Patent ID: 9132865
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A cowl structure of a vehicle comprising: A-pillars arranged at opposing sides of a vehicle body extending in a vertical direction of the vehicle body; an elongated apron upper member arranged on a front of each of the A-pillars and extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body; a shock absorber housing formed under each of the apron upper members; a cowl arranged between the apron upper members extending across a vehicle width direction of the vehicle body; and an engine compartment extension panel extending between and interconnecting the cowl and the apron upper member to form an extended planar surface on opposing sides of the cowl corresponding to the cowl, wherein the A-pillar further comprises a cut-out portion formed thereon at a position adjacent a rear end of the apron upper member, and the A-pillar extension panel is connected to the A-pillar to completely enclose the cut-out portion.