B-pillar assembly for vehicle body
US9630651B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/2036
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A b-pillar assembly for a vehicle is provided. The b-pillar assembly includes a vehicle body, a steel T-bracket, a carbon fiber b-pillar inner, a b-pillar outer, and a carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement. The vehicle body includes a roof rail. The steel T-bracket includes a first portion for securing to the roof rail and a second portion extending perpendicularly therefrom and including a hinge member. The carbon fiber b-pillar inner includes a first upper end secured to the first portion of the steel T-bracket and a first lower end secured to a rocker. The b-pillar outer includes a second upper end secured to the roof rail and a second lower end secured to the rocker. The carbon fiber b-pillar reinforcement is disposed between the b-pillar inner and the b-pillar outer. The hinge member is oriented to deform to absorb a portion of a load applied to the roof rail.
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