Pillar structure of automobile

Details Pillar structure of automobile Pillar structure of automobile

2008-06-20

2010-12-07

Lyjak, Lori L (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845713

ABSTRACT:
The pillar structure includes a pillar (11), a front outer garnish (21), a triangular window (30), and a shielding portion (22). The pillar includes an outer panel (13) and an inner panel (14). A flange portion (136) of the outer panel and a flange portion (146) of the inner panel are joined to each other so as to form a joint portion (17). 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.

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Communication pursuant to Article 94(3) EPC for Application No. 08 777 643.1-1268, dated Apr. 13, 2010.
International Search Report issued on Oct. 7, 2008, for International Application No. PCT/JP2008/061678.

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