US3591231A
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Fabricated uniside for a unitized body
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1969-07-16
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A fabricated uniside unit for a unitized body structure utilizing small economical stampings doubled in high-stress areas for greater strength and forming frustum-reinforced beam sections at extremely stressed areas. Portions of the uniside units form side sill structure while other portions act as shear panels for supporting load applied to the body structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry W Wessells
- 👤 Walter S Eggert Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In combination in a vehicle body having unitized construction; a pair of uniside units extending longitudinally along each side of the vehicle body for connecting a front-end assembly and a rear assembly; each uniside having an A-post, a Bpost including a door lock reinforcement secured thereto, a lower sill unit connecting the lower ends of the A-post and B-post, a door header connecting the upper ends of the A-post and B-post, and a rear quarter panel having a rear wheelhouse reinforcement secured thereto, said uniside unit including an outer uniside panel having a body hinge reinforcement secured to said A-post portion, and a fabricated inner uniside panel including an inner rear panel having a B-post portion, a rear-bumper-mounting bracket secured to said inner rear quarter panel, a door-opening header secured to said inner rear quarter panel at the top of said B-post portion, a door-opening sill secured to said inner rear quarter panel at the bottom of said B-post portion, and an inner hinge pillar forming an A-post portion having the upper end secured to said door-opening header and the lower end secured to said door-opening sill.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination in a vehicle body having unitized construction; a pair of uniside units extending longitudinally along each side of the vehicle body for connecting a front-end assembly and a rear assembly; each uniside having an A-post, a Bpost including a door lock reinforcement secured thereto, a lower sill unit connecting the lower ends of the A-post and B-post, a door header connecting the upper ends of the A-post and B-post, and a rear quarter panel having a rear wheelhouse reinforcement secured thereto, said uniside unit including an outer uniside panel having a body hinge reinforcement secured to said A-post portion, and a fabricated inner uniside panel including an inner rear panel having a B-post portion, a rear-bumper-mounting bracket secured to said inner rear quarter panel, a door-opening header secured to said inner rear quarter panel at the top of said B-post portion, a door-opening sill secured to said inner rear quarter panel at the bottom of said B-post portion, and an inner hinge pillar forming an A-post portion having the upper end secured to said door-opening header and the lower end secured to said door-opening sill.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The body construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein said door-opening header includes a first arm extending along and secured to the upper edge of said inner rear quarter panel and a second arm extending downwardly along and secured to said B-post portion for providing a double metal thickness where said door opening header is secured to said inner rear quarter panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The body construction as claimed in claim 1 wherein said inner hinge pillar includes a first arm extending along and secured to said door-opening header and a second arm extending substantially normal to said first arm for being secured to a windshield header extending between said uniside units whereby double thicknesses are provided at the joint between the windshield header, the door-opening header and the inner door hinge pillar.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |