Vehicle body and body connection joint

By changing the shape and connection method of the vehicle body connection joints, and using injection molded body connection joints, the problem of difficult to ensure and adapt to various models in the prior art is solved, and a high rigidity and adaptability body connection structure is achieved.

CN119659771APending Publication Date: 2025-03-21HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202410023640.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-19
Filing Date
2024-01-08
Publication Date
2025-03-21

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the connection method of vehicle body components (such as flange connection or CO2 welding) increases the number of components, or the use of high-cost die-cast joints, making it difficult to ensure the body stiffness and adapt to various models.

Method used

By changing the shape and connection method of the connection joint, an injection-molded body connection joint is adopted, including a support body and a main body part. The support body is composed of a roof longitudinal beam part, a column part and a roof cross beam part. The main body part surrounds the support body and is connected by bolts, adding reinforcement ribs and through holes to reduce cost and weight.

Benefits of technology

The high rigidity and adaptability of the body are achieved, and can meet the needs of various models without increasing the number of components of the connecting components, reducing costs and weight.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle body and a vehicle body attachment joint for a vehicle, the vehicle body attachment joint comprising: a support body including a roof rail portion extending along a roof rail, a pillar portion extending along a pillar, and a roof cross member portion extending along a roof cross member; and a main body portion configured to surround the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof rail portion, in which opposite ends of the roof rail portion are configured to be connected to a roof rail member of a vehicle body, a lower end of the pillar portion is configured to be connected to a pillar member of the vehicle body, and an end portion of the roof rail portion is configured to be connected to a roof rail member of the vehicle body.
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[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle body and a vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle, which can ensure the rigidity of the vehicle body and cope with various vehicle models by changing the way of connecting various components using the connection joint and changing the shape of the connection joint. Background Art

[0002] A purpose-built vehicle (PBV) includes a living module configured to define passenger and cargo spaces having various shapes according to market requirements, and a drive module related to actual driving of the vehicle. The living module that can meet various requirements can be combined with a universal drive module, so that various vehicle models can be easily produced, which makes it possible to very effectively follow the market trend of diversified small-batch production.

[0003] Meanwhile, among the members included in the body of the vehicle, the body roof rail member provided at the roof rail of the vehicle, the body pillar member provided at the pillar side, and the roof cross member provided at the roof cross member are important not only for supporting the roof of the vehicle but also for improving the rigidity and safety of the body. In addition, a connection joint may be provided at a branch point of the roof rail member, the pillar member, and the roof cross member, and connect the respective members.

[0004] In the prior art, these components are usually connected by flanges or CO 2 Welding or die-cast joints are usually provided to connect these components. However, flange connections or CO 2 The joining method of welding produces a quadrilateral tubular structure that is difficult to join to the outer plate, which increases the number of parts required for joining. The joining method using a die-cast joint is disadvantageous in terms of price competitiveness due to the high cost of the joint.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a connection joint for a vehicle that can ensure the rigidity of the vehicle body and cope with various vehicle models without increasing the number of parts required for the connection member.

[0006] The above contents described as background are only intended to help understand the background of the present invention, and do not mean that the present invention falls within the scope of the relevant prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present invention has been proposed to solve these problems and aims to provide a vehicle body and a vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle, which can ensure the rigidity of the vehicle body and cope with various vehicle models by changing the way of connecting various members with the connection joint and changing the shape of the connection joint.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned above through the following description.

[0009] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle, the vehicle body connection joint comprising: a support body including a roof rail portion extending along a roof rail, a pillar portion extending along a pillar, and a roof cross beam portion extending along a roof cross beam; and a main body portion configured to surround the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross beam portion, wherein a roof rail member of a vehicle body is connected to opposite ends of the roof rail portion, a pillar member of a vehicle body is connected to a lower end of the pillar portion, and a roof cross beam member of a vehicle body is connected to an end of the roof cross beam portion. The vehicle body connection joint may be injection molded.

[0010] For example, the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross portion of the support body are arranged to be orthogonal to each other, and the ends of the pillar portion and the end of the roof cross portion are in surface contact with one surface of the roof rail portion.

