Vehicle body

Abstract

A vehicle body of a vehicle includes: a crash pad disposed at a predetermined space facing an instrument panel in the vehicle; and a cowl cross member connected and supported on the dashboard and the crash pad in a lateral direction of the vehicle in the predetermined space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle body that protects passengers by supporting a seat through a front bulkhead cross member and a bumper pad. Background Art

[0002] A purpose-built vehicle (PBV) enables passengers to easily enter the PBV through a small step height and a flat floor.

[0003] In particular, in a PBV equipped with an autonomous driving system, not only can passengers easily enter the PBV, but also a spacious interior space can be ensured by adopting face-to-face seats.

[0004] When such face-to-face seats are adopted, the front seats are arranged in a rear-facing state. The front seats move towards the instrument panel to increase the facing distance, so the front seats are installed close to the instrument panel.

[0005] Therefore, when a frontal collision occurs to the vehicle, the airbag at the front of the vehicle cannot be deployed. Thus, when there are not enough safety measures to protect the rear-facing passengers from rear impacts, the rear-facing passengers may be injured.

[0006] The description provided above as the related art of the present invention is for enhancing the understanding of the background of the present invention and should not be construed as including related art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle body that protects passengers by supporting a seat through a front bulkhead cross member and a bumper pad.

[0008] The vehicle body of the present invention for achieving the above object includes: a bumper pad provided at a predetermined space in the vehicle facing the instrument panel. The vehicle body further includes: a front bulkhead cross member connected and supported on the instrument panel and the bumper pad in the lateral direction of the vehicle in the predetermined space.

[0009] In a seat arrangement where the rear surface of the seat back of a seat in the vehicle faces the bumper pad, the front bulkhead cross member is supported on a portion of the bumper pad that supports the rear surface of the seat.

[0010] Support rods project from the front bulkhead cross member towards the instrument panel, and the support rods are installed at multiple positions on the instrument panel. Support frames project from the front bulkhead cross member towards the bumper pad, and the support frames are installed at multiple positions on the bumper pad.

[0011] The support rods include a plurality of support rods formed in a shape that bifurcates upward and downward from the front bulkhead cross member and are respectively installed on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel. The support frames include a plurality of support frames formed in a shape that bifurcates upward and downward from the front bulkhead cross member and are respectively installed on the upper and lower portions of the bumper pad.

[0012] The support portion extends in the left - right, lateral or transverse direction at the end of the support frame. The left - right length of the support portion formed at the upper support frame among the plurality of support frames is greater than the left - right length of the support portion formed at the lower support frame among the plurality of support frames.

[0013] The reinforcement member is coupled to the instrument panel in the left - right direction. The front bulkhead beam is mounted on the reinforcement member.

[0014] Both ends of the reinforcement member and both ends of the front bulkhead beam are mounted on the left - hand side panel and the right - hand side panel of the vehicle.

[0015] The upper cross - beam is horizontally connected to the upper end of the instrument panel. The tunnel cross - beam is horizontally connected below the upper cross - beam. The front bulkhead beam is mounted on the upper cross - beam and the tunnel cross - beam.

[0016] The center cross - beam is horizontally connected between the upper cross - beam and the tunnel cross - beam. The panel reinforcement member is longitudinally connected between the upper cross - beam and the center cross - beam.

[0017] The center cross - beam is horizontally connected between the upper cross - beam and the tunnel cross - beam. The seat mounting member is horizontally connected to the portion of the lower end of the instrument panel extending towards the floor. The side cross - beam is longitudinally connected between the center cross - beam and the seat mounting member.

[0018] The side cross - beams are respectively provided on the left and right sides. The center cross - beam, the seat mounting member and the side cross - beams are connected to form a rectangular reinforcement structure.

[0019] The seat side member is connected between the side cross - beam and the side panel of the vehicle. The seat mounting bracket is coupled to the seat side member.

[0020] The tunnel cross - beam spans over the side cross - beam.

[0021] The upper side beam is longitudinally connected between the tunnel cross - beam and the seat mounting member.

[0022] The upper side beams are respectively provided on the left and right sides. The lower reinforcement member is horizontally connected between the left and right upper side beams.

