Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a vehicle rear structure (200) for absorbing slow speed impact. The structure (200) comprises a back panel (201), a plurality of impact absorbers (202a, 202b, 202c, 202d) and a reinforcement (301). The back panel (201) has a first flank region (201a), a middle region (201b) and a second flank region (201c). At least one impact absorber (202a) is provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the first flank region (201a). At least one impact absorber (202b) is provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the second flank region (201c). Plurality of impact absorbers (202c, 202d) are provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the middle region (201b). The reinforcement (301) is provided on the inner surface of the back panel (201) in the middle region (201b), near the joinery of the back panel (201) and the floor panel (302), to absorb slow speed impact. [TO BE PUBLISHED WITH FIGURE 2 and 3]
Description:A VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE FOR ABSORBING SLOW SPEED IMPACT
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a vehicle rear area and in particular relates to a vehicle rear structure for absorbing slow speed impact.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Generally, tail lights are provided in vehicle rear to make a car visible in dark. The tail lights provide a safety aspect to the vehicle by showing rear edge of the vehicle to allow other drivers to appropriately gauge the size and shape of the vehicle. In addition, tail lights allow other vehicles to see the vehicle in inclement weather such as rain or snow. Any damage to the tail lights, due to rear impact, may put life of passengers in danger.
[0003] Tail lights of different specifications are available in the market. One of the tail lights designs includes long lamp specification which runs across width of the vehicle. To prevent damage to tail lights, structure inside rear bumper is provided in rear area of the vehicle.
[0004] Referring to FIG. 1 illustrating rear structure of a vehicle in accordance with existing art. The rear area 100 of the vehicle comprises a back panel 101 having its lower end connected with floor panel of the vehicle forming a joinery. The back panel 101 has a first flank region 101a, a second flank region 101b and a middle region 101c. The middle region 101c is in between the first flank region 101a and the second flank region 101b. To prevent damage to the tail light (long lamp type) in vehicle rear, a rear cross member assembly 102 is provided on the back panel 101. The rear cross member assembly 102 comprises a plurality of impact absorbers 102a and a cross bar 102b. The impact absorbers 102a are provided on each of the first flank region 101a and the second flank region 101b of the back panel 101. The impact absorbers 102a are bolted on the back panel 101. The cross bar 102b is laterally attached to the impact absorbers 102a and a distance is maintained between the back panel 101 and the cross bar 102b. The cross bar 102b prevents any damage to the tail lights (long lamp type) in the central zone of the vehicle rear area.
[0005] One of the drawbacks of using the existing rear cross member assembly 102 is that the assembly has variable strength throughout its length. The rear cross member assembly 102 is weaker in the middle region and stronger in the flank regions. This deteriorates slow speed crash performance of the vehicle and reinforcing of the cross member structure is required. Further, the rear cross member assembly 102 is heavy due to presence of cross bar and reinforcements 102b which is a solid continuous assembly of metal.
[0006] Another drawback of using the existing rear cross member assembly 102 includes packaging space requirement. The packaging space requirement for rear cross member assembly 102 is more as an additional space on the rear area 100 needs to be protected from slow speed impact when the tail light has long light specification.
[0007] Accordingly, there is a need for a vehicle rear structure for absorbing slow speed impact to prevent damage to the tail light (Long lamp type) without compromising with the strength of the structure, minimum additional weight and without impacting layout for rear Bumper.
SUMMARY
[0008] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a vehicle rear structure for absorbing slow speed impact. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0009] The present subject matter relates to a vehicle rear structure for absorbing slow speed impact. The structure comprises a back panel, a plurality of impact absorbers and a reinforcement. The back panel has a first flank region, a middle region and a second flank region. The middle region is between the first flank region and the second flank region. Lower end of the back panel forms a joinery with floor panel of the vehicle. At least one impact absorber is provided on the outer surface of the back panel in the first flank region to absorb slow speed impact. At least one impact absorber is provided on the outer surface of the back panel in the second flank region to absorb slow speed impact. Plurality of impact absorbers are provided on the outer surface of the back panel in the middle region to absorb slow speed impact. The reinforcement is provided on the inner surface of the back panel in the middle region, near the joinery of the back panel and the floor panel, to absorb slow speed impact.
