18350771. VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Heisuke Kobayashi of Saitama (JP)
VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18350771 titled 'VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle front structure described in the patent application aims to improve structural strength to protect a high voltage electrical component and enhance collision safety performance. Here is a simplified explanation of the innovation:
- Side frame on a vehicle's side, extending in the front-rear direction
- Sub-frame below the side frame, supporting a suspension component
- High voltage electrical component below the floor panel, behind the sub-frame
- Reinforcing frame around the high voltage electrical component
- Block component at the front end of the reinforcing frame with an inclined surface sloping upward towards the sub-frame
- Potential Applications:**
- Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Autonomous vehicles
- Problems Solved:**
- Protecting high voltage electrical components in case of collisions - Enhancing structural strength of the vehicle front
- Benefits:**
- Improved safety for high voltage electrical components - Enhanced collision safety performance
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
- Automotive industry: manufacturers of electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles
- Possible Prior Art:**
There may be prior art related to vehicle front structures designed to protect high voltage electrical components and improve collision safety performance. However, specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
- Unanswered Questions:**
- 1. How does the block component contribute to improving collision safety performance?**
The block component with an inclined surface may help absorb and distribute impact forces in the event of a collision, thereby reducing damage to the high voltage electrical component and enhancing overall safety.
- 2. Are there any specific materials or manufacturing processes mentioned in the patent application for constructing the reinforcing frame?**
The patent application does not specify the materials or manufacturing processes for the reinforcing frame. Further details on these aspects could provide insights into the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of implementing this innovation.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle front structure, which can improve structural strength to protect a high voltage electrical component and improve collision safety performance, is provided. The vehicle front structure includes: a side frame, disposed on a side part of a vehicle and extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; a sub-frame, installed below the side frame and supporting a suspension component; a high voltage electrical component, disposed below a floor panel and located behind the sub-frame; a reinforcing frame, disposed around the high voltage electrical component; and a block component, disposed at a front end of the reinforcing frame. The block component has an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined upward toward the sub-frame.
