Abstract: An engine electronic control unit of a hybrid vehicle is configured to execute in-abnormality starting control for starting an engine when the engine is cranked in a state where abnormality occurs to communication between the engine electronic control unit and a hybrid electronic control unit. The hybrid electronic control unit is configured to execute in-abnormality cranking control for controlling the first motor such that the engine is cranked when the abnormality occurs to the communication between the engine electronic control unit and the hybrid electronic control unit. In addition, the hybrid electronic control unit is configured to execute in-abnormality electric travel control for controlling the second motor such that the hybrid vehicle travels only by power from the second motor when the in-abnormality cranking control is executed but the engine is not started.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a driving control method for hybrid type vehicles with a DCT. The method includes: receiving the motor speed from a driving motor; when abnormality of the motor speed is detected, requesting driving of an engine and determining whether an engine clutch is engaged; if it is determined that the engine clutch is released, controlling a clutch of a current driving stage using a clutch torque higher than a transmission input torque; controlling the current driving stage to be a limp home driving stage set in advance to be in a limp home driven status.

Abstract: A parking assist system includes an electronic control unit configured to detect a stopped vehicle, and to set a target position, to which a vehicle moves, to a position between a first stopped vehicle and a second stopped vehicle that are detected, the position being commensurate with a distance between the first stopped vehicle and the second stopped vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for a remote parking includes: an user input unit to receive a user input for instructing a parking of a vehicle remotely; a distance detection unit to detect a separation distance to a side vehicle located around the vehicle; a parking operation unit to accomplish an automatic parking of the vehicle; and a controller to control the parking operation unit so that a separation distance to a passenger seat side vehicle located in the side of passenger seat of the vehicle is adjusted to a preset reference distance based on the detected separation distance, when receiving the user input through the user input unit.

Abstract: A method for creating an obstacle map of an area surrounding a motor vehicle on a road includes preparing a rasterized obstacle map, scanning an area surrounding the motor vehicle, dividing the surrounding into cells, recording those of the cells that are occupied by an obstacle, and identifying grid points of the obstacle map that correspond to occupied cells in the surrounding area. The dimensions of the cells are determined as a function of the position thereof relative to the course of the road.

Abstract: The invention relates to determining a lane course with the aid of a plurality of recorded routes of vehicles using a compensation curve. Each of the plurality of recorded routes includes individual position indications in an order of passing during a respective journey. The method includes selecting a route from the plurality of recorded routes, determining a number of checkpoints for the compensation curve based on the selected route, and determining an initial compensation curve based on the number of checkpoints and the selected route from the plurality of routes.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling the speed of a host vehicle during an on-ramp merging situation. One method includes identifying a position of an upcoming on-ramp merging with a lane where the host vehicle is currently traveling based on lane markings identified in an image captured by a forward-facing image sensor mounted on the host vehicle, detecting a merging vehicle on the upcoming on-ramp, and determining a speed of the merging vehicle. The method also includes automatically, at a control unit, adjusting a speed of the host vehicle based on the speed of the merging vehicle.

Abstract: An approach to setting a cruise control speed based on identifying a vehicle operator and analyzing metadata associated with the vehicle operator. The identity of the vehicle operator and any passengers is determined based on identity sensors in the vehicle or by manual identity entry. Metadata, associated with the vehicle operator, is retrieved from the metadata database, located either locally or remotely. The metadata is analyzed based on factors such as the current route and the identity of any passengers. The cruise control speed is set based on the results of the analysis. Any changes to the setting are updated in the metadata database.

Abstract: A method for improving startability of a vehicle is provided, the vehicle being provided with a prime mover and a kinetic energy recuperation system. The prime mover is adapted to propel the vehicle either alone or in combination with the kinetic energy recuperation system which is operably coupled to the prime mover and to wheels of the vehicle and is adapted to store energy at times when there is an abundance of energy and to use energy at times when there is a demand for energy. A vehicle is also provided.

