Floor structure and vehicle

By incorporating first crossbeams and longitudinal beams into the vehicle floor structure, the safety issues of the vehicle body during frontal and side collisions are resolved, achieving higher structural strength and bending resistance, making it suitable for complex operating conditions.

CN223721017UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520425094.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-12

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Technical Problem

The vehicle body structure in the relevant technologies is difficult to meet the safety requirements for both frontal and side collisions at the same time.

Method used

Design a floor structure including a first beam assembly and a second beam assembly. The first beam assembly consists of multiple first crossbeams arranged along the length of the vehicle, and the second beam assembly consists of multiple longitudinal beams arranged along the width of the vehicle. The two are respectively arranged on different sides of the floor to enhance the force transmission capacity to resist frontal and side collisions.

Benefits of technology

It improves vehicle safety in frontal and side collisions by effectively transmitting and dispersing collision forces, thereby enhancing the structural strength and bending resistance of the vehicle body.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle body structures, aims to solve the problem of how to improve the safety during front collision and side collision of a vehicle, and provides a floor structure and the vehicle. The floor structure comprises a floor, a first beam assembly and a second beam assembly. The first beam assembly is arranged on one side of the floor and comprises a plurality of first cross beams, the first cross beams are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the vehicle, and the first cross beams extend from one end, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the floor to the other end of the floor. The second beam assembly is arranged on the other side of the floor and comprises a plurality of longitudinal beams, the longitudinal beams are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the vehicle, and the longitudinal beams extend to the other end of the floor from the end, in the length direction of the vehicle, of the floor. The side collision and front collision protection device has the beneficial effects that the lateral force transmission capacity and the forward force transmission capacity are improved, and therefore the safety of side collision and front collision of a vehicle is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle body structure, in particular to a floor structure and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] A vehicle body structure is provided in the related art, which includes a floor, and a cross beam and a longitudinal beam connected to the floor respectively.

[0003] However, the vehicle body structure in the related art is difficult to meet the safety requirements in the case of frontal collision and side collision respectively. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a floor structure and a vehicle to solve the problem of how to improve the safety of the vehicle in the case of frontal collision and side collision.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present application, a floor structure is provided, which includes a floor, a first beam assembly, and a second beam assembly. The first beam assembly is arranged on one side of the floor, and the first beam assembly includes a plurality of first cross beams arranged at intervals along the length direction of the vehicle, and each first cross beam extends from one end of the floor along the width direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor. The second beam assembly is arranged on the other side of the floor, and the second beam assembly includes a plurality of longitudinal beams arranged at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle, and each longitudinal beam extends from one end of the floor along the length direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor.

[0006] The floor structure described above, since the first beam assembly and the second beam assembly are arranged on different sides of the floor, the arrangement spaces of the first beam assembly and the second beam assembly do not affect each other, so that the first cross beams and the longitudinal beams can penetrate the floor along different directions respectively. By arranging the first cross beams to extend from one end of the floor along the width direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor, the lateral force transmission capacity is improved, that is, in the case of side collision, the collision force can be transmitted from one end of the floor to the other end through the first cross beams, so that the collision force can be transmitted and dispersed more effectively, and the resistance to side collision is enhanced. By arranging the longitudinal beams to extend from one end of the floor along the length direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor, the forward force transmission capacity is improved, that is, in the case of frontal collision, the collision force can be transmitted from one end of the floor to the other end through the longitudinal beams, so that the collision force can be transmitted and dispersed more effectively, and the resistance to frontal collision is enhanced. Therefore, the floor structure improves the safety of the vehicle in the case of side collision and frontal collision.