[0010] In an aspect, the impact absorbers provided in the first flank region and the second flank region are bolted over the back panel and the impact absorbers provided in the middle region are spot welded on the back panel.
[0011] In an aspect, the reinforcement comprises an upper vertical portion, a middle horizontal portion and a lower vertical portion. The upper vertical portion is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel. The middle horizontal portion integrally extends form the upper vertical portion. The middle horizontal portion is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel. The lower vertical portion integrally extends from the middle horizontal portion. The lower vertical portion is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel.
[0012] In an aspect, at least one emboss is provided each on the upper vertical portion and middle horizontal portion of the reinforcement.
[0013] In an aspect, a plurality of continuous beads are provided originating in the middle horizontal portion and terminating in the lower vertical portion of the reinforcement.
[0014] In an aspect, at least one horizontal bead is provided encompassing the emboss provided on the middle horizontal portion of the reinforcement.
[0015] In an aspect, the at least one horizontal bead has a portion extending in lower vertical portion of the reinforcement.
[0016] In an aspect, at least one bead is provided in the lower vertical region of the reinforcement.
[0017] In an aspect, the back panel and the reinforcement create box sections in the vicinity of the emboss provided on the upper vertical portion of the reinforcement.
[0018] In an aspect, the back panel and the reinforcement create a box section in the upper vertical portion of the reinforcement.
[0019] In an aspect, a box section is formed in junction region of the upper vertical portion and the middle horizontal portion of the reinforcement.
[0020] In an aspect, the reinforcement is attached to the inner surface of the back panel through spot welding.
[0021] In an aspect, the reinforcement on the inner surface of the back panel is in connection with the at least one impact absorber provided, in the middle region, on the outer surface of the back panel.
[0022] In an aspect, the plurality of impact absorbers provided in the middle region of the back panel comprises a base portion, a first extended portion and a second extended portion. The base portion faces the back panel. The base portion and the back panel maintain a gap in between each other. The first extended portion integrally extends perpendicularly form the base portion. One end of the first extended portion rests on the back panel. The second extended portion integrally extends perpendicularly from the base portion. One end of the second extended portion rests on the back panel.
[0023] In an aspect, length of the first extended portion is different from the length of the second extended portion.
[0024] In an aspect, the first extended portion and the second extended portion has annex portion to facilitate mounting of the impact absorbers over the back panel.
[0025] To further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[0026] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0027] The illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of the vehicle rear structure that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates rear area structure of a vehicle in accordance with existing art;
[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates an assembled view of outer surface of an exemplary vehicle rear structure that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates an assembled view of inner surface of an exemplary vehicle rear structure that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 4 illustrates front view of the exemplary reinforcement that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 5 illustrates a zoom-in view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 6 illustrates sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 7a illustrates A-A sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 7b illustrates B-B sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and
[0036] FIG. 8 illustrates Rear view of impact absorber and reinforcement in accordance with one of the embodiments of present subject matter.
[0037] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structure illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] A few aspects of the present disclosure are explained in detail below with reference to the various figures. Example implementations are described to illustrate the disclosed subject matter, not to limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize a number of equivalent variations of the various features provided in the description that follows.
Definitions
[0039] In the disclosure hereinafter, one or more terms are used to describe various aspects of the present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, a few definitions are provided herein for better understanding of the present disclosure.
[0040] “First Flank Region” and “Second Flank Region” may be defined, in context of the disclosure, as the region on both transverse ends of the body panel. Accordingly, “Middle Region” is the region between the “First Flank Region” and the “Second Flank Region”.
[0041] “Box Section” may be defined, in the context of the disclosure, as a small space maintained between the reinforcement and the back panel in assembled state.