[0011] For example, opposite ends of the roof rail portion, the lower end of the pillar portion, and the end of the roof cross member protrude outwardly compared to the ends of the body portion injection-molded toward the surfaces of the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross member.

[0012] For example, the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are connected to the roof rail member of the vehicle body and the pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively, in a state where the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are assembled with the roof rail member of the vehicle body and the pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively.

[0013] For example, adhesive is applied at the positions where the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are assembled with the roof rail member of the vehicle body and the pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively. The adhesive may include epoxy resin or urethane.

[0014] For example, opposite ends of the roof rail portion and an end portion of the roof cross member are respectively fixed to the roof rail member and the roof cross member of the vehicle body by bolting in the up-down direction, and the lower end of the pillar portion is fixed to the pillar member of the vehicle body by bolting in the width direction of the vehicle body.

[0015] For example, the main body portion is formed in a curved shape that is curved inwardly so that end portions injection-molded toward the surfaces of the roof side rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross rail portion are connected to each other.

[0016] For example, the body portion includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs, and each reinforcement rib has a plurality of through holes formed at predetermined intervals to define an internal pattern.

[0017] For example, a downwardly recessed accommodation groove is formed on the upper surface of the main body, and the roof cross member is connected to the main body in the up-down direction by bolt connection in a state where the roof cross member is supported in the accommodation groove.

[0018] For example, the surface of the support body may be subjected to laser texturing, and the main body portion may be fixed to the surface of the support body in a state where the main body portion surrounds the support body.

[0019] The present invention provides a vehicle body, comprising: a vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle body connection joint is provided as a plurality of vehicle body connection joints, and each vehicle body connection joint is arranged along a roof longitudinal beam of a vehicle and connected to a roof longitudinal beam member, a pillar member and a roof cross beam member of the vehicle body.

[0020] For example, the vehicle body further includes an outer panel disposed outside a roof rail member, a pillar member, and a roof cross member of the vehicle body and configured to cover the outside of the vehicle body, wherein the outer panel is bonded and fixed to the roof rail member by an adhesive applied at a position where the outer panel joins the roof rail member of the vehicle body.

[0021] For example, the outer panel has a fixing portion protruding inward, and the fixing portion is fitted with one side of a pillar member of the vehicle body so that the outer panel is fixed to the pillar member.

[0022] According to a vehicle body and a vehicle body connection joint of the present invention, it is possible to ensure the rigidity of the vehicle body and cope with various vehicle models by changing the manner in which the connection joint is used to connect various components and changing the shape of the connection joint.

[0023] In another embodiment, a vehicle is provided that includes the apparatus disclosed herein.

[0024] The technical effects that can be obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above effects. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned above through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a view showing a vehicle body according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a view showing in detail components of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a view showing a body connection joint for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 and Figure 5 It is shown in Figure 2A view of the connection structure between the connecting joint in the C region and the roof rail member;

[0029] Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is shown Figure 2 A view of the connection structure between the connection joint and the column member in the D area;

[0030] Figure 8 and Fig. 9 It is shown Figure 2 A view of the connection structure between the lower joint and the column member in the E area;

[0031] Fig.10 is a view showing a fixing structure for a pillar member and an outer panel according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0032] Fig.11 is a view showing a state in which the surface of a support body according to an embodiment of the present invention is subjected to laser texturing.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 110: Roof rail components

[0035] 111, 121: Hollow part

[0036] 120: Column components

[0037] 122: First fastening hole

[0038] 125: Assembly Department

[0039] 130: Roof cross member

[0040] 200: Connector

[0041] 203: Flange

[0042] 210: Roof rails

[0043] 220: Column

[0044] 230: Roof beam

[0045] 241: Epoxy resin material

[0046] 242: Urethane material

[0047] 251: Bolt

[0048] 252: Nut

[0049] 300: Lower connector

[0050] 301: Second fastening hole

[0051] 400: Outer panel

[0052] 410: Fixed part DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] Embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Regardless of the reference numerals, the same or similar constituent elements are given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0054] For convenience of description, the suffixes “module,” “unit,” “part,” and “section” used to describe constituent elements in the following description are used together or interchangeably, but the suffixes themselves do not have distinguishable meanings or functions.

