Patent ID: 6572180
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A cowl side part structure of a vehicle, the structure comprising:a box extension of a closed section integrally forming a T-shape with a vertical column part of a side outer, said box extension having a first distal end at the vertical column part and a second distal end spaced therefrom along a longitudinal axis of the box extension; a first flange mounted at the second distal end of the box extension, said first flange being contained in a plane oriented transversely of said longitudinal axis, and defining a first coupling surface; and a fender apron upper formed with a second flange, said second flange also being contained in a plane oriented transversely of said longitudinal axis, and defining a second coupling surface, where the first coupling surface of the first flange of the box extension and the second coupling surface of the second flange of the fender apron upper are secured together.