[0023] The front panel is connected towards the front upper end of the instrument panel. The upper end and the lower end of the bumper pad are respectively connected to the front panel and the instrument panel.

[0024] According to the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects: In the event of a collision, the front bulkhead beam located between the instrument panel and the bumper pad can support the bumper pad. Therefore, this configuration supports the contact between the front seat and the bumper pad and prevents the front seat from falling forward, thus safely protecting the passengers.

[0025] In addition, the present invention also has the advantage of ensuring the strength of the instrument panel by coupling a plurality of reinforcement members to the instrument panel. Furthermore, the binding force of the front bulkhead beam is ensured by mounting the front bulkhead beam on the reinforcement member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] When considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the above and other objects, features, and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description, wherein:

[0027] Figure 1 is a view showing a structure in which a seat is arranged in a rear-facing state in a special vehicle according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a view showing a side shape in which a front bulkhead beam according to the present invention is connected between an instrument panel and a bumper pad;

[0029] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a view in which the seat in

[0030] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a view in which the seat in

[0031] Figure 5 is a view showing a state in which a front bulkhead beam according to the present invention is connected to a reinforcing member incorporated into an instrument panel;

[0032] Figure 6 is a view showing a reinforcing member incorporated into an instrument panel according to the present invention; and

[0033] Figure 7 is a view showing a front bulkhead beam according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Throughout the drawings, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals, and such components will not be described repeatedly.

[0035] In the following description, the terms "module", "member", and "unit" for components are only used for convenience of description and do not have a differentiating meaning or function.

[0036] In the following description, where a detailed description of known technology related to the present invention makes the subject matter of the embodiments described herein unclear, the detailed description is omitted. Additionally, the accompanying drawings are provided only to assist in understanding the embodiments disclosed in the specification. The technical spirit disclosed in the specification is not limited by the drawings. All changes, equivalents, and substitutes should be understood to be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0037] Ordinal terms including "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be understood to be limited by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0038] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected to" or "coupled to" another element, the one element can be directly connected to or directly coupled to the other element, or can be connected to or coupled to the other element through another element therebetween. On the other hand, it should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element, the one element can be connected to or coupled to the other element without another element therebetween.

[0039] When components, devices, elements, units, members, etc. of the present invention are described as having a purpose or performing an operation, function, etc., the component, device, element, member or unit should be regarded herein as being "configured to" meet the purpose or perform the operation or function.

[0040] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms.

[0041] It should also be understood that the terms "comprises" or "has" and their variants used in this specification specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof. However, such terms do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] A vehicle body according to the present invention includes: a bumper pad 200 disposed in a predetermined space in the vehicle and spaced from an instrument panel 100. The vehicle body further includes: a cowl cross member 300 connected in the vehicle lateral direction in the predetermined space and supported on the instrument panel 100 and the bumper pad 200. The vehicle body can be used for various different types of vehicles.

[0044] Referring to Figures 1-4 , a front seat 400 and a rear seat (not shown) are installed at the front and rear in the vehicle interior. The front seat 400 and the rear seat can be installed in a facing configuration facing each other. Accordingly, a passenger sitting on the front seat 400 is seated in a rear-facing state facing the rear seat.

[0045] The bumper pad 200 is installed behind a seat back 410 of the front seat 400 and is installed to face the instrument panel 100.

[0046] Specifically, a rear surface of the seat back 410 of the front seat 400 contacts the bumper pad 200. Accordingly, the seat 400 is supported on the bumper pad 200, and the bumper pad 200 is installed in the predetermined space spaced from the instrument panel 100.

[0047] In addition, the front bulkhead cross member 300 is disposed in the space formed between the instrument panel 100 and the bumper pad 200 in the left - right direction (i.e., the width direction of the vehicle, the lateral direction, or the side - to - side direction). In addition, both ends of the front bulkhead cross member 300 are mounted on the side panels 500 of the vehicle. The side panel 500 may be a panel member including the A - pillar panel or a member mounted on the side panel 500.

