18208488. TRAILER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

TRAILER

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Akira Ichikawa of Nissin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Yusuke Kamijo of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Atsuo Takeuchi of Setagaya-ku Tokyo (JP)

Makito Muramatsu of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Kayo Kimura of Musashino-shi Tokyo (JP)

Hiroshi Ogihara of Chofu-shi Tokyo (JP)

Nana Taie of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

TRAILER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18208488 titled 'TRAILER

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a battery frame that is attached to a chassis, with a battery pack assembled onto the frame. The frame consists of crossbars and side bars, with the crossbars extending in the vehicle width direction and spaced apart in the vehicle front-rear direction. The side bars extend in the vehicle front-rear direction and are spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, with detachable front and rear ends fixed to the crossbars.

• Battery frame attached to chassis
• Battery pack assembled onto frame
• Frame includes crossbars and side bars
• Crossbars extend in vehicle width direction
• Side bars extend in vehicle front-rear direction
• Front and rear ends of side bars detachably fixed to crossbars

Potential Applications

- Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy storage systems

Problems Solved

- Secure mounting of battery pack - Efficient use of space in vehicle - Easy assembly and disassembly of battery pack

Benefits

- Improved stability of battery pack - Simplified maintenance and repair - Space-saving design for vehicles

Original Abstract Submitted

A battery frame is fixed to a chassis and a battery pack is assembled to the battery frame. The battery frame includes a pair of crossbars and a pair of side bars. The crossbars extend in the vehicle width direction while being spaced apart in the vehicle front-rear direction, and have both ends in the vehicle width direction fixed to the side members. The side bars extend in the vehicle front-rear direction while being spaced apart in the vehicle width direction, and have front ends and rear ends detachably fixed to the crossbars.