[0007] In one embodiment, the floor has a top side and a bottom side opposite along the height direction of the vehicle. The first beam assembly is arranged on the top side. The second beam assembly is arranged on the bottom side.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first beams include a front beam and at least one rear beam, the front beam being located at a side of the rear beam closer to the front of the vehicle. The floor structure further includes a central tunnel connected to the top side, the central tunnel having one end connected to a side of the front beam distal to the rear beam and the other end extending toward the front of the vehicle along the length of the vehicle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the floor structure further includes a plurality of seat supports. The plurality of seat supports are respectively corresponding to the plurality of first beams, the seat supports being disposed at a side of the corresponding first beams distal to the floor along the height of the vehicle, and the seat supports corresponding to the same first beam are disposed spaced apart from each other along the width of the vehicle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second beam assembly further includes a plurality of second beams. The plurality of second beams are disposed spaced apart from each other along the length of the vehicle, the second beams extending along the width of the vehicle, and at least one end of the second beams being connected to the longitudinal beams.

[0011] In one embodiment, the plurality of second beams respectively correspond to the plurality of first beams. The second beams and the corresponding first beams are disposed opposite to each other along the height of the vehicle.

[0012] In one embodiment, the longitudinal beams are two, the two longitudinal beams being a left longitudinal beam and a right longitudinal beam. The second beams are connected between the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second beam assembly further includes a plurality of left reinforcement beams and a plurality of right reinforcement beams, the plurality of left reinforcement beams and the plurality of right reinforcement beams respectively corresponding to the plurality of second beams. One end of the left reinforcement beam is connected to a side of the left longitudinal beam distal to the right longitudinal beam, the left reinforcement beam extending along the width of the vehicle and being disposed opposite to the corresponding second beam. One end of the right reinforcement beam is connected to a side of the right longitudinal beam distal to the left longitudinal beam, the right reinforcement beam extending along the width of the vehicle and being disposed opposite to the corresponding second beam.

[0014] In one embodiment, the floor structure further includes two rocker beams connected to opposite sides of the floor along the width of the vehicle, the first beams are connected between the two rocker beams, and / or the rocker beams define a plurality of cavities distributed staggered in a plane perpendicular to the length of the vehicle, the cavities extending along the length of the vehicle.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a vehicle including the floor structure as described in any one of the above embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of a vehicle according to one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the floor structure in the illustrated embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A bottom view of the floor structure in the illustrated embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the floor structure in the illustrated embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of the threshold beam in the illustrated embodiment.

[0022] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0023] 1000 vehicles

[0024] Floor structure 100

[0025] Floor 10

[0026] Top side 11

[0027] Bottom side 12

[0028] First beam assembly 20

[0029] First crossbeam 21

[0030] Front crossbeam 2101

[0031] Rear crossbeam 2102

[0032] Second beam assembly 30

[0033] Longitudinal beam 31

[0034] Left longitudinal beam 3101

[0035] Right longitudinal beam 3102

[0036] Second crossbeam 32

[0037] Left reinforcing beam 33

[0038] Right reinforcement beam 34

[0039] Central passage 40

[0040] Seat support 50

[0041] Rockers 60

[0042] Cavity 60a

[0043] Length direction X

[0044] Width direction Y

[0045] Height direction Z

[0046] The following detailed description will further describe the present application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments.

[0048] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it can be directly disposed on the other element or there can be an intervening element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0050] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail. The following embodiments and features of the embodiments can be combined with each other in the case of no conflict.

[0051] Embodiments

[0052] Figure 1 is a top view of the vehicle 1000 in an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Referring to Figure 1This embodiment provides a vehicle 1000. The vehicle 1000 has a monocoque body, meaning it does not have a separate frame. The body includes a floor structure 100, which includes a floor 10 and crossbeams, longitudinal beams, and other structures disposed on the floor 10. In the event of a collision, the crossbeams, longitudinal beams, and other structures can absorb and dissipate collision energy through deformation. The body also includes components such as a front bulkhead, side bulkheads, and a roof. The floor structure 100 and these components are interconnected to form the overall structure of the monocoque body.

[0054] Thus, since the monocoque body does not have an independent frame, the weight of the vehicle 1000 is reduced, which helps to improve the fuel economy and power performance of the vehicle 1000, and saves manufacturing costs. In addition, the monocoque body structure is compact and saves space.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the floor structure 100 in this embodiment can be a front floor structure. The front floor structure is located at the front of the vehicle 1000, including the area below the driver and front passenger footwells. In the event of a frontal collision, the front floor structure can transfer and disperse the impact force to other parts of the vehicle body. It should be noted that... Figure 1 This is only used to illustrate the location of floor structure 100 and does not represent the actual structure of floor structure 100.

