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.