Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240092427). VEHICLE simplified abstract
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kentaro Nakamura of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Daisuke Suewaka of Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to (JP)
Satoshi Ikeda of Shibuya-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
Ryotaro Fujikawa of Shibuya-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240092427 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle with a battery pack located below the floor panel, an energy absorber along the side surface of the battery pack, and a cover plate covering the lower surface of the battery pack.
- The energy absorber extends along the side surface of the battery pack in the front-rear direction and faces the side sill from below.
- The cover plate is fixed to the lower surface of the inner part of the energy absorber with fasteners, while the outer part of the energy absorber protrudes downward and is located lower than the fasteners.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other types of vehicles that utilize battery packs for energy storage.
Problems Solved
1. Provides protection for the battery pack in case of side impacts or collisions. 2. Helps to secure the battery pack in place and prevent damage during vehicle operation.
Benefits
1. Enhanced safety for the vehicle occupants and the battery pack. 2. Improved structural integrity of the vehicle. 3. Potential for increased efficiency and longevity of the battery pack.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Battery Pack Protection in Vehicles: Improving Safety and Durability"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to energy absorbers and protective covers for battery packs in vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
What materials are used for the energy absorber and cover plate in this technology?
The patent application does not specify the materials used for the energy absorber and cover plate. Further research or examination of the full patent document may provide more details on the materials used.
How does the placement of the energy absorber contribute to the overall safety of the vehicle?
The patent application mentions that the energy absorber faces the side sill from below, which suggests that it may help absorb impact energy in case of a side collision, thus contributing to the overall safety of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle may include a battery pack located below the floor panel; an energy absorber extending along a side surface of the battery pack in the front-rear direction and facing the side sill from below; and a cover plate covering a lower surface of the battery pack from below. the energy absorber may include an inner part facing the side surface of the battery pack and an outer part located outside in a left-right direction of the vehicle with respect to the inner part. an end of the cover plate in the left-right direction may be fixed to a lower surface of the inner part of the energy absorber with a plurality of fasteners. a lower surface of the outer part may protrude downward relative to the lower surface of the inner part and is located lower than lower ends of the plurality of fasteners.