[0042] “Junction Region” may be defined, in the context of the disclosure, as the region in vicinity of the point of connection of the upper vertical portion and the middle horizontal portion.
[0043] “Annex Portion” may be defined, in the context of the disclosure, as extra portion extending from the first extended portion and the second extended portion.
EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0044] While the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will hereinafter be described, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated. Not all of the depicted components described in this disclosure may be required, however, and some implementations may include additional, different, or fewer components from those expressly described in this disclosure. Variations in the arrangement and type of the components may be made without departing from the scope of the claims as set forth herein.
[0045] Different vehicle models have different specification of tail lights provided in the rear structure. One of the specifications entails long light specification, wherein the tail light runs along the width of the vehicle. Vehicle safety and regulatory requirements includes preventing damage to the tail lights resulting from slow speed impact. Existing vehicle rear structure includes rear cross member assembly to prevent damage to the tail light. However, the existing rear cross member assembly has variable strength throughout its length which makes the tail light vulnerable to damage resulting from slow speed impact. In order to meet strength requirement, additional reinforcements need to be added in the cross member, ultimately resulting in complex structure.
[0046] To solve the problem, a vehicle rear structure is needed for absorbing slow speed impact without compromising with the strength.
[0047] In order to achieve this goal of absorption of slow speed impact, a vehicle rear structure may be utilized. The features of the vehicle rear structure are described in more detail below.
[0048] FIG. 2 illustrates an assembled view of outer surface of an exemplary vehicle rear structure that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The vehicle rear structure 200 comprises a back panel 201, a plurality of impact absorbers 202a, 202b, 202c, 202d and a reinforcement (not shown). The back panel 201 has a first flank region 201a, a second flank region 201c and a middle region 201b. The middle region 201b is in between the first flank region 201a and the second flank region 201c. Lower end of the back panel 201 is fixedly attached to floor panel of the vehicle forming a joinery.
[0049] At least one impact absorber 202a is provided on the outer surface of the back panel 201 in the first flank region 201a. The impact absorber 202a absorbs the slow speed impact in event of rear collision in the first flank region 201a. The impact absorber 202a is bolted on the back panel 201 in the first flank region 201a.
[0050] At least one impact absorber 202b is provided on the outer surface of the back panel 201 in the second flank region 201c. The impact absorber 202b absorbs the slow speed impact in event of rear collision in the second flank region 201c. The impact absorber 202b is bolted on the back panel 201 in second flank region 201c.
[0051] Both the impact absorbers 202a, 202b in the first flank region 201a and the second flank region 201c, respectively, strengthen the respective area and act as first point of contact in event of rear collision.
[0052] Middle region 201b of the back panel 201 is bigger than the first flank region 201a and the second flank region 201c. To strengthen the middle region 201b of the back panel 201, plurality of impact absorbers 202c, 202d are provided on the outer surface of the back panel 201. The impact absorbers 202c, 202d absorb the slow speed impact in event of rear collision in the middle region 201b of the back panel 201. The impact absorbers 202c, 202d are spot welded on the back panel 201 in middle region 201b.
[0053] The reinforcement (not shown) is provided on the inner surface of the back panel 201 in the middle region 201b. The reinforcement is discussed below by referring to FIG. 3.
[0054] FIG. 3 illustrates an assembled view of inner surface of an exemplary vehicle rear structure that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The reinforcement 301 is provided on the inner surface of the back panel 201 in the middle region 201b. The reinforcement 301 is provided in the vicinity of the joinery formed between the back panel 201 and the Rear floor panel 302 of the vehicle. The reinforcement 301 is spot welded on the inner surface of the back panel 201 behind the impact absorber 202c in the vicinity of the first flank region 201a. Reinforcement 301 is discussed by referring to FIG. 4.
