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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2009
Takeo Mori, Susono, JP;
Takeo Mori, Susono, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-Shi, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a framework structure of a vehicle where high productivity can be obtained, a reinforcement and an outer frame can be completely welded to each other, and the reinforcing ability of the reinforcing member can be sufficiently obtained when the reinforcing member is provided on the outer member. A plurality of protruding portions, which protrudes toward an outer member, is formed on the outer surface of a reinforcement of a center pillar. These protruding portions are disposed so as to be separated from each other in the longitudinal direction of the reinforcement. Further, non-protruding portions where the protruding portions are not formed are formed in the vicinity of a belt line, and the protruding portions are formed at other positions.