Abstract: A method of rocking a vehicle free, the vehicle having a drive-train (1) with a torque adjusting element (3) which transmits drive torque to a vehicle wheel (5). The adjusting element (3) is controlled as a function of an accelerator pedal position. In a rocking-free situation in which the vehicle wheel (5) is to be moved from a depression (6) by alternating deflection and release of the accelerator pedal (8), the driver produces a cyclically fluctuating drive torque at vehicle wheel (5). The accelerator pedal position is continually monitored and upon recognizing a beginning or imminently beginning reduction of the accelerator pedal deflection or a parameter derived therefrom, an imminent full release of the deflection of the accelerator pedal (8) is concluded and the adjusting element (3) is actuated in anticipation so that the vehicle wheel (5) is immediately freed from a drive torque that has been active until then.

Abstract: A system of one or more computers having a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor such that the computer is programmed to identify a current state of a vehicle and determine a maximum acceleration capability of the vehicle. The system also determines a desired acceleration profile to follow based at least in part the maximum acceleration capability and controls an acceleration of the vehicle based at least in part the desired acceleration profile.

Abstract: A method of controlling a transmission includes determining if an internal combustion engine of the vehicle is currently operating with active fuel management, or if the internal combustion engine is currently operating without active fuel management. The vehicle controller further determines if a possible engine torque is equal to, greater than, or less than a required engine torque. The transmission is upshifted when the internal combustion engine is currently operating with active fuel management, and when the possible engine torque is equal to or greater than the required engine torque. When the possible engine torque is less than the required engine torque, active fuel management is exited so that the internal combustion engine is currently operating without active fuel management. When the internal combustion engine is currently operating without active fuel management, the vehicle controller upshifts the transmission from the current gear ratio to the higher gear ratio.

Abstract: A vehicle including a continuously variable transmission including a gear selectively locked to an output shaft via a clutch actuated by an electric coil. The vehicle also includes a controller configured to, in response to wheel hop being detected, energize the coil to disengage the clutch allowing the gear and the output shaft to rotate independently of each other.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a subsystem conditioner and a controller. The controller is programmed to, in response to a difference between user specified and learned times of day being greater than a threshold, activate the conditioner a predetermined time before each of the times of day. The controller is also programmed to, in response to the difference being less than the threshold, activate the conditioner the predetermined time before the specified time of day but not the learned time of day.

Abstract: An acceleration/deceleration erroneous operation determination device improves determination accuracy on whether or not a driver is erroneously performing an accelerator operation instead of a brake operation. A pedal opening degree by a driver and a continuation time for which the pedal opening degree is greater than an opening degree threshold value are detected. When the continuation time exceeds a time threshold value, it is determined that the driver is erroneously performing an accelerator operation instead of a brake operation. A vehicle speed of a vehicle, a rising gradient of a road surface, and an accelerator operation time operated by the driver are detected. The opening degree threshold value is made variable in accordance with the vehicle speed, the rising gradient, and the operation time. The time threshold value is made variable in accordance with the vehicle speed, the rising gradient, and the operation time.

Abstract: A cart and track assembly includes a track that may be positioned on a support surface. The track may be positioned beneath a structure such that the track extends outwardly from beneath the structure. A cart is rollably positioned upon the track and the cart may have an object positioned thereon such that the object is movable along the track. The cart shelters the object beneath the structure and transports the object outwardly from beneath the structure. A plurality of wheels is rollably attached to the cart and each of the wheels rolls along the track.

Abstract: A transportation unit for a cable transportation system has a chair with a bench; a safety frame movable between an open position and a closed position and having a front bar; and at least one safety barrier, which is fixed to the front bar, extends predominantly between the front bar and the bench when the safety frame is in the closed position, and has a support with an anchoring portion fixed to the front bar, and a projecting portion, which projects from the anchoring portion, is elastically flexible under stress oriented in given or designated directions, and is substantially rigid under stress oriented in other directions.

Abstract: A solar railway system includes a monorail guideway structure elevated above ground and extending along a rail travel direction. The guideway structure has a hollow body extending in the rail travel direction and containing utility infrastructure. A walkable thoroughfare is within the hollow body for allowing worker access to the utility infrastructure. A solar energy collector is positioned on the guideway structure and is in electrical communication with the utility infrastructure.

