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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2008
Hideaki Terai, Kariya, JP;
Yukio Matsuda, Okazaki, JP;
Hideaki Terai, Kariya, JP;
Yukio Matsuda, Okazaki, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki, Aichi-ken, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
The pillar structure includes a pillar (), a front outer garnish (), a triangular window (), and a shielding portion (). The pillar includes an outer panel () and an inner panel (). A flange portion () of the outer panel and a flange portion () of the inner panel are joined to each other so as to form a joint portion (). The front outer garnish is attached to the pillar so as to cover the outer panel. The triangular window is supported by the pillar. The shielding portion shields the joint portion, thereby making invisible the joint portion from the outside of the vehicle through the triangular window. The outer garnish and the triangular window are integrally molded, and the shielding portion is integrated with the front outer garnish. The joint portion is bent toward the inner panel or the outer panel.