[0048] Specifically, a part of the front bulkhead cross member 300 protrudes toward the instrument panel 100 and is mounted and supported on the instrument panel 100. In addition, another part of the front bulkhead cross member 300 protrudes toward the bumper pad 200 and is supported on the bumper pad 200.

[0049] Therefore, when a frontal collision occurs to the vehicle, the front bulkhead cross member 300 mounted between the instrument panel 100 and the bumper pad 200 supports the bumper pad 200, thereby supporting the contact between the front seat 400 and the bumper pad 200.

[0050] Therefore, the front seat 400 is prevented from falling forward, thus safely protecting the passengers.

[0051] In addition, according to the present invention, in a seat arrangement where the rear surface of the backrest 410 faces the bumper pad 200, the front bulkhead cross member 300 can be supported at a portion of the bumper pad 200 that supports the rear surface of the seat 400.

[0052] In other words, the protruding part of the front bulkhead cross member 300 is supported on the bumper pad 200 that supports the seat backrest 410. Therefore, the seat 400 is more firmly supported by the front bulkhead cross member 300.

[0053] Reference Figure 4 and 7 More specifically, a description is given of the part protruding from the front bulkhead cross member 300. The support rod 310 protrudes from the front bulkhead cross member 300 toward the instrument panel 100. The support rod 310 can be mounted at multiple positions on the instrument panel 100. The support frame 320 protrudes from the front bulkhead cross member 300 toward the bumper pad 200. The support frame 320 can be mounted at multiple positions on the bumper pad 200.

[0054] For example, the support rod 310 formed in a rod shape protrudes from the front bulkhead cross member 300 toward the instrument panel 100. The end of the support rod 310 is mounted and supported at at least two or more positions on the instrument panel 100. Therefore, the front bulkhead cross member 300 is more stably supported on the instrument panel 100.

[0055] In addition, the support frame 320 formed in a bracket shape protrudes from the front bulkhead cross member 300 toward the bumper pad 200. The end of the support frame 320 is mounted and supported at at least two or more positions on the bumper pad 200. Therefore, the front bulkhead cross member 300 is more stably supported on the bumper pad 200.

[0056] In addition, a plurality of support rods 310 may be formed in a shape bifurcating upward and downward from the front cross member 300, and are respectively installed on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel 100. Further, a plurality of support frames 320 may be formed in a shape bifurcating upward and downward from the front cross member 300, and are respectively installed on the upper and lower portions of the bumper pad 200.

[0057] For example, the upper section of the instrument panel 100 is a plate vertically formed in the up and down direction, and the lower section connected to the upper section is a plate formed to be inclined downward toward the lower end of the seat 400.

[0058] Therefore, two support rods 310 bifurcate upward and downward from the front cross member 300. The support rod 310 bifurcating upward is installed on the upper section of the instrument panel 100. The support rod 310 bifurcating downward is installed and supported on the lower section of the instrument panel 100.

[0059] In addition, a horizontal pad member 200a is formed at the upper end of the bumper pad 200 in the front - rear direction (i.e., the longitudinal direction or the length direction of the vehicle). A vertical pad member 200b is formed in a downward - curved shape at the end of the horizontal pad member 200a close to the seat 400.

[0060] Therefore, two support frames 320 bifurcate upward and downward from the front cross member 300. The support frame 320 bifurcating upward is installed in the upper region of the vertical pad member 200b. The support frame 320 bifurcating downward is installed and supported in the lower region of the vertical pad member 200b.

[0061] In this configuration, the structure with two bifurcated support rods 310 and the structure with two bifurcated support frames 320 can both be symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front cross member 300.

[0062] In addition, a support portion 321 is formed to extend in the left - right direction at the end of each support frame 320 and is supported on the bumper pad 200. Further, the left - right length of the support portion 321 formed at the upper support frame 320 may be greater than the left - right length of the support portion 321 formed at the lower support frame 320.

[0063] In other words, as Figure 7 shown, each support frame 320 is formed in a "U" shape, and the support portion 321 is formed in the central portion of the support frame 320 in the left - right direction and is supported on the bumper pad 200.

