Vehicle rear structure
US-10632826-B2 · Apr 28, 2020 · US
Penetrating wind prevention structure for vehicle
US2019193539A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2019193539-A1 |
| Application number | US-201716327870-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Publication date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | — |
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In a motor vehicle having an opening 1 through an upper or lateral side of the vehicle cabin, a return portion 40 c extending toward the inside of the vehicle cabin and the front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from the rear edge of the opening 1 is formed to return travel wind toward the front of the vehicle.
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1 . An entering wind prevention structure for a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having an opening through an upper or lateral side of a vehicle cabin, the structure comprising: a return portion extending toward inside of the vehicle cabin and a front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from a rear edge of the opening, the return portion returning travel wind toward the front of the vehicle. 2 . The structure of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle includes a retractable roof opening and closing the opening, a linkage driving the retractable roof, and a space for linkage arrangement, and the return portion is provided to be adjacent to the space for link arrangement. 3 . The structure of claim 2 , wherein the return portion is formed in a shape of an inverted “U” when the vehicle is viewed from the front, and is intended to avoid contact with the link at an intermediate portion of the return portion in a vehicle width direction while the opening is closed by the retractable roof. 4 . The structure of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle includes a front-side roof as the retractable roof and a rear-side roof, and the return portion includes a step portion provided behind a portion of the rear-side roof in contact with the front-side roof to protrude downward, and a return member provided under the step portion. 5 . The structure of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle includes a front-side roof as the retractable roof and a rear-side roof, and a sealing member is provided on a corner portion of the rear-side roof close to a side window inside the vehicle, and at least one portion of the return portion extends from the sealing member. 6 . The structure of claim 4 , wherein a sealing member is provided on a corner portion of the rear-side roof close to a side window inside the vehicle, and the return member extends from the sealing member. 7 . The structure of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle includes a front-side roof as the retractable roof and a rear-side roof, and the return portion includes a step portion provided behind a portion of the rear-side roof in contact with the front-side roof to protrude downward, and a return member provided under the step portion. 8 . The structure of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle includes a front-side roof as the retractable roof and a rear-side roof, and a sealing member is provided on a corner portion of the rear-side roof close to a side window inside the vehicle, and at least one portion of the return portion extends from the sealing member. 9 . The structure of claim 7 , wherein a sealing member is provided on a corner portion of the rear-side roof close to a side window inside the vehicle, and the return member extends from the sealing member.
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- What does patent US2019193539A1 cover?
- In a motor vehicle having an opening 1 through an upper or lateral side of the vehicle cabin, a return portion 40 c extending toward the inside of the vehicle cabin and the front of the vehicle from a region spaced rearward from the rear edge of the opening 1 is formed to return travel wind toward the front of the vehicle.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mazda Motor, Nishikawa Rubber Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60J7/223. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Jun 27 2019 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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