[0056] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the floor structure 100 in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A bottom view of the floor structure 100 in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the floor structure 100 in the illustrated embodiment.

[0057] See Figure 2 to Figure 4 The floor structure 100 provided in this embodiment includes a floor 10, a first beam assembly 20, and a second beam assembly 30. The first beam assembly 20 is disposed on one side of the floor 10 and includes a plurality of first crossbeams 21. The plurality of first crossbeams 21 are spaced apart from each other along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, and extend from one end of the floor 10 along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000 to the other end of the floor 10. The second beam assembly 30 is disposed on the other side of the floor 10 and includes a plurality of longitudinal beams 31. The plurality of longitudinal beams 31 are spaced apart from each other along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, and extend from one end of the floor 10 along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 to the other end of the floor 10.

[0058] The floor structure 100, due to the first beam assembly 20 and the second beam assembly 30 being arranged at different sides of the floor 10 respectively, enhances the structural strength and bending resistance of the floor structure 100, and makes the arrangement spaces of the first beam assembly 20 and the second beam assembly 30 not affect each other, so that the first cross beam 21 and the longitudinal beam 31 can respectively extend through the floor 10 along different directions. By arranging the first cross beam 21 to extend from one end of the floor 10 along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000 to the other end of the floor 10, the lateral force transmission capability is improved, that is, in the event of a side collision, the collision force can be transmitted from one end of the floor 10 to the other end through the first cross beam 21, so that the collision force can be more effectively transmitted and dispersed, thereby enhancing the resistance to side collision. By arranging the longitudinal beam 31 to extend from one end of the floor 10 along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 to the other end of the floor 10, the forward force transmission capability is improved, that is, in the event of a front collision, the collision force can be transmitted from one end of the floor 10 to the other end through the longitudinal beam 31, so that the collision force can be more effectively transmitted and dispersed, thereby enhancing the resistance to front collision. Therefore, the floor structure 100 improves the safety of the vehicle 1000 in the event of side collision and front collision, so as to be suitable for more complex working conditions, such as more serious collision, or off-road conditions, etc.

[0059] Optionally, the first beam assembly 20 and the second beam assembly 30 are connected with the floor 10 by welding (such as aluminum spot welding), riveting, screwing, and gluing, etc. SPR (Self -Piercing Rivet) and FDS (Flow Drill Screw) can also be used to connect the floor 10.

[0060] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The floor 10 has a top side 11 and a bottom side 12 opposite along the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000, and the first beam assembly 20 is arranged on the top side 11 and the second beam assembly 30 is arranged on the bottom side 12. Figure 2 Figure 3 In some embodiments, as shown in

[0061] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The floor structure 100 further comprises a central passage 40 connected to the top side 11 (see Figure 4 ​), one end of the central channel 40 is connected to the front cross beam 2101 away from the rear cross beam 2102, and the other end of the central channel 40 extends along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 towards the front. In this way, the force can be transmitted and dispersed between the central channel 40 and the front cross beam 2101, thereby reducing the stress intensity of each part when the vehicle 1000 is subjected to external force, and improving the reliability of the floor structure 100. Functional components such as handrails and storage boxes can be provided above the central channel 40. In this embodiment, the rear cross beam 2102 has one.

[0062] Optionally, the end of the central channel 40 connected to the front cross beam 2101 extends to the side of the front cross beam 2101 away from the floor 10 and overlaps with the front cross beam 2101, that is, the central channel 40 and the front cross beam 2101 partially overlap and are connected, so that the force can be more effectively transmitted and distributed between the central channel 40 and the front cross beam 2101, to improve the strength and stability of the connection.

[0063] In some embodiments, the central channel 40 is connected to the floor 10 and the front cross beam 2101 by welding (such as aluminum spot welding), riveting, screwing, and gluing, etc. SPR (Self -Piercing Rivet, self-piercing riveting) and FDS (Flow Drill Screw, flow drill screw) connection can also be used.