[0064] Therefore, the support portions 321 of the two support frames 320 bifurcating upward and downward at one position are both supported on the bumper pad 200. In particular, the support portion 321 of the support frame 320 bifurcating upward among the two support frames 320 is supported while its left - right length is greater than the left - right length of the support portion 321 of the support frame 320 bifurcating downward.

[0065] As Figure 5 and 6 shown, according to the present invention, the reinforcing member can be coupled to the instrument panel 100 in the width direction, and the front bulkhead beam 300 can be mounted on the reinforcing member.

[0066] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a plurality of reinforcing members are laterally and in the width direction coupled to the instrument panel 100 facing the bumper pad 200, and the support bars 310 are mounted on some of the reinforcing members. The reinforcing members may include an upper cross beam 110, a center cross beam 120, and a channel cross beam 130, which will be described below. Their combination relationship will be described below.

[0067] In other words, in a vehicle to which the body according to the present invention is applied, since a low step height is adopted, the instrument panel 100 is relatively long. In addition, the steering wheel, pedals, etc. are not applied to the instrument panel 100, so a plurality of reinforcing members are combined to widen the instrument panel 100. Therefore, the strength of the instrument panel 100 is ensured.

[0068] In addition, since the support bars 310 are mounted on the reinforcing members 110, 120, and 130, the coupling force of the support bars 310 is improved.

[0069] In addition, both ends of the reinforcing members 110, 120, and 130 and both ends of the front bulkhead beam 300 can be mounted on the left and right side panels 500 of the vehicle.

[0070] For example, the upper cross beam 110, the center cross beam 120, and the channel cross beam 130 are mounted on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel 100 and are spaced apart from each other, and are formed in the left - right direction. In addition, both ends thereof are mounted on the side panel 500. The side panel 500 may be a panel member including an A - pillar panel or a member mounted on the side panel 500.

[0071] In addition, the upper cross beam 110 can be laterally connected to the upper end of the instrument panel 100, and the channel cross beam 130 can be laterally connected below the upper cross beam 110. In addition, the front bulkhead beam 300 can be mounted on the upper cross beam 110 and the channel cross beam 130.

[0072] Referring to Figure 5 and 6 , the upper cross beam 110 is connected left - and - right at the upper end of the upper section 100a of the instrument panel 100, and the channel cross beam 130 is connected left - and - right in the middle of the lower section 100b of the instrument panel 100.

[0073] Therefore, the support bars 310 bifurcating upward from the front bulkhead beam 300 are mounted on the upper cross beam 110, and the support bars 310 bifurcating downward are mounted on the channel cross beam 130.

[0074] Therefore, the support rods 310 that branch upward and downward from the front bulkhead cross member 300 are respectively installed and supported on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel 100. Thus, the front bulkhead cross member 300 can be stably joined and supported.

[0075] In addition, the center cross member 120 is horizontally connected between the upper cross member 110 and the tunnel cross member 130. Furthermore, the panel reinforcement member 140 can be longitudinally connected between the upper cross member 110 and the center cross member 120.

[0076] Reference Figure 5 and 6 , the center cross member 120 is horizontally connected on the left and right at the bend between the upper section 100a and the lower section 100b of the instrument panel 100.

[0077] In addition, the panel reinforcement member 140 is connected in the vertical direction between the center of the lower end of the upper cross member 110 and the center of the upper end of the center cross member 120. Thus, the panel reinforcement member 140 strengthens the connection strength between the members 110 and 120.

[0078] In addition, the center cross member 120 can be horizontally connected between the upper cross member 110 and the tunnel cross member 130, and the seat mounting member 150 can be horizontally connected to the portion of the lower end of the instrument panel 100 that extends to the floor. Furthermore, the side cross members 160 can be connected in the longitudinal direction between the center cross member 120 and the seat mounting member 150. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of side cross members 160.

[0079] In this configuration, the portion extending to the floor can be formed by extending the instrument panel 100, or can be the floor connected to the lower end of the instrument panel 100.

[0080] Reference Figure 1 , 5 and 6, the seat mounting members 150 are horizontally connected, and the lower ends of the front seats 400 are mounted on the seat mounting members 150.

