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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2006
Takashi Mizuma, Hiroshima, JP;
Naomune Moriyama, Hiroshima, JP;
Takashi Mizuma, Hiroshima, JP;
Naomune Moriyama, Hiroshima, JP;
Mazda Motor Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
There is provided a lower vehicle body structure, in which a floor panel is provided between a pair of side sills extending longitudinally, a tunnel portion extending longitudinally is provided at a central portion of the floor panel, and a seat is provided between the side sill and tunnel portion, wherein there are provided a seat support member outer to support the seat, which extends longitudinally inside the side sill, and a plurality of cross members extending in the vehicle width direction with a specified distance therebetween longitudinally, outside end portions of which are connected to the seat support member outer and inside end portions of which are connected to the tunnel portion. Accordingly, both layout of the seat and sufficient vehicle body rigidity against a vehicle side crash can be provided.