Abstract: A railroad tank car may have external fittings, such as a bottom opening valve, that protrude from the bottom of the tank car tank. In a derailment the tank car tank may meet the ground. A tank skid plate assembly has an accommodation in which to shelter such fittings. The skid plate assembly has a shell with tapered ramps at either end. It mounts to tank reinforcement structure, such as reinforcing bars. Reinforcements may be mounted in the lee of the shell. Those reinforcements may be mounted to the shell only, without welding connection to the tank car tank. The reinforcements may be, or combine with the shell to define either a bridge or a truss that spans the space between the reinforcement bars. The assembly may have an access passageway, such as for admitting a heating pipe. The assembly may include lateral and longitudinal internal webs for providing crush resistance.

Abstract: An adjustable mount for a light signal assembly may comprise a fixture and a mounting track. The fixture may be configured to be attached to the light signal assembly. The mounting track may be configured to allow the fixture to be adjustably positioned in a direction substantially parallel to a length of a cantilever or bridge and mounted to the mounting track.

Abstract: A ride-through control system for operating locomotives in a train includes a geographic position sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a geographic position of a locomotive of a train, and a controller configured to receive the signal indicative of the geographic position of a locomotive and compare the geographic position of the locomotive with one or more pre-determined geographical locations or regions previously identified as geo-fences.

Abstract: A folding table having first and opposite ends that are rotatable relative to one another to lie either face-to-face when the folding table is in a folded configuration or end-to-end when the folding table is in an unfolded configuration. The table includes a pair of pull-out wheels on which the table can roll in its folded configuration. A retractable chair rack can be pulled outwardly from one of the table ends to engage a stack of folding chairs to be transported when the table is in its folded configuration and functioning as a cart. The pair of pull-out wheels are pivotally coupled to the table and rotatable between a first position lying outside and adjacent opposite sides of the table when the table is in its folded configuration and a second position lying below the bottom of the table when the table is in its unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A cooler apparatus with drawers and twist or snap locks may be provided. The cooler may promote the efficient sorting of materials within an insulated membrane. The apparatus may consist of sliding drawers, color coded red-twist locks, and modular sub-compartments that may be used to store materials such as food and ice. The sliding compartments are insulated and the main body of the apparatus is insulated such that extreme insulation by multiple compartments ensures optimal thermal conditioning. Further, the apparatus may have a collapsible carry arm and adjustable handle. The apparatus may be insulated and may be heat resistant. The Apparatus may have a pair of team lift handles and a longer handle for individual mobility. There may be secure points to attach elastic chords such as bungee cords and external fasteners.

Abstract: Described herein is a multiple use assistive cart to aid in a users mobility. The cart includes a base portion with a plurality of wheels for movement and a center portion with a plurality of apertures. The apertures allowing for the attachment of multiple assistive devices including but not limited to, baskets, bags, IV holders, oxygen holders, and other similar items.

Abstract: A collapsible wagon is adjustable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The wagon comprises a frame, four wheels, and a pliable liner. The frame has a front wall, two side walls, and a rear tailgate. The walls and tailgate of the wagon are collapsible for storing the wagon.

Abstract: A mother daughter cart system includes a transportable daughter cart, a moveable mother cart to which the daughter cart is selectively addable and an onboard energy generation system. With the addition of the daughter cart to the mother cart, the mother cart is coupled with the daughter cart for movement as a unit. The daughter cart includes a part support adapted to carry one or more parts, and an electrically powered actuator coupled to the part support and configured, when powered, to selectively impart movement to the part support to manipulate its placement. The energy generation system includes a generator configured to convert energy from the mother cart's movement into electrical energy usable to power the actuator in the daughter cart.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus provides a self-powered, rechargeable, technologically adaptable transport vehicle, such as a stroller. The apparatus includes efficient seating and storage capacities for efficiency items, such as pertinent baby supplies. Because the apparatus is self-powered, the physical stress of carrying at least one item is reduced. Furthermore, the apparatus uses technology to maintain perpetual power for operation, and to regulate and monitor the propulsion of the apparatus during transport. The apparatus may be pushed or pulled in multiple directions at varying velocities. The apparatus includes braking and accelerating capacities. A frame portion supports a seat portion, such as a buckled baby seat; a storage portion, such as a cargo mesh. A rechargeable power source powers a motor that turns a drive shaft for propulsion. Brakes position at the wheels. A control portion provides a display and levers for accelerating and decelerating.