[0064] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 The floor structure 100 further includes a plurality of seat supports 50. The plurality of seat supports 50 correspond to the plurality of first cross beams 21 respectively, and the seat supports 50 are arranged on the side of the corresponding first cross beams 21 away from the floor 10 along the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000, and the plurality of seat supports 50 corresponding to the same first cross beam 21 are arranged spaced apart from each other along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000. In this way, the seat supports 50 are arranged for mounting the seats of the vehicle 1000, and since a plurality of seat supports 50 are arranged on the same first cross beam 21, the force borne by the seats is more evenly distributed to the first cross beam 21. In this embodiment, there are 8 seat supports 50, and 4 seat supports 50 are arranged on each first cross beam 21.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3As shown, the second beam assembly 30 further comprises a plurality of second cross beams 32. The plurality of second cross beams 32 are arranged at intervals along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, and the second cross beams 32 extend along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, and at least one end of the second cross beams 32 is connected to the longitudinal beam 31, so as to further improve the overall rigidity of the floor structure 100, and enable force to be transmitted and dispersed between the second cross beams 32 and the longitudinal beam 31, thereby reducing the stress intensity locally borne. Optionally, the end of the second cross beam 32 connected to the longitudinal beam 31 extends to the side of the longitudinal beam 31 away from the floor 10, and overlaps the longitudinal beam 31, so that force is more effectively transmitted and dispersed.

[0066] In some embodiments, in combination with Figure 2 to Figure 4 As shown, the plurality of second cross beams 32 correspond to the plurality of first cross beams 21 respectively, and the second cross beams 32 and the corresponding first cross beams 21 are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000, so as to increase the cross-sectional area of the floor structure 100 at the positions of the first cross beams 21 and the second cross beams 32, thereby further improving the structural strength and the bending and torsional rigidity of the floor structure 100. In the present embodiment, there are two second cross beams 32 and two first cross beams 21 respectively.

[0067] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, the longitudinal beam 31 has two, which are a left longitudinal beam 3101 and a right longitudinal beam 3102 respectively, and the second cross beam 32 is connected between the left longitudinal beam 3101 and the right longitudinal beam 3102, so that force can be transmitted between the left longitudinal beam 3101 and the right longitudinal beam 3102 through the second cross beam 32, thereby further improving the lateral force transmission capability of the floor structure 100.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, the second beam assembly 30 further comprises a plurality of left reinforcing beams 33 and a plurality of right reinforcing beams 34, and the plurality of left reinforcing beams 33 and the plurality of right reinforcing beams 34 correspond to the plurality of second cross beams 32 respectively. One end of the left reinforcing beam 33 is connected to the side of the left longitudinal beam 3101 away from the right longitudinal beam 3102, the left reinforcing beam 33 extends along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, and is arranged opposite to the corresponding second cross beam 32. One end of the right reinforcing beam 34 is connected to the side of the right longitudinal beam 3102 away from the left longitudinal beam 3101, the right reinforcing beam 34 extends along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, and is arranged opposite to the corresponding second cross beam 32. In this way, by arranging the left reinforcing beam 33 and the right reinforcing beam 34, force can be transmitted between the left reinforcing beam 33, the second cross beam 32 and the right reinforcing beam 34, thereby making the lateral force transmission path more complete.

[0069] Optionally, the end of the left reinforcing beam 33 and the right reinforcing beam 34 connected to the longitudinal beam 31 respectively extends to the side of the longitudinal beam 31 away from the floor 10, and overlaps the longitudinal beam 31, so that force is more effectively transmitted and dispersed.