[0055] FIG. 4 illustrates front view of the exemplary reinforcement that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The reinforcement 301 comprises an upper vertical portion 401a, a middle horizontal portion 401b and a lower vertical portion 401c. The upper vertical portion 401a is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel 201. The middle horizontal portion 401b integrally extends from the upper vertical portion 401a. In an aspect, the middle horizontal portion 401b is perpendicular to the upper vertical portion 401a. The middle horizontal portion 401b is also adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel 201. The lower vertical portion 401c is integrally extending from the middle horizontal portion 401b. In an aspect, the lower vertical portion 401c is perpendicular to the middle horizontal portion 401b. The lower vertical portion 401c is also adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel 201.
[0056] At least one emboss 402 is provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the back panel 201. The emboss 402 facilitates attachment of the reinforcement 301 on the inner side of the back panel 201. A locating hole 403 is provided in the vicinity of the emboss 402 provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301.
[0057] At least one emboss 404 is provided on the middle horizontal region 401b of the reinforcement 301. The emboss 404 facilitates attachment of the reinforcement 301 on the inner side of the back panel 201.
[0058] In addition to embosses 402, 404, beads are also provided on the reinforcement to enhance rigidity of the reinforcement. Beads are discussed by referring to FIG. 5.
[0059] FIG. 5 illustrates a zoom-in view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The welding spots are visible on the reinforcement 301. The emboss 402 on the vertical upper portion 401a of the reinforcement 301 and the emboss 404 on the middle horizontal portion 401b of the reinforcement 301 has spot welds to attach the reinforcement 301 over the inner surface of the back panel 201.
[0060] A plurality of continuous beads 501, 502 are provided on the reinforcement 301. The continuous beads 501, 502 originate from the middle horizontal portion 401b and terminate at the lower vertical portion 401c. The plurality of continuous beads 501, 502 maintains the contour of the middle horizontal portion 401b and the lower vertical portion 401c. The plurality of continuous beads 501 enhances rigidity of the reinforcement 301 and facilitate stress distribution.
[0061] At least one horizontal bead 503 is provided encompassing the emboss 404 provided on the middle horizontal portion 401b of the reinforcement 301. The horizontal bead 503 maintain the contour of the middle horizontal portion 401b. The horizontal bead 503 enhances rigidity of the reinforcement 301 by making a box section with back panel inner surface and facilitates stress distribution. In an aspect, the horizontal bead 503 has a portion 503a extending in the lower vertical portion 401c of the reinforcement 301.
[0062] At least one bead 504 is provided in the lower vertical region 401c of the reinforcement 301. The bead 504 maintains the contour of the lower vertical portion 401c of the reinforcement 301. The at least one bead 504 enhances rigidity of the reinforcement 301 and facilitate stress distribution.
[0063] Spot welding locations are shown in the FIG. 5. The beads 501, 502, 503, 504 provided on the reinforcement 301 have welding spots in the vicinity. Embosses 402, 404 and welding spots creates multiple box sections between the back panel 201 and the reinforcement 301. The box sections are discussed by referring to FIG. 6.
[0064] FIG. 6 illustrates sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the back panel 201 and the reinforcement 301 create a box section 601 in the vicinity of the emboss 402 provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301. In addition, the back panel 201 and the reinforcement 301 creates a box section 602 in junction region of the upper vertical portion 401a and the middle horizontal portion 401b of the reinforcement 301.
[0065] FIG. 7a illustrates A-A sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The A-A sectional view clearly illustrates box section 603 formed between the back panel 201 and the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301. Connection between the impact absorber 202c and the reinforcement 301 is shown in the vicinity of the box section 603. It clearly indicates that the reinforcement 301 provides extra strength to the impact absorber 202c in the middle flank 201b on the back panel 201. One of the spot welds to connect the impact absorber 202c is placed on the emboss 402 provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301. The other box section 604 is formed in the vicinity of the emboss 402 provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301 opposite to the box section 601. The box section 604 is discussed by referring to FIG. 7b.