Abstract: A snowmobile footrest adapted to be disposed on a side of a snowmobile tunnel includes a plurality of interconnected ribs. At least one first rib extending in a first direction includes an upper first rib surface and a lower first rib surface defining a first rib height therebetween. A pair of vertical first rib surfaces, extending generally in a vertical direction between the upper and lower first rib surfaces, define a first rib thickness therebetween. The first rib height is greater than the first rib thickness. At least one second rib is connected to the at least one first rib. Each second rib extends in a second direction, the second direction being at an angle with respect to the first direction. The at least one first rib and the at least one second rib define at least one space therebetween. Snowmobiles having the footrests are also disclosed.

Abstract: A steering wheel provided with a vibration device. The vibration device includes a vibration motor with an eccentric weight attached to a rotational axis protruding out of a motor body and a mounting bracket which mounts the motor on a mounting section located at a region continuous with a ring section on a steering wheel core. The mounting section includes a vibration receiving section and a mounting base. The mounting bracket includes a pressing section which presses the motor body against the vibration receiving section and a mounting tongue which is secured to the mounting base. The mounting bracket is mounted on the mounting base with the motor body disposed on the pressing section in such a manner as to press a region of the motor body facing the vibration receiving section against the vibration receiving section and transmit a vibration of the motor body to the vibration receiving section.

Abstract: An example arrangement comprising at least one spring body and at least one separately formed locking part for engagement in an engagement element of a steering column of a vehicle may involve pivotably mounting the spring body and the locking part about a common pivoting axis. The spring body may have at least one spring tongue for spring loading the locking part and at least one fastening part for fastening the spring body on a bolt of the steering column. The spring body may have at least one latching device for latching and unlatching the spring body into at least one and from at least one mating latching device of the locking part.

Abstract: Disclosed is steering column of a vehicle including: a plate bracket that surrounds a distance bracket that is coupled to an outer column, has tilt slits on opposite sides thereof, and has a locking gear in any one of opposite surfaces of the tilt slits; an adjusting bolt that has a body passing through the tilt slits and the distance bracket from a head thereof, and in which a fixed cam and an actuating cam are coupled to a side of the body opposite to the head in order to press or release opposite sides of the plate bracket; a locking member into which the adjusting bolt is inserted and which is coupled to or released from the locking gear; and a resilient body that is coupled to the locking member and the adjusting bolt in order to apply a resilient restoring force to the locking member.

Abstract: A tilt steering apparatus includes a steering column having a tube member housing a steering shaft and rotatably installed on a body frame for tilt about a steering column tilt axis. Between a steering gearbox and the steering shaft, the apparatus includes a first universal joint secured to the steering shaft, an intermediate shaft and a second universal joint. The first universal joint includes a swing center defining a steering shaft tilt axis. Bearings rotatably support the steering shaft within the steering column tube and elastic members engage with the bearings to flex for axial movement of the steering shaft in the steering column tube. This relative movement accommodates an offset between the steering shaft and steering column tilt axes, thereby avoiding an increase in thrust load between the shaft and column during tilt for improved steerability.

Abstract: A steering column assembly for a vehicle includes a housing defining a bore that extends along an axis. The steering column assembly includes a first shaft disposed in the bore and a second shaft telescopically engaged with the first shaft. The second shaft is movable along the axis relative to the housing. A wedge is fixed to the second shaft and is spaced from the housing. During frontal impact of the vehicle, an occupant may impact the steering column assembly. Relative telescopic retraction of the first shaft and the second shaft provides a first stage of energy absorption. As the first shaft and the second shaft telescopically retract, the wedge contacts the housing and deforms the housing in a second stage of energy absorption.

Abstract: Provided are a steering control device and the like, including the steps of: calculating a steering assist torque to be applied to an actuator for applying the steering assist torque to a steering system of a vehicle in order to improve return characteristics of the steering system; determining a steering state of a driver; correcting the steering assist torque depending on a result of the steering state determination; and controlling the actuator depending on the corrected steering assist torque, in which the step of determining a steering state of a driver includes determining the steering state of the driver based on a combination of at least two of the following: a manually-operating steering state determination; an abrupt steering wheel return determination; a high-acceleration steering wheel return determination; a manual return steering determination; and an additional-steering determination.