[0081] In addition, the side cross members 160 are connected in the front-rear direction (i.e., the length direction or longitudinal direction of the vehicle) between the left and right sides of the lower end of the center cross member 120 and the left and right sides of the seat mounting member 150. Thus, the side cross members 160 ensure the connection strength between the members 120 and 150.

[0082] In addition, the side cross members 160 are each arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle body or closer to each of the left and right sides of the vehicle body. The center cross member 120, the seat mounting member 150, and the side cross members 160 are connected to form a rectangular reinforcement structure.

[0083] In other words, as Figure 6As shown, the central cross member 120 and the seat mounting member 150 are respectively formed at the upper and lower parts of the instrument panel 100 in the left - right direction. In addition, the side cross members 160 are connected in the front - rear direction between the left and right sides of the central cross member 120 and the seat mounting member 150. Therefore, a rectangular reinforcement structure is achieved through the combination of these members.

[0084] In addition, the central cross member 120 and the seat mounting member 150 further extend from the joint with the side cross member 160 and are mounted on the side panel 500, so that an "II" - shaped reinforcement structure can be considered to be achieved through these members.

[0085] Therefore, since the reinforcement structure is implemented by vertically connecting several members, the connection strength of the members can be further improved.

[0086] In addition, the seat side members 170 can be respectively connected between the side cross member 160 and the side panel 500 of the vehicle. The seat mounting brackets 171 can be coupled to the seat side members 170.

[0087] Reference Figure 1 、 5 and 6, the left seat side member 170 is connected left - right between the lower end of the left side cross member 160 and the left side panel 500. The right seat side member 170 is connected left - right between the lower end of the right side cross member 160 and the right side panel 500.

[0088] In addition, the seat mounting brackets 171 are respectively coupled above the left and right seat side members 170. The rear lower end of the front seat 400 is mounted on the seat mounting brackets 171.

[0089] Therefore, the front seat 400 is stably mounted, thus ensuring the coupling strength of the seat 400.

[0090] In addition, the tunnel cross member 130 can span above the side cross member 160.

[0091] In other words, referring to Figure 5 and 6 , the tunnel cross member 130 spans above the left and right side cross members 160, thus achieving a rectangular reinforcement structure or an "II" - shaped reinforcement structure. Therefore, the connection structure of the tunnel cross member 130 is added to the reinforcement structure, further improving the connection strength between the members.

[0092] In addition, the upper side beam 180 can be connected in the longitudinal direction between the tunnel cross member 130 and the seat mounting member 150.

[0093] Reference Figure 5 and 6, the upper side beam 180 is connected in the front - rear direction between the left and right sides of the lower end of the tunnel cross - beam 130 and the left and right sides of the seat mounting member 150. Therefore, the upper side beam 180 ensures the connection strength between the members 130 and 150. In this configuration, the upper side beam 180 can be connected between the left and right side cross - beams 160 on the left and right sides respectively.

[0094] In addition, the upper side beam 180 is provided on the left and right sides respectively, and the lower reinforcement member 190 can be connected horizontally between the left and right upper side beams 180.

[0095] In other words, the lower reinforcement member 190 can be connected in the left - right direction between the left and right upper side beams 180. In addition, the front seat can be mounted on the lower reinforcement member 190.

[0096] According to the present invention, the front bulkhead 600 can be connected forward at the upper end of the instrument panel 100. The upper and lower ends of the bumper pad 200 can be connected to the front bulkhead 600 and the instrument panel 100 respectively.

[0097] Reference Figure 3 and 4 , the horizontal pad member 200a of the bumper pad 200 is combined with the front bulkhead 600 in a shape covering the top of the front bulkhead 600. The lower end of the vertical pad member 200b of the bumper pad 200 is combined with the lower end of the instrument panel 100. As a reference, the upper molding of the bumper pad 200 is for the air - conditioning duct.

[0098] As described above, in the event of a collision, the front bulkhead cross - beam 300 installed between the instrument panel 100 and the bumper pad 200 supports the bumper pad 200. Therefore, the front bulkhead cross - beam supports the front seat 400 in contact with the bumper pad 200 and prevents the front seat 400 from falling forward, thus safely protecting the passengers.