[0055] In the description of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, when it is determined that a specific description may confuse the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the specific description of the known related technology will be omitted. In addition, it should be understood that the drawings are provided only to enable those skilled in the art to easily understand the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in this specification is not limited by the drawings, and includes all changes, equivalents and alternatives within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. can be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from another constituent element.

[0056] When a component is described as being “coupled” or “connected” to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, and that there may be intervening components between the components. When a component is described as being “directly coupled to” or “directly connected to” another component, it should be understood that there may be no intervening components between the components.

[0057] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless clearly described as having a different meaning in the context.

[0058] In this specification, it should be understood that the terms "comprises", "includes", "contains", "has" or their variations are inclusive, thereby specifying the existence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0059] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" or "vehicular" or other similar terms used herein generally include motor vehicles, such as passenger cars, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft including various boats, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels derived from resources other than petroleum). As used herein, a hybrid vehicle is a vehicle having two or more power sources, such as gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicles.

[0060] Unless otherwise specified or apparent from the context, the term "about" as used herein is to be understood as being within the normal tolerance range in the art, such as within 2 standard deviations of the mean. "About" may be understood as being within 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.01% of the stated value. All numerical values ​​provided herein are modified by the term "about" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0061] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention proposes to change the way of connecting various components using a connection joint in a connection joint structure of a vehicle body and to change the shape of the connection joint.

[0062] Before describing a vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle according to the present invention, a vehicle body including the connection joint will be described.

[0063] Figure 1 and Figure 2 2 is a view showing a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The focus will be primarily on the constituent elements relevant to the present embodiment. However, a vehicle body in actual implementation may of course include more or fewer constituent elements.

[0064] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the vehicle body may include a roof longitudinal member 110, a pillar member 120 and a roof cross member 130. The roof longitudinal member 110 extends along the roof longitudinal member in the length direction of the vehicle, and the pillar member 120 extends along the pillar of the vehicle in the up-down direction. In addition, the roof cross member 130 extends along the roof cross member in the width direction of the vehicle. These members may be arranged as a plurality of members connected to each other so that the left and right sides of the vehicle body are symmetrical. These members are arranged to be orthogonal to each other on the upper side of the vehicle body through a connecting joint 200. In addition, the pillar member 120 extending in the up-down direction of the vehicle may be connected to the lower frame through a lower joint 300 on the lower side of the vehicle body. In a state where the vehicle body connecting joint 200 (described below) is shared, the length of each member can be adjusted by cutting the member, thereby coping with different specifications of the vehicle. The description of the present invention will focus on the A area on one side of the symmetrical area.

[0065] In the following, reference will be made to Figure 3 The vehicle body connection joint 200 will be described.

[0066] Figure 3 2 is a view showing a vehicle body connection joint 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] refer to Figure 3 , the vehicle body connection joint 200 may include a support body and a main body portion. In addition, the support body includes a roof rail portion 210, a pillar portion 220, and a roof cross beam portion 230. The roof rail portion 210 may extend along the roof rail, the pillar portion 220 may extend along the pillar, and the roof cross beam portion 230 may extend along the roof cross beam. The roof rail portion 210, the pillar portion 220, and the roof cross beam portion 230 constituting the support body are connected to each other at their ends to define a single support structure, and these components may be arranged to be orthogonal to each other. In this case, the ends of the pillar portion 220 and the ends of the roof cross beam portion 230 may be in surface contact with one surface of the roof rail portion 210, thereby ensuring the rigidity of the support body.

