extension 8a is coupled to a side sill outer 5.
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