18225192. BATTERY ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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BATTERY ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE
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BATTERY ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18225192 titled 'BATTERY ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle battery enclosure with an inner frame supporting battery cells and an outer frame surrounding the inner frame. Each inner crossbeam is connected to the outer frame through a joint component that includes an energy-absorbing and connecting area.
- Inner frame supports battery cells
- Outer frame surrounds inner frame
- Inner crossbeams connected to outer frame through joint component
- Joint component includes energy-absorbing and connecting area
Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
- Energy storage systems
Problems Solved
- Protection of battery cells
- Structural integrity of battery enclosure
- Impact resistance
Benefits
- Enhanced safety
- Improved durability
- Efficient use of space
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure provides a vehicle battery enclosure and a corresponding vehicle. The vehicle battery enclosure comprises: an inner frame for supporting battery cells and including inner crossbeams that extend in a vehicle transverse direction and have through crossbeam openings facing a vehicle longitudinal direction; and an outer frame surrounding the inner frame, wherein, each inner crossbeam is connected to the outer frame through a joint component that includes an outer frame engagement area, an inner crossbeam engagement area, and an energy absorbing and connecting area between the outer frame engagement area and the inner crossbeam engagement area.
