Vehicle Hood Inner Panel Reinforcement Bead Layout

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Solution Overview

Problem

The reduction in rigidity of vehicle hood inner panels due to weight reduction affects the build state of the hood, causing the stopper contact portion to cave in when closed.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of at least three reinforcement beads extending in different directions from the stopper contact portion, connected to an outer peripheral bead and framework portion, to distribute and bear the load, thereby preventing local deformation and improving torsional rigidity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If the hood inner panel weight is reduced, then the overall vehicle weight is reduced, but the rigidity of the hood inner panel deteriorates causing the stopper contact portion to cave in

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehood inner panel weightVSAvoidrigidity of stopper contact portion
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The reinforcement structure is segmented into multiple directional components: first reinforcement bead extending in the vehicle width direction, second reinforcement bead extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and third reinforcement bead extending diagonally. This segmentation allows each bead to independently bear loads in specific directions, effectively preventing cavity formation while maintaining overall lightweight design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from conventional single-direction or two-direction reinforcement to three-dimensional reinforcement by adding the third reinforcement bead that extends diagonally from the stopper contact portion. This multi-dimensional arrangement creates a spatial load distribution network that significantly enhances rigidity without proportionally increasing weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Strength

If reinforcement beads are added to prevent stopper contact portion deformation, then local rigidity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverigidity of stopper contact portionVSAvoidnumber of reinforcement beads
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple reinforcement functions are merged into a single integrated bead structure. The first, second, and third reinforcement beads are formed as continuous protrusions from the hood inner panel, combining load-bearing, structural support, and deformation prevention functions into one unified reinforcement system rather than separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The reinforcement beads are formed integrally with the hood inner panel through the same molding process, allowing the panel to reinforce itself without requiring additional parts or assembly steps. The beads are self-contained structural features that automatically provide the necessary reinforcement when formed during panel manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP2910456B1Opening/closing body structure for vehicle
Publication Date: 2017.10.25 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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  • EP2910456B1 patent drawing
  • EP2910456B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The invention obtains an opening-closing body structure for a vehicle that can improve build state of a vehicle opening-closing body. Reinforcement beads (50, 52, 54) extending in three directions from stopper contact portions (46) are formed at an inner hood panel (34). The three reinforcement beads (50, 52, 54) are each formed at a position that is not on the same straight line as any other reinforcement bead. The reinforcement bead (50) extends from the stopper contact portion (46) toward the hood front side and is connected to an outer peripheral bead (42). The reinforcement beads (52, 54) are coupled to a framework portion (44) by coupling beads (56, 58).