Abstract: A control device (50) for an electric power steering device (10) is configured to: store a basic target return speed (Vrb), which increases in magnitude as the magnitude of a steering angle (?) increases; calculate, when a steering wheel (14) is being returned to a neutral position, the basic target return speed (Vrb) based on an actual steering angle (Step 10); calculate a transitional target return speed (Vtrt), which gradually increases in magnitude and gradually approaches the basic target return speed as the magnitude of the actual steering wheel decreases; and control, when the magnitude of a difference between the basic target return speed and the transitional target return speed is more than a reference value, a steering assist torque so that a return speed reaches the transitional target return speed (Step 20 to Step 160).

Abstract: A system for actively damping a power steering system includes a damping activation module that generates a damping activation signal based on a motor velocity signal, a t-bar torque signal, and a final motor command; a command calculation module that generates a calculated command based on the motor velocity signal and a vehicle speed signal; and a damping calculation module that generates a damping command based on the damping activation signal and the calculated command, the damping command reduces a motor velocity of a motor of the power steering system to mitigate a rack disturbance.

Abstract: A steering system for an agricultural vehicle has at least one steering cylinder for changing a steering angle of the agricultural vehicle, a hydraulic main steering valve for pressurizing the at least one steering cylinder, a steering transducer for actuating the main steering valve, a steering boost for controlling an adjustment characteristic between the steering transducer and the at least one steering cylinder and a sensor system for detecting an external signal of the agricultural vehicle. The steering boost controls the adjustment characteristic on the basis of the detected external signal.

Abstract: A steering assembly for a lawn maintenance vehicle having a control assembly that receives a user rotational input, a transfer assembly for transferring the rotational input from the user to a pair of wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly includes a knuckle connected to a pivot bar by way of a kingpin, wherein the kingpin is positioned within the rim of the tire operatively connected to the knuckle. The transfer assembly includes a sector gear having a leading edge that forms a rack that is meshingly engaged to a pinion gear of the transfer assembly.

Abstract: The present concept is a continuously variable speed transmission and steering differential. It includes a laterally extending central drive axle driven by an external power source, two pairs of drive sheaves mounted to drive axles, and a means for transmitting rotational energy from the drive sheaves to the drive axles. There are two extended shift arms spaced apart for controlling the positioning of movable drive sheaves. Narrowing or increasing the gap between shift arms, does the same for the gap between the drive sheaves, increasing or decreasing the gear ration respectively which provides speed control. Shifting the shift arms left or right varies the gear ratio between the left and right pair of sheaves, providing differential speed between the left and right driven axles, which provides steering control.

Abstract: A motor-assisted joint system is provided to improve maneuverability and safety of an articulated bus. The motor-assisted joint system is enabled when the articulated bus is operated in an active damping mode. An articulated joint with a flat motor is used. According to the velocity of the articulated bus, a highly sensitive damping force is calculated and an opposing force is generated to balance the inertia of the articulated bus when an oversteering event or a tire slip event occurs. Consequently, the driving performance of the articulated bus in various aspects is enhanced.

Abstract: A travel control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a map information storage unit that stores map information; a vehicle position information obtaining unit that obtains position information indicating a position of the vehicle; a traveling road information obtaining unit that obtains traveling road information relating to a traveling road of the vehicle on the basis of the map information and the position information of the vehicle; a target traveling route setting unit that sets a target traveling route of the vehicle on the basis of the traveling road information of the vehicle; a vehicle traveling route estimating unit that estimates an traveling route of the vehicle on the basis of motion information relating to the vehicle; and a controller that performs control so as to reduce a deviation between the target traveling route of the vehicle and the estimated traveling route of the vehicle on the basis of the deviation.

Abstract: A parking guidance apparatus includes: an image obtainer to capture an image around a vehicle; an image processor to generate an around view monitoring (AVM) image by using images obtained through the image obtainer; and a controller. When entering a parking guidance mode, the controller displays a parking position marker near a vehicle within the AVM image, determines a target parking slot using the parking position marker, displays a point marker for setting an initial movement position from which the vehicle may enter the target parking slot, guides movement of the vehicle to the initial movement position using the point marker, and guides the vehicle to enter the target parking slot when the vehicle reaches the initial movement position.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle body structure including: a left-right pair of roof side rails extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body; a pillar extending in an upper-lower direction, an upper end of the pillar being joined to an interior side surface of the corresponding roof side rail; and a roof arch extending in a vehicle transverse direction, left and right side end portions thereof being joined to the interior side surfaces of the roof side rails.

