Patent ID: 7744146
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A reinforcement structure for an upper portion of a vehicle door, the reinforcement structure comprising: an inner panel disposed in a vehicle cabin; an outer panel disposed to be spaced apart from the inner panel with a predetermined distance therebetween; and a reinforcement panel bonded to inner surface of the inner panel, wherein the reinforcement panel and the outer panel form a receiving space, wherein a lower portion of the reinforcement panel being bonded to a lower portion of the inner panel and an upper end of the reinforcement panel being bonded to an upper end of the inner panel to form at least a bonded portion at the upper ends of the reinforcement panel and the inner panel and form a first closed section space between the inner panel and the reinforcement panel, and wherein a lower portion of the reinforcement panel being bonded to a lower portion of the inner panel and an upper end of the reinforcement panel being not bonded to an upper end of the inner panel to form a non-bonded portion at the upper ends of the reinforcement panel and the inner panel and form a second closed section space between the inner panel and the reinforcement panel.