Vehicle body B-pillar assembly with cell member
US9969434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle B-pillar assembly is provided. The vehicle B-pillar assembly includes a T-bracket, a B-pillar inner, a B-pillar reinforcement, a cell member, and a B-pillar outer. The T-bracket is mounted to a roof rail. The B-pillar inner is mounted to the T-bracket. The B-pillar reinforcement is mounted to the B-pillar inner and defines a cavity. The cell member is sized for insertion within the cavity and for securing therein. The cell member is oriented with the T-bracket for partially absorbing a load from a side impact to the B-pillar assembly. The B-pillar outer spans between the roof rail and a rocker panel. The cell member may extend within the cavity between a location above a vehicle beltline and a location below the vehicle beltline.
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