[0068] In addition, the body portion is formed to surround a support body including the roof rail portion 210, the pillar portion 220, and the roof cross beam portion 230. In this case, the support body and the body portion may be made of a metal material or a composite material to ensure the rigidity of the connection joint 200. In this case, the composite material may be a 3D printing material such as plastic, aluminum, and polyethylene (PE). However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0069] The shape of the main body portion is described below. The main body portion may be formed into a curved shape that bends inwardly so that the ends of the main body portion that are injection molded toward the surfaces of the roof longitudinal beam portion 210, the pillar portion 220, and the roof cross beam portion 230 are connected to each other. By protruding and bending the curved shape within the connecting joint 200, the step portion can be strengthened and the load transfer can be improved when each member and the connecting joint 200 are connected. In addition, the main body portion may include a plurality of reinforcing ribs. A plurality of through holes may be formed at predetermined intervals in the reinforcing ribs constituting the main body portion, thereby defining an internal pattern. Through the above structure, the cost and weight of the main body portion can be reduced.

[0070] refer to Figure 3 , an accommodation groove B is formed in an extended end portion of the upper surface of the main body portion connected to the roof cross member 130. The accommodation groove B may be formed in a shape recessed downward from the upper surface of the main body portion. In a state where the roof cross member 130 is supported in the accommodation groove B, the roof cross member 130 is connected to the main body portion by bolt connection in the up-down direction. In a state where the roof cross member 130 is located in the accommodation groove B, the flange portion 203 may restrict the lateral movement of the roof cross member 130 on the inner surface of the accommodation groove B, thereby improving the strength of the roof against the front-rear collision of the vehicle.

[0071] Furthermore, opposite ends of the roof rail portion 210, the lower end of the pillar portion 220, and the end of the roof cross member 230 protrude outwardly compared to the end of the main body portion that is extended by injection molding toward the surface of the roof rail portion 210, the pillar portion 220, and the roof cross member 230. The ends of the roof rail portion 210, the ends of the pillar portion 220, and the ends of the roof cross member 230 may be connected to each other, thereby being combined and fastened to the roof rail member 110, the pillar member 120, and the roof cross member 130.

[0072] Refer to the following Figures 4 to 9 The manner in which the various components are connected via the connection joint 200 is described.

[0073] Figure 4 and Figure 5 It is shown Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a view of the connection structure between the connecting joint 200 and the roof rail member 110 in the C region, and FIG. Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is shown Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a view of a connection structure between the connection joint 200 and the pillar member 120 in the D region.

[0074] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the roof rail portion 210 may be connected to the roof rail member 110 of the vehicle body. More specifically, opposite ends of the roof rail portion 210 may be fixed by bolt connection in a state of being assembled with the roof rail member 110 of the vehicle body. An overlapping portion in which the roof rail member 110 and the roof rail portion 210 overlap each other may be formed, and the overlapping portion may be fastened in the up-down direction. The nut 252 is fastened to the lower surface of the roof rail member 110, and the bolt 251 is fastened downward to the upper surface of the roof rail member 110 and connected to the nut 252. The bolt 251 is fastened while passing through the roof rail portion 210 in the up-down direction of the vehicle body. In addition, the outer panel 400 has a recessed area E bent inwardly. The recessed area E may be connected to the roof rail member 110 by an adhesive including an epoxy resin material 241 or a urethane material 242.

[0075] In this case, the epoxy material 241 or the urethane material 242 is applied to a position between the roof rail member 110 and the roof rail portion 210 which are assembled to each other, thereby further improving the connection rigidity. Unlike the epoxy material 241, the urethane material 242 has elasticity, so the urethane material 242 is applied to the portion where the tolerance is applied. The epoxy material 241 can be applied to the portion where the roof rail member 110 and the roof rail portion 210 are directly in contact with each other. In addition, the structure in which the roof cross member 230 of the vehicle body and the roof cross member 130 are connected by bolts is the same as the connection structure between the roof rail portion 210 and the roof rail member 110 of the vehicle body. The above-mentioned assembly and bolt fastening structure can provide multiple components with impact resistance to the side collision of the vehicle and improve the bending rigidity of the vehicle body.