[0070] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-section of the threshold beam 60 in the illustrated embodiment.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the floor structure 100 also includes two sill beams 60, which are respectively connected to the two opposite sides of the floor 10 along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000. A first crossbeam 21 connects the two sill beams 60. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the sill beam 60 defines multiple cavities 60a, which are staggered in a plane perpendicular to the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 and extend along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. Thus, the first crossbeam 21 connects the two sill beams 60, making the floor structure 100 a more stable overall structure, enhancing the stiffness of the floor structure 100 in the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, and enabling force to be transmitted between the two sill beams 60 through the first crossbeam 21, further improving the lateral force transmission capacity of the floor structure 100. Furthermore, because the sill beam 60 defines multiple cavities 60a, in the event of a side collision, each cavity 60a can deform and crush independently, thereby gradually absorbing and dissipating the collision energy, effectively reducing the impact on the occupants and key components of the vehicle 1000, and achieving structural lightweighting while ensuring the strength and stiffness of the sill beam 60. Optionally, the sill beam 60 is formed by an extrusion process.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the end of the left reinforcing beam 33 away from the left longitudinal beam 3101 is connected to one of the sill beams 60, and the end of the right reinforcing beam 34 away from the right longitudinal beam 3102 is connected to another sill beam 60, so as to make the lateral force transmission path more complete and further improve the ability to resist side collisions.

[0073] In some embodiments, the end of the sill beam 60 away from the front of the vehicle extends out of the floor 10 and connects to the rear body (not shown). The end of the floor 10 away from the front of the vehicle 1000 along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 is connected to the rear body. This improves the overall strength and rigidity of the vehicle body.

[0074] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A floor structure, characterized in that The floor structure comprises: a floor; a first beam assembly arranged at one side of the floor, the first beam assembly comprising a plurality of first cross beams, the plurality of first cross beams being arranged at intervals along a length direction of the vehicle, the first cross beams extending from one end of the floor along a width direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor; and a second beam assembly arranged at the other side of the floor, the second beam assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinal beams, the plurality of longitudinal beams being arranged at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle, the longitudinal beams extending from one end of the floor along the length direction of the vehicle to the other end of the floor.

2. The floor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floor has a top side and a bottom side opposite along a height direction of the vehicle; The first beam assembly is arranged at the top side; The second beam assembly is arranged at the bottom side.

3. The floor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of first cross beams comprises a front cross beam and at least one rear cross beam, the front cross beam being located at a side of the rear cross beam close to a front of the vehicle; The floor structure further comprises a central channel, the central channel being connected to the top side, one end of the central channel being connected to a side of the front cross beam away from the rear cross beam, the other end of the central channel extending towards the front of the vehicle along the length direction of the vehicle.

4. The floor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The floor structure further comprises a plurality of seat supports; The plurality of seat supports respectively correspond to the plurality of first cross beams, the seat supports being arranged at a side of the corresponding first cross beams away from the floor along the height direction of the vehicle, the seat supports corresponding to the same first cross beam being arranged at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle.

5. The floor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second beam assembly further comprises a plurality of second cross beams; The plurality of second cross beams are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the vehicle, the second cross beams extending along the width direction of the vehicle, at least one end of the second cross beams being connected to the longitudinal beams.

6. The floor structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of second cross beams respectively correspond to the plurality of first cross beams; The second cross beams and the corresponding first cross beams are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction of the vehicle.

7. The floor structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The longitudinal beams comprise two longitudinal beams, the two longitudinal beams being a left longitudinal beam and a right longitudinal beam; The second cross beams are connected between the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam.

8. The floor structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second beam assembly further comprises a plurality of left reinforcing beams and a plurality of right reinforcing beams, the plurality of left reinforcing beams and the plurality of right reinforcing beams respectively corresponding to the plurality of second cross beams; One end of the left reinforcing beam is connected to a side of the left longitudinal beam away from the right longitudinal beam, the left reinforcing beam extending along the width direction of the vehicle and being arranged opposite to the corresponding second cross beam; One end of the right reinforcing beam is connected to a side of the right longitudinal beam away from the left longitudinal beam, the right reinforcing beam extending along the width direction of the vehicle and being arranged opposite to the corresponding second cross beam.

9. The floor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floor structure further comprises two rocker beams, the two rocker beams being connected to opposite sides of the floor along the width direction of the vehicle; the first cross beams are connected between the two rocker beams; And / or, the rocker beams define a plurality of cavities, the plurality of cavities being distributed at intervals in a plane perpendicular to the length direction of the vehicle, the cavities extending along the length direction of the vehicle.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The floor structure comprises any one of the floor structures according to claims 1 to 9.