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Vehicle rear body structure

US8919865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2013
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/087
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle rear body structure is provided in a vehicle that includes an electrical component box. The vehicle rear body structure includes a rear frame, a protective frame that is positioned on a rear side of the electrical component box and stands erect on the upper surface of the rear frame, a wheel housing reinforcing gusset that includes an engagement pin that protrudes rearward from the rear surface thereof, and an upper load transmitting member that extends forward from the upper end portion of the protective frame to the wheel housing reinforcing gusset. In the vehicle rear body structure, the upper load transmitting member has a positioning hole with which the engagement pin is engaged and includes a fastening extension fastened to the inner side surface of the wheel housing reinforcing gusset.

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