[0076] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the pillar portion 220 is connected to the pillar member 120 of the vehicle body. More specifically, the lower end of the pillar portion 220 may be fixed to the pillar member 120 of the vehicle body by bolt connection. The hollow portion 121 is formed at the outer side of the pillar member 120, and the first fastening hole 122 is formed through the hollow portion 121 and the pillar member 120. The bolt 251 is fastened and connected to the outer surface of the pillar member 120, the nut 252 is fastened and connected to the inner surface of the pillar member 120, and the bolt 251 is fastened while passing through the pillar portion 220 in the width direction of the vehicle body.

[0077] An overlapping portion where the pillar member 120 and the pillar portion 220 overlap each other may be formed, and the overlapping portion is fastened in the up-down direction. In this case, an adhesive may be applied at the position where the pillar member 120 and the pillar portion 220 are assembled to each other, thereby further improving the connection rigidity. The adhesive may be applied to at least two of the four surfaces where the pillar member 120 and the pillar portion 220 contact each other, thereby ensuring rigidity against deformation. The above-mentioned assembly and bolt fastening structure can provide multiple components with impact resistance against vehicle side collisions and improve the rigidity of the vehicle body. The hollow portions 111 and 121 may have a plurality of through holes and cover the outer side of the roof rail member 110 and the outer side of the pillar member 120, thereby improving the durability of the components against external impacts.

[0078] Figure 8 and Fig. 9 It is shown Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a view of a connection structure between the lower joint 300 and the pillar member 120 in the E region.

[0079] refer to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , the lower portion of the pillar member 120 can be inserted into the lower joint 300 and fastened to the lower joint 300 in the vehicle body width direction by bolt connection. The lower joint 300 has a second fastening hole 301 formed through the hollow portion 121 and the pillar member 120. The bolt 251 is inserted into the first fastening hole 122, and the nut 252 is fastened to the inner surface of the lower joint 300, so that the bolt 251 is fastened while passing through the pillar portion 220. The above-mentioned bolt fastening structure can provide multiple components with impact resistance to the side collision of the vehicle and improve the connection between the roof of the vehicle and the lower frame of the vehicle body.

[0080] Fig.10 1 is a view showing a fixing structure for a pillar member 120 and an outer panel 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] refer to Fig.10 , the pillar member 120 and the outer panel 400 are fixed by being assembled with each other. The outer panel 400 may have a fixing portion 410 protruding inwardly. The fixing portion 410 is matched with the fixing portion 410 in a space between the assembly portions 125 recessed on the inner side of the pillar member 120 toward the vehicle body. The urethane material 242 or the epoxy resin material 241 may be applied to a portion of the fixing portion 410 in contact with the pillar member 120 in a state where the fixing portion 410 and the assembly portion 125 are matched with each other, so that the outer panel 400 can be fixed. In the case where an impact force is applied to the outer panel 400 through the above-mentioned assembly bonding structure, the impact force against the lateral collision is transmitted to a plurality of members, and the bonding rigidity between the pillar member 120 and the outer panel 400 can be improved.

[0082] Fig.11is a view showing a state in which the surface of a support body according to an embodiment of the present invention is subjected to laser texturing.

[0083] refer to Fig.11 , the surface of the support body can be laser textured. This is to easily fix the main body to the surface of the support body in a state where the main body surrounds the support body. In this case, the surface of the support body can be maintained at a predetermined interval in consideration of thermal deformation during laser texturing.

[0084] According to the above-described embodiments of the present invention, by changing the manner in which the components are connected by the connection joint in the connection joint structure of the vehicle body and changing the shape of the connection joint, the rigidity of the vehicle body can be ensured and various vehicle models can be accommodated.

[0085] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the present invention without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle, the vehicle body connection joint comprising: a support body including a roof rail portion extending along the roof rail, a pillar portion extending along the pillar, and a roof cross rail portion extending along the roof cross rail; as well as a main body portion configured to surround the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross rail portion, The opposite ends of the roof rail portion are configured to be connected to a roof rail member of a vehicle body, the lower end of the pillar portion is configured to be connected to a pillar member of the vehicle body, and the end of the roof cross member portion is configured to be connected to a roof cross member of the vehicle body.

2. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross rail portion of the support body are arranged to be orthogonal to each other, and ends of the pillar portion and the roof cross rail portion are in surface contact with one surface of the roof rail portion.

3. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The opposite ends of the roof rail portion, the lower ends of the pillar portion, and the ends of the roof cross member protrude outwardly compared to the ends of the body portion injection-molded toward the surfaces of the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross member.

4. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The roof rail portion and the pillar portion are connected to the roof rail member of the vehicle body and the pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively, in a state where the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are assembled with the roof rail member of the vehicle body and the pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively.

5. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 4, wherein: Adhesive is applied to positions where the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are assembled with a roof rail member of the vehicle body and a pillar member of the vehicle body, respectively.

6. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 5, wherein: The adhesive includes epoxy or urethane.

7. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The opposite ends of the roof rail portion and the end of the roof cross member portion are respectively fixed to the roof rail member and the roof cross member of the vehicle body by bolting in the up-down direction, and the lower end of the pillar portion is fixed to the pillar member of the vehicle body by bolting in the width direction of the vehicle body.

8. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The main body portion is formed in a curved shape that is curved inwardly so that end portions injection-molded toward surfaces of the roof side rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross rail portion are connected to each other.

9. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The body portion includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs, and each reinforcement rib has a plurality of through holes formed at predetermined intervals to define an internal pattern.

10. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: An accommodation groove recessed downward is formed on an upper surface of the main body, and the roof cross member is connected to the main body in an up-down direction by bolt connection in a state where the roof cross member is supported in the accommodation groove.

11. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the support body is subjected to laser texturing, and the main body portion is fixed to the surface of the support body in a state where the main body portion surrounds the support body.

12. A vehicle body, comprising: The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle body connection joint is provided as a plurality of vehicle body connection joints, and each vehicle body connection joint is arranged along a roof rail of a vehicle and connected to a roof rail member, a pillar member, and a roof cross member of the vehicle body.

13. The vehicle body according to claim 12, further comprising: The outer panel is provided on the outer sides of the roof rail member, the pillar member, and the roof cross member of the vehicle body and is configured to cover the outer side of the vehicle body.

14. The vehicle body according to claim 13, wherein: The outer panel is bonded and fixed to the roof rail member of the vehicle body by an adhesive applied at a position where the outer panel joins the roof rail member of the vehicle body.

15. The vehicle body according to claim 13, wherein: The outer panel has a fixing portion protruding inward, and the fixing portion is fitted with one side of a pillar member of the vehicle body so that the outer panel is fixed to the pillar member.

16. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1, wherein: The body connection joint is injection molded.

17. A vehicle body connection joint for a vehicle, the vehicle body connection joint comprising: a support body including a roof rail portion extending along the roof rail, a pillar portion extending along the pillar, and a roof cross rail portion extending along the roof cross rail; as well as a main body portion configured to surround the roof rail portion, the pillar portion, and the roof cross rail portion, wherein the opposite ends of the roof rail portion are configured to be assembled with a roof rail member of a vehicle body, the lower end of the pillar portion is configured to be assembled with a pillar member of the vehicle body, and the end of the roof cross member portion is configured to be connected to the roof cross member of the vehicle body, Wherein, adhesive is applied at positions where the roof rail portion and the pillar portion are assembled with the roof rail component of the vehicle body and the pillar component of the vehicle body, respectively, and The opposite ends of the roof longitudinal beam portion and the end of the roof cross beam portion are respectively fixed to the roof longitudinal beam member and the roof cross beam member of the vehicle body by bolt connection in the up-down direction, and the lower end of the pillar portion is fixed to the pillar member of the vehicle body by bolt connection in the width direction of the vehicle body.

18. The vehicle body connection joint according to claim 17, wherein: The body connection joint is injection molded.

19. A vehicle comprising the vehicle body connection joint according to claim 1.

20. A vehicle comprising the vehicle body connection joint according to claim 17.

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