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Vehicle body rear portion structure for automobile

US9623738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2015
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 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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