[0066] FIG. 7b illustrate B-B sectional view of the exemplary reinforcement, in assembled state, that can be utilized to implement one or more exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The B-B sectional view clearly illustrates box section 604 form between the back panel 201 and the reinforcement 301 in the vicinity of the emboss 402, provided on the upper vertical portion 401a of the reinforcement 301, opposite to the box section 601. The box section 604 is formed in the vicinity of the impact absorber 202c provided in the vicinity of the first flank region 201a of the back panel 201. It clearly indicates that the reinforcement 301 provides extra strength to the impact absorber 202c in the vicinity of the first flank section 201a on the back panel 201.
[0067] FIG. 8 illustrates rear view of impact absorbers and reinforcement in accordance with one of the embodiments of present subject matter. The impact absorbers 202a, 202b provided in the first flank region 201a and the second flank region 201c are identical in structure and profile. The impact absorbers 202a, 202b are bolted on the back panel 201. In an aspect, the impact absorbers 202a, 202b are connected to the back panel 201 using a plate member 801. The impact absorber 202c in the vicinity of the first flank region 201a of the back panel 201 is connected with the reinforcement 301. The impact absorber 202c is spot welded on the reinforcement 301 with the spot welds positioned in the emboss 402 provided on the reinforcement 301. The impact absorbers 202c, 202d in the middle region 201b of the back panel 201 have different profile than the impact absorbers 202a, 202b in the first flank region 201a and the second flank region 201c. The other impact absorber 202d in the middle region 201b of the back panel 201 is directly connected to the back panel 201. Accordingly, no part of the other impact absorber 202d connects with the reinforcement 301. In an aspect, the impact absorbers 202c, 202d in the middle region 201b of the back panel 201 have an asymmetric hat-shaped profile. The impact absorbers 202c, 202d comprises a base portion 802a, a first extended portion 802b and a second extended portion 802c. The first extended portion 802b extends perpendicularly from the base portion 802a and rests on the back panel 201. Similarly, the second extended portion 802c extends perpendicularly from the base portion 802a and rests on the back panel 201. Length of the second extended portion 802c is different from the length of the first extended portion 802a. In an aspect, length of the second extended portion 802c is greater than the length of the first extended portion 802b. The first extended portion 802b and the second extended portion 802c has an annex portion 802d to facilitate mounting of the impact absorbers 202c, 202d on the back panel 201 or the reinforcement 301. In an aspect, the first extended portion 802b and the second extended portion 802c are spot welded over the back panel 201.
ADVANTAGES
[0068] Thus, the vehicle rear structure 200 of the present disclosure has uniform strength throughout its structure. In other words, there are no vulnerable regions along the width of the vehicle in the structure w.r.t Slow Speed Impact loads considering Long Lamp Spec. Accordingly, the vehicle rear structure is capable of preventing damage to the tail light in the event of slow speed impact from the rear. In addition, the vehicle rear structure has lesser weight than the existing rear cross member structure which enhances slow speed crash performance of the vehicle. In addition, the packaging requirement of the vehicle rear structure of the present disclosure is less as the use of cross bar in the vehicle rear structure is eliminated.
[0069] The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art are capable of choosing suitable manufacturing and design details.
[0070] Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0071] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0072] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A vehicle rear structure (200) for absorbing slow speed impact, the structure (200) comprises:
a back panel (201) having a first flank region (201a), a middle region (201b) and a second flank region (201c) between the first flank region (201a) and the second flank region (201c), wherein lower end of the back panel (201) forms a joinery with floor panel (302) of the vehicle;
at least one impact absorber (202a) provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the first flank region (201a) to absorb slow speed impact;
at least one impact absorber (202b) provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the second flank region (201c) to absorb slow speed impact;
a plurality of impact absorbers (202c, 202d) provided on the outer surface of the back panel (201) in the middle region (201b) to absorb slow speed impact; and
a reinforcement (301) provided on the inner surface of the back panel (201) in the middle region (201b), near the joinery of the back panel (201) and the floor panel (302), to absorb slow speed impact.
2. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the impact absorbers (202a, 202b) provided in the first flank region (201a) and the second flank region (201c) are bolted over the back panel (201) and the impact absorbers (202c, 202d) provided in the middle region (201b) are spot welded on the back panel (201).
3. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement (301) comprises:
an upper vertical portion (401a) adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel (201);
a middle horizontal portion (401b) integrally extending perpendicularly from the upper vertical portion (401a), wherein the middle horizontal portion (401b) is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel (201); and
a lower vertical portion (401c) integrally extending perpendicularly from the middle horizontal portion (401b), wherein the lower vertical portion (401c) is adapted to attach on the inner surface of the back panel (201).
4. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one emboss (402, 404) is provided each on the upper vertical portion (401a) and middle horizontal portion (401b) of the reinforcement (301).
5. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein a plurality of continuous beads (501, 502) is provided originating in the middle horizontal portion (401b) and terminating in the lower vertical portion (401c) of the reinforcement (301).
6. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one horizontal bead (503) is provided encompassing the emboss (404) provided on the middle horizontal portion (401b) of the reinforcement (301).
7. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one horizontal bead (503) has a portion (503a) extending in lower vertical portion (401c) of the reinforcement (301).
8. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one bead (504) is provided in the lower vertical region (401c) of the reinforcement (301).
9. The structure (200) as claimed in claims 1-8, wherein the back panel (201) and the reinforcement (301) create box sections (601, 604) in the vicinity of the emboss (402) provided on the upper vertical portion (401a) of the reinforcement (301).
10. The structure (200) as claimed in claims 1-9, wherein the back panel (201) and the reinforcement (301) creates a box section (603) in the upper vertical portion (401a) of the reinforcement (301).
11. The structure (200) as claimed in claims 1-10, wherein a box section (602) is formed in junction region of the upper vertical portion (401a) and the middle horizontal portion (401b) of the reinforcement (301).
12. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement (301) is attached to the inner surface of the back panel (201) through spot welding.
13. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcement (201) on the inner surface of the back panel (201) is in connection with the at least one impact absorber (202c) provided, in the middle region (201b), on the outer surface of the back panel (201).
14. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of impact absorbers (202c, 202d) provided in the middle region (201b) of the back panel (201) comprises:
a base portion (802a) facing the back panel (201), wherein the base portion (802a) and the back panel (201) maintains a gap in between each other;
a first extended portion (802b) integrally extending perpendicularly from the base portion (802a), wherein one end of the first extended portion (802b) rests on the back panel (201); and
a second extended portion (802c) integrally extending perpendicularly from the base portion (802a), wherein one end of the second extended portion (802c) rests on the back panel (201).
15. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein length of the first extended portion (802b) is different from the length of the second extended portion (802c).
16. The structure (200) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first extended portion (802b) and the second extended portion (802c) has annex portion (802d) to facilitate mounting of the impact absorbers (202c, 202d) over the back panel (201).
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| 1 | 202311001393-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 2 | 202311001393-FORM 1 [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 3 | 202311001393-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 4 | 202311001393-DRAWINGS [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 5 | 202311001393-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 6 | 202311001393-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [06-01-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-01-06 |
| 7 | 202311001393-Proof of Right [21-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-21 |
| 8 | 202311001393-FORM-26 [21-03-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-03-21 |
| 9 | 202311001393-Others-050423.pdf | 2023-05-29 |
| 10 | 202311001393-GPA-050423.pdf | 2023-05-29 |
| 11 | 202311001393-Correspondence-050423.pdf | 2023-05-29 |
| 12 | 202311001393-FORM 18 [28-06-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-06-28 |
| 13 | 202311001393-POA [22-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-22 |
| 14 | 202311001393-FORM 13 [22-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-22 |
| 15 | 202311001393-AMENDED DOCUMENTS [22-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-22 |