Honda motor co., ltd. (20240332695). BATTERY PACK simplified abstract
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BATTERY PACK
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BATTERY PACK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240332695 titled 'BATTERY PACK
The patent application describes a battery pack that can accommodate multiple battery modules. The pack consists of a lower case covering the lower portions of the battery modules and an upper cover for the upper portions.
- The lower case includes a bottom plate, front wall, rear wall, left wall, and right wall.
- The battery modules are placed in a specific portion of the case.
- A cross member and cover frame are included in the lower case for structural support.
- The cross member is made of a solid metal structure and extends in the left-right direction.
- The cover frame is made of a metal plate and is fixed to the cross member.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient organization and protection of battery modules - Structural support for the battery pack
Benefits: - Improved battery pack durability - Enhanced safety for battery modules - Easy maintenance and replacement of modules
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and various portable electronic devices, enhancing their performance and longevity.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the cross member contribute to the structural integrity of the battery pack? 2. What materials are commonly used for battery module construction in such packs?
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery pack that accommodates a plurality of battery modules, the battery pack includes: a lower case that covers lower portions of the plurality of battery modules; and an upper cover that covers upper portions of the plurality of battery modules, wherein the lower case includes: a bottom plate; a front wall; a rear wall; a left wall; and a right wall, the plurality of battery modules are disposed in a battery module accommodating portion, the lower case is provided with a cross member, and a cover frame, the cross member is made of a solid-structured metal and extends in the left-right direction such that a position of an upper end thereof is lowered from both left and right ends toward a left-right direction central portion, and the cover frame is formed of a metal plate member and is fixed to the cross member.