Abstract: An upper plate portion of a suspension member and a bottom plate portion of a bracket that is placed on an upper side thereof, and the like, as objects to be fastened, are sandwiched between a weld nut and an end surface on a vehicle upper side of a collar. A protruding portion that protrudes toward a bolt through-hole side of the bottom plate portion of the bracket is formed on an end portion on the vehicle upper side of the collar. The protruding portion is formed along an entire periphery around an axis of the collar. Also, a drainage groove that leads from the end surface on the vehicle upper side to an outer peripheral surface of the collar is formed in the collar.

Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly includes a structural pillar defined by a first structural node, a second structural node, an upper outer member and an upper inner member spaced laterally from the upper outer member. The upper outer member extends substantially vertically between the first and second structural nodes and has first and second end portions connected to the respective first and second structural nodes. The upper inner member is angled laterally inwardly relative to the upper outer member and has a first end portion connected to the first structural node. The first and second structural nodes together with the upper outer and inner members define a first triangular load distribution path for the vehicle frame assembly which is adapted to distribute a roof crush load from the first structural node to the upper outer and inner members.

Abstract: A vehicle side portion structure includes: a rocker disposed along a vehicle front-rear direction at a lower portion of a vehicle side portion, a cross-sectional shape of the rocker viewed in the vehicle front-rear direction being formed as a closed cross section shape; a front pillar that rises toward a vehicle upper side from a front end portion at a vehicle front side of the rocker, a cross-sectional shape of the front pillar viewed in a vehicle vertical direction being formed as a closed cross section shape; and a load-bearing rod that is inflected along the rocker and the front pillar as viewed in a vehicle width direction, one end side in a length direction of the load-bearing rod being disposed inside the rocker and joined to the rocker, and another end side in the length direction of the load-bearing rod being disposed inside the front pillar.

Abstract: A vehicle body front structure includes left and right front side frames including at least left and right front bending portions, left and right middle bending portions, and left and right rear bending portions. The left and right front bending portions are bent to project inwards in a vehicle's width direction by a collision load exerted on a front end of a vehicle body, whereby the left and right front bending portions restrain a power unit. The left and right middle bending portions are situated spaced apart to the rear from the left and right front bending portions. The left and right rear bending portions are situated spaced apart to the rear from the left and right middle bending portions, are bent outwards in the vehicle's width direction, and absorb collision energy when struck by the power unit moved rearward together with the left and right front bending portions.

Abstract: An arrangement and method are provided for enabling rotation movement between a tandem or caterpillar axle and a body of a vehicle. This type of vehicle includes at least one body part that is provided with a tandem or caterpillar axle. At least one body part includes a main body and an auxiliary body connected to it to rotate around the longitudinal axis of the vehicle or an essentially parallel axis thereto. The tandem or caterpillar axle is connected substantially rigidly to the main body, and the body part has at least one actuator for controlling the rotation movement between the main body and auxiliary body. In this way, changes in the position and motion status of the auxiliary body, especially in relation to the rotation around the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, are arranged to cause in the actuator a pushing or pulling motion that steers the auxiliary body to a rotation movement for the purpose of arranging the auxiliary body to a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle body includes the following components: a sill, roof frame, hinge pillar, outer shell and inner shell. The assembly is characterized by being very rigid and very firm, and having a high degree of structural possibilities whilst being relatively light in weight. The sill and the roof frame are formed by hollow profiles. The hinge pillar is made from an extruded fibrous composite. The sill, the roof frame and the hinge pillar are surrounded on the outer side and the inner side, at least partially, by the outer shell and the inner shell, such that the assembly components form a composite unit.

Abstract: Falling-in deformation, in which a second quarter pillar deforms so as to fall toward a vehicle vertical direction lower side, is suppressed. Due to twisting input being applied to a vehicle, a second quarter pillar deforms so as to fall toward the vehicle vertical direction lower side. A connecting member, whose lower end portion is joined to a joined region of a wheel house and a lower end portion of a first quarter pillar, receives this falling-in deformation of the second quarter pillar. Accordingly, because the connecting member, whose lower end portion is securely fixed, receives the falling-in deformation of the second quarter pillar, the falling-in deformation of the second quarter pillar is effectively suppressed.