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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 05, 1999
Akihiro Sukegawa, Saitama, JP;
Akira Nakashima, Saitama, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A center pillar includes an upper member,and a lower member,The upper member,is joined by welding to the lower member,such that the upper member,is positioned inwardly relative to the lower member,in a transverse direction of a vehicle body and is inclined rearward relative to the lower member,in longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. In addition, an upper end portion of the lower member,has an end face that faces transversely outward and inclines downwardly. A reinforcement plate,extends to an upper end portion of the upper member and is joined thereat to the upper member for reinforcement of a state in which the lower member,is joined to a side sill