Roof Module for a Vehicle Roof of a Passenger Vehicle
US-2015343979-A1 · Dec 3, 2015 · US
Vehicle upper section structure
US2016101672A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016101672-A1 |
| Application number | US-201514862738-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Publication date | Apr 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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There is provided a vehicle upper section structure including: a roof side rail extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a roof reinforcement extending along a vehicle width direction further to a vehicle cabin inside than the roof side rail and a roof panel of the vehicle; a center frame that is disposed at a vehicle up-down direction upper side or lower side of the roof reinforcement, and that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a bracket that is joined to a vehicle cabin inside of the roof side rail, to the roof reinforcement, and to the center frame.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A vehicle upper section structure comprising: a roof side rail extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a roof reinforcement extending along a vehicle width direction further to a vehicle cabin inside than the roof side rail and a roof panel of the vehicle; a center frame that is disposed at a vehicle up-down direction upper side or lower side of the roof reinforcement, and that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a bracket that is joined to a vehicle cabin inside of the roof side rail, to the roof reinforcement, and to the center frame. 2 . The vehicle upper section structure of claim 1 , wherein the bracket joins together an upper face of whichever out of the roof reinforcement and the center frame is positioned on the vehicle up-down direction lower side, and a lower face of whichever out of the roof reinforcement and the center frame is positioned on the vehicle up-down direction upper side. 3 . The vehicle upper section structure of claim 1 , wherein the bracket comprises: a first bracket joined to the roof side rail and to one of the roof reinforcement or the center frame; and a second bracket joined to the roof reinforcement and the center frame. 4 . The vehicle upper section structure of claim 1 , further comprising: a sunroof unit that opens up and closes off an opening formed in the roof panel, wherein the center frame configures part of the sunroof unit.
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- B60J7/043Primary
Sunroofs (B60J7/047 - B60J7/053 take precedence){e.g. sliding above the roof} · CPC title
Superstructure {or monocoque structure} sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for {(having impact absorbing means B62D21/15; running-boards, steps, or the like as superstructure sub-unit B60R3/00)} · CPC title
Sliding roof trays or assemblies · CPC title
- B62D25/06Primary
Fixed roofs (non-fixed roofs or like shelters B60J7/00; roof liners B60R13/02; insulating elements B60R13/08) · CPC title
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- What does patent US2016101672A1 cover?
- There is provided a vehicle upper section structure including: a roof side rail extending along a vehicle front-rear direction; a roof reinforcement extending along a vehicle width direction further to a vehicle cabin inside than the roof side rail and a roof panel of the vehicle; a center frame that is disposed at a vehicle up-down direction upper side or lower side of the roof reinforcement, …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Toyota Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60J7/043. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu Apr 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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