Rear side structure outer for a pickup truck
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARCELORMITTAL SA
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
The manufacturing process of pickup truck side structures is complex and inefficient due to the assembly of multiple separate components, which increases material usage, costs, and reduces overall structural rigidity and safety.
A simplified rear side structure is created by stamping a single metallic blank that integrates the C-pillar, side wall, and reinforcement elements, utilizing tailor welded or rolled blanks with varying thickness and properties to optimize material usage and structural integrity.
This approach simplifies manufacturing, reduces material waste, and enhances the structural rigidity and safety of the pickup truck's side structure while optimizing material usage and reducing overall costs.
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