Vehicle body rear portion structure for automobile
US9623738B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application discloses a vehicle body rear portion structure for an automobile configured so that the rear deck cover opens or closes above a wheelhouse. The vehicle body rear portion structure includes a rear fender including an upper perimeter extending on an inner side in a vehicle width direction above the wheelhouse; a deck member extending in the vehicle width direction; and a support structure which supports the rear deck cover. The upper perimeter of the rear fender is connected to the deck member. The support structure includes a link mechanism, which opens and closes the rear deck cover, and a bracket portion including a mounting seat situated on an inner side with respect to a top portion of the wheelhouse in the vehicle width direction, the bracket portion supporting the link mechanism. The link mechanism is supported on the wheelhouse via the bracket portion.
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