[0099] In addition, the strength of the instrument panel 100 is ensured by combining several reinforcement members to the instrument panel 100, and the bonding force of the front bulkhead cross - beam 300 is ensured by mounting the front bulkhead cross - beam 300 on the reinforcement members.

[0100] Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it is obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can also be changed and modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that these changes and modifications are included in the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle body, the body comprising: A bumper pad disposed at a predetermined space in the vehicle facing the instrument panel; And A front bulkhead cross member connected and supported on the instrument panel and the bumper pad in the predetermined space along the transverse direction of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein, In a seat arrangement where the rear surface of the seat back of the seat faces the bumper pad, the front bulkhead cross member is supported on a portion of the bumper pad that supports the rear surface of the seat.

3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein: Support rods project from the front bulkhead cross member toward the instrument panel, and the support rods are mounted at a plurality of positions on the instrument panel; and Support frames project from the front bulkhead cross member toward the bumper pad, and the support frames are mounted at a plurality of positions on the bumper pad.

4. The vehicle body according to claim 3, wherein: The support rods include a plurality of support rods formed in a shape bifurcating upward and downward from the front bulkhead cross member, and are respectively mounted on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel; and The support frames include a plurality of support frames formed in a shape bifurcating upward and downward from the front bulkhead cross member, and are respectively mounted on the upper and lower portions of the bumper pad.

5. The vehicle body according to claim 4, wherein: Support portions extend in the left - right direction at the ends of each of the plurality of support frames; and The left - right length of the support portion formed at the upper support frame among the plurality of support frames is greater than the left - right length of the support portion formed at the lower support frame among the plurality of support frames.

6. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein: Reinforcing members are coupled to the instrument panel in the left - right direction; and The front bulkhead cross member is mounted on the reinforcing members.

7. The vehicle body according to claim 6, wherein, Both ends of the reinforcing members and both ends of the front bulkhead cross member are mounted on the left side panel and the right side panel of the vehicle.

8. The vehicle body according to claim 6, wherein: The reinforcing members include an upper cross member, a central cross member, and a channel cross member; and The upper cross member, the central cross member, and the channel cross member are mounted on the upper and lower portions of the instrument panel and are spaced apart from each other.

9. The vehicle body according to claim 3, wherein: An upper cross member is horizontally connected to the upper end of the instrument panel; A channel cross member is horizontally connected below the upper cross member; and The support rods formed on the front bulkhead cross member are mounted on each of the upper cross member and the channel cross member coupled to the instrument panel, such that the front bulkhead cross member is supported on the instrument panel.

10. The vehicle body according to claim 9, wherein: A central cross member is horizontally connected between the upper cross member and the channel cross member; and A panel reinforcing member is longitudinally connected between the upper cross member and the central cross member.

11. The vehicle body according to claim 9, wherein: A central cross member is horizontally connected between the upper cross member and the channel cross member; A seat mounting member is horizontally connected to a portion of the lower end of the instrument panel extending toward the floor; and A side cross member is longitudinally connected between the central cross member and the seat mounting member.

12. The vehicle body according to claim 11, wherein: The side cross members are respectively disposed on the left side and the right side; and The central cross member, the seat mounting member and the side cross member are connected to form a rectangular reinforcing structure.

13. The vehicle body according to claim 11, wherein: The seat side member is connected between the side cross member and the side panel of the vehicle; and The seat mounting bracket is coupled to the seat side member.

14. The vehicle body according to claim 11, wherein, The tunnel cross member spans over the side cross member.

15. The vehicle body according to claim 11, wherein, The upper side beam is longitudinally connected between the tunnel cross member and the seat mounting member.

16. The vehicle body according to claim 15, wherein: The upper side beams are respectively provided on the left and right sides; and The lower reinforcing member is transversely connected between the left and right upper side beams.

17. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein: The front bulkhead is connected towards the front upper end of the instrument panel; and The upper and lower ends of the bumper pad are respectively connected to the front bulkhead and the instrument panel.

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