The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
May. 01, 2013
Strength member for an automobile body, front side member, and side structure for an automobile body
Michitaka Yoshida, Amagasaki, JP;
Nobusato Kojima, Amagasaki, JP;
Atsushi Tomizawa, Minou, JP;
Naoaki Shimada, Osaka, JP;
Michitaka Yoshida, Amagasaki, JP;
Nobusato Kojima, Amagasaki, JP;
Atsushi Tomizawa, Minou, JP;
Naoaki Shimada, Osaka, JP;
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A side structure for an automobile body has an A-pillar having a first portion which has a closed cross section and which is connected to a side sill and extends upwards, and a second portion which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the first portion and extends along a slope therefrom, and a roof rail side member which has a closed cross section and which is continuous with the A-pillar and is connected to a B-pillar. The side reinforcing member having a closed cross section and a shape which is bent three-dimensionally and which is constituted by a single member in the axial direction and has undergone high frequency quenching is disposed so a to extend at least inside the second portion and inside the roof rail side member to be positioned to the rear of the connection with the B-pillar.